Jakarta has many places that must be visited. Not only tourist attractions, Jakarta also has many historical stories that we can learn from. Even one day is not enough to strolling around Jakarta.
If you are planning a vacation in the midst of this pandemic, prepare one week to go around Jakarta. Enjoy the beauty of the capital city of Indonesia from many places and activities.
Must Visit Tourist Attractions in Jakarta
Jakarta has many tourist attractions. Even though it is the capital city of Indonesia, it turns out that Jakarta has many places that must be visited. Starting from historical tours to entertainment tours, everything is in Jakarta.
In the midst of the densely populated capital city, Jakarta keeps many stories and memories that feel like it must reach all tourists who visit this city. The following is a list of tourist attractions that you can visit while in Jakarta:
- Explore Kota Tua
The Kota Tua is one of the historical places in Jakarta. For those of you who are big fans of historical places, it is a must to visit the Kota Tua. The old town is filled with historical landmarks of the Dutch colonial period.
Even many old buildings and trading centers are still operating here. All places in the Kota Tua have become Indonesian heritage sites that must be kept clean. You can also rent bicycle and strolling around the area.
Go around the old town using an ontel bike. Visit the Jakarta History Museum, Sunda Kelapa Harbor and the Root House. And the most important thing is to keep in mind keep clean and don’t litter in the Kota Tua’s area.
- National Monument
The landmark of Jakarta is Monas or the National Monument. This landmark is identical to the city of Jakarta because it is located in the center of Jakarta. Founded to symbolize the Indonesian struggle. Monas was built during the leadership of President Soekarno.
For those of you who want to visit Monas, please come at 08.00 in the morning. You can take a photo in front of Monas to make a memorable visit to the city of Jakarta.
- National Museum
Who would have thought that the National Museum of Indonesia or the National Education Museum was more than two centuries old. This museum is an icon of the city of Jakarta that tourists must visit. Guaranteed not to be boring even if you visit the museum.
This museum is located on Jl.Medan Merdeka Barat to be precise in the center of Jakarta. In this museum you will see archaeological, historical, ethnological and geographic collections. This museum is also known as Gedung Gajah because there is a large elephant statue here.
- Ancol Dreamland
After historical tours, you can also enjoy tours in Ancol. If you are from out of town, you must visit Ancol because here you will enjoy many amusement rides. Ancol is open 24 hours and has a large selection of amusement park attractions.
There are Fantasy World (Dufan), Atlantis Water Adventure, Ocean Dream Samudra, Seaworld, Art Market, Ocean Eco Park, Gondola, Paintball, Golf and many others.
If you are on vacation with your family, you must come to Ancol. Especially if you bring children, they will definitely enjoy riding the many rides at Ancol. The price of admission is still very affordable and you can access all the rides in it.
- The Jakarta Arts Building and the National Gallery
If you are a big fan of art, you must visit the Jakarta Arts Building and the National Gallery. Here you will be treated to many types of paintings and other works of art.
The Jakarta Arts Building was built during the colonial period. This building is also used for concert locations in Jakarta. The location of this building is also close to the Istiqlal Mosque and the Jakarta Headquarters.
Must Do Activities In Jakarta
Apart from visiting tourist attractions, you also have to do various other things to make your vacation more enjoyable. Here are the activities you can do while in Jakarta:
- Culinary
There are many restaurants in Jakarta that must be visited. You can try Indonesian culinary in the city of Jakarta. Many delicious culinary delights from morning to night that you can try. Explore the city of Jakarta with delicious culinary delights.
- Shopping in Jakarta
If you like shopping, it’s a must to try shopping places in Jakarta. From the mall to traditional markets. If you like to go to malls, try coming to Plaza Indonesia, grand Indonesia. and if you want to shop at the Market please visit Tanah Abang Market.
- Nightlife
If you like to enjoy nightlife, in Jakarta there are several places you can visit. Some are in the Kemang area with a row of clubs and bars. Or you can come to Jalan Jaksa and there are many choices of bars, clubs and cafes that tourists usually visit.
- Massage, Spa and Beauty Salon
After getting tired of traveling around Jakarta, it’s time for you to pamper yourself with a spa and massage. There are many beauty salons in Jakarta that you can visit. Come to a beauty salon that offers massage services.
So that your vacation will be more enjoyable and the tiredness of traveling has been resolved.
- Walk Around at Pasar Baru
One of the places that must be visited is Pasar Baru. Here you can walk and see many people selling along the way. It’s time for you to feel nostalgic like the old days to the walking market while shopping.
Here you can find clothes, watches and other items at very low prices. the goods here are new and some are used goods. Don’t forget to taste the culinary at Pasar Baru.
Those are the tourist attractions that you must visit in Jakarta. In addition to traveling to tourist attractions, you can also do other activities to fill your vacation. Happy holidays and don’t forget to always wear a mask. Take care of your health by taking vitamins and eating nutritiously.
