Besides being the capital and centre of the Indonesian government, Jakarta is also rich in tourist attractions ranging from modern concepts to historical ones. If you are from out of town and wondering about places to visit in Jakarta, here is the list.
Cool Spots in Jakarta:
1. TeamLab Future Park
One of Jakarta’s new tourist destinations is an art gallery and a museum with a modern concept. The interior design is stunning, and the art collections come from various cities in Indonesia, some even from abroad. You can explore this museum in 90 minutes.
2. De Sartika
Want to feel the sensation of riding a Phinisi ship at dusk? Then come to Pluit Pier to cross to De Sartika. This place has a Phinisi ship originally made in Indonesia, precisely from the Bugis ethnic group in Makassar. Four areas are on the boat, and the passenger capacity reaches 150 people.
3. Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara
Commonly abbreviated as “Macan”, this place is a new and rising museum in the Kebon Jeruk area, West Jakarta. Around 90 contemporary works of high-quality art are displayed here by local and international artists. One of the most popular areas is the “Infinity Mirrored Room”.
4. Cibubur Garden Dairy
If you are on vacation with children, Cibubur Garden Dairy is recommended to visit while in Jakarta. There are many exciting activities for your little ones in this educational park, such as milking cows, bathing cows, feeding goats, playing in the playground, picnicking, seeing the milk processing process, and trying various dairy products.
5. Sky Rink
If you are curious about trying ice skating, you can visit the Sky Rink at Taman Anggrek Mall. You can skate in Southeast Asia’s most prominent ice skating spot for 2 hours at a rate of only 60 thousand per person.
6. Six Ounces Coffee
In addition to tourist attractions and malls, Jakarta is flooded with coffee shops, such as Six Ounces Coffee in the Kelapa Gading area. This hangout offers a variety of local and western coffee menus. The feel is beautiful even though it is in an urban area because there are many trees, and the natural sense is increasingly felt thanks to wood elements in various corners.
7. Kota Tua
This destination has been around for a long time and is still popular, located about 36 meters from Jakarta Kota Station or a 2-hour drive. This place has many instagrammable photo spots, including significant ancient buildings with fantastic architecture. This destination is also enlivened with various culinary delights ranging from snacks to heavy meals. The best time to visit Kota Tua is in the late afternoon.
Behind the heavy traffic that often causes congestion, it seems like Jakarta also has many exciting things, such as the seven cool places listed above. So don’t forget to bring your camera to capture various holiday moments while in Jakarta.
