WHERE IS JAKARTA

Where is Jakarta? Jakarta is the capital city of a country called Indonesia, a tropical country at the equator line. Indonesia located very strategically between two continents; asia and australia and two oceans: the Pacific Ocean and the Indian ocean, with the coordinates of 6º N - 11º S and 95º E - 141º E. State that in the old day was fight the invaders from the countries of Europe. Indonesia is vast, consisting of thousands of islands, hundreds tribals and hundreds of tribal languages.

Then where is Jakarta? Jakarta is located in the western part of Indonesia, at an island called Java. Located at coordinates 5°19'12"S - 6°23'54"S, 106°22'42"E - 106°58'18"E. Jakarta is also very strategically located in the north of the island of Java. In  the old day , Jakarta became the center of the harbor of the ships that sail to trade on the island of Java, because Jakarta has direct access to the open sea an has a great harbour.

Jakarta has a guideline times GMT +7, and in Indonesia there are three guidelines for the time, which is GMT +7, GMT +8 and GMT +9. Area of ​​the city of about 740.3 sq km with a density of about 12.978 inhabitants / sq km. Very solid indeed, and the density is increased at the time of day, because Jakarta is the place to make a living for the residents nearby.

As the central government of Indonesia, in Jakarta, in addition to government buildings, there are also all embassies of the countries in the world. Many large private offices are also based in Jakarta, Indonesia for a business is a lucrative and potentially reap huge profits for the business world. In some places in Indonesia called the oil town: 'the oil underground-the oil on the ground', which mean, there is oil under the ground are very abundant, and on the surface of the land there are palm oil farm as a producer of palm oil.

Jakarta as Indonesia's largest cities, many residents who come from all over the country to denounce his fate in this city. Many people who initially did not have anything, become very large and famous once lived and worked in this city. However, many also failed.

By day Jakarta is very crowded, even at rush hour, almost the entire road will be blocked by jams. In recent years, has developed a mass transport system that aims to minimize the jams, because most of the jams caused by private vehicles which is only filled by the driver of the passenger alone. The young executives in Jakarta prefer driving his own car to go to the office.

With its tropical climate, Jakarta will be very hot during the day especially in summer, with temperatures around 33 degrees celcius. However the buildings are already implementing a modern air conditioning systems. Temperature inside the room of the building will be very convenient for people who are in it. Office building with a comfortable Air Conditioner, making people feel at home working on it, they will remain there even at the break, they prefer to order food to eat at the office, rather than having to exit the building with the heat of the scorching sun. Many office buildings that provide special floor as the cafeteria or foodcourt such as Dapur Afiqa. Lots of small kitchens provide lunch menus to suit your taste and the tongue of Indonesia, foreign culinary menu is also available.

Jakarta is also famous with severe air pollution, but it was always going to be minimized with a tree planting program each year. Even some of the time not long ago, there is a program called 'plant a million trees' or 'Jakarta go green' and others. Many parks are greening Jakarta, such as Monas Park and Menteng Park. both park is always visited by many, especially on holidays.

SEA WORLD

Indonesia is an archipelago consisting of over 17 504 islands stretching along the equator. Range of coastline stretched along the sea area 81 290 km and 5.8 million miles to make Indonesia as the country's maritime and ocean is the lifeblood of the people of Indonesia.

In an attempt to introduce the life of the natural biota that live in the SeaWorld Indonesia has a wide collection ranging from freshwater biota, consisting of 22,000 head of fish (126 type), 28 reptiles (5 species) to marine biota consisting of 5180 fish (26 species ), 79 invertebrates (13 species), 30 reptiles (5 species) and one mammal.

SeaWorld Indonesia is present in an area equipped to provide entertainment, educational and historical value that will always be remembered. SeaWorld Indonesia in their operations which carry three major missions: education, conservation and entertainment. Through this mission SeaWorld Indonesia established itself as a place of quality entertainment.

Sea World lis located in Ancol Dreamland, North Jakarta. You can go there by Busway (transjakarta) corridor 5, to destination of Ancol.

OLD PORT OF SUNDA KELAPA

Sunda Kelapa is the name of a harbor and surrounding places in Jakarta, Indonesia. This port is situated in the village Penjaringan, Penjaringan district, North Jakarta.

Although the present Sunda Kelapa is the name of one port in Jakarta, this area is very important because the villages around the port of Sunda Kelapa, is the forerunner of the Jakarta city, which established its anniversary, on June 22, 1527.

At this time the Port of Sunda Kelapa planned to be a tourist area because of high historic value. Currently the Port of Sunda Kelapa is one of the ports managed by PT Pelindo II, which are not certified to the International Ship and Port Security because of the nature of care services only for inter-island vessels.

Currently the port of Sunda Kelapa has a land area of ​​760 hectares and the broad waters of the pool 16 470 hectares, consists of two major ports and harbors Kalibaru. The main harbor area has a length of 3250 meters and the vast pool of approximately 1,200 meters which can accommodate 70 sailboat motor. Kalibaru harbor over 750 meters in length with a land area of ​​343 399 square meters, the pool area 42128.74 square meters, and can accommodate approximately 65 boats between islands and has a stacking of goods covering 31 131 square meters.


