Dki Jakarta Things to Do

This giant oceanarium proudly introduces visitors to more than 4,000 fish and sharks from 300 species. Come and enjoy the deep-sea panorama while strolling through an 80-meter tunnel. The fascinating creatures live in some 500... more

Standing at 132 meters and topped with 35 kilograms of gold, this imposing obelisk is Jakarta's most famous landmark. Construction started in 1961 under President Soekarno but was not completed until 1975, under President Soeha... more

Situated on 120 hectares of land in the east of Jakarta, this unique complex offers visitors with limited time and the opportunity to see all of Indonesia's 27 provinces in an afternoon! The complex features life-sized replicas... more

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Decked out in dark-brown wood, this Dutch-style bar is located at the Taman Ria entertainment park, between the Hilton Hotel and the Indonesian Parliament building. The bar's friendly atmosphere is reflected in its unusual name... more

This old City Hall of Batavia occupies the site of its two predecessors. The current building of fine Dutch architecture was completed in 1710 and once served many civic and judiciary functions. Beneath the front portico lie so... more

After the bloody massacre of 1740, the Chinese community was confined to ghettos in an area outside the city walls now known as Glodok. Today, shop houses, traditional markets, hawker stalls and temples dot the enclave, retaini... more

Travel back in time at the Tiga Puluh Bar, which claims to revive the 1930s spirit of joie de vivre (joy of life). With nostalgic black-and-white pictures, classy 1950s-style Scandinavian furniture, and live music (generally po... more

The art deco-style furnishings and great entertainment make CJ's the place to be. The bar takes center stage, with patrons dancing around and sometimes even on it! Happy hour is from 5p to 9p, Tuesdays to Fridays, during which... more

The picturesque old harbor of Jakarta was built in the early 17th century (reconstructed and expanded in 1817) and today still serves as the port of call for perahu pinisi (sailing cargo vessels). Navigated primarily by Bugis a... more