Jakarta Tourism

Jakarta Tourism

Indonesia a country composed of more than 13,000 islands with a population of over 180 million. Comprising more than 300 ethnic groups speaking 200 different languages, the Indonesia population exhibits marked diversity in its linguistic, culture, and religious traditions. As the Capital City, Jakarta is a melting pot of representatives from each of these ethnic groups.

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Jakarta is the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia a special territory enjoying the status of a province, consisting of Greater Jakarta, covering of 637.44 square km area. Strategically positioned in the archipelago, the city is also the principal gateway to the rest of Indonesia. From the Capital City, sophisticated land, air, and sea transport is available to the rest of the country and beyond.

Jakarta is one of Indonesia's designated tourist areas. As Indonesia's main gateway, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serves a growing number of internatio

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nal airlines and domestic flights. The name was retained after Indonesia achieved national independence after the war's end.

The ethnic of Jakarta called "Orang Betawi" speaks Betawi Malay, spoken as well in the surrounding towns such as Bekasi and Tangerang. Their language, Betawi Malay, has two variations: conventional Betawi Malay, spoken by elder people and bred in Jakarta, and modern Jakarta Malay, a slang form spoken by the younger generation and migrants.
Jakarta's architecture reflects to a large extent the influx of outside influences, which came and has remained in this vital seaport city. Taman Fatahillah Restoration Project, begun in the early 1970s has restored one of the oldest sections of Jakarta also known as Old Batavia to approximately its original state.

The old Supreme Court building is now a museum of fine arts, which also houses part of the excellent Chinese porcelain collection of former Vice President Adam Malik. The old Town Hall has become the Jakarta Museum, displaying such rare items as Indonesia's old historical documents and Dutch period furniture.

In recent years, Jakarta has expanded its facilities for visitors with luxury hotels, fine restaurants, exciting nightlife and modern shopping centers. It contains many tourist attractions such as Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful "Indonesia in Miniature" Park), restored colonial period buildings, island resorts in the Pula Seribu (Thousand Island), and an extensive beach recreation complex called Ancol. "Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park" popularly called TMII "Taman Mini Indonesia Indah", built to portray the variety of cultures found within the many islands contained in the Republic of Indonesia, this open-air museum comprises the many architectural forms of arts and traditions of all Indonesia provinces.

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Jakarta has preserved its past and is developing for the future. Modern luxury hotels today cater to the discriminating visitors. Transport within the city is plentiful. Jakarta is the center of the nation's industrial, political and cultural life. Jakarta is uniquely the seat of both the national as well as the regional government.

Today, Jakarta's skyline is covered by modern high rises. The many state-of-the-art shopping centers, recreation complexes and toll-roads have become hallmarks of the city. Jakarta's cultural richness and dynamic growth contribute significantly to its growing importance as one of the world's leading capital cities

The exciting city of Jakarta is very much centred around the historical area known as Batavia and features an unusual Dutch past. More information about Jakarta Tourist Attractions.
More information about Jakarta Landmarks and Monuments. Imparting all kinds of information about Indonesia's past and culture, the museums of Jakarta serve to both educate tourists and provide an enjoyable experience.

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The Jakarta History Museum is amongst the most popular and features an array of important local artefacts, as does the National History Museum, where diorama's showcase the region's rich flora and fauna offerings. More information about Jakarta Museums and Jakarta Art Galleries.Also close to Jakarta is Bogor city - where the Istana Bogor (Presidential Palace) is located, Puncak - home to a selection of mountain resorts and the Taman Safari Indonesia, and the Ujung Kulon National Park - enjoying a lush rainforest setting and now ranking a World Heritage Site. More information about Jakarta Attractions Nearby.