To go to the Old Port of Sunda Kelapa, you can ride the Busway of corridor 1, destination Kota. From the Kota Bus Stop, you can walk there about a half mile. You will passing through the old town with views over the past Jakarta.

DAMRI

DAMRI as a brand mark of the State Owned Enterprises that until now remained consistently carry out their duties as a service provider of passenger and goods transport by bus and truck. Until now, DAMRI has a network of services, spread throughout the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. In conducting its business activities, DAMRI organizing city transportation services, transportation between cities in the province, the provincial inter-city transportation, specialized transportation of airports, travel transport, freight logistics, transportation pioneering, and cross-border transport. Lots of freight transportation choice if you come to Jakarta through Soekarno Hatta Airport. There are taxis, there are also Damri buses. Damri is the public transportation with rates that are relatively inexpensive, convenient. But unlike a taxi can take you directly to address the on going, Transport Bus Damri just take you to the terminals in Jakarta are already in the set, of course, if you use Damri from the airport, first select your destination, then select the terminal that is closer with your destination. Trajectory, and the Tariff of DAMRI Special Transport Soekarno-Hatta Airport Jakarta  No. Route  Tarrif  First Departure Interval  1. Gambir   Rp 20.000,-  04.00  AM  15-30 minutes  2. Rawamangun   Rp 20.000,- 04.00 AM   15-30 minutes  3. Blok M   Rp 20.000,- 04.00 AM   15-30 minutes  4. Tanjung Priok   Rp 20.000,-  04.00 AM  15-30 minutes  5. Kemayoran   Rp 20.000,-  04.00 AM  60 minutes  6. Kampung Rambutan   Rp 20.000,-  04.00 AM  15-30 minutes  7. Pasar Minggu   Rp 20.000,-  04.00 AM  15-30 minutes  8. Bogor   Rp 35.000,-   04.00 AM  15-30 minutes  9. Bekasi   Rp 30.000,-   04.00 AM  15-30 minutes  10. Lebak Bulus   Rp 20.000,-  04.00 AM  15-30 minutes  11. Serang -Banten  Rp 30.000,-   06.00 AM  60 minutes  12. Cikarang  Rp 35.000,-   04.00 AM  60 minutes  13. Harapan Indah  Rp 30.000,-  04.00 AM  60 minutes

TRANSJAKARTA

Transjakarta or commonly called the Busway is a bus rapid transport systems or Bus Rapid Transit in Jakarta, Indonesia. The system is modeled on a successful TransMilenio system in Bogota, Colombia. Busway planning started in 1997 by consultants from the UK. At the time scheduled bus runs contrary to traffic flow (contra flow) so that the path of another vehicle is not appropriated, but aborted, with consideration of traffic safety. Although the Busway in Jakarta imitate other countries (Colombia, Japan, Australia), but Jakarta has the longest and most lines. So at the first people always look to Bogota, now Jakarta as an example to be learned and ways to overcome the problem.

The idea of ​​Bus Rapid Transit project development in Jakarta appeared around 2001 to inspire similar projects in Bogota. This idea then became a challenge for the governor Sutiyoso who was elected governor of Jakarta for the second period (2002-2007). An institute called the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) becomes important that accompanies the project planning process. The initial concept of this system is made by PT. Cipta Pamintori, a transportation consultant who has often worked with Jakarta Transportation Agency. In addition to private parties, there are several others who also support the success of this project, among them the American aid agencies (U.S. AID) and the University of Indonesia's Center for Transportation Studies (CTS-UI).

Eleven TransJakarta corridor is the route used by the mass rapid transit system Transjakarta. On most routes, buses run on separate lanes adjacent to the regular vehicle lanes. The first corridor was opened in 2004 with ten others in subsequent years. Four other corridors are being planned.




Here is a list of Transjakarta corridor:

1. Corridor 1 (Kota - Blok M)
2. Corridor 2 (Pulogadung - Harmoni)
3. Corridor 3 (Kalideres - Pasar Baru)
4. Corridor 4 (Pulo Gadung - Dukuh Atas)
5. Corridor 5 (Ancol - Kampung Melayu)
6. Corridor 6 (Dukuh Atas - Ragunan)
7. Corridor 7 (Kampung Melayu - Kampung Rambutan)
8. Corridor 8 (Lebak Bulus - Harmoni)
9. Corridor 9 (Pluit - Pinang Ranti)
10. Corridor 10 (Tanjung Priok - Cililitan)
11. Corridor 11 (Kampung Melayu - Municipal of East Jakarta)
12. Corridor 12 (Pluit - Tanjung Priok)
13. Corridor 13 (Blok M - Pondok Kelapa)
14. Corridor 14 (Manggarai - UI)
15. Corridor 15 (Ciledug - Blok M)

One more thing about Transjakarta, passenger tariffs set for Transjakarta, only Rp 3500 ($ 0.4), one way trip. You can go to where you're going, anywhere (as the pass line) in Jakarta at this rate. Could you believe that?


