I am very glad that after the first post launched I got positive responds and some emails about the Learning Bahasa Indonesia Level 1. But I am not writing for the next lesson about Learning Bahasa Indonesia now, sorry if you are waiting for that. 

You need to know that this blog not only about Indonesian language, but here I will also share about cultures, places, traditions, trends and many more about Indonesia. And on this occasion I want to share about some interesting places in Jakarta.

J A K A R T A

Required Places to Visit 

1. MONAS (MONUMENT NASIONAL - CENTRAL JAKARTA


The National Monument (Indonesian: Monumen Nasional, abbreviated Monas) is a 132 m (433 ft) tower in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia. It is the national monument of the Republic of Indonesia, built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence. Construction began in 1961 under the direction of President Soekarno. Monas was opened to the public in 1975. It is topped by a flame covered with gold foil. 

Visiting Hours & Admission

Time Visits
Mondays and national holidays : Closed
Tuesday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday : 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Entrance ticket
1. Individual Visitor :
a. Adults : IDR 5.000 
b . Children : IDR 2.000 
2. Visitors group ( minimum 20 people )
a. Adults : IDR 3.000 
b. Children ( kindergarten s.d. High School ) IDR 1.000
3. Foreign Visitors IDR 10.000

2. KOTA TUA (OLD TOWN) (OUD BATAVIA) - WEST JAKARTA


Kota Tua or Oud Batavia is historical place Dutch Heritage, one of my favorite places as well. I came to Kota Tua often to gathering with friends, vacation with my family, just hang out with gang or even just walking around there. If you like to visit Kota Tua I suggest you to come by commuter line (electric train) and back by Bus TransJakarta (as long as it's posible for you). Because the train station and the bus stop are right in the Kota Tua area.You just need to walk and you will find Museum Bank Mandiri and Museum Bank Indonesia. After visit that both museums you need to walking a bit more far (you will enjoy your walking time with old building around you) and you will find Museum Wayang, Museum Fatahillah, Museum Tekstil and Museum Ceramic as well.


Please write it in your note book if you have plan to visit Kota Tua:
  • Cafe Batavia
  • Fine Art and Ceramic Museum (Former Court of Justice)
  • Gereja Sion (17th century church, the oldest surviving church in Jakarta, and probably in Indonesia)
  • Jakarta History Museum (18th century City Hall of Oud Batavia)
  • Glodok and Pinangsia Area (Jakarta Chinatown)
  • Kali Besar (original river of Oud Batavia)
  • Kota Intan Drawbridge (the only surviving Dutch drawbridge in Indonesia)
  • Luar Batang Mosque
  • Maritime Museum and Menara Syahbandar (former warehouses of Oud Batavia)
  • Pasar Ikan (Fish Market)
  • Port of Sunda Kelapa (the original port of Oud Batavia)
  • Jin De Yuan Temple (Vihara Dharma Bhakti, the oldest Buddhist temple in Jakarta)
  • Petak Sembilan Chinese Street Market
  • Toko Merah (18th-century mansion of Governor General Baron Van Imhoff)
  • Wayang Museum (20th-century former Museum of Oud Batavia marking the site of the tombstone of Coen)
  • Hui Tek Bio Temple
  • Bank Indonesia Museum (former Javasche Bank, the main bank of the Dutch East Indies)
  • Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China (Now owned by Bank Mandiri)
  • Jakarta Kota Post Office (One of a few samples of Nieuwe Zakelijkheid architecture in Indonesia)
  • Jakarta Kota Station (formerly known as BEOS station or Batavia Zuid Station)
  • Bank Mandiri Museum (former Netherlands Trading Society (Dutch: Nederlandsche Handelsmaatschappij), one of a few samples of Nieuwe Zakelijkheid architecture in Indonesia)

Visiting Hours & Admission

Time Visits
Because of there have a lot of places the time visit are varies but in general;
Open everyday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Entrance ticket
Again ticket has varies greatly depending on where you visit, but as I know it's not expensive jusr around IDR 1.000 to IDR 10.000 

And if you interesting to try The Commuter Line (electric train) you just need pay IDR 2.000  for the ticket (buy the train ticket IDR 12.000 and return the ticket after you finish your journey and the staff will give back your money IDR 10.000)
And for The Bus Transjakarta you need flash card and the price is IDR 3.500 

3. TMII (TAMAN MINI INDONESIA INDAH) - EAST JAKARTA

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) or "Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park" (literally translated) is a culture-based recreational area located in East Jakarta, Indonesia. It has an area of about 250 acres (1.0 km2). The park is a synopsis of Indonesian culture, with virtually all aspects of daily life in Indonesia's provinces encapsulated in separate pavilions with the collections of Indonesian architecture, clothing, dances and traditions are all depicted impeccably. Apart from that, there is a lake with a miniature of the archipelago in the middle of it, cable cars, museums, Keong Emas Imax cinema, a theater called the Theatre of My Homeland (Theater Tanah Airku) and other recreational facilities which make TMII one of the most populartourist destinations in the city.

