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APRIL 17, 2021
tourist attractions in jakarta
When you travel to Jakarta to visit some tourist attractions in the city, you will find many interesting sites. Here are some of them.
Do not miss this place if you travel to Jakarta. This site is very popular for local or international tourists for decades. Here you can various arts and culture from all parts of Indonesia in one place. The park is about 250 acres and is full of heritage and traditions. There are traditional and ethnic displays from each province in Indonesia here, you can choose what to see just by visiting their display site
- National Museum of Indonesia
This museum is located close to Merdeka Square, the center of Indonesian government buildings. The museum has more than 140.000 collections to admire. From the Hindu-Buddhist artwork dated back from thousand years ago, amazing gold artifacts to collection of ancient ceramics and prehistoric finds. Complete details of Indonesian history and cultural heritage.
A great big zoo to travel if you want to observe many kind of animals from around Indonesia. This zoo is spread over a 185 hectares of land and a home of 3.600 species as well unique Indonesian animals such as Orangutans and Komodo dragons. The plants here including flowers and fruits from tropical forest of Indonesia. A great example of Indonesian biodiversity.
A giant pointy structure located at the middle of the city. It was built during the reign of the first Indonesian President, Soekarno. This 132 meter high structure was built to pay homeage to the struggle of Independence. There is a lift inside to take you all the way up to the top of the monument where you can enjoy ultimate view of Jakarta city.
- Jakarta Old Town
This is one the oldest areas in Jakarta. Built in 17th during Dutch colonialization in Indonesia, this site is now a popular place for gathering and enjoy delicious meals. There is a huge square where people usually take pictures and performing street artists are all around.
- Museum of Bank Indonesia
This museum displays the development of Bank Indonesia, the central bank of Indonesia. It feels like a time machine when you are in the building. Here you can find all kinds of Indonesian money from the past until present time that released by Bank Indonesia. A place where we can learn how banking worked from time to time in the country.
- Taman Impian Jaya Ancol
Amusement and theme park along Jakarta sea shore. It is considered the best theme park in the country. There are many interesting sites in this park. Beach, art shops, hotels, restaurants, bungalows and Dufan – a Disneyland like to entertain adult or children. The Ancol Beach host various water sports like jetski and boating. A popular sport for weekend getaway.
- The Thousand Islands
A group of small islands located around Jakarta bay. These islands have beautiful scenery and invite tourists for fishing and circling around using boats. Many resorts and restaurants with beautiful beaches can be found in the location. A must visit for beach lovers to complete your travel around the capitol of Indonesia.
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