23 places to discover
Ancol Dreamland (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol) is a large integrated coastal recreation complex in Pademangan, North Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, stretching along Jakarta Bay. Opened in 1966, it is Jakarta's largest tourism area, covering over 550 hectares. It combines beaches, theme parks, aquariums, water parks, hotels, and open spaces, serving as the city's main seaside leisure destination for families and domestic tourists.
Bidadari Island (Pulau Bidadari) is a small resort island in the Thousand Islands archipelago, Jakarta, Indonesia, located about 15 minutes by speedboat from Marina Ancol. Known for its sandy beaches, clear waters, mangrove areas and Dutch colonial Martello fort ruins, it operates as a managed island resort. The island combines beach recreation with heritage sightseeing and is visited as a day trip or overnight stay from Jakarta.
Dunia Fantasi (Dufan) is a large outdoor theme park located within Taman Impian Jaya Ancol in Pademangan, North Jakarta, Jakarta. Opened in 1985, it is Jakarta's first and largest theme park, covering approximately 21 hectares. The park features more than 30 rides and attractions divided into themed zones including Jakarta, Asia, Europe, and Fantasy areas. It is notable as a major family entertainment destination in the capital, operated by PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Tbk.
Fatahillah Museum, also known as the Jakarta History Museum, is located at Taman Fatahillah Square in Kota Tua, Taman Sari, West Jakarta. Housed in the former Stadhuis (City Hall) of Batavia built between 1707 and 1712, it chronicles Jakarta's history from prehistory through the Dutch colonial period. Notable for its Dutch colonial architecture, historic courtyard, and extensive collections of furniture, ceramics and city artifacts.
Glodok Chinatown is the historic Chinatown district of Jakarta located in Taman Sari, West Jakarta. Established during the Dutch colonial era, it is one of the oldest and largest Chinatowns in Indonesia. The area is known for its traditional Chinese shophouses, temples, markets such as Petak Sembilan, and diverse street food. It serves as the cultural and commercial center of Jakarta's Chinese-Indonesian community and a major heritage tourism destination.
Istiqlal Mosque is the national mosque of Indonesia located in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, opposite Jakarta Cathedral and near Merdeka Square. As the largest mosque in Southeast Asia with capacity for over 120,000 worshippers, it is notable for its modernist architecture designed by Frederich Silaban, its massive dome and single minaret, and its role as a national religious and architectural landmark inaugurated in 1978.
Jakarta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, directly opposite Istiqlal Mosque. Built in Neo-Gothic style between 1891 and 1901 and consecrated in 1901, it serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Jakarta. Notable for its three iron spires, stained glass, and teak wood interior, it is an active place of worship and a major heritage landmark in central Jakarta.
Kota Tua Jakarta, also known as Old Batavia, is a historic district in Taman Sari, West Jakarta, centered around Taman Fatahillah Square. Established as the walled city of Batavia by the Dutch East India Company in 1619, it preserves Dutch colonial architecture. Notable for its museums, former warehouses, and cobblestone square, it serves as a heritage tourism area showcasing Jakarta's colonial urban history and is a major cultural landmark in the capital.
Museum Bank Indonesia is a heritage banking museum located in the Kota Tua area of Taman Sari, West Jakarta. Housed in the former De Javasche Bank building from 1828, it documents the history of banking and currency in Indonesia. The museum is notable for its well-preserved colonial architecture, interactive displays on monetary policy, and extensive collection of historic currencies and banking artifacts.
Museum MACAN (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara) is a contemporary art museum located in AKR Tower on Jalan Panjang in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta. Opened in November 2017, it is the first museum in Indonesia dedicated to modern and contemporary art. The museum holds a collection of over 800 works of Indonesian and international art, presents rotating temporary exhibitions, and is noted for large-scale installations and education programs.
The Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics (Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik) is located in Kota Tua, Taman Sari, West Jakarta, opposite Fatahillah Square. Housed in a restored 1870 Dutch colonial Court of Justice building, it displays Indonesian fine art from the classical to contemporary periods and an extensive ceramics collection spanning local traditions and international pieces from China, Europe, and Southeast Asia, reflecting Indonesia's artistic heritage.
The National Monument (Monas) is a 132-metre obelisk in Merdeka Square, Gambir, Central Jakarta, built to commemorate Indonesia's struggle for independence. Commissioned by President Sukarno in 1961 and opened to the public in 1975, it features a flame-shaped peak coated with gold foil. The monument houses a National History Museum with dioramas and an observation deck offering panoramic city views, set within an 80-hectare urban park.
