THOUSAND ISLAND

Thousand Islands is an administrative district in the City of Jakarta, Indonesia. Thousand Islands is an archipelago located in north Jakarta, just dealing with the bay of Jakarta. Thousand Islands consists of the islands as much as 105 coral islands, with a total land area of 8.7 km ². Geographical position is at 5 ° 24 '- 5 ° 45' S and 106 ° 25 '- 106 ° 40' East Longitude with an area of ​​1180.8 hektaree (11.8 km ²). Year-round temperatures generally range between 21 ° C-32 ° C with an average humidity of 80%.

Its name does not mean the Thousand Islands in the archipelago, account for around a thousand. The number of the island is only about 342 islands, including the islands of sand and coral reefs which vegetated and non. Sand island and coral reef itself amounted to 158. Not all islands are included in the group of human beings inhabited Islands. Like many other islands in Indonesia, most of the islands in the Thousand Islands are uninhabited. Group of the Thousand Islands has the potential is not small for the development of various kinds of industries, including mining, fishing and tourism is the most important.

Thousand Islands District Administration has a population of approximately 20,000 people spread over eleven small islands. Among the eleven islands are Untung Java Island, Pari Island, Lancang Island, Tidung Besar Island, Tidung Kecil Island, Kelapa  Island, and Sebira Island. In addition to uninhabited islands, there are also several islands that serve as a tourist island, such as Angel Island, the island of Onrust, Kotok Island, Princess Island, and so forth.

In this district there is also a conservation zone of marine national park called the Thousand Islands Marine National Park (TIMNP). As most of the area is water and there are the conservation zone, it is not surprising when the development of the district with more emphasis on the development of marine aquaculture and tourism. These two sectors are expected to be the prime-mover of development of society and the Administrative District Thousand Islands region.

Coral reefs are one of the ecosystems in the Thousand Islands Marine National Park is an important concern. Many benefits can be obtained either directly or indirectly from the existence of coral reef ecosystems in the oceans. At this year activities of Potential Coral Reef Assessment re-done. Biannual activity is conducted in an effort to know the percentage of coral coverage and reef conditions in the zones of the Thousand Islands Marine National Park.

Why don't you try a vacation to the Thousand Islands Marine National Park? One tourist destination that offers a million nautical charm of its natural beauty.


Especially for those who live in Jakarta, the Thousand Islands this site you can take in just about 2 hours with little cost. Why is it called cheap? because you can choose one of three alternative maritime tourism package that is packed Hall of the Thousand Islands Marine National Park.


Suppose you choose a complete tour package (3 days 2 nights, you can enjoy the 15 nautical tourism, transportation by TIMNP's speedboat  currently the fastest in the Thousand Islands, accommodation (AC / TV), and the logistics of meal seven times and 5 snack time, and stay in the mess or the homestay owned by local residents. journey begins with a departure from Marina Ancol speedboat which takes an hour, or from the people Port of Muara Angke use wooden boats (motorcycle taxi) takes two and a half hours.

JAKARTA'S PARK & RECREATION CENTER

There are many Amusement Parks and Recreation Center in Jakarta. Each offers different entertainment and different themes. 


Here are the list of Most Visited Parks and Recreation Center in Jakarta :

• Ragunan Zoological Park  (South Jakarta)
• National Monument and Park  (Central Jakarta)
• Ancol Dreamland / Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (North Jakarta)
• Sea World (North Jakarta)
• Fantasy World (North Jakarta)
• Gelanggang Samudra / Oceanic Theme of Swiming Arena (North Jakarta)
• Indonesia in Miniature / Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (East Jakarta)
• Elephant Museum / National Museum  (Central Jakarta)
• Menteng Park (Central Jakarta)
• Old Town (North Jakarta)
• Schmutzer Primate Center (Ragunan Zoo, South Jakarta)
• Old Port of Sunda Kelapa (North Jakarta)
• Art Park and Theater /Taman Ismail Marzuki (Central Jakarta)
• Thousand Island ( North Jakarta)
• Fatahillah Museum / Historical Museum (Central Jakarta) 
• Museum Wayang
• Museum Adam Malik
• Textile Museum
• Army Historical Museum / Museum Satria Mandala (South Jakarta)
• Oceanic Museum / Museum Bahari
• Art Museum / Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik
• Central Bank Museum / Museum Bank Indonesia (Central Jakarta) 
• Bank Mandiri Museum (Central Jakarta)
• etc

JAKARTA'S HOTELS

Jakarta has many great hotels. You can spend the nights at these hotels with the luxury of 5 Star Hotels. These are the list :


5 STAR HOTEL IN JAKARTA

Aryaduta Hotel ***** Rp 800.000 ($ 90) /room/night
Located at Jalan Prapatan 44-48 Jakarta which is ideal for rest in the center of this metropolis, for a variety of entertainment, business, and the restaurant is very easy to reach without having to become jammed in the middle of a city street that was stuck with traffic conditions disorganized.

