Jakarta may have a province-level status, but it is a massive mega-city, a melting pot of various cultures, and a charming travel destination. It has lots to offer that will give you a better glimpse of what Indonesia is about, its history and culture, and even food.

Jakarta is the place to be for enlightening museum tours and visiting landmarks of historical significance. The attractions you cannot miss are the National Monument (Monas), the Istiqlal Mosque, the National Museum, the Jakarta Cathedral, and the Fatahilah Museum. To experience an old city vibe, head to Kota Tua and discover the city’s original downtown, complete with 17th Century Dutch buildings and several museums here and there. For some culinary adventures, street food is the best. You can find the best Sate, Nasi Goreng, Gado Gado, Soto Betawi, and Nasi Uduk when you roam around the city streets.

Jakarta is your prime gateway to Indonesia through the Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, 29km west of central Jakarta. The airport serves the largest flight network connecting the city to the world, with daily flights to international cities like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Bangkok, and Sydney.

1. Monas Tower (National Monument)

Location: Gambir, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

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More travel tips coming up! In the meantine, enjoy this quick list of attractions and tourist spots in Jakarta. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference.

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Old Batavia (Jakarta Old Town or Kota Tua)

2. Jakarta History Museum (Fatahilah Museum)

Location: Jalan Taman Fatahillah No.1, Pinangsia, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

3. Puppet Museum (Wayang Museum)

Location: Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No.27 Pinangsia, RT.3/RW.6, Kota Tua, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

4. Jakarta Maritime Museum

Location: Jl. Ps. Ikan No.1, RT.11/RW.4, Penjaringan, Kec. Penjaringan, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14440, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

5. Jakarta Old Town Walking Tour

Location: Jakarta Old Town. Save on Google Maps.

6. National Museum of Indonesia

7. Jakarta Cathedral

Location: Pasar Baru, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

8. Istiqlal Mosque

Location: Pasar Baru, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

9. Sunda Kelapa Port

Location: Masjid Al-Bahrain Pelabuhan Batavia Sunda Kelapa. Save on Google Maps.

10. Chinatown (Glodok)

Location: Jl. Gajah Mada, RT.2/RW.1, Glodok, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11120, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

11. Pasar Baru

12. Jakarta Shopping Malls

Where to go beyond Jakarta

Bandung

Location: Bandung City, Kanlurang Haba, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

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Yogyakarta

Location: Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

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Bali

Location: Bali, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

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Medan

Location: Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

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