But surely you have to change buses at the central bus stop, for reaching your destination.

BANK INDONESIA MUSEUM

Bank Indonesia Museum is a museum in Jakarta, Indonesia, located on Jl. Pintu Besar Utara # 3, West Jakarta (front of station Kota Beos), the building occupies an area of ​​the former Bank Indonesia which is a city of cultural relics De Javasche Bank of wing neo-classical style, combined with local influence, and was first built in 1828 .

The museum presents the information role of Bank Indonesia in the course of the nation's history that began before the arrival of the west in the archipelago until the establishment of Bank Indonesia in 1953 and the policies of Bank Indonesia, including also the background and impact of Bank Indonesia policy for the community until 2005. Presentation is packed in such a way to utilize modern technology and multi media, such as electronic displays, static panel, plasma televisions, and thus creating a diorama to enjoy the convenience of visitors in the Museum of Bank Indonesia. There are also a collection of facts and artifacts in the period before the establishment of Bank Indonesia, as in the kingdoms of the archipelago, which include money numismatic collection is displayed as well as attractive.

Bank Indonesia Museum is open every day except Monday and national holidays and visit it free of charge.

MENTENG PARK

The city park in Jakarta must have been much rarer, although the park is necessary for the source of water infiltration and also places its citizens in leisure activities. One of the famous garden city and the most frequently visited Jakarta is Taman Menteng (Menteng Park).

The park is located not far from HI traffic circle, about 300 meters to the west. The location of this park on the street HOS Cokroaminoto and is a garden in the middle of a city that has facilities such as parking buildings, greenhouses, playground and open field to play futsal, basketball, volleyball and taekwondo martial arts, activities that are all crowded in the evenings.

Initially an area of ​​more than 2 acres, is a football field, belongs to Persija, the Jakarta's Footbal Club. But over time, because it is not often used, then a lot of standing unlicensed buildings and  sidewalk cafe so that the field has lost its function and look very neat. Finally in 2007, by the government, the field was later renovated to become a beautiful family recreation. There are water fountains at several places and jogging track for those who like a leisurely stroll or jog.

In Taman Menteng many impromptu photographer, who perpetuate this Menteng neighborhood park for the object lens of the camera, either from a simple camera of the phone, nor a tripod.

LAKE BABAKAN

An ancient tribe of Betawi still living in harmony in South Jakarta.

Situ Babakan, is a cultural heritage located in Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa district, South Jakarta. Situ in Sundanese means lake and indeed villages Situ Babakan flanked by two lakes. In 2004 this area used as a Betawi Village Center in conjunction with the anniversary of Jakarta the 474th due to very many Betawi original village in this area. This heritage area covers 165 acres, consists of the People's Gardens, the Betawi community village as well as two lakes flanking this township.

Communities in the region are developing agriculture and fisheries, as well as assist in Situ Babakan afforestation areas. Besides it in this area can be witnessed daily life of local communities as well as fish farming in cages located along the edge of the Lake, fishing, farming, trade, handicraft making and the making of traditional foods such as Dodol Betawi and Bir Pletok.

There are more than 100 floating net cages placed in the lake to breed different kinds of fish, including carp, tilapia, and several species of ornamental fish. The lake is a place for aquatic recreational activities, such as rafting, and fishing. The garden surrounding the lake is cultivated with fruit plants, such as banana, coconut, and guava.

Besides it in this area are also frequently held art events such as Cokek Dance, Mask Dance, Lenong and Ondel-ondel on an open stage (live) every Saturday and Sunday. In the event any visitor normally can participate to interact in the implementation of such events, such as joined the dance or to comment on lenong players in action.

OLD TOWN

There is a place call "Kota Tua" (Old Town) in Jakarta. Jakarta Old Town, also known as Old Batavia, is a small area in Jakarta, Indonesia. This particular region has an area of ​​1.3 square kilometers across the North Jakarta and West Jakarta (Pinangsia, Taman Sari and Roa Malacca).

Dubbed the "Jewel of Asia" and "Queen of the East" in the 16th century by European voyagers, Old Batavia considered a center of trade for the continent of Asia due to its strategic location and abundant resources. Batavia resident called "Batavianen", later known as the tribe "Batavia", which consists of a creole ethnic descendants of various ethnic groups that inhabit the Batavia.


In 1635, the city expanded to the west bank of Ciliwung, in the ruins of the former Jayakarta. The city is designed with European Dutch style complete with a castle (Kasteel Batavia), city walls, and canals. The city is arranged in blocks separated by the canal. City of Batavia was completed in 1650. Batavia became the headquarters of the VOC in the East Indies. Canals were filled because of outbreaks of tropical in the walls of the city because of poor sanitation. The city began to spread to the south after the epidemic in 1835 and 1870 prompted many people out of the small town toward the Weltevreden (now the area around Merdeka Square). Batavia became the administrative center of the Dutch East Indies. In 1942, during the Japanese occupation, Batavia was renamed Jakarta and still serves as the capital of Indonesia until now

FANTASY WORLD

The largest outdoor amusement center in Indonesia. Fantasy World also called Dufan (also called "Fun Do") which was inaugurated on August 29, 1985 is where the entertainment complex located in Ancol Dreamland (Ancol park dream), North Jakarta, Indonesia.

