| Sunda kelapa Harbor |
| The old port area of Sunda Kelapa remains today a busting hub for those involved in the vibrant inter-island trade, along with being a center of activity for fresh fish auctioneers. Graceful Bugis phinisi schooners, the world's last wind-powered sailing fleet used for trade, still berth at the quay as they have for centuries, receiving and shipping out a wide range of the island bounty. Best visited the early morning. |
| Pasar Ikan (Fish Market) |
| Located at the mouth of the Ciliwung river, this market area bustles with activities related to the sea. The Maritim Museum (Museum Bahari), situated at the harbor, is housed in restored Dutch warehouse dating back to the first trading post of the Dutch East Indies. Relics of ship that ply the island are on display. The daily catch from the sea is auctioned at the nearby public fish market before 05.00am. |
| Taman Fatahillah (Fatahillah Square) |
| Located at the historic Old Jakarta Kota area, the Taman Fatahillah square offers three of the city's most interesting museums. Once the heart of the colonial administration in the 18th century, restoration in the 1970's. A fountain in the middle square once served as the main water supply for the former colonial capital. |
| Museum Nasional (National Museum) |
| The National Museum is the largest repository of the nation's heritage. Behind the classical façade, the museum houses vast collections of prehistoric, ethnographic and archeological artifacts, including one of the world's largest collections of South East Asia ceramics and Hindu Javanese art. The museum was opened in 1868 by Batavia Society for Art and Science. |
| Museum Tekstil (Textile Museum) |
| A vast collection of the textiles related to the religious and social practices of the major island of the archipelago are housed in this museum. The collection includes cotton and silk batik, intricately woven ikat (tie-and dye or pelangi) and a variety of traditional weaving instruments. |
| Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature) |
| Located a conveniently 30 minutes drive from the city center, the 300 hectares Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature offers an exciting tour of the 33 provinces, with sampling of the more than 250 cultures which inhabit the archipelago. Highlight features of the park include the Museum Indonesia, a large Bird park and spectacular Imax features film on Indonesia. Open daily, 8am to 4pm. Take the Jagorawi toll road until you see the TMII sign. |
Some more major attractions in Jakarta are Museum Sejarah Jakarta, Museum Wayang , Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, Pasar Rawa Belong, Pasar Rawa Bening, Pasar Senen, Pasar Tanah Abang, China Town, Bogor Botanical Garden, Puncak, National Monument, Seaworld, Safari Park.
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