Where is your favourite travel destination in Indonesia? Looking for an eco-travel or a trail of cultural heritage? Indonesia will provide your travel excitement with numerous travel escapades along the region, from the unique funeral traditions and ceremonies of Tana Toraja to amazing view of hills of Malimbu Nusa Tenggara Barat, not to forget mentioning Bali.
We start with Jakarta, the nation capital city which provide modern yet traditional of cultures melting-pot.
Jakarta is well known for its hectic, bustling and urban metropolis. For a sneak preview of its heritage, simply visit the ‘Old Batavia’ located around Kota area where you can find buildings with fascinating architectures, such as The Old Portuguese Church (Puppet Museum), The Old Town Hall (Fatahillah Museum), The Old Supreme Court Building, The Old Bank (Bank Mandiri Museum) and many more around the area.
Looking for malls or place to hang out? Plenty! Jakarta with its dynamic growth has changes its features rapidly. Various malls available, hit the premium malls for a new experience at Pacific Place, Senayan City or Grand Indonesia, places for lavish and high-end shopping treats. To increase your bargaining skill, stop by at the nearest ITC, whether it’s Mangga Dua or Fatmawati, improve your skill now.
Craving to enjoy the authenticity of Indonesian culinary? Drop over at Satay Senayan for their satay delicacy, Sindang Reret for Sundanese menus or Bogana Milka for a ‘nasi bogana’ treat. Jakarta also provides various restaurants from other countries, Chinese, Thai, Italian or just a simple Burger King visit, they all there and ready to fulfil your taste.
Whenever you are around Jakarta, never missed to have a Transjakarta ride (the fastest way for a quick trip around Jakarta), a snack of Kerak Telor at Monas (double bonus for a delman ride and shortcut to Gajah Museum) or a brisk walk along the road of Sudirman (you’ll be surprised with so much tempting food hawkers, car honks and traffic).
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