Jakarta Tourist Information

INTERESTING THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN AND AROUND JAKARTA

1. The old city of Batavia and the 400 year old harbor of Sunda Kelapa, followed by a visit and lunch or diner at Café Batavia, in 1996 named "The World's Best Bar" by Newsweek International.
2. Visit China Town (Glodok).
3. Visit the posh Menteng area where old Dutch architecture houses dominate the landscape
4. Visit the city of Bogor and its Botanical Gardens (Kebun Raya) dating back some 200 years
5. Make a day trip to the former colonial tea plantations in the Puncak area
6. Visit the National Museum and the National Monument (Monas)

SHOPPING

Jakarta is home to nearly 100 shopping malls of which the ones in and around the center are the most interesting: Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, Plaza Indonesia, Plaza Senayan, Senayan City, Pondok Indah Mall and Pasaraya in the Blok M shopping area.

JAKARTA NIGHTLIFE & RESTAURANTS

In Jakarta you are never far away from good food. All major hotels have top class restaurants, but for the more adventurous the whole city is a hunting ground. Many restaurants in the Kemang area have live entertainment, making it a favorite place for foreigners and locals alike to enjoy the nightlife. Hard Rock Cafe and Planet Hollywood are also favorites, especially in the weekends.

HOW TO GET THERE

Indonesia is an island nation, so the most convenient way of travel is by air. Many domestic and international carriers fly to Cengkareng, Jakarta's domestic and international airport. A place to find exceptional deals on flights to Jakarta is at fly.co.uk.

ACCOMODATION

Gunung Geulis Cottages & Conference Center
Hotel Novotel Bogor Golf Resort and Convention Center
Mandarin Oriental
Menara Peninsula Hotel
Shangri-La Hotel

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