Tourist Attractions in Jakarta that You Must Visit

As the capital, Jakarta is a promising holiday destination. Especially with many developments that may not have reached other cities in Indonesia. As soon as you search the internet for tourist attractions in Jakarta, you will be immediately presented with information about Ancol and Dufan. It seems that a holiday in Jakarta feels incomplete without stepping foot in these two tourist spots.

But did you know that there are so many other places in Jakarta that you can explore if you want to recreate in a different way and not just the same old places? Therefore, this article will present several attractions that you might want to try while traveling in Jakarta, our beloved capital city. Here are the reviews.

Tourist Attractions in Jakarta for Art Lovers

1. Alive Museum

This museum is located within the Taman Impian Jaya Ancol area, open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 AM to 9 PM. If a national holiday falls on a Monday, the museum will still operate. Unlike most museums that present various historical artifacts, the Alive Museum offers a unique visualization of several famous figures from around the world made into wax statues.

These figures include politicians, influential people, singers, and Hollywood movie stars, all of whom can be found in this museum. So now you don't need to go abroad just to take photos with your dream artists. Oh, and for Kpop fans, there are also many wax figures of Korean artists that you can use as photo objects. Besides the wax statues, the spots in this museum are also perfect for enhancing your personal social media.

2. Wayang Museum

Located in the Old Town area, this Wayang museum is open from 9 AM to 10 PM every day except Monday. This place is perfect for those who love and want to see the traditional Indonesian Wayang art from various regions. Not only will you see Indonesian wayang, but you will also be presented with various wayang from neighboring countries such as Thailand, China, India, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

The Wayang Museum building, which still retains the strong European style from the colonial era, has been preserved to this day with a homely feel that makes everyone comfortable being inside. In addition to seeing wayang, you can also watch theater performances and short courses about the process of making wayang here. So you are visiting a tourist spot for recreation while also educating yourself.

3. Textile Museum

This museum is located very close to Tanah Abang. You can visit every day except Monday, from 9 AM to around 3 PM. In this museum, you will be presented with various traditional fabrics from Sabang to Merauke, as well as the tools used to make those fabrics, such as looms, batik tools, and everything related to fabric production.

You will also see various collections of plants used as dye substances for traditional fabric threads. Don't worry about getting confused, because here you can first watch in a mini theater how the history and culture of textiles in Indonesia have evolved from the past to today. After learning many things, you can also buy souvenirs in the form of books and tools for fabric making. If you're curious, you are welcome to follow the fabric-making process in the Batik Pavilion area that has been opened to the public.

Tourist Attractions in Jakarta for Book Lovers

1. Post Santa Bookstore

The hustle and bustle of the capital and the crowded roads may have made you bored exploring tourist attractions in Jakarta that are usually everyone's destination. For those who want to be alone with good books, Post Santa seems to be the perfect destination for you.

Located at Post Bookshop, Jalan Cipaku 1, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, here you can hide from the fatigue while reading good books that you might want to buy and take home. Various collections such as literature, essays, and short stories for all ages by Indonesian and international authors can be found here. If you're lucky, you might witness book discussions, book launches, or small discussions held by the husband-and-wife owners of Post Santa.

2. DKI Jakarta Provincial Public Library

When you read the word library, you might think of a place with old, dusty books complete with a bespectacled librarian. Such assumptions might be shattered if you visit this library.

This library is located in the Kuningan area, precisely at Jalan HR Rasuna Said Kav C No. 22, which is known as one of the business centers in Jakarta complete with its skyscrapers. You will find various facilities in the library, such as a complete reading collection for all ages, computers to check book availability, equipped with air conditioning and fast wifi.

3. The Reading Room

Those of you who love and are delving into the world of literature will surely enjoy this place. Located at Jalan Kemang Timur No. 57, South Jakarta, The Reading Room is a perfect destination for a truly different recreational experience. Here you will find various good books that can be read, borrowed, or even purchased at special prices. Visiting hours are Thursday to Saturday from 10 AM to 2 AM and Sunday to Wednesday from 10 AM to 12 AM.

In addition to reading, you can also sip a cup of coffee or other drinks. Because it turns out that The Reading Room is not just a reading room, but also has a café inside. So you can read and write while enjoying food and drinks without feeling hungry. It is not uncommon for The Reading Room to also hold various literary activities here, such as book launches and poetry readings.

Tourist Attractions in Jakarta for Nature Lovers

1. Angke Kapuk Mangrove Nature Park

Located around Pantai Indah Kapuk, this nature park can be visited every day from 7 AM to 6 PM. Here you will enter a vast mangrove forest with waters surrounding it. For a more natural sensation, you can rent a boat and a guide to accompany you around the mangrove forest.

2. Allianz Ecopark or Ocean Ecopark

Ocean Ecopark is located within the Taman Impian Jaya Ancol area. If your dream of a holiday in Jakarta is to breathe fresh air, then this destination will be very suitable. Because inside there are many shady trees with a river and a natural atmosphere surrounding it. Besides sightseeing, you can educate your family by participating in activities at the Bee House, Energy House, and Fauna Land.

Those were various recommendations for tourist attractions in Jakarta that you can visit if you are bored traveling to the same old places for recreation. Don't forget to invite family and colleagues to enjoy the beauty of the capital. Happy holidays!

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