Things To Do In Jakarta : The Old Town, These Are 5 History Landmarks

The Old Town

There many things to do In Jakarta, while you are visiting there. If you love with history especially about the old landmark that remind you about the ancient time, the Old Town is the best choice for your tourism destination.

Jakarta with the Old Town landmark has its own charm giving you a lot of knowledge, notably if you visit Fatahillah Museum and some interesting spots.
The Old Town tourism is the most favorite Jakarta tourism destination that is always busy visited by the tourists. So, if you don't know what the things to do in Jakarta, this article will give an idea
The Old town area, is known as Old Batavia is a place with high historical values. Various relics in the past can be found there. It is perfect for the connoisseurs of history or who like to trace the history trail. And photography lovers will always come to this city.

The Old Town Tourism, Jakarta

There are a number of old city sights worth your visit. Besides exploring historical places, Old Town tours offer you culinary delights that you can enjoy, such as Cafe Batavia, or you can stop by Cafe Gazebo for traditional food, and other restaurants.

1. Fatahillah Museum

Things To Do In Jakarta : Fatahillah Museum

This museum is an inseparable part of the history of Jakarta itself, that is why it is named as Jakarta History Museum, or Batavia Museum. In the past, precisely the era of colonial rule of the VOC, the building of this museum has functions as town hall, courtroom, and dungeon.
On the outside of the museum building there is a field, referred to as the Fatahillah field. This field was once the place to execute the prisoners. Did you know, the largest museum in Jakarta has 3 floors and stores about 25,000 collections of historic objects, including inscriptions, cannons, statues of Gods, the collection of antique furniture, pottery, and ceramics. Traces of historical traces of Jakarta from prehistoric times to the founding of Jayakarta in 1527 can be found in this museum.

2. Sunda Kelapa Harbor

Things To Do In Jakarta : Sunda Kelapa Harbor

The Port of Sunda Kelapa in Jakarta is a port that used to connect Indonesia with the outside world. This harbor is a haven for many foreign ships coming for trade.
This historical port in Jakarta has even existed long before the city of Jakarta existed. The existence of Sunda Kelapa Harbor runs from time to time, ranging from the kingdom of Pajajaran, the arrival of the Portuguese, the power of the Kingdom of Demak, until the Dutch colonialism. Currently, the port of Sunda Kelapa is part of the exciting tour of Jakarta to visit.

3. Bank of Indonesia Museum

Things To Do In Jakarta : Bank of Indonesia Museum

This museum was formerly the hospital of Binnen Hospital. In its journey, the hospital building was converted into a bank called De Javasche Bank in 1828. In the history of Indonesian banking, this museum was the beginning of Bank Indonesia's presence.
At the time of the newly independent Indonesia, the center of economic and monetary control is done in this museum. Operating as a central bank in a museum building, in 1962 the Bank of Indonesia office moved to a new location and building.
Believe me, you will find a lot of knowledge of history in one of the interesting spots of The Old Town. The Museum of Bank Indonesia is open to the public every Tuesday to Sunday, when the big day will close. Started from 08.00 - 14.30 (Tuesday-Thursday), 08.30 - 11.00 (Friday), and 9:00 - 16:00 (Saturday-Sunday). Entrance ticket of Bank Indonesia Museum is free.
4. Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics 

Things To Do In Jakarta : Museum of fine Arts and Ceramics

In this museum, you can see 350 paintings and 1350 kinds of ceramics, from the archipelago, Asia, to Europe. If you like, you can even learn about how to make ceramics in this museum.
The location of Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics is in the heart of Jakarta Old Town tourist area. The building is patterned with European architecture with sturdy pillars to support it.
The museum is open to the public every Tuesday through Sunday, from 9 am to 3 pm.
5. The Red Shop

Things To Do In Jakarta : The Red Shop

The Red Shop is Baron Van Imhoff's house, a VOC Governor-General who is also the founder of Bogor Palace. Red Shop Building is red in its name, when entered into it you will find how well maintained and the authenticity of this Red Shop building.
However, to be able to enter the Red Stores you have to take care of the necessary permits because the Red Shop is one place in the Old Town tourist area that is not open to the public.

The New Jakarta Tourism Destination : Pandang Istana Park

The New Jakarta Tourism Destination : Pandang Istana Park

Jakarta Governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), inaugurated the news Jakarta Tourism Destination, Pandang Istana Park, last year. Soon, this park becomes one of the most favorite Jakarta Tourism Destination for Jakarta citizens.

It is located next to Monas cross. This park is filled with the visitors who are sitting around or taking photos with the background of the park.

Like Devi (20), the hijab woman chooses to take a rest in the park after tired walk from Car Free Day event in Hotel Indonesia roundabout.

"While passed through, I sit here first and take photos for Instagram," Devi said with her two friends.

She claimed to just know there is a such beautiful garden near Monas. This was only an empty space before. And now becomes one of the most favorite Jakarta Tourism Destination.

"I just knew, surprised while passing through, maybe next week I will stop by here again," she added.

The park that was built with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of a cement company was very pretty for photo object.

There are many ornaments surrounded the park, in the left side, a 10 meter colorful knit fabric hanging out. This is the most favorite place to take photo. Moreover, there are tens colorful lanterns. In the night, they look very beautiful.

The purpose of this park is as a place for people to convey ideas and aspiration through creative and collaborative activities.

"This was an idea when the demonstrators insisted to convey aspirations, looking at the Palace. So we thought of using the name 'Aspiration Park' only, but the name seemed less, so we suggested to the palace and we changed its name to 'Pandang Istana Park', "Ahok said during the inauguration on Saturday (30/7/2016).

Jakarta Tourism Destination : SituLembang Park, Central Jakarta

Jakarta Tourism Destination : SituLembang Park, Central Jakarta

One of Jakarta Tourism Destination that is not too popular for travelers is Situlembang Park in Central Jakarta. It is only 350 meters from Suropati Park.

At first, the park is a sub system reservoir of Cideng river, to hold water from the water sources around it. The government then build an open area. In 1984, Jakarta Park Services renovates it and build 4 fountains fulfilled with lotus and fishing shacks. In 2002, the park is renovated again to suit as a public park.
 
It is located in elite area, Menteng and not too crowded, so you can enjoy the cozy atmosphere.
If Suropati has a fountain, Situlembang Park has a pretty wide lake with a fountain in the middle and lotus spread over it.

You can reach there by foot from Suropati Park. We can enter Situlembang park through Suropati street from Megaria to Hotel Indonesia roundabout or from Suropati street, turn right to Syamsurizal street and then turn left to Lembang Street.

 There is also a playground and you can do fishing freely. The tall trees make the air cool, and the tidy and clean jogging track make you are able to do some exercises in the morning or in the afternoon.

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Many kinds of fish are kept here, like goldfish, tilapia fish and gurame fish. The park guard said that the fish deliberately spread to attract the visitors.

It is one of my favorite Jakarta Tourism destination


It is one of the oldest parks in Jakarta. The water source is from the natural water source. The park is open for all and free. If you pocket is empty you are not prohibited to bring some meals.

The kids can play in the playground with teir parents, while the adults can try some fitness equipments in Menteng Park.