Fantasy World have a proboscis monkey mascot named Dufan (short for Dunia Fantasi / Fantasy World). Monkey was chosen as the character is to remind that the first Ancol is the monkey area. Selection of proboscis monkey is simply to introduce the rare species that is now protected. Form of proboscis monkey caricature is visualized by Matari Advertising participating in the initial communication program World Fantasy.

Fantasy World is divided into several regions with distinctive themes and characteristics of each region. The division is intended to evoke the imagination of visitors that expected to feel the sensation of walking around the area of old Jakarta, Europe, America, Indonesia, Asia, Greece Fantasy, Fantasy Tale, Balara, and Istabon.


In addition to attractions of the game, this area also has a number of restaurants and souvenir shops. Fantasy World wide reach 9.5 acres of 552 acres of planned development of integrated entertainment district Ancol Dreamland.



Kalila Adventure (new rides at fantasy world)
This rides was launched on June 18, 2011 to welcome the school holidays. Kalila Adventure touted as the first stage of the world's most complete animatronics. Because it combines the four elements of the technology; movie, animatronics, musical shows, and special effects. Kalila Adventure featuring funny characters of animals in Indonesia. Some characters are icons of Dufan. They lived together in the woods and working together to face disaster of Mount Merapi. The stage is filled with a variety of children's songs, so  the stage deserves to be called as a musical drama. It's just the singer is a robot character.

SCHMUTZER PRIMATE CENTER

The largest primate center in the world. When you visit Ragunan Zoo, do not miss to visit the Schmutzer Primate Center which is one of the world's largest primate center. Formerly the world's largest primate center in Leipzig, Germany. Now, Schmutzer Primate Center is the largest with an area exceeding 13 hectares.

Schmutzer Primate Center in Ragunan Zoo is where the conservation of primates in Ragunan, Jakarta. Although located in Ragunan Zoo, the management is not left to the Ragunan Zoo, but by private funds from the founding of The Gibbon Foundation.

For comparison, an orangutan who is in the management Schmutzer well maintained, some covered by a glass enclosure and has a temperature control. While orangutans who are in the management of Ragunan Zoo, the cage is not protected from the visitors throwing food, even the visitors throw a cigarette, and an orangutan in a cage has been studied and being a smoker.

Schmutzer Primate Center was established as a means of education and entertainment for visitors.

As well as the San Diego Zoo, primates living in the Schmutzer was designed as wildlife animals (without enclosure), for example, gorillas and orang-utan enclosure. Place for visitors are provided a minimum, such as trails, playground and learning or enter the cave, and the animals sought shelter maximum (in the area). Schmutzer Primate Center also has a museum, library and a small movie theater about primates in Indonesia and the world.

Because visitors are not allowed to bring food in, Schmutzer is very clean environment. Tight inspection of this, day care goods, safe and tidy. Visitors checked before entering, even candy would be confiscated. Drinking water is provided free in the garden with a fountain drink at every certain point in the zoo. In addition to the untreated animals, all plants in Schmutzer given the board a name based on its Latin name for the information of visitors.

Primate Center is still under development and some sections are still in development. In 2006 the primate center has been left entirely in jakarta Ragunan Zoo.

Mrs. Pauline Antoinette Schmutzer-Versteegh is pioneering the construction of Schmutzer Primate Center. She is an animal lover, painter and philanthropist. She bequeathed all his estate to The Gibbon Foundation, chaired by Willie Smits to be a new facility for primates in Ragunan Zoo.

So, don't be miss to visit the Schmutzer Primate Center.

ANCOL DREAMLAND

For the most of Jakarta people, this is the nice place for a vacation.

From its inception in 1966, Ancol Dreamland Park is intended as an integrated tourism area by the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta. To achieve these goals, the government of Jakarta has appointed Pembangunan Jaya Corp. as Executing Agency for Development (BPP) Project Ancol is done in stages in accordance with the increase of national economy and people's purchasing power.


On July 2, 2004, Ancol did go public and change the status to Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Inc.. with 72% shareholding status by the Government of DKI Jakarta and 18% by  Pembangunan Jaya Corp.  and 10% by the public. The move to go public is done in order to improve company performance and creating a Clean & Good Governance. Performance and a positive image of this will spur the company to continue to grow and develop in a healthy future.
Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Inc. also making efforts to launch a new logo repositioning Ancol on July 10, 2005. The changes are not merely replace the company's logo, but also to boost morale and corporate culture as a whole.

Beaches and Parks

Parks and beaches, an amusement ride that offers a fresh atmosphere of the beach for all backgrounds and ages. Beaches and Parks has five beaches (Beach Festival, Beautiful, Elegant, Ria and Carnival Beach Club) and the Lake of Dreams, along approximately 5 km, with a promenade along the 4 km.

