Jakarta, Indonesia Travel Guide

About Jakarta, Indonesia & Culture:

Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java. A historic mix of culture: Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European – has influenced its architecture, language and cuisine. The old town, Kota Tua, is home to Dutch colonial buildings, Glodok (Jakarta’s Chinatown) and the old port of Sunda Kelapa, where traditional wooden schooners dock.

Area: 256.4 mi²
Population: 9.608 million

Map of Jakarta, Indonesia:

Top places to visit in Jakarta, Indonesia:

1. Ancol Dreamland

2. National Monument

3. Istiqlal Mosque

4. National Museum of Indonesia

5. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

6. Ragunan Zoo

7. Merdeka Square

8. Wisma 46

9. Baywalk Pluit

Video of Jakarta:

Food in Jakarta:

Jakarta has a vast range of cuisines available at hundreds of eating venues and food courts located all over the city, leading from innovative, delicatessens recipes to fascinating street food. Since Jakarta is known as the 'melting-pot' and a miniature version of Indonesia, many traditional cuisines from various regions in Indonesia can be found in the capital, Jakarta.

Top restaurants in Jakarta:

1. The cafe at Hotel Mulia

2. Namaaz Dining

3. Salt Grill by Luke Mangan

4. Satoo

5. Plan B

Travel to Jakarata, Indonesia:

• Jakarta is 14 mi from Soekarno-Hatta Intl Airport (Jakarta, Indonesia).

• Soekarno-Hatta Intl Airport (Jakarta, Indonesia)

• Several popular airlines fly into Soekarno-Hatta Intl Airport, including Lion Air and Garuda Indonesia