Jakarta|Encounter the Nanyang Charm in Indonesia's Capital
Jakarta, as the capital of Indonesia, is a vibrant city full of unique charm. It has a tropical rainforest climate, with high temperatures and frequent rain throughout the year. The average annual temperature is around 26°C, making it suitable to explore the city's diverse attractions in all seasons. Now, let's step into Jakarta and start an exciting journey together!
Must-Visit Attractions
1. National Monument: The iconic landmark of Jakarta, standing tall at 137 meters in the center of Merdeka Square. The flame sculpture at the top of the monument is made of 35 kilograms of pure gold, shining brilliantly under the sun. Climb up to the observation deck to overlook the entire city and feel the blend of historical heritage and modern vibes. The surrounding square is spacious and serves as an important place for locals to relax and hold events. Taking photos here is truly meaningful📸
2. Thousand Islands: Located not far from Jakarta, the Thousand Islands consist of over 1,000 islands. Each island has its unique scenery; some have fine white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, perfect for snorkeling and diving, allowing you to get close to colorful corals and tropical fish🐠; others are covered with dense tropical rainforests, full of mysterious atmosphere. You can choose to take a boat tour to visit several islands and enjoy the leisurely time of sunshine, sandy beaches, and blue seas🌊
3. Istiqlal Mosque: The largest mosque in Southeast Asia, with a grand and magnificent architectural style, capable of accommodating 200,000 worshippers at the same time. The mosque’s exterior is solemn and majestic, while the interior is exquisitely decorated, with a huge dome and beautiful murals that are breathtaking. Proper attire is required to enter, and women need to wear headscarves. Here, you can experience a strong religious atmosphere and cultural charm🙏
4. Jakarta Old Town: Also known as Kota Tua, it preserves many Dutch colonial buildings, such as Fatahillah Square and the Jakarta History Museum. Walking through the old town feels like traveling back in time, with ancient buildings and narrow streets full of historical charm. The square hosts many street performers, and you can also taste local specialty snacks, experiencing a rich local lifestyle🏰
Taste of Jakarta
1. Satay: A signature Indonesian dish, marinated meats (such as chicken, beef, or lamb) are skewered on bamboo sticks and grilled over charcoal, then served with a special satay sauce. The flavor is sweet and savory, and the meat is tender and juicy🥩. Satay stalls can be found everywhere in Jakarta’s streets and alleys.
2. Gado-gado: An Indonesian-style salad made of various vegetables (such as bean sprouts, cucumber, lettuce), tofu, boiled eggs, and other ingredients, topped with rich peanut sauce. It has a rich texture and balanced nutrition🥗.
3. Indonesian Fried Rice: A traditional Indonesian dish where rice is stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, eggs, vegetables, and various sauces and spices. It tastes delicious and aromatic🍚. Many restaurants offer different flavors of Indonesian fried rice to choose from.
4. Fried Banana: Bananas coated in batter and deep-fried until the outside is golden and crispy, while the inside is sweet and soft. It is a common street snack in Jakarta and perfect as a dessert after meals🍌
Important Tips
1. Climate and Protection: Jakarta is hot and rainy all year round, so remember to bring rain gear and sun protection items such as sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. Also, due to the hot weather, stay hydrated to prevent heatstroke🥵
2. Religious Customs: Indonesia is a predominantly Islamic country, so respect local religious customs. When entering mosques or other religious places, follow the rules such as dressing appropriately and removing shoes.