Fantasy World

Fantasy World is open to the public on August 29, 1986, and popular as Dufan, the first theme park developed by Ancol. Dufan is the largest outdoor amusement center in Indonesia to pamper guests with Fantasy Around the World, through a variety of content of high-tech rides, divided into eight areas, namely: Indonesia, Jakarta, Asia, Europe, America, Greece, Tale and Ballad of Apes. The Company also makes Dufan as one of the edutainment center in Ancol with the opening of the Fantasy World of Physics (Fidufa) and Stage Performance. Dufan been certified to ISO 9001:2008 since 2009.

Atlantis Water Adventure

Atlantis Water Adventure (AWA) is a second theme park developed by Ancol and stands on an area of ​​5 hectares. AWA is the revitalization of the Water Recreation Park Ancol Pool Arena which would provide visitors with adventure tours 8 ponds of water, namely: Poseidon, Antilles, Plaza Atlas, Aquarius, Octopus, Atlantean, and Kiddy Pool.

Ocean Arena

Ancol Ocean Arena ("Ocean") is the third theme park developed by Ancol. Ocean edutainment theme park is the conservation of natural shades that give the visitor experience to know better and care for various animals, including dolphins, white whales, seals, and 4D cinema. In Cinema 4D or 4-dimensional performances, you have to queue to get into the building of this theater. Inside, the officers will share 3-D glasses. After waiting some time at the front door, the audience will get into the theater. The film is presented lasted approximately 15 minutes. With 3-D glasses, you will feel the picture is in front of you and as if can be touch, added with a seat that can be rocked and a spray of water or wind in a particular scene so you could feel the real atmosphere. There are 5 choices schedule on Monday through Saturday and 2 extra performances on Sundays and Holidays. But, you can only watch it one time because to get into this vehicle should use a ticket found on admission.

Sea World

Sea World is the first underwater aquarium and the only one in Indonesia, with an area of ​​2 hectares (managed by the BOT format).

Putri Duyung Cottages

Unique style beachfront inn-shaped cottages with 133 rooms has a variety of special facilities, such as function rooms, meeting rooms and a beach party location. It also offer sports facilities such as swimming pool, table tennis, bicycles, tennis courts, and beach volleyball. Putri Duyung Ancol artistic architecture with a thick blend of style and romance posmo Eastern Indonesia, arranged in harmony with the coastal environment to create a tasteful and exotic atmosphere.

Ancol Golf Course

Golf Course nuanced beach in the middle of the tourist area which has 18 holes with a unique design field. Strategically located and easily accessible from all parts of Jakarta.

Marina

Cruise ships dock (speed boat and yacht) cosmopolitan style of the first and most comprehensive in Indonesia, designed for yacht berths of various sizes. Marina also serves as a sea sports center, water skiing, wind surfing, diving, sailing and yacht harbor to get to the Thousand Islands. Marina is equipped with fasilities; docks, marine band, gas stations, loading docks, travel agents and nautical sports.

Art Market

Art Market is the center of arts and crafts activities that provide inspiration and insight for art lovers and collectors. Art market is a concrete manifestation Ancol concern over the viability of talented artists. Art Market also features an exhibition gallery (North Art Space / NAS), Souvenir Shop, Plaza and the Performing Arts Show.

Angel Island (Pulau Bidadari)

An island for the middle class in the Thousand Islands that can be taken within 20 minutes from the Marina. Angel Island has 49 cottages consisting of 23 units of deluxe type, 20 types of family units, three units of the type of family suites, and 3 units of the type of suite and has a gym, two multi-purpose hall, restaurant, bar and souvenir shop. A unique attraction, which is swim rides along with dolphins (swimming with the dolphin), can be enjoyed on Angel Island.

Retail

More than 30 stalls selling souvenirs, food and beverage

Hailai Executive Club

Hailai an international executive club equipped with a restaurant that provides a 3,000-seat, sports, and entertainment. Hailai managed by PT Philindo Sporting Amusement and Tourism Corporation in cooperation with PT Sarana Ria.

Hanging Rail

Gondola (sky lifts) is a cable car linking the tourist attractions to one another in Ancol area which extends along approximately 2.4 miles of beach parking area Festival to AWA. Ancol has 37 gondolas unit with a capacity of six people per gondola and three station stops. With a height of 21 meters above sea level, with a gondola trip takes about 20 minutes. Gondola is a unit Ancol Ancol in cooperation with PT Karsa Surya Indonesia (KSI).

Bowling

Bowling sports facilities of international standard with 60 tracks.

Culinary Tour

Restaurant and café facilities

JAKARTA'S BEACH

In Jakarta there are several beaches, one of them is in Ancol area. This beach is located on a recreation center, Ancol Dreamland, and you have to pay to go in that area.


There, like most other beaches, you can swim, fishing, rent a banana boat, also you can catch a boat tour. Along the coast there are many food outlets, so you do not have to worry about to starving.


Existing landscape is equally interesting, at the sunny weather conditions, adjacent to the northeast, you can see a lot of ships waiting to dock. To the north toward the northwest, in the sky, you can see the queue of aircraft to be landed at the airport.


