Jakarta
Experiences
A handpicked selection of experiences endorsed by our experts. If you can’t see what you’re looking for, let us know, as our extensive network of local contacts can open many doors.
Cathedral Church
Right in front of the Istiqlal Mosque is the Cathedral Church, an old church built in the Gothic style.
Fish Market and Bahari Museum
At the mouth of the Ciliwung River, is the fish market and museum, which provides an interesting glimpse into the city's rich history as a maritime port. The museum is located along the harbor in restored warehouses that date back to the first trading outposts of the Dutch East India Company.
Istiqlal Mosque
The biggest mosque in Southeast Asia, the Istiqlal Mosque has a capacity of 120,000 devotees. Interestingly enough, Istiqlal was designed by Frederich Silaban, a Christian architect.
Jalan Surabaya
Within central Jakarta sits Jalan Surabaya, a complex of antique shops and stores. Products include batik, or traditional, wax-dyed cloth; wayang golek, or Javanese wooden puppets; as well as Indonesian antiques, paintings, and scriptures.
Kepulauan Seribu
These beautiful islands are located in North Jakarta and feature lovely beaches, world-class resorts and marine parks.
Museum Wayang
Puppets are a famous traditional art form in Jakarta and they are on display here in full force: three-dimensional puppets, shadow puppets and dancing puppets. Wayang features weekly performances, held on Sunday mornings at 10, and visitors with children are encouraged to attend. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at Café Batavia right across the street.
National Museum
Built in the 1700s as the Royal Batavian Society of Arts and Sciences, the National Museum is charged with preserving Indonesia’s rich cultural and historic heritage. The museum is home to a large collection of ethnographic, prehistoric and archeological artifacts.
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Travelogues
An Asia-focused magazine brought to you by Remote Lands - a platform for adventure, luxury, and authenticity from experts and explorers around the continent.
The 3 Most Luxurious Hotels in Jakarta
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Visitors to Jakarta can escape the city’s bedlam and retreat to the leafy suburb of Menteng, the formative stomping ground of ex-US commander-in-chief Barack Obama
August Strikes a Blow for Jakarta’s Unsung Gourmet Scene
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