3. Food Hygiene: When trying local food, choose restaurants and stalls with good hygiene to avoid stomach discomfort from unclean food. Drink bottled water as much as possible and avoid raw or cold foods🍜
4. Transportation: Jakarta’s traffic is quite congested, so plan your routes in advance. You can take taxis, ride-hailing cars, or public transportation such as buses and the metro. When taking taxis, make sure to use official taxis and ask the driver to use the meter for fare calculation🚕
5. Safety: In crowded places, keep your belongings safe to prevent theft. Avoid going out alone at night, especially in remote areas. In case of emergency, call the local emergency number📞
Jakarta, this charming city, offers rich history and culture, beautiful natural scenery, and tempting cuisine. Come here and start your own Nanyang-style adventure!😉
Don't go on Friday!!! Ctrip says it's open all year round, but that's not the case at all! Friday is the day Muslims go to the mosque to pray, so it's not open to outside tourists! The information on Ctrip should have been updated long ago, it made us go in vain! From the outside, the size of this mosque is still good, and the interior should be worth visiting
The largest mosque in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Built as a place of worship and a reminder of the struggle and harmony of the nation's children.
very impressive building style and it’s a quiet and nice place to see sunset
This is the National Mosque, located in the northwest of the Merdeka Square, about half an hour's walk from the Merdeka Square. When I went there, there were not many people, only a few people, most of them were taking pictures outside. I saw someone go in, so I followed him. I had to take off my shoes. There were children selling plastic bags for shoes at the door. I couldn't hear Indonesian, so I didn't know what they were saying and didn't buy anything. When I went in, I saw others depositing their shoes, and I wanted to do the same, but the staff kept asking me: where are you from? I didn't know at first, but later they knew I was Chinese, so they asked me to deposit my shoes in the guestroom. When I arrived at the door, a middle-aged man was on duty. He told me that I could only visit the first and third floors, not the second floor, but I could visit the outside of the second floor, and then go downstairs to get the shoes from him, and then pay the donation. In case I didn't understand, he used his mobile phone to translate it into Chinese and donate. It took me about 5 minutes to finish the tour, and I prepared 100,000 Indonesian rupiahs. When I took it out, I took the wrong 10,000 rupiahs. The man said that it was not much to change it into RMB, so I realized that I took the wrong one, so I found 100,000 rupiahs and gave it to him. This is a lesson, if you don't want to donate 100,000 dong or more, don't go in, there is nothing inside, it's empty, some people are lying or sitting on the second floor, chanting or sleeping. This place is worth a visit, but just take pictures outside.
Last week, I went to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore for a week and came to Masjid Istiqlar Istiqlar Mosque in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, which is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. Architect Frederick Silaban is a Christian. The mosque was laid on 24 August 1961 and opened on 22 February 1978. The Isticlar Mosque (in Indonesian, Arabic for "independence") is a mosque in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, built to celebrate Indonesia's independence. Architect Frederick Silaban is a Christian.
Masjid A1 - Istiqla1 fi Djakarta, also known as the Istikhlar Mosque, is an independent mosque in Jakarta. Indonesia National Mosque, one of the most magnificent mosques in Southeast Asia, was built in 1979. The mosque is five stories high and has a dome 45 meters in diameter. It is said to commemorate the independence of Indonesia in 1945. It can accommodate more than 100,000 people to worship at the same time. It is very spectacular inside. The mosque is open free of charge, but tours need to be registered. Need barefoot entry will have staff to take a look at the places you can visit, and then prompt donations to leave.
The chapel inside the mosque is very large. There is a large scale of worship at 3:00 p.m. Every day. But when I go there, people seldom go to the third and fourth floors to watch. The staff of the mosque will guide you to change your gown and take off your shoes. Then you can go in and visit the mosque for free. The opposite of the mosque is the cathedral, which is also open for free. After turning the mosque, you can walk south to see it. Independence Square is a convenient place for all three scenic spots to go by subway.
The largest mosque in Indonesia, with five floors, visitors need to wear long pants to enter, women need to wear long skirts, and take off shoes at the entrance. If you believe in Islam, you can go to the first floor to pray. If you just want to see the excitement, go upstairs directly. The space inside the mosque is very large, and there are many Arabic words written on the dome. Don't chat with the staff who approach you, and there is no need to ask him to take you on a tour. He is definitely not giving free explanations.