![]() ![]() Glodok is more of the electronic promenade of Jakarta, however, is rich in street hawker food and Chinese cuisine restaurant as well as old Chinese temples complexes. It is also home to Jakarta's Chinatown called " Glodok" area. This area is home to the Fatahillah Museum or Jakarta History Museum, and numbers of few other museums cafes converted from old Batavia's offices, banks, warehouses, and shops. West Jakarta ( Jakarta Barat) - Home to Jakarta's only surviving old town area " Jakarta Kota Tua" a small area consisting of Dutch colonial buildings, its streets are throng with hawker food, crafted good vendors, artist as well as Jakartans youth hanging around.One small road in the area called Jalan Jaksa or Jaksa road, a backpacker street, houses numbers of budget hotels and restaurants for travelers. The area is also home to Jakarta's major landmark Bundaran HI or the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle, which is where Jakarta's topmost exclusive malls are located. There are also various museums within this part of the city such as National Gallery of Indonesia or Jakarta Planetarium. Surrounding the area lies the presidential palace, government building, Istiqal Mosque (the largest Mosque in Southeast Asia), Jakarta's gothic cathedral and also the National Museum of Indonesia. Central Jakarta ( Jakarta Pusat) - The Heart of Jakarta's Administrative, Government and financial, an aptly named district and the site of Jakarta's symbol, the 132 metre Monas ( Monumen Nasional) which is located in world's largest city square "Lapangan Merdeka". ![]() Jakarta is administratively divided into the following named districts (note that these district except central Jakarta are very dense in terms of area): However, understand that Jakarta being a melting pot, you are guaranteed to meet people of all sorts here. One excellent surprise you'll find in Jakarta is that once you past the taxi drivers who offer their services at the airport and really meet the locals, you will find that the people are among the most friendly, hospitable, and helpful people you'll find on earth, if you keep away from the mini-bus drivers who are notorious for being the harshest on earth. ![]() The city is also the centre and melting pot of Indonesian culture which might be the thing for you to enjoy Jakarta. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre and the most populous city not only in Indonesia but in Southeast Asia as a whole.Īlthough the city is known for its heavy traffic and high level of pollution it is filled with an exciting nightlife and vibrant shopping areas. Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest of the island of Java. Jakarta is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings - have a look at each of them. Spoken:Indonesian, Javanese, Betawi Prokem, Padangnese, Chinese languages, Englishġ27V, 220V/50Hz (Europlug, Schuko, and Type G plugs) Standard men's haircut in expat area of the cityīasic dinner out for two in neighborhood pubĢ tickets to the theater (best available seats)ĭinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessertġ beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)ġ min.Capital of Indonesia and Indonesian Special Capital Region Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, newĬold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)ġ summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)ġ pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas. Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business districtĬombo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)ĥ00 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breastĠ.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ![]()
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