Jakarta Travel Guide

Introduction

Jakarta, a cosmopolitan metropolis, is commonly associated with traffic and pollution but thanks to substantial tourism development, it has emerged as a favoured international tourist destination. Jakarta still however remains a paradox: with towering skyscrapers and shacks, international cuisine served in elegant restaurant and roadside food-sellers.

Jakarta offers the holiday maker an enthralling holiday because of its vibrant nightlife, historical sites and ruins, shopping opportunities and the multitude of fast and slower paced activities that are available. There are long walks to be enjoyed in the beautiful botanical gardens, several interesting museums and historical sites, a bird sanctuary, an amusement park, an old port that only handles wooden Bugis ships and many more places of interest to visit.

There are many unique and interesting ways to get around in Jakarta. Becaks, ojeks, metro, trains, buses and many different sorts of taxis will whisk you away to your preferred destination. With the convenience of so many transport options, travellers will enjoy seeing the sights that lie just outside of Jakarta.

Jakarta has an international airport, four small ports, two railway stations and two main bus stops, making it incredibly accessible. Jakarta’s international airport handles flights from major cities around the globe making it a major gateway into Indonesia.