Jakarta | Indonesia

(The National Monument is a 132m (433 ft) tower in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia. It is the national monument of the Republic of Indonesia, built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence. Construction began in 1961 under the direction of President Sukarno. Monas was opened to the public in 1975. It is topped by a flame covered with gold foil.)

The previous visit on Indonesia two years back at Lombok, conquer the great Volcano Mountain of  Rinjani. After Two years, Again I went to Indonesia not with hiking adventurous but walking experience. Jakarta officially the Special capital and largest city of Indonesia. Located on the northwest coast of the world's most populous island Java, it is the centre of economics, culture and politics of Indonesia.

When you are holding Indonesia Rupiah currency, you are millionare. If this money note is Riggit Malaysia, you can bought a Luxury car and big House. I can tell you is The Zero(00000.00) might confused you. once you used to it everything will can be counted easily. (100k Rp. = RM30.00)

Where to stay ?
We didn't do Hotel hoping for 5days 4nights staycation, We book Verse Luxe Hotel at along Wahid Hasyim close to Sarinah mall, McDonalds, Starbucks, ATMs and more. Transportation by taxi, or public transportation is easy and The hotel is located in the heart of the city very convenience.. the bed is cozy, there's a nice pillow with half moon shape and a normal pillow.
Fees : RM110.00 Per Night

Martabak Boss
Address : Jl. KH. Wahid Hasyim No.79, RT.1/RW.4, Gondangdia,
Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350, Indonesia
Hours : Daily 11am – 12am.

McDonald's
Address : Sarinah Thamrin, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.11, Gondangdia,
Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350, Indonesia
Hours : Daily 24 hours

Djakarta Street Food
Address : Jl. KH. Wahid Hasyim No.96, RT.2/RW.1, Kb. Sirih, Menteng,
Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350
Hours : Daily 10am - 1am

Glodok Morning Market
Address : Jl. Kemenangan Raya, Glodok Tamansari Kota Jakarta Barat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11120, Indonesia
Hours : Daily 6am - Afternoon

We get to try Different Kind of Beverage at Different Country - Jakarta

Baso Akiaw 99
Address : Jl. Raya Mangga Besar No.2B, RT.10/RW.9,
Maphar, Tamansari, Kota Jakarta Barat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11160, Indonesia
Hours : Daily 3pm - 11.30pm

Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih
Address : Jl. Kebon Sirih Barat I Dalam I No.09,
Kb. Sirih, Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10340, Indonesia
Hours : 10am - 2am

Café Batavia
Address : Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.14, RT.7/RW.7,
Pinangsia, Tamansari, Kota Jakarta Barat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11230, Indonesia
Hours : Daily 8am - 1am

Tropik Restaurant
Address : Jalan Pasar Baru No.28A, Pasar Baru,
Sawah Besar, RT.15/RW.4, Ps. Baru,
Sawah Besar, Kota Jakarta Pusat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10710, Indonesia
Hours : Daily 10.30am - 8pm

Moring Afternoon Street Food
Address : Jl. Tanah Abang Timur, RT.2/RW.3,
Gambir Kota Jakarta Pusat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
Hours : Daily 8am - 2pm

Bakmi Golek Rawamangun
Address : Jalan Paus Raya No.12 C, RT.1/RW.7, Rawamangun,
Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta City, Jakarta 13220, Indonesia
Hours : Daily 10am - 10pm

NASI GORENG GILA
Address : RT.3/RW.1, Kebon Sirih, Menteng, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10340, Indonesia
Hours : Night Street Food

Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya
Jalan Haji Agus Salim

 The horror traffic at a major highway junction a city on the main island of Java, Jakarta’s roads literally often function as parking lots due to the massive congestion, and the city’s unwanted reputation for its horrific traffic, which is among the worst in the world means an hour’s journey can more than triple during peak times.

Beyond exploring the old city of Jakarta and the modern attractions of the glitzy and grimy city, Jakarta is an awesome destination for shopping. With more than 150 shopping malls and markets, tourists have a wide variety to choose where to do their shopping in Jakarta.

Vihara Dharma Bhakti, one of the oldest temple in Jakarta. Originally build in 1650 by Chinese lieutenant Kwee Hoen, the temple was called Koan Im Teng, dedicated to the Goddest Kwan Im.

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (Ancol Dreamland Park) in North Jakarta is one of the most popular locations SeaWorld Ancol is the place to find out about the underwater world. It consists of several sections, including Misteri Kehidupan Laut Dalam (Mystery of Deep Sea Living) a room filled with preserved deep sea fish as well as the giant Pacific octopus Gudel, Touch Pool and a large Main Aquarium, which is connected to a tunnel surrounded by different types of fish.
Fees : Rp.120k = RM36.00

Jakarta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Jakarta, Indonesia, which is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Jakarta. This current cathedral was consecrated in 1901 and built in the neo-gothic style, a common architectural style to build churches at that time. The Jakarta Cathedral is located in Central Jakarta near Merdeka Square and Merdeka Palace, it stands right in the front of the Istiqlal Mosque.
Fees : Free

Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the third largest Sunni mosque in term of capacity. This national mosque of Indonesia was built to commemorate Indonesian independence and named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "independence". The mosque was opened to the public 22 February 1978.
Fees : Free

The National Museum of Indonesia, is an archeological, historical, ethnological, and geographical museum located in Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, right on the west side of Merdeka Square. Its broad collections cover all of Indonesia's territory and almost all of its history. The museum has endeavoured to preserve Indonesia's heritage for two centuries.
Fees : Rp. 10k = RM3.00

Kota Tua Jakarta officially known as Kota Tua, is a neighborhood comprising the original downtown area of Jakarta, Indonesia. It is also known as Oud Batavia (Dutch "Old Batavia"), Benedenstad or Kota Lama (Indonesian "Old Town"). The site contains Dutch-style structures mostly dated from 17th century, when the port city served as the Asian headquarter of VOC during the heyday of spice trade.
Fees : Free

Toko Merah is a Dutch colonial landmark in Jakarta Old Town, Indonesia. Built in 1730, it is one of the oldest building in Jakarta. The building is located on the west side of the main canal Kali Besar. The building's red color contributes to its current name. The architecture style of the building follows the earliest period of Dutch colonial architecture. The style were basically the tropical counterparts of 17th century Dutch architecture.
Fees : Free

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is a culture-based recreational area located in East Jakarta, Indonesia. It has an area of about 250 acres. The park is a synopsis of Indonesian culture, with virtually all aspects of daily life in Indonesia's 26 provinces encapsulated in separate pavilions with the collections of rumah adat as the example of Indonesian vernacular architecture, clothing, dances and traditions are all depicted impeccably.

Entry price to TMII is Rp 20,000 per person plus vehicle entry fee, which is Rp 15,000 for a car, Rp 10,000 for a motorbike and Rp 1,000 for a bike.

The fee does not cover the cost of renting transportation inside the premises or entrance to the various museums and amusement parks located inside.

Jakarta is a city with its finger most firmly on the pulse, constantly embracing new developments. for this bustling city has an intriguing blend of culture, wealth of shopping choices and a flashy nightlife to boot. Interesting culture and genuinely friendly people, like most travelers.

Jakarta is composed of the following districts: East Jakarta, West Jakarta, Central Jakarta, North and South Jakarta.  First time travelers to Jakarta are generally greeted by Jakarta’s notorious traffic jam, which is quite a buzzkill. But endure this and you’ll find Jakarta is after all an interesting city to explore.

There is a crazy amount of things to do in Jakarta, grab car are cheap and plentiful, there are lots of accommodation and dining options. It’s an easy place to be.