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Completed in 1820, this building first functioned as the luxurious Schomper Hotel. Much later during World War II, it made way for a paramilitary training center for the Menteng 31 Asram group, which fought for the country's so... more
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Lapangan Banteng lies in the city center, where the Irian Jaya Liberation Monument stands with his gigantic palms. The square has been known by a number of names, including Paviljoensveld, Waterlooplein (Waterloo Square) and We... more
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This zoo was located at Cikini until 1964, when the site was no longer large enough to accommodate its rapid expansion. Reopened in 1966, the zoo now exhibits more than 550 species of tropical plants and animals from Indonesia... more
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One of Jakarta's swankiest historical settings. The well—stocked upstairs bar and adjoining restaurant are of noble colonial proportions and hung with an eclectic collection of funky, nostalgic artwork and photographs. The dini... more
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… called the Cafe Batavia in the historic district. I had also read that Kota was one of the more shady… continue reading »
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This Buddhist temple has been a center of worship for the Chinese community since its construction in the 1970s. Kuan Di, god of war, and Kuan Yin, goddess of mercy, are the two deities honored within. Modern in design, the tem... more
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One of the largest karaoke clubs in town, Lay Lay is perfectly situated in the heart of Jakarta's busiest trading district, making it the favorite of local traders and business-people. Decorated with flashy neon lighting, the c... more
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This Italian culture institute presents an interesting solution for moviegoers bored with Hollywood blockbusters dominating most movie theaters in Jakarta. In its exquisite multi-purpose theater, the institute presents two mont... more
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Café tables littered across a landscape of bright colors, wrought—iron railings and pools of spotlight create a lively setting for drinking, dancing and dining—in this order. Begin with a pitcher of local beer, or a house vodka... more
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This picturesque coastline boasts an intriguing history that has been traced back thousands of years. Archaeological findings revealed the existence of civilization along the coastline from as early as 3000 B.C. More recently,... more
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A smart café with wrap—around floor—to—ceiling windows, lots of greenery and an outdoor terrace. For starters, try Curried Snails or Mussels served with garlic bread. Then choose from a wide selection of pasta, chicken, meat (l... more
Jakarta Travel Experiences
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Newly Arrived
Echoing “Calls to prayer” are sounding from quite a few different mosques as I listen from my room, trying to collect my thoughts about m... Continue reading »
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The Bali bite
The Bali BiteA short hop from Darwin and we arrived in Bali for our week of R&R. Checked into Febris resort in South Kuta Beach, pure... Continue reading »
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Bogor
Once we touched down in Jakarta from Yogjakarta we hopped straight on a bus at the airport to a town called Bogor. We had heard that Jaka... Continue reading »
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Pick your poison..
Hi guys,It's me again :-).. I just had to tell you (and show you) about the restaurant Denis took me to on Saturday night. He... Continue reading »
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Good times in Bali
We arrived at the Denpasar airport and the first thing that struck us was the intense heat, it was incredibly hot (30 degrees) and very h... Continue reading »
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Popular Jakarta Hotels
- Hotel Sari Pan Pacific
- Grand Hyatt Jakarta
- Sari Pan Pacific Hotel
- Gran Melia Jakarta
- ALiLa Jakarta Hotel and Resort
- Crowne Plaza Hotel JAKARTA
- The Ritz-carlton Jakarta
- Hotel Mulia Senayan
- Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta
- Crowne Plaza Jakarta
Popular Jakarta Things to Do
- Kemang Duty Free
- Monas (National Monument)
- Jalan-Jalan
- Bacchus Bar
- B.A.T.S.
- Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (Ancol Dreamland)
- Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
- Sunda Kelapa Harbor
- Sea World
- Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest)
Popular Jakarta Restaurants
- Zigolini
- JP Bistro
- Taipan Regency
- Aoki
- Cahaya Kota Restaurant
- Riva
- Chili's Grill and Bar
- Pulau Dua
- Shah Jahan
- Samudra Restaurant