Borobudur Hotel ***** Rp 680.000 ($75) /room/night
Located on Jl. New South # 1 is the heart of the city of Jakarta, very close to Gambir station, field independence and national monuments. In this area various foreign representative offices as much of the region Kuningan. This area is also known as a very luxurious.

Crowne Plaza Hotel ***** Rp 965.000 ($100) /room/night
Located on Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3 Jakarta, which as is well known that this road is a main shaft that connects the West Jakarta, Central Jakarta, South Jakarta and East Jakarta. Along the road toll Gatot Subroto is the largest business and entertainment center in the city.

Intercon Midplaza ***** Rp 1.560.000 ($175) /room/night
Located on Jl. Jen. Sudirman Kav 10-11, which is one of the main shaft between the city center with the South Jakarta, and is connected directly to the Gatot Subroto toll road, so it is the most easily accessible from the airport Soekarno - Hatta.

Le Meridien Hotel ***** Rp 1.098.000 ($125)/room/night
Located on Jl. Jen. Sudirman Kav.18-20, together with the Intercontinental Mid Plaza is one of the top luxury hotel that is perfect for those who pass on a business trip and need a fancy location.


Nikko Hotel ***** Rp 1.025.000 ($115) /room/night
Located on Jl. MH Thamrin 59, which is one of the main shaft that connects Jakarta to South Jakarta, and in addition it is also the place offers a variety of entertainment venues and international restaurants.

Sahid Jaya Hotel ***** Rp 695.000 ($77)/room/night
Located Jl. Jend. Sudirman 86, which is one area that also includes the development of golden triangle business district, and is the main route that connects with the Central Jakarta and South Jakarta.

Sari Pan Pacific Hotel ***** Rp 875.000 ($97)/room/night
Located in Jl. MH Thamrin 6 which is a business center and main office in Central Jakarta is very close to the Sarinah Department Store, MacDonald, Hard Rock Cafe, Pizza Hut, National Museum of the United Nations Building, National Monument and Presidential Palace.

Shangri-La Hotel ***** Rp 2.120.000 ($235)/room/night
Located on Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1 the location of the busiest in the business activities and is the main route linking or main line of Central Jakarta to South Jakarta, close to the Jakarta Convention Center, World Trade Center, and Mall Plaza Indonesia.

Sheraton Media Hotel ***** Rp 655.000 ($73)/room/night
Located on Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 3, close to the shopping area known as the Mangga Dua, different types of shopping malls that offer various products at low prices.

Grand Mahakam Hotel ***** Rp 1.060.000 ($118)/room/night
Located in Blok M, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, very close to the shopping area in Kemang which is famous across various kinds of products for both domestic organized also for the international market.

Park Lane Hotel ***** Rp 710.000 ($80)/night/room
Located at Casablanca Road adjacent to the Ambassador Mall, and close to the centers Tebet area of ​​Central Jakarta.

Sultan Hotel ***** U.S. $ Rp 840.000 ($93)/room/night
Located at Jalan Gatot Subroto, and this hotel formerly the Hilton International Hotel, right in the center of the so-called golden triangle of Jakarta business development.

To see the list of hotels in Jakara please click the link to the list of hotels in Jakarta for a three star, and a list of hotels in Jakarta for a four star hotel and if the hotel you are looking for is not listed please contact us by email.

NATIONAL MONUMENT

National Monument or the popular abbreviated Monas is a monument as high as 132 meters (433 feet) which was established in memory of resistance and struggle of the people of Indonesia for independence from the colonial Dutch East Indies. Construction of this monument began on August 17, 1961 under the orders of President Sukarno, and was opened to the public on July 12, 1975. The monument is crowned with flames of gold coated sheet which symbolizes the spirit of struggle burning. The National Monument is located right in the center of Medan Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta. Monument and the museum is open every day starting at 08:00 to 15:00 West Indonesia Time. On Monday the last week of the month is closed for the public.

Monas design based on the universal concept of eternal partner; Lingga and Yoni. Towering obelisk monument is the Lingga which symbolizes male, masculine element that is active and positive, and symbolizes the day. While the court of the base plate obelisk is Yoni that symbolizes female, feminine elements of a passive and negative, and symbolizes the night. Lingga and Yoni is the symbol of fertility and the harmonious unity of complementary Indonesia since prehistoric times.

In the outer courtyard surrounding the monument, on every corner there arise relief describing history of Indonesia. Relief was started in the northeast corner to perpetuate the glory of the archipelago in the past; display Singhasari history and Majapahit. This relief continues in chronological order in a clockwise direction toward the southeast corner, southwest, and northwest. Chronologically describing the Dutch colonial period.

