National Museum

It is situated in the old town of Batavia. Earlier the Dutch colonized the city.

A group of Dutch collectors contributed;, archeology, ethnography, ceramics, prehistoric artifacts, historical relics, geography and heraldics to the museum. The museum exhibits 100,000 plus cultural objects.

Chinatown

Typical Chinese houses & shop distinguishes Glodok, as well as churches and temples. Jakarta’s oldest Chinese temple, built in 1650 is nearby.

A place good for cheap Chinese dishes. There are 2 old Buddhist Temples –, Jalan Vihara Dharma Bhakti and Da Shi Miao at Kemenangan. The Catholic Church Santa Maria de Fatima is worth visiting.

National Monument

This striking two sectioned structure is covered with 35 kgs of gold and houses– a meditation hall and historical museum. It is Jakarta’s no.1 famous landmark.

The construction took 14 years (1961 to 1975). Fierce nationalism era symbolizes this structure. The building reveals a panoramic vista and priceless view of Jakarta and has lift access.

Ragunan Zoo

Established in 1864 which is 16km facing south of the Jakarta city Ragunan Zoo in the Pasar Minggu area. This large zoo homes 4,000 animals and has a good collection of Indonesian Komodo dragons, the orangutans and gorillas and other wildlife. This is the best zoo in Indonesia. The setting of lush tropical contrasts Jakarta’s urban sprawl.

Indonesia Miniature Park

This 100 hectares park represents 27 provinces in Indonesia. The accurate regional architecture & outstanding characteristics of the provinces are shown. Events, cultural performances and local delicacies of each provinces are regularly prepared.

It has orchid garden with many varieties of Indonesian orchid are grown, a fauna museum, a bird park, recreational grounds, swimming pool and restaurants.

You can stay overnight. It is open every day of a week.

Maritime Museum

Built in 1774, the building design justifies your visit. Inside, is filled with maritime relics and insightful photographs. Someone with a career or hobby in sailing will appreciate the collection. Only the building front part of the Ancient City Wall around Batavia (old Jakarta) still stands today.