20 Famous Tourist Spots in Jakarta

20 Famous Tourist Attractions in Jakarta that Must Be Visited

If you mention the name Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, what you have in mind might just be jammed, congested, pollution and flooding.

Nevertheless, Jakarta has an allure that appeals to everyone. Jakarta is the largest metropolitan city in Southeast Asia. Become the central city of Indonesian government, business center and cultural center. Behind all that, it turns out that Jakarta has many interesting tourist attractions that we must visit.

Besides having many shopping centers (malls), Jakarta also offers a variety of attractions for all walks of life, ranging from family attractions, nature, culture, education, to culinary. Various tourist attractions in Jakarta are also regional icons, suitable for novice travelers who want to get the best experience, especially if there is little vacation time.

Want to know any interesting tourist attractions in Jakarta? Here are recommendations for tourist attractions in Jakarta that must be explored when you visit the national capital of Indonesia.

1. MONUMEN NASIONAL ( MONAS )

The first tourist attraction in Jakarta is the National Monument (Monas). Monas is an icon of the capital of Jakarta and a symbol of Indonesia's independence.

The National Monument (Monas) is a "must" destination for residents from outside Jakarta who want to take a vacation or just take a walk and take pictures. Monas is surrounded by beautiful gardens on the outside, and on the inside shows the diorama of the struggle of the Indonesian people in gaining independence. There is also an elevator that will take visitors to climb to the top of the monument and look at the panoramic view of the beauty of Jakarta from a height of about 32 meters (433 feet)

Since 2016, the DKI Jakarta provincial government has opened the National Monument at night, so visitors can enjoy night tours. Visitors can enter the tourist area in Jakarta by using a tourist train from Jakarta's Lenggang Gate, especially at night.

The National Monument opens daily at 08.00 am, and closes at 10:00 pm. However, the elevator to the top of Monas only operates until 16:00, and then starts serving visitors again at 18:30 with a quota of 500 people.

The location of Monas is also quite strategic because it is located in the middle of the city, not far from Gambir Station. Visitors can take the TransJakarta majoring in Blok M - City (corridor 1), KRL, and Jabodetabek Commuter Trains.

2. TAMAN IMPIAN JAYA ANCOL ( ANCOL BEACH )

Ancol Beach - Jakarta

Ancol Dreamland ( Ancol ) is a vacation spot in Jakarta which is always crowded by tourists both from Jakarta and from outside Jakarta.

Ancol Beach is a tourist beach route consisting of five beaches, namely Pantai Indah, Elok, Ria, Ancol Festival, and Ancol Carnival. This tourist spot in Jakarta is open 24 hours and offers beautiful panoramas, places to eat, and an ideal location to see the sunrise or sunset. Visitors can take pictures, play sand, jog, or eat at one of the restaurants in this integrated tourist area. Various points in tourist attractions in Jakarta this one is also suitable to enliven your Instagram album.

Ancol beach location is in the north, if you depart from the city center (Monas) it is only about 7 kilometers. Ancol Beach is quite clean and has complete tourist facilities. The area is also close to various entertainment venues, such as Seaworld and Fantasy World. Ancol Beach is easily reached by public transportation, for example by using Trans Jakarta and Ancol majors public transportation.

The price of admission to Ancol is Rp. 25 thousand and the entrance fee is Rp. 20 thousand (car) and motorbike Rp. 15 thousand. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol also provides a mall, restaurant, and also a cruise ship dock to go to the Thousand Islands.

3. DUFAN ( DUNIA FANTASY )

Dufan (Dunia Fantasy)-Jakarta

Dufan (Fantasy World) amusement park in the Ancol area which is a family favorite playground. The park offers a variety of rides, ranging from tense ones like Tornadoes, Halilintar and Hysteria, to those that are suitable for all ages such as the Leaning House, Poci-Poci, Turangga Rangga, and Pontang-Pontang.

This tourist spot in Jakarta also offers rides with special themes, for example Ice Age Arctic Adventure, Treasureland, Dufan Glow, Fantasy Lights: Magic of Dufan, and Hello Kitty Adventure. The sound effects, light, and appearance of animatronic robots and actors will make these rides more lively. Tickets for these themed rides can be ordered online, to avoid queues.

The Visitors can reach Fantasy World in the same way by heading to Ancol Dreamland and Ocean Dream Samudra. Fantasy World is open every day from 10:00 AM to 18:00 PM. On weekends, Dufan is open until 20:00 PM.

