Travel Guide of Jakarta Pusat in Indonesia by Influencers and Travelers

Central Jakarta is one of the five administrative cities which form the Special Capital Region of Jakarta. It had 898,883 inhabitants according to the 2010 Census.

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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Jakarta Pusat

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1 - Jakarta

Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Situated on the northwest coast of the world's most populous island of Java, it is the centre of economy, culture and politics of Indonesia with a population of more than ten million as of 2014.

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2 - Jakarta History Museum

The Jakarta History Museum, also known as Fatahillah Museum or Batavia Museum, is located in the Old Town of Jakarta, Indonesia. The building was built in 1710 as the Stadhuis of Batavia.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Jakarta

Jakarta is great place to learn more about Indonesia’s complicated history, variety of culture and unique heritage of Indonesia. There are many historical places that prove that Indonesia’s great history took place in Jakarta. The historical tour presents the uniqueness of Jakarta City with various kinds of history, culture and tradition.

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4 - National Monument

The National Monument is a 132 m obelisk 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 Sukarno. Monas was opened to the public in 1975. It is topped by a flame covered with gold foil.

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5 - Bogor

Bogor is a city in the West Java province, Indonesia. Located around 60 kilometers south of the national capital of Jakarta, Bogor is the 6th largest city of Jakarta metropolitan area and the 14th nationwide.

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6 - Culinary Tour in Jakarta

Jakarta was initially known as Batavia back in the Dutch colonial era. In Jakarta, there is a special district, which has the most powerful history of Batavia, called Kota Tua. The popularity of Kota Tua has gone up due to its lovely location and the many heritage buildings. In which, some of the historical buildings and monuments showcase the beauty of old Jakarta that would make one’s thought wanders to the past. Same goes to the city’s multitude legendary dishes that truly reflect Batavia’s long and immense stories. Monday to Sunday 8.30am to 12.30pm

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7 - Istiqlal Mosque

Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the sixth largest mosque in the world in terms of worshipper capacity.

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8 - South Jakarta

South Jakarta is one of the five administrative cities which form Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia. South Jakarta is not self-governed and does not have a city council, hence it is not classified as a proper municipality.

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9 - Archaeology Tours in Jakarta

A Full day scenic-sightseeing tour to Bandung, the capital of West Java Province and the Indonesia’s third largest city. Discover historical and culture value of Bandung as the capital city of Asian-African conference and also known as the Paris Van Java because of its beauty.

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10 - Selamat Datang Monument

Selamat Datang Monument, also known as the Monumen Bundaran HI or Monumen Bunderan HI, is a monument located in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. Completed in 1962 by sculptor Edhi Sunarso, the Selamat Datang Monument is one of the historic landmarks of Jakarta.

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11 - Jakarta Cathedral

Jakarta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Jakarta, Indonesia, which is also the seat of the Roman Catholic archbishop of Jakarta, currently Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo.

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12 - Safaris in Jakarta

For those of you who like adventure to see the animals in their natural habitat, and see the attractions of animals that have been professionally trained. we will also enjoy the cool and fresh mountain air while enjoying roasted corn and traditional drinks.

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13 - Sunda Kelapa Harbor

Ancol is a coastal lowland area located to the east of Kota Tua Jakarta in northern Jakarta, in Indonesia. The coastal lowland stretched from Kota Tua Jakarta to the west and Tanjung Priok to the east.

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14 - Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa

Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. On the northwest coast of the world's most-populous island of Java, it is the centre of economy, culture and politics of Indonesia with a population of 10,770,487 in the city as of 2020.

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15 - Sea World Ancol

Sea World Jakarta or also known Sea World Ancol is a marine aquarium suited in North Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. It consists of 1 Main tank, 1 shark tank, and several other tanks, also the white crocodile exhibit.

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16 - Bogor Botanical Gardens

The Bogor Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden located in Bogor, Indonesia, 60 km south of central Jakarta. It is currently operated by Indonesian Institute of Sciences.

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17 - Cikarang

Cikarang is a town serving the seat of Bekasi Regency, West Java, Indonesia. The biggest industrial estate in Southeast Asia, Kota Jababeka is located there.

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18 - Kecamatan Taman Sari

Taman Sari is a district of West Jakarta, Indonesia. It is the smallest subdistrict of West Jakarta. Taman Sari is bounded by Central Jakarta to the south and to the east, and by North Jakarta to the north.