Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia and everyday there are so many people who are visiting this town. This town is the center of the activities from business up to the center of the government. Therefore, it is unbearable that this town is so crowded by so many people and vehicles.

Furthermore, even though this is town is so crowded and there will always traffic jam, people love to visit the town as there are so many things to see there. One of the famous attraction is The National Monument. The The National Monument is built in 433 feet or about 132 meter. This tower is in the center of central Jakarta that symbolizes the Indonesian’s fight to achieve the independence. This tower is built in 1961 and under the instruction of President Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia. Well, to visit this The National Monument, you can visit it on 08.00 – 15.00 daily. You can see that this tower is covered by the gold and the top is burning a flame. This tower is dedicated for the Indonesian people to honor them as they have been fighting for their independence. When you are going to the top, you can see the beautiful sightseeing there and you will enjoy it.

Besides the National Monument, Jakarta also offers so many places to visit such as Kota Tua. In Kota Tua, you can visit some museums such as Museum Fatahillah, Museum Wayang, Museum Bahari, Museum Seni Rupa, and many other museums. In Museum Fatahillah, you can see the history of Batavia and this museum is known as the public hall at the time. Visiting this musem, you can learn about the Jakarta history and also the archeology. Furthermore, you can also find some unique things in this museum. Furthermore, if you want to see wayang, you can also visit Museum Wayang that is located near of the Museum Fatahillah. In this museum, you can see all the kinds of wayang in all over Indonesia. There are so many different characteristics of wayang that is made from wood or leather. It is all about 4.000 wayangs that you can see such as wayang golek, wayang kardus, wayang kulit, wayang rumput, and many others.

Well, having visited museums, you can enjoy and relax yourself in Night Club in Jakarta. There are so many places that you can visit and get fun in this place. Offering so many things, this Night Club in Jakarta becomes the one that most people are visiting for. So, do not leave Jakarta without visiting those beautiful and historical places.

Indonesia is one of the most beautiful countries in South East Asia. You must know that this country has so many islands. The amount is thousands and each island has its own greatness. For addition, the tropical weather that this country has will definitely make it great for you to spend your holiday. There are so many tourism resorts that you can choose to spend your holiday and it is guaranteed that your holiday in Indonesia will not be forgotten. Well, to make it simpler for you to have the description about the greatness of this country, let us take the example of one of the places that you should visit when you have vacation in Indonesia. The name of the place is Jakarta. You must know that this city is actually the capital city of Indonesia.

By considering that fact, you will have the assumption that you will face metropolitan city. Well, such thing is very true. However, there are also so many other great things aside from the metropolis condition. You can still find so many traditional attractions and cultures there. For addition, there are so many places that will definitely satisfy your desire in spending your holiday. Firstly, let us take the example of Monas. Well, this kind of thing can be said as the iconic matter for Jakarta even for Indonesia. It is like a high tower in which you can go up there and look Jakarta from the height. The scenery will definitely be great for you. You also need to know that at the top of Monas, you can find some kind of statue which is in the form of flame. Such statue is made from gold. That is why Indonesian people are definitely proud of Monas. This is definitely the place that you must visit if you go to Jakarta.

The next example is the area in Jakarta which is called Kota Tua. In English, it can be called as Old City. There, you can see the beautiful and exotic architecture of the building which is the leftover of the colonialism period. Historically speaking, Indonesia was colonized by Netherlands. The colonialism happened for more than 300 years. At that time, Netherlands made Jakarta which was called Batavia as the center of the colonialism. That is why there are so many buildings which have European architectural style when you visit Jakarta especially in Kota Tua. If you visit this area, you can also enjoy riding bicycle around the area. However, the bike that you are riding is not the usual bike but the antique one. Thus, you will be able to feel that you are living in colonial period. That will definitely bring some kind of amusing and sentimental feeling to you especially if you are a tourist from Netherlands.

If you are seeking for the more cultural tourist objects in Jakarta, you can visit Museum Wayang or the Puppet Museum. Once you visit this place, you can learn about the traditional and the unique culture of Indonesia. There, you can find so many kinds of the puppet and how to play it. You will learn that this kind of culture contains rich value. It will be really great for you. You can enjoy the exoticism of the puppets and you can also learn about something new which is related to the culture of Indonesia. Well, actually, there are still so many other places that can be visited. However, it seems quite impossible to talk all about them in this point. Hopefully, the explanation that has been mentioned before about the various tourism resorts in Jakarta can attract you to visit this city. You will find the kind of holiday that you have never had before. You will never regret your visit if you decide to go to Jakarta.

The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta is a city of contrasts and a mixture of cultures. Tourists from all over the world visit here and stay in any of the Jakarta hotels to enjoy a memorable holiday.

1. Merdeka Square is Jakarta’s most important square and one of the top tourist sights in the city. The square is surrounded by many attractive tourist sites such as Merdeka Palace, Istiqlal Mosque and the National Museum of Indonesia. In the heart of Merdeka Square is the famed National Monument.

