Jakarta has various tourist destinations to keep visitors occupied for weeks. There are a lot of options for visitors about what to see in Jakarta, from historical dutch colonial complex, museum and galleries, zoo and theme parks, and white sandy beach and beautiful marine park.
Jakarta Old Town Area
The Jakarta old town area is one of the most historical place in the city. Located in the northern outskirts of Jakarta, this conservation area comprises the old dutch buildings, port and fortress, warehouses, and city canals.
Museums and Galleries
There are more than 60 museums and galleries in Jakarta although some of them are maintained and treated properly. The most recommended one is the museum of History of Jakarta and Puppets Museum (Museum Wayang), both are located in Jakarta Old Town area.
Planetarium Jakarta
The Planetarium Jakarta is located in the Taman Ismail Marzuki in Central Jakarta, serving astronomy observatory and demonstration or simulation of astronomy or celestial objects.
Ancol Jakarta Bay City
The Ancol Jakarta Bay City in North Jakarta has the largest amusement parks in the South-East Asia, a giant waterpark, The best Sea World. It is one of the best sport and entertainment destination in Jakarta.
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Ragunan Zoo & Schmutzer Primates Centre
The Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta is
One of Ragunan Zoo collection of wild animals is a Sumatra Elephants
Meet the legendary Komodo Dragon, Orang Utan, and Babi Rusa and other Indonesian endemic animals here. The Schmutzer Primates Centre (Pusat Primata Schmutzer) in Ragunan Zoo is designed to keep primates including Orang Utans, Gorillas, and gibbon.
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
A beautiful miniature of Indonesian Archipelago where traditional architechture from every provice in Indonesia are built for recreation.
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Thousand Islands
More than a hundred beautiful islands with white sand beaches and beautiful corals are located near the Jakarta Bay. There is also a conservation area called Thousand Islands Marine National Park, just some hours away from Jakarta.