On the inside of the cup of the monument, there is an Independence space shaped amphitheater. This room can be achieved through the steps of the revolving door of the north and south. The room holds a state symbol and independence of the Republic of Indonesia. Among the original manuscript of the Proclamation of Independence of Indonesia which is stored in a glass case inside the gilded gates, symbol of Indonesia, a map of the islands of the Republic of Indonesia plated gold, red and white flag, and the walls are inscribed the manuscript proclamation of independence of the Republic of Indonesia.

An elevator (lift) on the south side of the door will take visitors to the court of the peak size of 11 x 11 meters at an altitude of 115 meters from the ground. This elevator with a capacity of 11 people at a haul. Court of this peak can accommodate about 50 people, and there are binoculars to view the panorama of Jakarta closer. Around the elevator bodies there are stairwell made ​​of iron. From the top of the monument yard, visitors can enjoy views across the city. When the weather conditions without the smoke haze, in the direction to the south seen from a distance of Mount Salak in Bogor district, West Java, northward extending the sea with the small islands.

You can go to Monas with the Damri Shuttle Bus from the airport, with the aim of Gambir Station. From Gambir Station, it seen monument next to the West, you can walk to get there about 10 minutes. Do not worry about overheating, because your journey will shaded with trees in the Garden of Monas.

SOEKARNO-HATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Jakarta International Airport (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport - SHIA)  is a major airport located on Java island, Indonesia. The airport is named after Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, and the first vice president, Mohammad Hatta. The airport is often called Cengkareng, and became its IATA code, CGK.

It is located about 20 km west of Jakarta, Tangerang City, Banten. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has an area of ​​18 km ², has two runways that are separated by two parallel taxiway along the 2.400 m. There are two main terminal buildings: Terminal 1 for all domestic flights except for flights operated by Garuda Indonesia and Merpati Nusantara Airlines, and Terminal 2 serves all international flights also Garuda Indonesia and Merpati Nusantara Airlines domestic flight.

Each building is divided into 3 terminal concourse. Terminal 1A, 1B and 1C are used (mostly) for domestic flights by local airlines. Terminal 1A serves flights by Lion Air and Wings Air. Terminal 1B serves flights by  Kartika Airlines and Sriwijaya Air. While the terminal 1C serves flights by Airfast Indonesia, Batavia Air and Citilink.

Terminal 2D and 2E are used to serve all the international flights of foreign airlines. Terminal 2D for all foreign airlines which served by the PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta, one of the airport ground crew. Terminal 2E for international airlines served by Garuda Indonesia, including all international airlines served by Garuda Indonesia and Merpati Nusantara Airlines. Terminal 2F for domestic flights served by Garuda Indonesia and Merpati Nusantara Airlines.

Terminal 3 was completed on 15 April 2009. Terminal 3 is completed and will be used by low cost airlines. Currently there are two airlines that use Terminal 3, namely Indonesia Air Asia and Mandala Airlines. and planned to accommodate Airbus A380 aircraft models.

SHIA made first landing of the A380 aircraft (SQ-232) on May 4, 2012 although the status of the landing itself is a divert landing. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has 150 check-in counters, 30 baggage and 42 gates. Each sub-terminal has 25 check-in counters, 5 baggage and 7 gates. The airport imposes a tax of Rp 150,000 ($ 16 USD) for every international passenger and Rp 40,000 for each domestic passenger.

Shuttle Bus

DAMRI buses available towards the center of the city, including the Gambir train station and other stations. Also available the bus for move terminal, from terminal 1, 2, 3 as well as the departure/arrival internationally. The route is served by bus routes from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport :

• Damri: Destination (Jakarta), Blok M, Bogor, Cikarang, Gambir, Kampung Rambutan, Lebak Bulus, Mango Dua, Pasar Senen, Rawamangun, Serang, Tanjung Priok.
• Primajasa: Destination Bandung.
• Cipaganti: Destination Bandung.
• X-trans: Destination Serpong & Bintaro

Train

Planned starting in 2013, is available direct rail connection to Manggarai Station, South Jakarta.

Taxi

There are lots of taxis, from the Blue Bird Group (Blue Bird, Pusaka Biru, Pusaka Sentra, Pusaka Nuri, Morante, Silver Bird (VIP), etc), Express Group (Express, Express VIP), Transcab, Yellow Cab, Celebrity Groups, Mersindo, Golden Taxi, Putera, etc.

Surcharge cost between Rp. 9.000 to 11.000 for each taxi is out of the airport. It should be noted that many taxis do not operate the meter but direct bargaining with the driver, make sure that the taxi meter is on before starting to walk to avoid the things that are not desirable.

Rent a Car

Many options car rental including TRAC, Hertz, Avis, Cipaganti, and others.

