Places You Have To Visit In Jakarta, Indonesia
The National Monument
This immense structure is an icon of the city and is situated in the beautiful Merdeka Square. Standing at a colossal 132m high, the National Monument pays homage to the struggle for Indonesian independence and is revered across the country. Aside from the beautiful architecture of the structure, it is also possible to climb to the observation deck for stunning views of the vast city.
Ancol Dreamland
To take a break from sight-seeing, the Ancol Dreamland offers a huge amount of fun, excitement, and adrenaline and is considered to be the best theme park in the country. Suffice it to say, if you're travelling with kids, or are just a big kid yourself (aren't we all?), you should definitely head here.
Attractions within this immense park include a golf course, a bowling arena, the Atlantis Water Adventure Park, Fantasy World and Ocean Dream Samudra. There is literally something for everyone here, from sports to rollercoasters, and aquariums and beaches - which, by the way, is a brilliant way to cool off in that humid heat the city is known for.
Istiglal Mosque
As the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, the Istigal Mosque is definitely worth seeing and is a hugely important building in the heart of Jakarta. Originally constructed in 1978, this mosque has a capacity of 200,000 and features a beautiful marble courtyard with several decorative minarets. Inside, vast columns hold up the central dome and the walls are decorated with Islamic reliefs and iconography. This truly is an amazing structure to behold and will leave you feeling extremely humbled.
More commonly known as Glodok by the locals, this area of Jakarta is the city's Chinatown. Jakarta has been inhabited by Chinese migrants since the 17th century and this population remains an important part of the city. Centered on Pintu Road, the Chinatown features some fantastic traditional architecture and a wealth of food stalls, markets and colourful temples.
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