15 Best Things to Do in Jakarta

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   Grand Indonesia Shopping Town

   Market

   Grand Indonesia Shopping Town is a sprawling mall complex in the heart of Jakarta, featuring hundreds of stores from international luxury brands to local boutiques.

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   Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta

   Religious site

   Istiqlal Mosque stands as a monumental symbol of Indonesia's religious tolerance, located directly across from Jakarta Cathedral.

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   National Museum of Indonesia

   Museum

   The National Museum of Indonesia, also called the Elephant Museum for the bronze elephant statue in its forecourt, sits on the west side of Merdeka Square in Central Jakarta.

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   KidZania Jakarta

   Park & nature

   KidZania Jakarta is an interactive indoor theme park designed for children aged 4 to 16, located on the 6th floor of Pacific Place Mall.

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   Bank Indonesia Museum

   Museum

   The Bank Indonesia Museum is housed in the neoclassical former headquarters of the Dutch Java Bank, built in 1828.

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   National Monument (Indonesia)

   Landmark

   The National Monument (Monas) is a 132-meter obelisk in Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, built to commemorate Indonesia's struggle for independence.

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   Gelora Bung Karno Stadium

   Landmark

   Gelora Bung Karno Stadium is a colossal sports venue within the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, named after Indonesia's first president.

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   Cinemaxx

   Entertainment

   Cinemaxx at FX Lifestyle Mall is a popular entertainment destination in Jakarta's Senayan district. The cinema features multiple screens with comfortable seating and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems.

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   Taman Menteng

   Park & natureFree entry

   Taman Menteng is a lush urban park in the heart of Jakarta's upscale Menteng neighborhood. Spread over several hectares, it features wide walking paths, shaded benches, and a large central pond with fountains.

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    Lucy in the Sky

    SightFree entry

    Lucy in the Sky is a themed cafe and restaurant located in the bustling Sudirman Central Business District of Jakarta.

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    Selamat Datang Monument

    Landmark

    The Selamat Datang Monument stands proudly at the center of the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, a beloved landmark that greets all who enter Jakarta.

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    Sunda Kelapa Grand Mosque

    Religious siteFree entry

    Sunda Kelapa Grand Mosque is a prominent religious site located in the Menteng area of Jakarta, Indonesia.

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    MO Bar

    Sight

    MO Bar is an upscale cocktail bar located within the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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    Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics

    Museum

    The Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics occupies a handsome 19th-century Dutch colonial building on Fatahillah Square.

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    Museum of the Declaration of Independence

    Museum

    Located on Jalan Imam Bonjol in Central Jakarta, the Museum of the Declaration of Independence (Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi) occupies a colonial-era building that once belonged to Japanese Rear Admiral Tadashi Maeda.

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