TRANSPORTATION AND ROAD

In Jakarta, there are networks of roads and highways that serve the entire city, but the development of the car with the number of road is very lame (5-10% with 4-5%).

According to data from the Department of Transportation Capital City, the region recorded 46 points with 100 intersections prone jam in Jakarta. Definition is prone to traffic flow is unstable, low-speed and long lines. In addition to the citizens of Jakarta, congestion is also exacerbated by commuters from surrounding cities such as Depok, Bekasi, Tangerang, and Bogor who working in Jakarta. For in the city, congestion can be seen in Sudirman Street, Thamrin Street, Rasuna Said Street, Satrio Street, and Gatot Subroto Street. Congestion often occurs in the morning and evening, ie during office hours to go and come home.

To serve the mobility of people in Jakarta, the government provides a means of PPD bus. There are also city buses run by private parties, such as Mayasari Bhakti, Metro Mini, Kopaja, and Bianglala. These buses serve the routes that connect the terminals in the city, among others Pulogadung, Kampung Rambutan, Block M, Kalideres, Grogol, Tanjung Priok, Lebak Bulus, Rawamangun, and Kampung Melayu.

For the transport environment, there is public transportation like Mikrolet and KWK, with routes from the neighborhood terminal to terminal. There are also motorcycles, bajaj, and bemo to transport over short distances. Unlike other areas in Jakarta who uses a motorcycle, at the Tanjung Priok and Jakarta Kota, motorcycle riders to use bicycle. Pedicab transport is often found in areas such as the outskirts of Jakarta in Jakarta, Tangerang and Depok.

In the busy hours, the existing road in Jakarta could no longer operate normally. Normal range is usually taken within 15 minutes, then in the rush hour distance can be traveled for 1-2 hours. Many people who are stressed by the circumstances.

The need for road infrastructure in Jakarta is very urgent, but the narrowness of Jakarta, could no longer be built on the normal road surface. One way is to make its way underground. Another possibility could also be built elevated road above existing roads.

JAKARTA INDONESIAN CAPITAL

Special Capital Region of Jakarta (DKI Jakarta, Jakarta Raya) is the state capital of Indonesia. Jakarta is the only city in Indonesia that has province-level status. Jakarta is located in the northwest part of Java Island. Was once known as the Sunda Kelapa (before 1527), Jayakarta (1527-1619), Batavia / Batauia, or Jaccatra (1619-1942), and Djakarta  (1942-1972).

Jakarta has an area of ​​approximately 661.52 km ² (oceans: 6977.5 km ²), with a total population of 9,607,787 people (2010). Jakarta metropolitan area (Greater Jakarta / Jabodetabek) with a population of about 28 million people, is the largest metropolitan in Indonesia or a sixth of the world.

In addition to the central government, Jakarta is also a financial and business center. In addition to Bank Indonesia (Central Bank) and the Indonesia Stock Exchange, the headquarters of many national companies located in Jakarta. Today, more than 70% state money, circulating in Jakarta. Jakarta is a city in Asia with a sizable middle class. In 2009, 13% of Jakarta income above U.S. $ 10,000. This amount, put Jakarta par with Singapore, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur and Mumbai.

Jakarta is a cultural mestizo culture, or a mixture of diverse ethnic cultures. Since the days of the Netherlands, Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia which attract migrants from inside and outside the archipelago. The tribes that inhabit Jakarta, among others, Javanese, Sundanese, Minang, Batak, and Bugis. Apart from the population of the archipelago, Jakarta also absorb the culture of foreign cultures, such as Arab culture, Chinese, Indian, and Portuguese.

Jakarta is an urban destination areas of the world's different races and different ethnic groups in Indonesia, it is necessary for the communication language commonly used in commerce, namely Bahasa Melayu. Sundanese-speaking natives who also ended up using the Malay language.

However, there are many local names and the name of the river which is still maintained in Sundanese as said Ancol, Pancoran, Cilandak, Ciliwung, Cideng, and others are still in line with the naming of which is described in ancient texts Bujangga Manik that when This is stored in the Bodleian library, Oxford, England.

Although the formal language used in Jakarta is Indonesian, the language of informal or colloquial language is Bahasa Melayu Betawi dialect. For a native tribe in the village of Jatinegara Kaum, they are still firm to use their ancestral language is the Sundanese language.

Regional languages ​​are also used by people from other areas, such as Javanese, Sundanese, Minang, Batak, Madurese, Bugis, English and Chinese. It so happens because Jakarta is where the various tribes met. To communicate between various ethnic groups, use Indonesian.

In addition, there is also a growing slang among young people with words that are sometimes mixed with a foreign language. English is the foreign language most widely used, especially for the sake of diplomatic, educational, and business. Mandarin is also widely used foreign language, especially among Chinese businessmen.