Attractions:
Tourist Info:
Tourist office is the Jakarta Theatre Building, Jalan Thamrin. tel. 3142067. Mon-Fri 8-5pm. Sat. 8-1pm.
An extensive park set in over 100 hectares on the outskirts of Jakarta, the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature) is Indonesia's answer to every tourist's nightmare to see the archipelago in just one day. All the Indonesian islands are reproduced in miniature in a central lake and around the lake are pavilions to represent the twenty-seven provinces in Indonesia. Cultural dances and ceremonies are presented in all the pavilions. There is also an Orchid Garden, a Bird Park and a Zoological Museum to visit in this park. Opening hours are from 9 am to 4 pm daily.

Other places to visit are Dunia Fantasy - miniature Disneyland in the Ancol area; Ancol Beach Resort ; and Taman Ria Remaja in Senayan - a beautiful amusement park complete with boating facilities. Bogor, a cool haven 64 km outside Jakarta, houses the famous Botanical Garden which contains 11,000 different species of tropical plants and trees and 3,500 varieties of beautiful orchids.

Buses
There are over 20 bus companies operating over 50 roads in the metropolitan city of Jakarta. Buses are usually crowded and it is difficult to board— hence they are not recommended for tourists or travellers. The rate is 200 rupiahs on an average.
Other modes of local transports are: The Becak The Becak are human powered tricycles. They operate only in certain areas and for short distances. Charges are 500 to 1,000 rupiahs.

Bajaj
Bajaj or mini cars are motorised tricycles with a cabin for two passengers. Charges are 1,500 to 3,000 rupiahs.

Bemo
Bemo are motorised tricycles of a bigger size and with a capacity of five to eight persons. Depending on the distance, charges amount to 150 rupiahs per person. These do not operate on the main roads.

Mikrolet are mini buses which operate on fixed routes. They carry six to eight passengers and charges per person vary with the distance.

Coaches are air-conditioned and offer a high standard of comfort. For cities or towns which are three to five hours away from Jakarta, small buses called 'suburban' operate. The 'suburban' carries approximately 9 to 10 passengers. Passengers are picked up from their home or a pre-designated station.

Grand Prix D'lndonesia (first week in July) at Ancol Circuit is the top racing event of the year with international participation.

Kebayoran Lama: contains several batik factories where visitors can watch the making of batik before making their purchases.

Pasar Baru, Pasar Senen, Pasar Majestic, Pasar Cikini: concentrated in these areas are shopping centres selling a wide range of goods.

Kebayoran Baru: situated in the centre of this area is Block M, a major shopping complex offering a good collection of imported and local products.

Glodok & Pancoran: this is the shopping area in Jakarta's famous Chinatown. Prices are usually quite cheap. Glodok is noted for its many antique shops specialising in porcelains. Jalan Surabaya: this is where you'll find many interesting street stalls offering antique furniture, old Dutch lamps and Chinese porcelains. The most sophisticated and comprehensive shopping centre is the government-operated Sarinah Department Store at Jalan M.H. Thamrin. Souvenir shops like the Jakindra Foundation and Harris Art Gallery carry the widest choice of Indonesian arts and crafts.

Communications:
telephone Country code is 62, area code is 021
International calls at office next to Tourist Office, Jakarta Theatre Building.
Main Post Office is behind Jalan Pos Utara. Mon-Fri 8-8pm. Sat-Sun 8:30-4pm.