2. National Monument called Monas is an obelisk topped with gold, and is dedicated to Indonesia’s Proclamation of Independence. The monument which is an icon of Jakarta, rests in a park that is one of the few open green spaces in the area. There is a museum of national history with a gallery of 48 dioramas inside this candle-shape monument.

3. Museum National: Located in front of Monas, this museum displays pre-historical and historical artifacts from Indonesian culture from as far back as the Stone Age. Museum Gajah (its other name) has one of the most complete collections of Chinese ceramics in the world. Established in 1778, the museum is one of the oldest in South-East Asia, and boasts of a comprehensive collection of artifacts.

4. Museum Fatahillah is often called ‘the oldest building in Jakarta’, and was a city hall back in the 17th century. Also known as the Old Batavia Museum, or Museum Sejarah, this antique building is often used to host shows, exhibitions and as a backdrop for photos.

5. Lubang Buaya: An important site of Indonesian history, Lubang Buaya literally meaning “crocodile’s pit” is the site of the murder of seven army officers during the 1st October coup attempt of the Thirtieth of September Movement. The site also attracts plenty of tourists.

6. Petak Sembilan the city’s original Chinatown, sees the cultural exchange between native Jakartans and Chinese, It features the Gloria building (Jakarta’s first supermarket) and the ancient Dharma Bhakti temple. Visited during the Chinese New Year season of January-February, tourists can taste great Chinese food here at the Peranakan traditional market. Many discount hotels in Jakarta are located here.

7. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Park depicts Indonesia through its pint sized replicas of the archipelago, traditional houses from different provinces, and cultural items. Taman Park is one of the largest green areas in the city and a great place to unwind.

8. Setu Babakan: This 165-hectare cultural conservation park was created by Governor Fauzi Bowo in 2004 as part of Jakarta’s anniversary celebration. A slice of Betawi life has been preserved for tourists and locals to enjoy here, and tourists can enjoy typical Betawi foods, drinks, cakes, and regular Betawi dance performances held every weekend.

9. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol: Originally a place to relax for the Dutch elites back in the 18th century, it has now become a modern water park for children and adults. Dunia Fantasi, Gelanggang Samudera, and Seaworld Indonesia are some major attractions here, as well as nice seaside views and the occasional dance parties near the beach.

10. Jakarta Old Town is another place to visit where one comes across many interesting tourist sights such as the Jakarta Kota Station and Jakarta Old Port.

Jakarta is capital city of Indonesia with a population almost 10 million people. Located on the northwest cost of Java, Jakarta has become central economic, culture, and political activities. That’s way Jakarta known as metropolitan city because has more rapid growth than another city in Asia such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Beijing. Jakarta is served by the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, Tanjung Priok Harbour, Gambir Railway Station. Public transportation in Jakarta is connected by several intercity and commuter railways, and served by several bus lines running on reserved busways, well known as Transjakarta bus.

One of symbol in Jakarta is The National Monument (Monumen Nasional/Monas) which located on the center of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta. Monas has 433 feet (132 meter) tower and topped by a flame covered with gold foil. Monas construction began in 1961 under the direction of President Soekarno and the monument was opened to public in 1975. The monument and the museum is open daily from 08.00am-03.00pm, everyday throughout the week, except for the last Monday of each month, when the monument is closed.

As metropolitan city, Jakarta has dozen interesting place to visit. Not only tourism but also culture and heritage place. There is a lot thing to do in Jakarta such as traveling, shopping, and sightseeing. From morning until evening, Jakarta promises amazing tourism and entertainment to tourists. We can travel seeing Jakarta by using Transjakarta bus which has 11 routes route and already reach entire Jakarta areas. We just pay ticket for 3,500 rupiahs to ride Transjakarta bus. We can surround Jakarta route by moving the stop-stop route in particular without the need to pay a ticket again. One of the Transjakarta bus recommended route is a corridor Blok M-Jakarta Kota Station, which crosses the heart of Jakarta, where along the route is high-rise buildings around Thamrin-Sudirman Street and Monas monument.

If you interesting in culture and heritage, the best place to go is museum. The most frequently visited museum in Jakarta is Fatahillah. Other museums that can be used as an alternative is the Wayang Museum, Textile Museum, Museum Satria Mandala, Textile Museum, and Museum Gajah. Besides that, Jakarta has cultural park called TMII (Taman Mini Indonesia Indah) which has traditional houses from 33 provinces in Indonesia and located on Jalan Pondok Gede, East Jakarta.

Last but not least, the best thing to do in Jakarta is shopping. Jakarta provides many places including mall and traditional market that sell good quality goods with a low price. Pasar Tanah Abang is one the biggest traditional textile and garment market in Jakarta. Cheap shopping in Jakarta can also find us at the time and specific events, such as Jakarta Great Sale in June 2012. This annually event held to celebrate the 485th Jakarta anniversary which organized by the Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Shopping Center Association (APPBI) and the Jakarta administration. The festival will be longer than its usual 30 days, hoping to record more transactions.