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About Jakarta and Depok

Jakarta

Conveniently located on the western side of Java, this capital of the Republic of Indonesia is a sprawling cosmopolitan city that offers more culture, entertainment, shopping and sightseeing than any other places in Indonesia.

Being the main gateway to Indonesia, Jakarta has grown into a major industrial, business and trading center and spreads over an area of more than 650 sq.km (410 sq miles). It is also designated as a special territory (DKI), means that it is administered by a governor and enjoys the same status as a province. The population of over nine million is of diverse ethnic and cultural groups from different parts of Indonesia, including Chinese, Arab and Indian descents in some commercial areas.

Tourism

The National Monument (Indonesian: Monumen Nasional, abbreviated Monas) is a 132 m (433 ft) obelisk in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia. It is the national monument of the Republic of Indonesia, built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence.

Construction began in 1961 under the direction of President Sukarno. Monas was opened to the public in 1975. It is topped by a flame covered with gold foil.

The monument and the museum are open daily from 08.00 until 16.00 Western Indonesia Time (UTC+7) throughout the week except for the Mondays when the monument is closed. Since April 2016, the monument also opens during night time, from 19.00 until 22.00 on Tuesday to Friday, and from 19.00 until 00.00 on Saturday and Sunday.

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Istiqlal Mosque (Indonesian: Masjid Istiqlal, lit. ’Independence Mosque’) in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the sixth largest mosque in the world in terms of worshipper capacity. Built to commemorate Indonesian independence, this national mosque of Indonesia was named “Istiqlal”, an Arabic word for “independence”.

First opened to the public by Indonesia’s first President, Soekarno, on 22 February 1978, the grand Istiqlal Mosque of Jakarta is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia both in structure and capacity, as it can accommodate congregations of up to 120,000 people. Most of the Islamic celebrations in Indonesia, such as Ied prayer, are also broadcast from this mosque.

Website:
https://www.istiqlal.or.id/

Grand Indonesia is currently the largest high-end shopping center in Indonesia. Located right next to Bundaran HI, the heart of the city and center to Jakarta’s business district, Grand Indonesia is a complex that consists of Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall, Menara BCA office tower, Kempinski Private Residences, and the legendary Hotel Indonesia Kempinski.

Website:
https://www.grand-indonesia.com/

Plaza Indonesia (originally Plaza Indonesia Shopping Center) is a shopping mall located at Jalan M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, Indonesia. The mall is part of the Plaza Indonesia Complex, which is a mixed development complex often referred to as “PI”. Plaza Indonesia Shopping Center opened in March 1990 on a site of 38,050 sqm at the junction of Jalan M. H Thamrin and Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya, in Jakarta’s business district. Since its opening, Plaza Indonesia has maintained its position as the country’s first-class shopping and lifestyle destination, and has established a solid reputation synonymous with fashion, luxury, quality and 5-star customer service.

Website: https://www.plazaindonesia.com/

Jakarta Fair (Indonesian: Pekan Raya Jakarta or PRJ, lit. ’Jakarta Grand Week’) is a fair held annually in Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia, in June and July. It features exhibitions, trade promotions, shopping, music performances, various shows, amusement rides and a food festival. Jakarta Fair is part of a series of events to held to celebrate the capital’s anniversary, which falls on June 22. The Jakarta Fair sees exhibitors from across the country display a whole range of goods and products ranging from specialty food items to traditional handmade arts and crafts. In addition to the many exhibitors, there is also live entertainment including music, dance and cultural performances.

Website: https://jakartafair.co.id/

Located on Medan Merdeka Barat, the National Museum is the pride of Jakarta, providing visitors an insight into Indonesia’s long history in cultural heritage from prehistoric days up to today. Having recently been expanded, the museum houses an impressive collection of no less than 109,342 objects covering Indonesia’s Prehistory, Archaeology, Ethnography, Numismatics-Heraldic, Geography and Historical Relics.

Here are statues and stone inscriptions discovered on sites throughout the archipelago starting from the first century AD, a complete collection of batik cloths and woven textiles produced through the years in the different islands. While on the top floor one finds displayed the collection of gold and silver ornaments and jewelry once owned by the rajahs and sultans of the archipelago.

Website: https://www.museumnasional.or.id/

Kota Tua Jakarta (Indonesian for “Jakarta Old Town”), officially known as Kota Tua, is a neighborhood comprising the original downtown area of Jakarta, Indonesia. It is also known as Oud Batavia (Dutch for “Old Batavia”), Benedenstad (“Lower City”, contrasting it with Weltevreden, de Bovenstad (“Upper City”)), or Kota Lama (Indonesian for “Old Town”). The site contains Dutch-style structures mostly dated from 17th century, when the port city served as the Asian headquarters of VOC during the heyday of spice trade. It spans 1.3 square kilometres within North Jakarta and West Jakarta (Kelurahan Pinangsia, Taman Sari and Kelurahan Roa Malaka, Tambora). The largely Chinese downtown area of Glodok is a part of Kota Tua.

