25 Best Things to Do in Jakarta
Hectic Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia and has a rather unfortunate nickname as it is often referred to as the ‘Big Durian’ in reference to the famously pungent Southeast Asian fruit. Many tourists treat Jakarta as an entry and exit point to Indonesia, but if you are passing through the city and have some time to spare then there are a wide range of attractions to enjoy from quirky museums to a variety of national monuments.
Jakarta is also a great place to learn more about Indonesia’s complicated history, and you can visit a variety of culturally and historically significant locations such as the old town and the port which will give you a glimpse of how the city would have looked in past times. As well as harking back to the days of old, Jakarta is one of the most modern cities in Indonesia, and you can spend time embracing this cutting edge side to the city at its famous malls, bars, and restaurants. Jakarta may be crowded, loud, and busy, but it certainly isn’t boring.
- Go shopping in Menteng
- Admire Istana Merdeka
- Take a day trip to the Thousand Islands
- Check out Monas Tower
- Visit Ragunan Zoo
- Explore Indonesia at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
- Marvel at Istiqlal Mosque
- Relax on Ancol Beach
- Enjoy Kota Tua
- Visit the National Museum
- Have fun at Dunia Fantasi
- Stroll around Taman Anggrek Mall
- Admire the National Gallery of Indonesia
- Watch a Music Festival
- Visit Jin De Yuan
- Dine at Seribu Rasa Menteng
- Walk around Taman Suropati
- Visit Museum Wayang
- Check out the sailboats at Sunda Kelapa Port
- Visit Jakarta War Cemetery
- Make a splash at Atlantis Water Adventure
- Visit Museum Bank Indonesia
- Walk around Glodok
- Take in the views at Awan Lounge
- Visit Museum Tekstil