The National Museum of Indonesia, also known as Museum Gajah, is located on Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat in Gambir, Central Jakarta, opposite Merdeka Square. Established in 1778 and opened in its current building in 1868, it is Indonesia's oldest and largest museum. It houses extensive archaeological, ethnographic, historical and cultural collections spanning the archipelago, including prehistoric artifacts, Hindu-Buddhist statues, ceramics and textiles, notable for its bronze elephant statue at the entrance.
Onrust Island (Pulau Onrust) is a small historic island in the Thousand Islands archipelago, Jakarta, located in Jakarta Bay. Formerly a Dutch East India Company (VOC) shipyard and dockyard since 1619, it later served as a quarantine and hajj pilgrim transit site. Now designated as an Archaeological Park and cultural heritage site, it is notable for its preserved ruins, colonial cemetery, and Onrust Museum.
Pramuka Island (Pulau Pramuka) is the administrative capital of the Thousand Islands Regency in Jakarta Bay, Java Sea, Indonesia. Located north of mainland Jakarta, it serves as the regency's government center and a populated residential island. Notable for its hawksbill sea turtle conservation center, mangrove areas, and as a base for island-hopping, snorkeling and marine tourism, it offers basic tourism infrastructure with homestays, eateries and bicycle transport.
Ragunan Zoo, officially Taman Margasatwa Ragunan, is a 140-hectare zoological park in Ragunan, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Jakarta. Established in 1864 in central Batavia and relocated to its current site in 1966, it is one of Indonesia's oldest and largest zoos. It houses over 2,000 animals representing more than 200 species, including Sumatran tigers, orangutans and Komodo dragons, set within a lush, park-like landscape with lakes and shaded avenues.
Sea World Ancol is a large marine aquarium located within Taman Impian Jaya Ancol in Pademangan, North Jakarta, Jakarta. Opened in 1994, it is one of Indonesia's largest aquariums and a key attraction of the Ancol Dreamland complex. It houses thousands of freshwater and seawater species, including sharks, stingrays, jellyfish and sea turtles, across themed tanks, tunnels and interactive pools focused on education and conservation.
Setu Babakan Betawi Village is a cultural preservation area located in Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, Jakarta. Centered around the artificial lake Setu Babakan, it was designated by the Jakarta government to preserve Betawi culture. The village features traditional Betawi houses, the Betawi Museum, cultural performances, and culinary stalls, serving as a center for Betawi heritage, arts, and traditions within urban Jakarta.
Sunda Kelapa Harbor is a historic port in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, located at the mouth of the Ciliwung River on Jakarta Bay. Dating to the 13th century as the port of the Sunda Kingdom and later Jayakarta, it remains an active harbor known for its fleet of traditional wooden pinisi schooners. The harbor offers visitors a glimpse into Jakarta's maritime heritage with docked vessels, loading activities, and views of the waterfront near Kota Tua.
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is a 150-hectare cultural theme park in Cipayung, East Jakarta, Jakarta. Opened in 1975, it was conceived to showcase Indonesia's cultural diversity in one location. The park features full-scale traditional houses from all Indonesian provinces around a central lake with a miniature archipelago, plus museums, theatres, gardens and recreational facilities. It serves as an educational and recreational destination highlighting architecture, crafts and traditions from across the archipelago.
Tidung Island (Pulau Tidung) is an inhabited island in the Thousand Islands Regency of DKI Jakarta, Indonesia, located in the Java Sea north of Jakarta. Divided into Tidung Besar and Tidung Kecil connected by the Love Bridge (Jembatan Cinta), it is notable as one of the most developed and accessible islands in the archipelago for domestic tourism, offering sandy beaches, shallow reefs, mangrove areas, and a long-established fishing village community.
Vihara Dharma Bhakti is the oldest Chinese temple in Jakarta, located in the Glodok Chinatown area of Taman Sari, West Jakarta. Established in 1650 as Kim Tek Ie, it is dedicated to Dewi Kwan Im and serves as a major center for Chinese Buddhist worship. Known for its traditional Chinese architecture, red lanterns and incense coils, it remains an important cultural and religious landmark in Jakarta's historic Chinatown.
Wayang Museum is a puppet museum located in Kota Tua, Pinangsia, Taman Sari, West Jakarta, Jakarta. Housed in a Neo-Renaissance building constructed in 1912 on the site of the Old Dutch Church built in 1640, it was inaugurated as a museum on 13 August 1975. It is notable for preserving more than 4,000 wayang puppets from Java, Bali, Lombok and other regions, plus masks, gamelan instruments and international puppets, showcasing Indonesia's UNESCO-recognized wayang heritage.