Of course, if you are bored with the beach of Ancol, then you can find an alternative of other beaches located in thousand islands.

INDONESIA IN MINIATURE PARK

Indonesia in Miniature Park or Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is a cultural theme park area of ​​Indonesia in East Jakarta. An area of ​​approximately 150 acres or 1.5 square kilometers is located at coordinates 6 ° 18'6 .8 "S latitude, 106 ° 53'47 .2" E. This park is a summary of the national culture of Indonesia, which covers various aspects of daily life of the 26 provinces of Indonesia (in 1975) is displayed in the pavilion area of ​​traditional architecture, seta displays a variety of fashion, dance and traditions of the area. In addition, in the middle of TMII illustrating there is a miniature lake in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago, cable car, various museums and the IMAX Theatre Keong Mas, a variety of recreational facilities makes TMIII as one of the leading tourist areas in the capital the city.

In Indonesia, almost every tribe has a shape and a different style of building, not even one tribe rarely have more than one type of traditional buildings. Building or traditional architecture they make always dilatarbetakangi by environmental conditions and the culture they have. In TMII, the picture is realized through the Pavilions, which represents the tribes residing in the 33 Provinces of Indonesia. The pavilion was built in the province around the lake with a miniature archipelago of Indonesia, thematically divided into six zones; Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali and Nusa Tenggara, Maluku and Papua. Each pavilion displaying typical local buildings. The pavilion also features custom clothing and apparel, wedding clothing, dance clothes, as well as ethnographic artifacts such as weapons and furniture typical of everyday life, model building, and handicrafts. Everything is intended to provide detailed information about the traditional ways of life different ethnic groups in Indonesia. Each province also has a stage pavilion, amphitheater or auditorium to show a variety of traditional dances, folk music performances, and various ceremonies are usually held on Sundays. Pavilion also features a cafeteria or a small shop that serves a variety of Indonesian cuisine typical of the province, and has a gift shop that sells various handicrafts, T-shirts and various souvenirs.

ZOOLOGICAL PARK

Ragunan Zoological Park is a zoo located in the Ragunan, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Indonesia. An area of ​​140 acres of the zoo was founded in 1864. In it, there are various collection consisting of 295 species and 4040 specimens. Ragunan was closed for about three weeks since 19 September 2005 for the animals in which there are infected with bird flu, but reopened on October 11.

Ragunan Zoo was the first zoo in Indonesia. The zoo was founded in 1864 under the name En Dierentuin Planten which means "plants and the Zoo." Located on a land area of ​​10 hectares in area Cikini, Central Jakarta which is given by a famous Indonesian painter Raden Saleh. At that time, Planten En Dierentuin Compassionate Society is managed by the Flora and Fauna Batavia Culturule Vereniging joined in Planten en Dierentuin at Batavia.

In 1949, the name En Dierentuin Planten converted into Cikini Zoo and in 1969 moved to the Ragunan, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta in 1964. The Jakarta administration to grant a land area of ​​30 hectares that is home to the zoo. Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin Wildlife Ragunan inaugurated on June 22, 1966.

3 STAR HOTELS IN JAKARTA

List of 3 star hotel in Jakarta area which covers an area of ​​Central Jakarta, West Jakarta, North Jakarta and South Jakarta. This list provides information on the category of hotel as 3 star hotel that is an option that has been known as a hotel that provides good service standards so that guests do not have to worry about security and other effects of the city such a complicated and extensive.

It is well known that Jakarta as Indonesia cultural center where is also a various representatives of friendly countries and people of Indonesia that consist of representatives from 32 provinces. Please understand that the 3 star hotel in Jakarta is based more on the purpose and nature of business travelers and not of the leisure class, so it is not easy to find a resort hotel with a character like in Bali for example. 3 star hotels in Jakarta provide only room for breaks and other purposes such as a restaurant attached, phone and other room amenities. Very rarely do hotels have swimming pools, rooms with internet or other entertainment, except that the 5-star.

3-star hotel in Central Jakarta

Hotel Alia Pasar Baru *** Rp 320.000 ($35)/room/night

Located at South Pasar Baru Road no. 13 in Central Jakarta. Pasar Baru is a market that started since the Dutch era and still remain well preserved, which are located to the north of the National Monument.

Alpine Hotel *** Rp 415.000 ($46)/room/night

Located at Jalan Gunung Sahari Raya No.35 close to government offices, the Jakarta Fair, and shopping centers in Mangga Dua

Griyawisata  *** Rp 380.000 ($42)/room/night

Located on Jl. Raden Saleh No.16 close to the flower market and the Jakarta Art Institute, known as Taman Ismail Marzuki abbreviated TIM

Bumi Karsa Hotel *** Rp 705.000 ($80)/room/night

Located at Jalan Gatot Subroto Kav 71-73 Pancoran, can be reached from several directions as from Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, Jl. Prof. Dr. Soepomo SH. Jl. Rasamala and Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said.

