Plan Your Jakarta Trip, Indonesia

Top Things to Do in Jakarta

• Taman Mini Indonesia Indah: Park bringing Indonesian culture & nature to life via museums, gardens & replicas of famed sights.
• National Monument: Well-known obelisk built to commemorate Indonesian independence from the Netherlands.
• Ragunan Zoo: Sprawling zoo in the rainforest with a primate center, children's zoo & Sumatran & white tigers.
• Taman Impian Jaya Ancol: Family beachfront resort offering a theme park, water-based rides, multiple hotels & a golf course.
• Taman Fatahillah: Bustling city square surrounded by historic buildings & museums, with frequent street performances.
• Istiqlal Mosque: This mosque features a contemporary design & is the largest in Southeast Asia.
• National Museum of Indonesia: Museum containing historical & archaeological exhibits, from ceramics to statues & coins.
• The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption: Restored Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic place of worship, founded in 1901 with 3 spires & 3 altars.
• Museum Bank Indonesia: Museum showcasing local banking history, including antique currency & international bank notes.
• Museum MACAN (Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara): Museum for modern & contemporary Indonesian & international art, with changing exhibitions.
• Gambir Station

Also see the Jakarta destination guide for local food, getting around and the best time to visit.