Discover Jakarta
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Sprawled across northern Java, the Indonesian capital of Jakarta is one of Asia’s fastest-growing cities (even if the traffic is grindingly slow). It’s the country’s modern, multicultural face, with a youthful population and a central district full of malls, rooftop bars and monuments.
Uncover its colonial past in Kota Tua, once the heart of the Dutch spice trade, and discover quieter moments in its leafy residential areas. Plan your visit with our Jakarta travel guide.

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Things to do in Jakarta

Check out contemporary art

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art gave Jakarta a world-class venue when it opened in 2017. The 43,000-square-foot Museum MACAN (for short) features local talents (FX Harsono and Heri Dono) as well as international favourites. The National Gallery of Indonesia is another must-visit Jakarta attraction for art fans.

Go treasure hunting for antiques

Jalan Surabaya is the place to browse and bargain for unique souvenirs: wooden sculptures, porcelain vases, brassware, batik art, Javanese puppets and vintage vinyl. Stalls occupy a roughly 500-metre stretch of Jalan Surabaya in the posh Menteng neighbourhood. There’s even a section of luggage vendors – should you need more room for your haul.

Admire South East Asia’s largest mosque

Istiqlal Mosque wows visitors with its modernist marble exterior and sheer size. ‘Istiqlal’ means ‘independence,’ and Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, presided over the 1978 opening. The mosque is also a testament to pluralism: it was designed by a Christian architect from North Sumatra and faces Jakarta Cathedral.

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