The capital of Indonesia is located on the island of Java and is the main gateway to the country of twenty thousand volcanic islands. Many tourists here look for volcanoes to climb, coral reefs, the pleasure of diving, as well as virgin rainforests.
It is in Indonesia that you can see a stunningly beautiful sunrise among the craters of volcanoes, ancient temples in the thickets of the tropics, beautiful parks, only here you can learn Balinese dances.
Visitors begin their acquaintance with the country with Jakarta, which is a transit point for foreigners on their way to Bali or Yogyakarta.
The capital of Indonesia is a very special city. Of the many names that are given to the main city of the country, the most appropriate is, perhaps, "Big Durian." And this is true: Jakarta is the most populated metropolis in southeast Asia, the population of the city reaches ten million. The area is almost 665 square kilometers. And although 1527 is the official date when Jakarta was founded, Indonesia was captured by the Dutch in 1619, who completely destroyed the capital and built the fort of Batavia. But in the middle of the last century, the city was returned to its former name. Since then, its population has increased seventeen times, and now it is no longer just a city, but a province that has the status of a capital.
It is here that all the main institutions of the country, industrial enterprises, shopping centers, markets are located.
Human activities spoil the ecology of the city. And sometimes the air becomes unbearably heavy, very reminiscent of durian - the most popular Asian fruit.
Jakarta, the attractions of which attract tourists here, as well as the opportunity to purchase cheap goods, annually receives a huge number of guests.
To understand what constitutes the capital of Indonesia, you need to talk with local residents, visit its markets and bazaars, wander through the streets of the city. It is here that the first “cap” acquaintance with the country will take place.
The capital of Indonesia offers tourists upscale five-star and fairly cheap mini-hotels. Here you can visit the ethnographic miniature park, which tells about all the provinces of the country, the National Museum, which contains royal jewels, the Historical Museum, which tells about the colonial past of the city, the Wayang Museum with a huge collection of Indonesian masks and dolls from all over the country, etc.
After sightseeing and shopping, tourists prefer to stroll around the Dutch Quarter of Kota - local Amsterdam, with canals and colonial buildings. For walks, the Dream Park is also famous, also known for its art market, which sells products from batik, leather, wood, ivory.
The capital of Indonesia is constant traffic, noisy streets, poor neighborhoods and stable heat all year round.
However, this whole chaotic world is adjacent to skyscrapers, fashion boutiques, and numerous museums. And this neighborhood makes Jakarta unique.
Maybe not everyone likes this city, maybe many people consider it too noisy, but if it sinks into the soul, then it is simply impossible not to come here again.