Aside from being the miniature of Indonesia , TMII also has a lot of museums to visit:
  • Museum Minyak Bumi Graha Widya Patra (Gawitra)
  • Museum Transportasi
  • Museum Komodo Indonesia
  • Museum Listrik dan Energi Baru
  • Museum Telekomunikasi
  • Museum Penerangan
  • Museum Bay'at Al-Qur'an
  • Museum Keprajuritan
  • Museum Serangga
  • Museum Asmat
  • Museum Olahraga
  • Museum Timor Timur
  • Museum Purna Bhakti Pertiwi
  • Museum Prangko
  • Museum Pusaka
  • Museum Indonesia

Visiting Hours & Admission

Time Visits
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Entrance ticket
IDR 10.000 / individu
IDR 10.000 / car
IDR 30.000  / bus or truck
IDR 6.000 / motorbike
IDR 1.000 /bicycle

Like i said before that in TMII there are so many places that can be visited . Hence the admission ticket has varies greatly depending on where you visit. Check this out here!

3. PULAU TIDUNG - KEPULAUAN SERIBU (THE THOUSAND ISLANDS)


If we look at in terms of popularity, Tidung Island is the most popular when compared to other tourist attractions around The Thousand Island such as Pari Island , Harapan Island , Pramuka Island even a number of island resorts such as Putri Island , Sepa Island, Ayer Island and Bidadari Island even though in terms of facilities on the island Tidung not as complete and as fancy on the resort Dewata Island or Bali. To reach The Tidung Island you can use speedboat from Muara Angke or Marina Island in North Jakarta.


A little bit info for backpacker:
  • Start your trip from Muara Angke (North Jakarta) by speedboat, price range IDR 50.000 - IDR 100.000 this type of boat have no seat, think again if you wouldn't comfortable about that. You can find better boat with higher price if you like high class :P
  • Try to find a hotel/motel/homestay with standard facility only, price range IDR 200.000 - IDR 600.000 facility; shower, TV, AC, drinks, think again if you wouldn't comfortable about that. You can booking online if you want hotel with star, anyway I love backpaker.
  • You can rent bike about IDR 30.000 /day
  • Also rent snorkeling equipment start from IDR 50.000
  • You eat delicius food very cheap start from IDR 20.000
  • Don't forget to walk around at Jembatan Cinta (Love Bridge)

Other Interesting Places Interesting to Visit

  1. Gedung Keseninan Jakarta (Jakarta Art Building)- Central Jakarta
  2. Gedung Pancasila (Pancasila Building) - Central Jakarta
  3. Al-Qur'an Museum - Central Jakarta
  4. Anatomy FK. UI Museum (need permit) - Central Jakarta
  5. Joang 45 Museum - Central Jakarta 
  6. Photo Gallery of Jurnalistik ANTARA - Central Jakarta
  7. Taman Ismail Marzuki  - Central Jakarta
  8. Istiqlal Mosque - Central Jakarta
  9. Glora Bung Karno (Stadium) - Central Jakarta
  10. Luar Batang Museum - North Jakarta
  11. Art Mon Decor Museum - North Jakarta
  12. Bahari Museum - North Jakarta
  13. Yerushalayim Museum - North Jakarta
  14. Carnaval Beach - North Jakarta
  15. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol / Dunia Fantasi (DUFAN) - North Jakarta
  16. Marina Ancol Beach - North Jakarta
  17. Pasar Seni Ancol (Ancol Art Market) - North Jakarta
  18. Rumah Si Pitung (Si Pitung's House) - North Jakarta
  19. Wildlife Muara Angke Park- North Jakarta
  20. Taman Budaya Tionghoa (Chinese Culture Park) - East Jakarta
  21. Museum PKI (Communisme Museum) - East Jakarta
  22. Monument Pancasila Sakti - East Jakarta
  23. Ragunan Zoo - South Jakarta
  24. Museum Sejarah Perjalanan Bangsa (History of Indonesian Journey Museum) - South Jakarta
  25. Museum Layang Layang (Kite Museum) - South Jakarta
  26. Reksa Artha Museum - South Jakarta 
  27. Satria Mandala Museum - South Jakarta
  28. Muesum Paus (Pope Museum) - The Thousand Island
  29. Ornust Island - The Thousand Island
  30. Bidadari Island - The Thousand Island
  31. Bira Island - The Thousand Island
  32. Bundar Island - The Thousand Island
  33. Damar Island - The Thousand Island
  34. Harapan island - The Thousand Island
  35. Kelor Island - The Thousand Island
Hopefully all that I just shared above can be your travel guide for your journey in Indonesia. Maybe next time I will share about more modern places like mall, market place, food court, bar and club and blabblabla. Sure as The Capital City of Indonesia, Jakarta is very popular for local or international tourist. Are you interesting?