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City guide · Indonesia

Jakarta

Southeast Asia's biggest megacity, a serious street food scene, and the main gateway to Bali and beyond.

See the year in Jakarta ↓

Street food · Dutch colonial history · Megacity energy · Bali gateway

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeNational Monument (Monas)Explore →
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National Monument (Monas)

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Jakarta's 132-meter marble obelisk topped with a gold-plated flame commemorates Indonesia's independence and offers panoramic city views from its observation deck.

02What to seeIstiqlal MosqueExplore →
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Istiqlal Mosque

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Southeast Asia's largest mosque is a soaring modernist landmark that can hold over 200,000 worshippers and stands directly across from Jakarta Cathedral as a symbol of religious harmony.

03What to seeKota Tua (Old Town)Explore →
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Kota Tua (Old Town)

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Jakarta's colonial-era old town centers on Fatahillah Square, a cobblestone plaza ringed by Dutch VOC-era buildings that now house the Jakarta History Museum and several other free-roaming galleries.

04What to seeAncolExplore →
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Ancol

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This waterfront recreation complex along Jakarta Bay combines a family beach, Sea World aquarium, and Dunia Fantasi theme park into one of the city's most popular weekend escapes.

05What to seeTaman Mini Indonesia IndahExplore →
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Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

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This sprawling cultural park recreates Indonesia's 34 provinces in miniature, with traditional houses, a scaled archipelago lake you can tour by boat, and a cable car overhead.

Month by month

Jakarta, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

June in Jakarta

Jakarta in June. One of the best months to visit Jakarta. Typical daytime highs around 86°F (30°C).

July in Jakarta

Jakarta in July. One of the best months to visit Jakarta. Typical daytime highs around 86°F (30°C).

August in Jakarta

Jakarta in August. One of the best months to visit Jakarta. Typical daytime highs around 90°F (32°C).

September in Jakarta

Jakarta in September. One of the best months to visit Jakarta. Typical daytime highs around 90°F (32°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Soekarno-Hatta International (CGK).

Know before you go

  • Traffic is some of the worst in the world - the MRT and TransJakarta busway are far more reliable than a car.
  • Kota Tua (Old Town) holds the Dutch colonial architecture and the National Museum's collection.
  • Most travelers use Jakarta as a stopover en route to Bali, Yogyakarta, or elsewhere in the archipelago.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jakarta?

The best time to visit Jakarta is Jun–Sep, in Indonesia.

Where is Jakarta?

Jakarta is in Indonesia. The nearest major airport is Soekarno-Hatta International (CGK).

What is Jakarta known for?

Southeast Asia's biggest megacity, a serious street food scene, and the main gateway to Bali and beyond.