Ibis Arcadia Hotel *** Rp 610.000 ($68)/room/night

Located at Jalan K. H. Wahid Hashim No. 114 Jakarta 2 kms from the station Gambir 3 kms  nearest bus station, and 8 km from the Kemayoran Jakarta Fair and is close to India Restaurant-Hazara, Hard Rock Cafe, and Sarinah Department Store

Ibis Kemayoran *** Rp 570.000 ($63)/room/night

Located on Jl. Bungur Besar Raya 79-81, very close to the Jakarta Fair about 35 minutes by taxi from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 5 minutes by free shuttle to the Jakarta Fair

Ibis Mangga Dua *** Rp 620.000 ($70)/room/night

Located on Jl. P. Jayakarta 73 - close to China Town, 20 minutes by taxi from the airport Soekarno - Hatta, and only 10 minutes by taxi to the Mangga Dua shopping center and 10 minutes by taxi to a Pekan Raya Jakarta

Hotel Ibis Tamarin *** Rp 655.000 ($73)/room/night

Located on Jl. K.H. Wahid Hashim No.77 is only 2 km from the National Monument, Gambir station, and only 45 kms by taxi from the airport Soekarno - Hatta through Cengkareng toll road

Paragon Hotel *** Rp 475.000 ($53)/room/night

Located on Jl. KH. No Wahid Hashim. 29 is very close to the Sarinah Shopping Center, The Jakarta Theatre, Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Cafe, Plaza Indonesia, Gambir station and state court

Traveller Hotel *** Rp 485.000 ($55)/room/night

Located on Jl. P. Jayakarta 70 near Kemayoran exhibition center, Ancol Dreamland and Aquarium SeaWorld and a variety of entertainment in Ancol

Sofyan Betawi Hotel *** U.S. $ 430.000 ($48)/room/night

Located at Jalan Cut Meutiah the area is still quiet but not far from the centers of business activity in the area of ​​Menteng, Cikini Raya and the southern of Central Jakarta

Willtop Hotel *** Rp 560.000 ($63)/room/night

Located on Jl. P. Jayakarta No. 44 is still within reach on foot to the ITC Mangga Dua shopping center, 10 minutes drive to Ancol Dreamland and Sea World, or the Jakarta Fair

Sanno Hotel *** Rp 330.000 ($36)/room/night

Located in Pluit area, North Jakarta border with West Jakarta which is a hotel that is perfect for transit because the distance is only 5 km from the airport Soekarno - Hatta

3-star hotel in South Jakarta

Melawai Hotel *** Rp 455.000 ($55)/room/night

Location of this hotel in New Kebayoran which is one of the busiest business centers in Jakarta with the most rapid development, also known as one of the commercial triangle of Jakarta.

Sofyan Tebet Hotel *** Rp 375.000 ($42)/room/night

Sofyan Tebet hotel located in Jalan Dr. Soepomo are directly related to the most crowded area in Jakarta that is Jalan Gatot Subroto leading to the area known as the commercial triangle of Jakarta and to the west towards the Senayan main stadium.

3-star hotel in West Jakarta

Hotel Ibis Tamarin *** U.S. $ 70/room/night

Its location just 25 minutes drive from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 5 minutes from the Jakarta Fair Ground 10 of the City of China and Mangga Dua shopping center

JAKARTA'S 4 STAR HOTELS

Here we present a list of 4 star hotel in the city which includes the four municipalities of West Jakarta, North Jakarta, Central Jakarta and South Jakarta. 4 star hotels in around the city more numerous than the 5 star hotel but the location is a bit in places called elite that also affects the price of their room. This list gives a much more quickly to those who need a selection of hotels by star category.

4-star hotel in Central Jakarta

Acacia Hotel **** Rp 780.000 ($87)/room/night
Located on Jalan Raya Kramat 73-81 about 15 minutes drive to downtown Jakarta is the Gambir or Jalan Thamrin, and only 30 minutes via the toll road to Soekarno - Hatta


Alila Hotel **** Rp 750.000 ($83)/room/night
Located on Jl. Pecenongan Kav 7-17 close to the palace which is the center of Jakarta, National Monument, Gambir station, Lapangan Banteng, and the city center such as Jalan Thamrin, Jalan Sudirman and that is the center of business activity in Central Jakarta.


Century Park Hotel **** Rp 625.000 ($70)/room/night
Located at Jalan Pintu Satu Senayan which is the center of sports activities with various international facilities, and there is also a very popular place for recreation by residents of Jakarta for the afternoon leisure time or holidays.

Cempaka Hotel **** Rp 690.000 ($77)/room/night
Located on Jl. Lt. Suprapto, close to the Cempaka Putih Kemayoran, and Gunung Sahari area to the north, while very close to the international port of Tanjung Priok taken approximately 10 minutes by private vehicle, and 30 minutes by taxi from the airport Soekarno - Hatta

Golden Boutique Hotel **** Rp 460.000 ($50)/room/night
Located on Jl. Gunung Sahari no. 46 close to the Golden Truly Superstore, and only 10 minutes by taxi to the arena Pekan Raya Jakarta, 15 minutes by taxi to the ITC Mangga Dua Shopping Center, or to the Ancol recreational

Grand Flora Hotel **** Rp 700.000 ($78)/room/night
Located at Kemang Raya No 7 is close to shopping centers and night markets as well as a variety of evening entertainment in the Kemang area has been very well known in the foreign workers in Jakarta.