4. TAMAN MINI INDONESIA INDAH ( TMII )

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah - Jakarta

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII ) is an iconic theme park with an Indonesian theme that has been popular since the 90s. Visitors can enjoy various rides and facilities such as the Snow Bay Swimming Pool, Among Puro Park, Ria Atmaja Park, Regional Pavilion, Cable Car, 4D Theater, museum, IMAX Keong Mas Theater, and many more. All facilities, buildings, rides, and decorations in tourist attractions in Jakarta are miniatures of 33 provinces in Indonesia.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is suitable for all ages, especially travelers who bring children. The location is also quite strategic and easily accessible by public transportation such as KRL and Trans Jakarta Buses. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is open from 07:00 AM to 21:00 PM.

5. RAGUNAN ZOO

Ragunan Zoo is a family and educational tourist destination suitable for all ages. Ragunan not only holds a collection of more than 290 species of animals and over 5 thousand trees, but also various entertainment and educational facilities.

At present, Ragunan owns the Orang Utan World and the Schmutzer Primate Center, an educational facility about primates. In addition to the museum and information center, visitors can also interact with live orangutans. There is also a playground and Children Zoo, which is a mini zoo where children can interact with small tame animals.

This tourist spot in South Jakarta is open every day, from 09:00 to 16:00. The location of this zoo is quite strategic, and can be reached by Trans Jakarta, public transportation, as well as various kinds of online transportation.

6. KEPULAUAN SERIBU

Kepulauan Seribu - Jakarta

A vacation spot in Jakarta that you should not miss is the Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands). Being one of the favorite tourist destinations in Indonesia, especially marine tourism.

The coverage of the Thousand Islands consists of Tidung Island, Angel Island, Pari Island, Harapan Island and others.

Here you can enjoy a vacation with the charm of the beauty of the beach with fine white sand and beautiful sunset views.

7. TIDUNG ISLAND

Tidung Island - Jakarta

Tidung Island is still located in the Thousand Islands, becoming one of the interesting tourist destinations in Jakarta for us to visit. Tidung Island has a very shady and beautiful coastline, making many tourists feel at home for long on this island.

There are many facilities that we can enjoy on this island, such as jet sky, water sports, canoeing, banana boats, and many more.

8. PELABUHAN MARINA ( MARINA PORT )

Pelabuhan Marina (Marina Port)

9. 0CEAN ECOPARK ANCOL

Ocean Ecopark Ancol - Jakarta

10. ATLANTIS WATER ADVENTURE ANCOL

Atlantis Water Adventure Ancol - Jakarta

11. PASAR SENI ANCOL

Ancol Art Market - Jakarta

Ancol Art Market (Pasar Seni Ancol) is a center for arts, cultural and shopping tourism, packed in a design similar to a family amusement park. Ancol Art Market is a place for artists and craftsmen to display and sell their work. Visitors can also visit various art studios and see the process of making a work of art.

Ancol Art Market exhibits and sells items such as paintings, puppets, wall hangings, and so on. There are also unique sculptures that adorn various corners of the park. In addition, visitors can also enjoy art and music performances from various communities. One of the performances that is held regularly at the Art Market is Jazz night, which is held every Friday at 19:30 until 22:30.

Because it is located in the Taman Impian Jaya Ancol area, visitors do not need to pay anymore to enter the Art Market area.

12. WATERBOOM PIK

Waterboom PIK - Jakarta

PIK Waterboom is a popular water tourism park located on Pantai Indah Kapuk. Waterboom offers a variety of swimming pools for all ages, with varying degrees of tension. This tourist spot in Jakarta has complete facilities and strategic location, and professional staff who will ensure each vehicle meets safety standards at all times.

Waterbo0m Jakarta offers exciting rides such as Twizter, Speedslide, and The Hairpin. One of the iconic rides is the Aquatube, a 118-meter-long giant slope. There are also rides that are suitable for young visitors, such as shallow swimming pools, bulk buckets, and relaxed flow pools.

Waterboom Jakarta is open every day, from 6:00 to 18:00. Visitors who do not drive their own cars can take the Trans Jakarta bus to Pluit Village Mall, and then take the public transportation route Grogol - Angke (B01) to get off at Pantai Indah Kapuk.

13. MANGROVE NATURE PARK

Mangrove Nature Park - Kapuk - Jakarta

Kapuk Mangrove Nature Park is also located around Pantai Indah Kapuk. This area is a mangrove forest surrounded by water. Visitors can take a boat with a guide to see the views of the mangrove forest, and find many monitor lizards that roam in the area. Visitors can also enjoy the coolness of the mangrove forest while walking along the bridge.

Tourist attractions in Jakarta this one has quite complete facilities, such as restaurants, traditional style lodging, and a place to relax. Visitors can also help preserve the environment by planting mangrove trees, simply by paying a low fee for one seed. Planting trees is also often a group tourism activity, for example among school students, students, or employees

This tourist spot in Jakarta is open every day from 07:00 to 18:00. This tourist park can be reached by a city bus majoring in Grogol or Trans Jakarta (corridor 9A). From Grogol, visitors must take public transportation again to Angke Kapuk.

