About Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital of Republic of Indonesia. The city is not only the center of government, but also a center of economy, commerce, business, and cultural arts. This is why Jakarta has become one of the busiest cities in Indonesia. One of the most popular tourist sites in Jakarta is the Old Town Area. This cultural and historical educational tourism area was once the center of trade in Asia, built by the Dutch colonial government. Located in Taman Sari, West Jakarta, tourists can enjoy the colonial ambience. Tourists are also able to rent ontel bikes, enjoy the performing arts and music attractions, and visit the various museums that hold historical stories.
Although known as the metropolitan city, you can walk around frugally by taking advantage of the free Jakarta tour bus. This bus can be found at Monas bus station and will take you through the tourist attractions that become the symbol of Jakarta. One of these attractions are Pasar Baru area, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, by which are places to hunt for bargains. Chinatown area that has existed since the 1800s is perfect for those of you who wants to look for souvenirs for families at home.
There are various transportation options that you can use to reach the city of Jakarta. One of them is the airplane which are time-saving and considered to be more convenient. Moreover, there are many airlines that serve the Jakarta route by offering cheap ticket prices and start the flight schedule since dawn. Not only that, Jakarta also has two airports, namely Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport as the main destination for tourists to enter the city of Jakarta. The existence of two airports in one city also facilitate the mobility of tourists to get to the desired tourist location.
