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| Jakarta Travel Guide |
| by Bagus (Author) |
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Travelling to Jakarta? You'll need this guidebook to help you find your way. It'll show you where to stay, eat, visit and shop. It also contains useful travel tips, and lets you in on what to expect with the local food and culture. You wouldn't want to miss it!
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| The Javan Ebony Langur monkey, also known as the Javan Lutong, is endemic to the island of Java and several of the surrounding Indonesian islands. It usually has glossy black fur with a brownish tinge to its legs and sides. A primarily herbivorous creature, it eats leaves, fruit, flowers, flower buds and insect larvae. Like other langurs, the Javan Ebony Langur Monkey is a social animal, preferring to live in groups that can consist of up to seven individuals. Currently listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List, it is threatened by loss of habitat and poaching. |
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Jakarta, the capital and largest city of Indonesia, is located on the northwest coast of Java Island. As the nation's economic and political centre, it attracts many foreigners and immigrants, resulting in a diverse culture and heady cosmopolitan flavour. The city is served by the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Once in Jakarta, travelers can get around with taxis, buses and minibuses, auto rickshaws called bajaj (pronounced 'baj-eye') and the railway. However, as the city suffers from overcrowding, traffic and public transport are likely to be congested. Recently though, the authorities introduced a river boat service and a commuter train service, geared towards easing the masses.
Visitors to Jakarta will have a wide range of accommodation options to choose from. There are many budget lodgings and mid-range establishments, as well as luxury hotels. Like any other metropolis, Jakarta offers a vast range of cuisines, from national staples to international favourites like fast food, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. If you can take spices and chillies, try local dishes like sop iga sapi, a beef spare rib soup; soto betawi, a coconut milk broth with beef tendons, intestines and tripe; and kerak telor, an omelette cooked with glutinous rice and served with shredded coconut and dried shrimp.
Jakarta is massive and is, currently, the 11th largest city in the world. Its main tourist attractions include museums like: the National Museum, Jakarta History Museum and Jakarta Fine Art Museum, as well as the Taman Ria Ancol Jakarta amusement park. There's also the Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Centre, which houses a planetarium and the Jakarta Institute for the Arts. Want to see all of Indonesia in one go? Visit Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, a mini-Indonesia theme park. If you enjoy being transported back in time, go to the Kota district, Jakarta's main tourism hub. Here, you can walk through the cobbled streets of Taman Fatahillah plaza and drop by the old port of Sunda Kelapa along the waterfront.
They say, when visiting Jakarta, buy an extra suitcase. This city is home to thriving day and night markets and bargain bazaars, such as those at the Tanah Abang market and Ciputat Raya Street. There, you'll find antiques, carvings, textiles and a dazzling array of local handicrafts. To please the trendy set, there are also glittering shopping malls like Plaza Senayan, EX Plaza Indonesia and Kelapa Gading Mall. Called 'The Big Durian', some visitors describe Jakarta as an acquired taste. In this city, life is hectic and economic disparity is evident throughout. If you dare attempt the exotic and if you like huge contrasts, step right in.
Visitors from certain countries can purchase a Visa upon Arrival (VoA) at any Indonesian international airport or seaport. A 7-day VoA will cost US$10, while a 30-day VoA will cost US$25. Visitors from Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore will not require Visas for stays no longer than 30 days. All other nationals and anyone who wishes to stay for more than 30 days will need to apply for the appropriate Visa at an overseas Indonesian Consulate or Foreign Mission before departing to Indonesia.
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