Jakarta began its history in the 14th century as a small harbor town and today become a busting metropolitan city. Old Batavia’s heart is in the “Kota” area now.
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This tour featuring the following objects and attractions:
NATIONAL MUSEUM
The National Museum, built in 1862, is the best museum in Indonesia and is reputedly one of finest in Southeast Asia. The museum has an enormous collection of cultural objects of the various ethnic groups-costumes, musical instruments, model houses, numerous fine bronzes from the Hindu-Javanese period, as well as many interesting stone pieces salvaged from central Java and other temples. There’s also superb display of Chinese ceramics dating back to the Han Dynasty which was almost entirely amassed in Indonesia.
(Monday & Public Holiday closed. Visit the National Monument instead)
GLODOK
Glodok is the center of Jakarta’s China Town. It is now Banks, hawkers, trading, and entertainment center. Visit to Petak Sembilan Chinese Temple dedicated to the Buddhist goddess of mercy, Kuan Yin. Built around 1650, it was on of the earliest center of worship for the Batavian more... Chinese.
KOTA INTAN DRAWBRIDGE
In the 18th century, Kali Besar area was a very stylish residential neighborhood along the great canal of Ciliwung River. At the North end of Kali Besar lays a small 17th century Dutch drawbridge, the last in the city, called the Kota Intan Drawbridge.
SUNDA KELAPA HARBOR
This 500 year old harbor area was a vital link to the markets of the outside world for the 15th century kingdom of Pajajaran. Since then this port has belonged to the Portuguese and Dutch. Though little remains of bustling old Sunda Kelapa except the name, the harbor is still one of the most important calls for sailing vessels from all over Indonesia. The magnificent and brightly painted Makasar schooner called Phinisi are still an important means of transporting goods to and from the outer islands. This is one of the finest sights in Jakarta.
FATAHILLAH MUSEUM
Built in the 16th century, the Museum is housed in the old town half of Batavia, which is probably one of the most solid reminders of Dutch rule to be found in Indonesia. It provides the historic background of Jakarta through a display of maps and antiques, including furniture and porcelains.
(Monday & Public Holiday Closed. Visit the antique and flea market in Jalan Surabaya instead)
Conditions:
Daily : 7 Hours
Time : 09.00 – 16.00
Guide : English Speaking
Responsible Action:
- involving local people
- if possible using local accommodation rather than international chain hotels without compromising its services
- actively involved in educational of sustainable tourism development in all area of services
