Nested beautifully on the northwest coast of the world’s most populous island of Java is Indonesia’s economic, cultural and political centre, Jakarta. The vibrant city is home to over an emphatic 10 million of the world’s population and has an economic growth rate that surpasses that of the likes of Kuala Lumpur, Beijing and Bangkok. It is a chaotic yet colourful amalgamation of a multitude of languages and cultures with beautiful places that provide an escape to locals and tourists alike. Top Places to Visit in Jakarta Grand Indonesia Mall: Spanning magnificently across an area of over six- hundred- thousand square metres is one of the topmost shopping malls in Jakarta: The Grand Indonesia Shopping Town which consists of Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall, Menara BCA (BCA Tower), Kempinski Private Residences and Hotel Indonesia. The Shopping Town spans two main buildings: the West and the East mall, linked by a multi-level bridge. National Monument (MONAS): Standing in the centre of Merdeka Square in Central Jakarta is the 433 feet tall tower symbolic of the struggle for Indonesian independence. This national monument of the Republic of Indonesia was built under the direction of President of Soekarno with its construction starting in 1961 and completing in 1975. The significant monument is designed in accordance with the philosophy of Lingga and Yoni. Ancol Dreamland: A resort destination located along Jakarta's waterfront, Ancol Dreamland once used to be a site of mosquito- infested swamps and fish ponds. But following its development which began in 1966, the area now stands proudly as an entertainment complex that boasts of hotels, cottages, beaches, a theme park, traditional market places, an oceanarium, a golf field and marina. Ragunan Zoo: Ragunan Zoo is a 140-hectare (350-acre) zoo located in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Indonesia. It is home to over 270 species of animals, 171 species of flora, and employs over 450
Nested beautifully on the northwest coast of the world’s most populous island of Java is Indonesia’s economic, cultural and political centre, Jakarta. The vibrant city is home to over an emphatic 10 million of the world’s population and has an economic growth rate that surpasses that of the likes of Kuala Lumpur, Beijing and Bangkok. It is a chaotic yet colourful amalgamation of a multitude of languages and cultures with beautiful places that provide an escape to locals and tourists
