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Things to do in Jakarta

Sightseeing

National Monument

This literally unmissable column rises over 130m (426.5ft) into the heavens above Independence Square. It is a potent symbol to many people in...

National Museum

Jakarta’s most impressive museum really delves into the history both of the capital city and the rest of Indonesia. The 19th-century building is...


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Shopping

Jakarta is something of a retail paradise, albeit a frenzied and sometimes confusing one for the uninitiated.

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Events

March
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Jakarta International Jazz Festival

Attracting bands and performers from all over the world, the annual Jakarta International Jazz Festival (JJF) is one of the biggest music...

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April
04
Nyepi Day

Balinese New Year commemorated by the local Balinese community.

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