• Jakarta Old Town - This museum is a favorite among tourists. Whenever visitors explore the Old City, they make sure to stop by.

During the Dutch colonial period, this building served as the city hall, known then as Stadhius. Besides being a city hall, it also functioned as a court, civil registry office, Sunday worship venue, and the Municipal Council’s meeting place.

• Sunda Kelapa Harbour - Sunda Kelapa, commonly referred to as Pasar Ikan (meaning fish market), is situated at the mouth of the Ciliwung River. The daily fish catch was auctioned early in the morning at the old fish market. The street leading to it was lined with shops selling various shells, dried turtles, lobsters, and almost everything a seafarer might need. This 500-year-old harbor was a crucial link to international markets for the 15th-century kingdom of Pajajaran. It was once the harbor town of Sunda Kelapa where the Portuguese traded with the Hindu Kingdom of Pajajaran in the early 16th century. Since then, this port has been under Portuguese and Dutch control.

Dutch dominance over Jakarta and the rest of Indonesia began here, and remnants of Kasteel Batavia, an old fort and trading post of the Dutch East Indies Company, can still be seen today. Sunda Kelapa is currently a fisherman’s wharf and an inter-island port. Tall-masted Bugis schooners from South Sulawesi anchor here, creating a picturesque scene. They belong to one of the last fleets of sailboats in the world and continue to navigate the seas between the islands, as they did centuries ago, transporting goods.

Although little remains of the bustling old Sunda Kelapa except the name, the harbor is still a vital stop for sailing vessels from across Indonesia. The magnificent and brightly painted Makassar schooner, known as Pinisi, remains an essential means of transporting goods to and from the outer islands. This is one of Jakarta’s most impressive sights.

Stroll around the old Sunda Kelapa port, observing groups of sinewy workers smoking aromatic clove-laced cigarettes as they unload cargoes of timber, coal, and spices from stunning wooden schooners. Rent a dugout canoe and paddlers to enjoy the waterside scenery. The boats also travel to the nearby old fish market, which is easily accessible on foot from the port and free to enter. Work begins here at 3 am, and it’s crucial to arrive by 6 am to witness the best of the activity.

• National Monument (MONAS) - The National Monument, or “Monas” as it is affectionately known, is one of the monuments constructed during the Sukarno era of intense nationalism. The top of the National Monument (Monas) is Freedom Square. It symbolizes the people’s resolve to achieve freedom and the culmination of their efforts in the Proclamation of Independence in August 1945. The 137-meter tall marble obelisk is crowned with a flame coated with 35 kg of gold. The base houses a historical museum and a meditation hall. The monument is open to the public, and upon request, the lift can take visitors to the top, offering a panoramic view of the city and the sea.
• Istiqlal Mosque - ISTIQLAL MOSQUE

Inaugurated in 1978, Istiqlal Mosque is owned by the Indonesian State Secretary with the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Indonesian Republic.

Istiqlal, meaning ‘Independence’, serves as a reminder of Indonesia’s struggle for national independence. Its 17-year construction was personally overseen by the first President of the Indonesian Republic, Soekarno. Today, this mosque is the largest in Southeast Asia in both structure and capacity, accommodating up to 120,000 people, with 4 levels of balconies.

• Jakarta Cathedral - Jakarta’s neo-gothic Roman Catholic Cathedral is located on the north corner of Lapangan Banteng, or Banteng Square, which, during the Dutch colonial era, was called Waterlooplein, or Waterloo Square in Central Jakarta. Today, the Cathedral stands directly across from Jakarta’s largest mosque, the Istiqlal Mosque.
• ITC Mangga Dua - Situated in the northern part of Jakarta, the Mangga Dua area is more than just a shopping center. The Department of Tourism and Culture of North Jakarta has designated Mangga Dua as one of the 12 coastal tourism spots to attract international tourists. It’s common to hear people speaking Malaysian or Arabic in this area. Not only international tourists, but Mangga Dua has also become a favorite shopping destination for local tourists, especially those from outside Java.

• Exclusive private transportation
• Complimentary bottled water
• Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
• Knowledgeable tour guide
• All tolls, parking, and gasoline included
• Delicious lunch provided

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