Tanjung Priok Highlights
This museum at the base of the National Monument in Jakarta was built in 1862 and is considered the crown jewel of the country's museums. The wealth of artifacts on display is staggering—everything from gold jewels from Central Java and...
The translation of this fun attraction's name says it all: "Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park." All the cultural wealth and highlights of every island in the archipelago are represented in small-scale versions...
You'll have photo-op overload at this picturesque port bobbing with colorful phinisis—the Buginese boats originally inspired by Portuguese ships. And indeed, Sunda Kelapa Harbor operated under Portuguese and Dutch control at points...
A good place to start your tour of Jakarta's beguiling old town, Kota Tua (the former Batavia), is in Taman Fatahillah, where food carts mob the square and Indonesian tourists descend en masse. While preservation of the colonial buildings here...
Indonesia's most all-encompassing and impressive botanical garden is located about 60 kilometers (37 miles) south of Jakarta's city center and was founded by the Dutch in 1817. Its 87 lush hectares (215 acres) provide a green lung to this city's...
Istiqlal is Arabic for "Independence," and Jakarta's prized mosque was built to celebrate Indonesia's independence. It also happens to be the largest mosque in all of Southeast Asia. Built under Sukarno's presidency, it sprawls across...
Jakarta's crowds, noise, cars, scooters and pollution can be stifling. So find some time to escape it with a visit to this small, pleasant city park located in the upscale neighborhood of Menteng. Couples and friends practice yoga, and families...
Glodok is Jakarta's bustling Chinatown, home to a massive population of Chinese who first began migrating here in the 17th century. There's a lot of retail to weed through, but if you're in the market for electronic items, you can find deals...
Head to Jakarta's upscale Menteng neighborhood for sky-high drinks and lunch on the 56th-floor rooftop of the BCA Tower. Panoramic views sweep across the entire city, giving you a jaw-dropping idea of Jakarta's size. By day, the bistro-style...
A visit to Kota Tua, Jakarta's old town, isn't complete without a stop for a bite to eat at this grande dame restaurant overlooking Fatahillah Square. An Art Deco ambiance complete with marble tabletops and crooning jazz music sets the scene for a...
Indonesians go nuts for martabak, a stuffed pancakelike snack usually grabbed from a street vendor and enjoyed on the go. See what the fuss is all about at Jakarta's most famous martabak spot. Sweet and savory varieties are on offer, and fillings...
For a one-stop intro to the best in Jakarta's street food (Indonesian, Indian and Chinese, mainly), join the crowds at the Pasar Baru market. One of Jakarta's oldest markets, it's been doing a brisk business since the 18th century. All kinds of...
Enjoy sea views while you feast on the fruits of the sea at this popular restaurant inside the Baywalk Mall on Jakarta's waterfront. Prices are fair, servings are ample, and you can select your live fish from the huge tanks on-site and specify how...
Jakarta's upscale Kuningan City Mall has a slew of great shops, cafés and bars with offerings as Indonesian or international as you please. We love Our Flock boutique for its focus on Indonesian labels such as Purana RTW, a maker of...
You'll want your bargaining skills honed sharp as a knife to visit Jakarta's most famous flea market in Menteng. Open daily, it's a carnival of treasures waiting to be uncovered, including wood carvings, jewelry and textiles as well as more...
Bibliophiles, rejoice. This bookstore chain has more than one outpost in Jakarta. But for the most comprehensive selection of English and other foreign-language titles—French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Chinese and more—head to Periplus...
Even if you're not on the market for some hip, street-style duds, it's an experience to visit this store in Selatan that's wildly popular with Jakarta's creative set. The shoe selection, with styles for men and women, is particularly of the...
For an antidote to the usual Indonesian street market, hit this stylish modern market filled with all kinds of food vendors who would be at home in Berlin or Brooklyn. Pasar Santa used to be a traditional market, but it's gone way trendy. In...
Monas, perhaps Jakarta's most iconic sight, is a national monument erected in Merdeka Square to honor Indonesia's independence from the Dutch in 1961. It was officially dedicated by President Sukarno in 1975 and is largely seen as...