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This is Jakarta’s largest and most popular recreation park, more popularly known as “Ancol Dreamland”. The Ancol Dreamland has an extensive range of attractions that include a giant oceanarium Seaworld, a water park with artificial waves, a lagoon for fishing and boating, convention hall and hotels. The theme park, Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy World), with exciting rides such as the Tornado and Hysteria.

The ‘Pasar Seni’ is an art center which has various collection of Indonesian handicraft, paintings and souvenirs on sale. At this art and handicraft market, visitors get to watch Indonesian artists creating their masterpieces. Hundreds of artists from all over the country congregate here to exhibit their work, making this a fascinating place for tourists and art connoisseurs. You can even get a portrait of yourself done. Both traditional and modern art and crafts are on display, including paintings, sculptures, traditional Indonesian wayang kulit (leather puppets), gemstone jewelry and many other artistic products.

Website: https://www.ancol.com/

Located in the gateway of Jakarta, national capital. Just 5 minutes driving distance from the Soekarno – Hatta International Airport.

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The Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesian: Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi abbreviated Imigrasi) is an Indonesian government agency under Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Indonesia) that serves the community in the field of immigration. Central Immigration Office of Indonesia is at Jalan Haji R. Rasuna Said 8 & 9, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Kecamatan Setiabudi, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12940.

Website:
https://www.imigrasi.go.id/id/

Depok

During the Dutch colonial times, Depok was surrounded by a 4,000-hectare forest, which was perfect for water-absorption area. This has made Depok Indonesia’s first nature reserve. Now the remaining six-hectare nature conservation area plays a great environmental role especially because it is located close to Jakarta and Bogor, where air pollution is abominable.

Sharing a border with South Jakarta, today, Depok is a small fast-growing town and well furnished. As the number of private boarding houses rises, new businesses are growing almost every month, especially along the main road Margonda Raya. Restaurants, shopping centers, bookstores, hotel, hospital, internet and telecommunication centers are available. Private dormitories began as local people’s initiative to provide an accommodation option for UI students who came from outside Jakarta. Now students can enjoy studying without worrying too much about their accommodation and leisure.

The relocation of UI campus to Depok has undoubtedly accelerated this development. Some private universities have also confidently established their campuses in Depok or surrounding areas.

Depok is easy to reach from any directions. It is well served by road and railroad. Buses and trains operate regularly. Those who enjoy train ride from Jakarta can get off at either one of the two stations right on the edge of the campus, UI station or PondokCina station. Those who drive a car or ride the bus may find busy traffics sometimes.

Tourism

Margo city is a mall at Jl. Margonda Raya No.358, Kemiri Muka, Beji Kota Depok, Jawa Barat 16423. It has a broad collections of tenant to choose, from delicious food, the latest fashion style or the cutting edge gadget and many more only at Margo City.

Website:
https://www.margocity.com/

The Cornelis Chastelein Monument has a long and unique history. The name ‘Cornelis Chastelein’ comes from the Dutch who arrived in Indonesia in 1674.

The Dian Al Mahri Mosque has one large dome and four smaller domes on its sides, all covered with gold at Jl. Meruyung Raya, Meruyung, Kec. Limo, kota, Jawa Barat 16515. The main dome is designed to resemble the Taj Mahal with a diameter of 20 m and a height of 25 m. The mosque also has six minarets as high as 40 m, covered in granite, and gray in color. In the interior, the Dian Al Mahri Mosque also looks luxurious and beautiful. There are chandeliers imported from Italy, gold ornaments on the priest’s place, and calligraphy on the ceiling of the mosque. With interior and exterior designs like this, the Dian Al Mahri Mosque has managed to become one of the grandest mosques in Southeast Asia.

Depok Nature Reserve Tourism Park is a forest park as well as a tourist spot located in Pancoran Mas, Kec. Pancoran Mas, Depok City, West Java. This Tahura, which was established in 1999, was originally one of the oldest nature reserves in Indonesia. Established to protect the species-rich lowland tropical rain forest, Depok Tahura is now managed by the Depok City Government.

Even though it is called D’Kandang Amazing Farm, this place is no ordinary farm. In this tourist spot in Depok, there are various interesting activities that children can do. Your baby can interact directly with farm animals such as cows, goats, or horses. They can also try farming activities. It doesn’t stop there, there are many other useful activities that can be done at D’Kandang Amazing Farm. For example, visitors can learn about how to milk cow, how to make fertilizer, or how to pick vegetables properly.

Website:
https://dkandang.co.id/

Having an area of ​​​​about 15 hectares, this tourist spot is very spacious and beautiful. Many visitors come to this place because of the beautiful scenery and cool air accompanied by shady trees. This park is one of the tourist attractions that has been around for a long time. But even so, with a beautiful design, this place still exists today, both for photo spots and just for sightseeing. Address: Jalan Jamboree Rt 03 No. 01, Harjamukti Village, Cimanggis, Depok.

Website:
https://www.nativeindonesia.com/taman-rekreasi-wiladatika/