Jakarta in a day — What to do in 1 day in Jakarta & How to spend 24 hours in Jakarta perfectly?

Bunga Rampai restaurant is an outstanding example at Menteng. Bunga Rampai serves typical Indonesian dishes in a Dutch-style architectural space. And Seribu Rasa has a richer menu, adding many famous Southeast Asian dishes.

Seribu Rasa Menteng

Address: Jln. Haji Agus Salim No. 128, Jakarta 10310, Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 3928892
Hours: 11AM – 3PM, 6 PM – 10 PM (Monday – Thursday) / 11 AM – 10 PM (Friday – Sunday).
Url: https://www.facebook.com/seriburasaid/

Southeast Asia’s largest Istiqlal Mosque

Religious diversity is also a feature of Indonesia. With 6 official religions, this is an opportunity for tourists to visit more famous churches, temples and mosques.

Istiqlal Mosque is one of the largest religious fulcrums in Indonesia and is also the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, where world leaders regularly visit during state official visits.

Istiqlal Mosque

Address: Jl. Taman Wijaya Kusuma | Central Jakarta, Jakarta 10710, Indonesia
Hours: 5:00 – 00:00.

One day trip in Jakarta — Afternoon

Chinatown

The North Jakarta has a huge community of Chinese people living and doing business, which has long become a unique culture and interesting destination for tourists. Because Indonesia’s self-sufficient traveling, you will have a lot of free time so please take your time to enjoy the atmosphere here.

In Chinatown, you can find a lot of ancient temples and shops selling eye-catching Chinese-style jewelry and handicrafts. In addition, the market in this area is also where you can buy many cheap goods such as fruits, clothes, shoes and even electronics. However, please check the goods carefully and ask the price before deciding to buy any item.

Glodok Chinatown Market

Address: Jl. Gajah Mada, RT.2/RW.1, Glodok, Tamansari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11120
Hours: 7AM–7PM

Jakarta Old Town (Kota Tua)

Batavia was chosen as the capital of Indonesia during the colonial period of Dutch colonialism, later renamed Jakarta. This is the concentration of the country’s important administrative buildings. Many buildings bearing classic European architectural styles crept in the old town.

Walking around the old town in Jakarta and especially the Fatahillah museum, you will have the opportunity to learn more about people, and culture in your Indonesian trip. Fatahillah Museum is considered as the second version of Dam Palace in the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Fatahillah Museum (Jakarta History Museum)

Address: Jln. Fatahillah Taman 1 | Old Batavia, Jakarta 11110, Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 6929101
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed: Monday

Jakarta in a day — Evening

Shopping local specialties

Jakarta is considered as the busiest shopping center in Indonesia with huge shopping malls, bringing together thousands of famous brands in the world, from luxury goods to popular items.

Tourists still love shops selling traditional local products from costumes, ethnic accessories or sophisticated handicrafts. The following two stores you can refer to are Alun-Alun Indonesia shopping mall or Sarinah Thamrin Plaza. Surely, lovely items here will not make you disappoint when shopping in Jakarta.

Alun Alun Indonesia

Location: Grand Indonesia, Shopping Town, West Mall – Level 3, Jakarta, Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 23580895
Hours: 10:00 – 22:00.
Url: http://www.alunalunindonesia.com/

Sarinah Thamrin Plaza

Address: Jl. M.H. Thamrin 11, Jakarta 10350, Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 31923008
Hours: 9:00 – 22:00.

Experience the bustling nightlife

When sunset falls is the time the colorful lights light up in most of the pedestrian streets, shops, shopping centers, restaurants and bars with lively music. Traveling to Indonesia without taking advantage of free time to experience the night air here is a regret.

You can go to SKYE Bar & Restaurant or Lucy in the Sky restaurant, which has a view with millions of “likes” to see the whole of Jakarta sparkling night in the lights and enjoy a luxurious dinner.

SKYE Bar & Restaurant

Address: Jl. M.H. Thamrin no. 1 | 56th Floor, Menara BCA, Jakarta 11610, Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 23586996
Hours: 4:00 PM – 2 AM
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SKYE.jakarta/

Lucy in the Sky

Location: Fairgrounds, Sudirman Central Business District Lot 14 | Jenderal Sudirman Kav 52 – 53 Jakarta Selatan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Phone: +62 813-1986-7542
Hours: 4:00 PM – 3:30 AM
Url: https://www.facebook.com/LucyinTheSkyJakarta/

Some basic information about Indonesia

• Population: 269 million people (2019)
• Language: Bahasa Indonesia (In Jakarta capital, there are also many signposts and people who can communicate well in English).
• Time zone: GMT + 7
  International telephone number: +62
  Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Specifically, Exchange rate: US$1 ~ 14.316 IDR (exchange rate may change over time).
• Visa: The Indonesian Government waives visas for citizens of 45 countries, including Vietnamese citizens. The stay is 30 days and cannot be converted to other forms of residence.
• Health: Indonesia does not require you to force any vaccinations before entering the country. Street food is a attractive, delicious and cheap food paradise but you should consider hygienic eateries.
• Utility application: The Jakarta Post: to keep track of cultural, artistic, tourist events of Jakarta, Jakarta Map: find the way, Jakarta Vacation Guide and Discover Jakarta: look up places and travel services. Website of Jakarta City Tourism Office: www.jakarta-tourism.go.id.
• Weather: “Winter” of Jakarta last from July to October, the weather is nice, avoiding the rainy season, the humidity is about 85%.

Traveling to Indonesia on a self-sufficient trip can be troubling when you don’t know the local language, but hopefully, the information Living Nomads brings will give you a complete 24-hour experience in Jakarta (wonderful trip in 24 hours in Jakarta). Have a good trip!

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