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Travel Home > Directory > Destinations > Asia > Indonesia > Jakarta
Jakarta. Pop. 8,792,000. Currency Indonesian Rupiah. Language Indonesian, Betawi, Javanese, Sundanese. Time Zone – GMT + 7 hours. Airport Soekarno-Hatta. Jakarta is the largest city and capital of Indonesia, and is Located on the northwest coast of the island of Java. Compared to other destinations in Indonesia, Jakarta is not the most picturesque location, but the city has lots of things to see and do. Getting around is tricky due to a gridlocked transport system, however, there are many bajaj, small scooters converted into tricycles that carry passengers in a small cabin at the back. Places to see include: Jakarta Old Town (Kota), Textile Museum, Museum Sasmita Loka, and the Museum ABRI (Military Museum). Things to do include: shopping in the Jakarta malls, browsing the markets at Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua and the Wholesale Trade Cente at Mangga Dua. For food fans Jakarta has a vast range of delicacies including: Sop iga sapi - beef spare rib soup, Soto betawi - coconut milk broth, Kerak telor - omelette with shredded coconut, and Ketoprak - rice roll and crackers in peanut sauce.
Jakarta Hotels Reservation including – Muli Hotel, Alila Hotel, Shangri La Hotel, Sheraton Bandara Hotel, Borobudur Hotel, Aryaduta Hotel, Dusit Mangga Hotel, Ibis Slipi Hotel, Java Sea, Jl Thamrin and Merdeka Square.
Conveniently situated in the heart of Jakarta, Le Meridien Hotel is 25 minutes from the airport giving easy access to all parts of the city. Le Meridien is also home to the only penthouse with a 100 year old handmade, wood carved Javanese Kudus House. For diners, the hotel has a variety of restaurants and bars, such as the La Brasserie serving Indonesian and Asian cuisines with French specialties, along with Al Nafoura offering the delights of both Lebanon and Japan.
Open source travel guide to Jakarta, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more.
The Embassy of The United States of America in Jakarta website brought to you by the staff of the Information Resource Center, PAS of the United States.
Official site with information about lodging, dining, attractions, events and transportation.
Indonesia's leading English Newspaper. The journal and resource of Indonesia today.
Information for expatriates who are in or moving to Indonesia, advice on concerns, community events, shopping and lifestyles.