Hotel Kristal *** Rp 875.000 ($98)/room/night
Close to the Jakarta International School of South Jakarta, near the outer ring road Tarogong Jalan Raya Jakarta, and West Cilandak

Jayakarta Hotel**** Rp 520.000($58)/room/night
Located on Jl. Hayam Wuruk 126 about 45 minutes from the airport Soekarno - Hatta, and close to the centers Menteng area.

Le Grandeur Hotel **** Rp 750.000 ($83)/room/night
Located at Jalan Raya Mangga Dua and widened one with Dusit Mangga Dua Mall shopping and within walking with five other shopping centers that exist in the Mangga Dua said there about 4,000 retail outlets in this area.

Millennium Sirih Hotel **** Rp 615.000 ($68)/room/night
Located at Jl. KH Fakhrudin about 45 minutes by taxi from the airport Soekarno - Hatta Cengkareng and very close to the center of business activity and Kuningan Menteng, known as a very rapid development as a center of luxury residential development.

Redtop Hotel **** Rp 580.000 ($65)/room/night
Located at Jl. Pacenongan no. 72 close to where there Kemayoran Jakarta Fair, and one of the largest sea ports in Asia, namely Tanjung Priok, and recreation such as beach and Marina Ancol.

Twin Plaza Hotel **** Rp 640.000 ($72)/room/night
Located at Jalan Jen. S. Parman who is the center of Jakarta's business activities in the area, located at Slipi 21 kms from Soekarno - Hatta airport.


4-star hotel in North Jakarta

Sunter Lake Hotel **** Rp 655.000 ($73)/room/night
Located in the Lake Sunter area at Jalan Danau Sunter Permai Raya, close to the Hospital of Internal Infection Prof. Dr. Suryanti Saroso which is known as the handling of bird flu. It has Reservoir view as a background. This location is very close to the Toll roads Ports and Main streets in North Jakarta the path SE Martadinata that allows to  reach Ancol recreation area about 15 minutes by taxi


Patra Jasa Hotel **** Rp 470.000 ($53)/room/night
Located at Jalan A. Yani Cempaka Putih Timur, close to the arena of Horse Racing, close to bike racing in Rawamangun, and golf courses Rawamangun. Jl. A Yani is a toll road toll continued to hold to the Tanjung Priok


4-star hotel in West Jakarta


Batavia Hotel **** Rp 445.000 ($50)/room/night
Located in China Town is very close distance to the Port of Sunda Kelapa and not too far from shopping at Mango Dua Raya as well as areas along Jalan Gajah Mada and Pangeran Jayakarta.

Grand Tropic All Suites **** Rp 885.000 ($100)/room/night
Located at Jalan S. Parman which is the main road connecting the toll road or toll Gatot Subroto as the main route linking the West Jakarta, Central Jakarta and South Jakarta without get stuck.


4-star hotel in South Jakarta

Aston Rasuna Residence **** Rp 835.000 ($93)/room/night
Located at Jalan Rasuna Sahid, including the Kuningan area known as a luxury residential development business, so most of the population are expatriates because there are many nightclubs, restaurants, and various other entertainment.

Ambhara Hotel **** Rp 795.000 ($90)/room/night
Located at JL. Iskandarsyah Raya no. 1 New Kebayoran known as new areas with the most rapid developments in the field of retail and residential flying businesses. This area is also close to the center of international sporting events such as the Senayan.

Grand Kemang Hotel **** Rp 705.000 ($80)/room/night
Located at Jalan Kemang Raya which is central to the business activities of the Kemang area, and close to Rangunan Zoo and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Harris Tebet Hotel **** Rp 665.000 ($75)/room/night
Located at Jalan Dr. Suhardjo, Tebet area of ​​South Jakarta. Kuningan neighboring areas close to the main toll road Gatot Subroto

Kartika Chandra Hotel **** Rp 570.000 ($65)/room/night
Located at Gatot Subroto toll road which is the main road that connects Jakarta, airport, Central Jakarta and South Jakarta without traffic jams. Along Jalan Gatot Subroto is the center of the development of modern binis city like Kuningan, Tebet, and Kebayoran Baru.

Menara Peninsula **** Rp 655.000 ($75)/room/night
Located at Jl. S Parman Slipi area just 10 minutes from the Jakarta Convention Center by taxi, and the center of the international sports arena where there Istora Senayan

Ibis Arcadia Hotel ****  Rp 765.000 ($85) /room/night
Located at Jl. Hayam Wuruk close to the ancient city of Batavia, of historic sites in Jakarta next port of Sunda Kelapa.

Santika Hotel **** Rp 710.000 ($80)/room/night
Located at Jalan General Sudirman are very close to Istora Bung Karno and that is the center of an international sporting event. In addition, it is also close to the recreation center in Senayan and Kebayoran Baru.