Jakarta began its history in the 14th century as a small harbor town and today become a bustling metropolitan city. Old Batavia’s heart is in the ‘Kota’ area now. Kampoeng the Old Batavia Tour presents the uniqueness of Jakarta with various blends of culture and traditions.
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National Museum
The National Museum, built in 1862, is the best museum in Indonesia and is reputedly one of the finest in Southeast Asia. The museum has an enormous collection of cultural objects of the various ethnic groups – costumes, musical instruments, model houses, numerous fine bronzes from the Hindu-Javanese period, as well as many interesting stone pieces salvaged from Central Java and other temples. There’s also superb display of Chinese ceramics dating back to the Han dynasty which was almost entirely amassed in Indonesia. (Monday & Public Holidays closed. Visit the National Monument instead).
Glodok
Glodok is the center of Jakarta’s China Town. It is now banking, hawkers, trading and entertainment center. Visit to Petak Sembilan Chinese temple dedicated to the Buddhist goddess of mercy, Kuan Yin. Built around 1650, it was on of the earliest center of worship for the Batavian Chinese.
Kota Intan Drawbridge
In the 18th century, Kali Besar area was a very stylish residential neighborhood along the great canal of Cliliwung river. At the north end of the Kali Besar lays a small 17th century Dutch drawbridge, the last in the city, called the Kota Intan Drawbridge.
Sunda Kelapa Harbor
This 500-year-old harbor area was a vital link to the markets of the outside world for the 15th Century kingdom of Pajajaran. Since then this port has belonged to the Portuguese and Dutch. Though little remains of bustling old Sunda Kelapa except the name, the harbor is still one of the most important calls for sailing vessels from all over Indonesia. The magnificent and brightly painted Makassar schooner called Phinisi are still an important means of transporting goods to and from the outer islands. This is one of the finest sights in Jakarta.
Fatahillah Museum
Built in the 16th century, the museum is housed in the old town hall of Batavia, which is probably one of the most solid reminders of Dutch rule to be found in Indonesia. It provides the historic background of Jakarta through a display of maps and antiquities, including furniture and porcelains. (Monday & Public Holidays closed. Visit the antique and flea market in Jalan Surabaya instead).
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National Monument (MoNas)
This 132-meters-high column towering over Merdeka Square is both Jakarta’s principal landmark. Topped by a glittering flame symbolizes the nation’s independence. The flame is gilded with 50 kg of gold leaf. The basement of the monument houses an exhibit of 50 dramatic dioramas depicting the history of Indonesia from prehistoric times to the present.
Batik Shop
Stop and visit to one of the Batik shop in Jakarta to find Indonesian fine selection and interesting permanent exhibition of BATIK, traditional cloth from Indonesia, in classic and modern designs.
Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park
An extensive theme park set in over 180 hectares on the outskirts of Jakarta; the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park) is Indonesia's answer to every visitor's prayer to see the magnificent archipelago in just one day. All the Indonesian islands are realistically reproduced in miniature in a central lake and around the lake are pavilions to represent the 33 provinces in Indonesia. Each pavilion is representative of each province from the traditional architectural style in miniature to a wonderful display of cultural items and exhibits.
Museum Indonesia
Inside the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is Museum Indonesia, a three-story edifice in traditional Balinese architecture. The museum houses a vast collection of Indonesian contemporary arts and crafts, traditional costumes from the various regions, puppets, musical instruments, masks, and daily life utensils.
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Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park
An extensive theme park set in over 180 hectares on the outskirts of Jakarta; the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park) is Indonesia's answer to every visitor's prayer to see the magnificent archipelago in just one day. All the Indonesian islands are realistically reproduced in miniature in a central lake and around the lake are pavilions to represent the 33 provinces in Indonesia. Each pavilion is representative of each province from the traditional architectural style in miniature to a wonderful display of cultural items and exhibits.
Cable Car Ride
This is another attraction inside the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Ride the 4-seat cable cars high up across over the park for a spectacular bird’s eye view.
Museum Indonesia
Inside the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is Museum Indonesia, a three-story edifice in traditional Balinese architecture. The museum houses a vast collection of Indonesian contemporary arts and crafts, traditional costumes from the various regions, puppets, musical instruments, masks, and daily life utensils
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Ancol Art Market
Located inside the Ancol Dreamland, it is an outdoor art market likely recreational place where you will be most tempted to purchase something. Items include antiques, handicrafts, paintings, potters, and knickknacks. With many of the artisans working on site, it is a paradise for souvenir hunters and art lovers.
Sea World
Inside the Ancol Dreamland complex, Sea World is a high tech modern huge aquarium exhibiting the special and diverse tropical marine life found throughout the Indonesian waters. Stroll through Freshwater World and Microworld, see beautiful tropical fish and corral reefs, and get friendly with marine life at the Touch pool. A theater screens movies about the underwater world and a necessity is the Antasena Tunnel, a walk-through acrylic tube that gives first hand experience of life under the sea.
Dunia Fantasi
Dunia Fantasi or 'Fantasy World' is a fun and theme park designed to entertain the visitors into the fascinating worlds of modern science and technology. The facilities take visitors on imagination tours of Africa, America and Indonesia through some breath taking games.
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GONG FACTORY
This is one of the few remaining gongsmiths. You can see gamelan instruments smelted over a charcoal fire by hand here - it takes two weeks to beat a copper gong into shape. A few pricey gongs and wayang golek puppets are on sale.
BOGOR BOTANICAL GARDENS
Located at the heart of Bogor, it is world class botanical gardens, covering an area of around 85 hectares. Officially opened by the Dutch in 1817, it was from these gardens that early researchers developed various crops such as tea, cassava, tobacco and cinchona. The park is still a major center for botanical research in Indonesia. In the northwest corner of the gardens you can view the Presidential Summer Place that formerly was the official residence of the Dutch governors-general from 1870 to 1942.
THE PUPPET MAKER OF BOGOR
If you are looking to be immersed in traditional “kampung” life and find a traditional handmade souvenir from Indonesia you have to follow the winding “kampung” streets of Bogor just north of the Botanical Gardens to find a whimsical factory where Bapak Dase works eagerly every day to provide locals and visitors alike with a truly authentic experience. Pak Dase has been handcrafting puppets for as long as he remembers and the quality of his labor is evident in workmanship and artistic display.
TAJUR BAG BOGOR
Tajur Bag genuine home industry city of Bogor, genuine local products with beautiful colors and the quality that does not disappoint, from synthetic leather material that is virotex, making bags and purses. We are very beautiful and like a bag of valuable expensive.
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Ciater Hot Spring
Ciater is a pretty little place in the middle of huge tea estate. Its main attraction is the Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort; the pools are probably the best of all the hot springs around Bandung. You can enjoy swimming in warm sulphurous water pools that can heal rheumatism and skin problems (note: pool ticket will be on your own expenses).
Tangkuban Perahu Crater
The name Tangkuban Perahu or the 'overturned boat' derived from the Sundanese 'Sangkuriang' legend. Its craters are the remnant of a gigantic collapsed volcano; it still simmers and bubbles, sending up deadly sulphurous fumes. Its last serious eruption was in 1969, filling the area with black clouds, ash, and mudflows. Tangkuban Perahu crater is easily accessible by car that makes it as impressive sights.
Cihampelas Factory Outlets
No discussion of Bandung' sights would be complete without mention of its famous jeans street, Jalan Cihampelas. This is a commercial area, which offers a huge collection of jeans and the most beautifully decorated shop. It is the ultimate in arts and has to be seen to be believed.
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