14. FATAHILLAH MUSEUM

Fatahillah Museum Jakarta

Fatahillah Museum is a popular name for the Jakarta History Museum. Founded in 1712, this tourist attraction in Jakarta stores items from the Pajajaran and Tarumanegara kingdoms, collections of pedicabs from various eras, Betawai cultural products, and colonial-era historical relics. There is also a collection of ancient furniture with various styles, ranging from Java, China, to the Netherlands.

Fatahillah Museum also has historical and cultural education programs, such as the Nusantara Arts Program, historical museum seminars, to historical reconstruction activities. The museum is also popular as a location for prewedding photos because the background scene offered is very typical. This tourist spot in Jakarta is open every day except Monday, from 09:00 to 17:00.

Visitors who do not bring private vehicles can take the KRL or Trans Jakarta bus heading to the City, get off at the Kota Station, then walk a little to get to the Kota Tua area.

15. MUSEUM NASIONAL INDONESIA

Museum Nasional Indonesia

The National Museum of Indonesia is a museum in Central Jakarta that holds a collection of inscriptions, statues, traditional weapons, textiles, pottery, manuscripts, archaeological excavations, and other ancient objects from various regions of the archipelago. This tourist spot in Central Jakarta was founded in 1778, and is now famous as one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. The National Museum is also known as the "Elephant Museum", because of the elephant statue in its yard.

The National Museum of Indonesia offers arts and history education activities for the public every weekend. Visitors can learn traditional dance and batik, or watch art performances and fairy tales. This tourist attraction in Jakarta is open from 8:30 to 16:00, but on Friday the museum closes at 11:30. In addition, the National Museum also does not operate on Mondays.

Visitors who want to come to this tourist spot in Jakarta can use the Trans Jakarta bus, majoring in City or the commuter train that stops at Gambir Station.

16. THE PUPPET MUSEUM

The Puppet Museum ( Museum Wayang) is in the Old Town area, not far from the Fatahillah Museum. This museum holds a collection of puppets from various regions in Indonesia, such as shadow puppets, puppet shows, and puppet shows. In this tourist spot in Jakarta, visitors can also see a collection of puppets from neighboring countries of Indonesia, such as Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, China, India, and Cambodia.

This museum has a typical building of European colonial era, but more memorable "home" when compared to the Fatahillah Museum. Besides the puppet collection, visitors can also watch the theater and the process of making puppets. The Puppet Museum also offers a variety of activities to broaden the visitor's insight, through a short course on making puppets.

The Wayang Museum is open every day except Mondays, starting at 09:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

17. ISTIQLAL MOSQUE

Istiqlal Mosque-Jakarta

Istiqlal Mosque is one of Jakarta's icons which is located close to the National Palace and the National Monument. Inaugurated in 1978, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia is a "National Mosque" which was built to commemorate Indonesia's independence. Its architecture is magnificent and is often the object of photographs by national and international photographers.


This mosque is not only beautiful, but also comfortable and can accommodate around 200,000 people. Istiqlal Mosque is open 24 hours for Muslims who want to worship. Visitors can also take pictures in the mosque area, and rest for a while during a walk in Jakarta.

18. TANAH ABANG MARKET ( BLOCK A and BLOCK B )

Tanah Abang Market Blok A and Blok B

Tanah Abang Market Blok A and B is a wholesale shopping center that sells a variety of cheap clothing, ranging from Muslim clothing, collections of men's and women's clothing, children's clothing, to bags, shoes and headscarves. This tourist attraction in Jakarta consists of 12 floors, and is one of the cheap shopping paradise for residents and travelers who like to shop (or want to look for cheap souvenirs).

Tanah Abang Market is also famous for selling export quality goods at relatively cheap prices compared to more luxurious shopping centers. The atmosphere of Block A and Blok B which is similar to modern shopping centers will make your shopping experience more comfortable.

Tanah Abang Market is open from 08:00 to 16:00. Visitors can reach it by using Trans Jakarta bus corridor 1, get off at HI Roundabout Stop, then take public transportation to Tanah Abang.

19. PECENONGAN CULINARY

Pecenongan Culinary Area - Jakarta

The Night Culinary Area of Pecenongan stretches along 600 meters in the Sawah Besar area, Central Jakarta. Active from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m., the culinary night Pecenongan presents a variety of inexpensive dishes, both in the form of street food stalls and legendary restaurants.

The Pecenongan area has seafood restaurants, Chinese restaurants, martabak stalls, cake shops, satay stalls, and so on. There are also local food stalls and restaurants such as Padang restaurant, Medan culinary restaurant, and uduk rice shop. Some Chinese restaurants serve pork to preserve the authenticity of the recipe, so Muslim visitors should ask first.

The Jakarta Pecenongan culinary area is quite strategic, so that it can be reached easily by using the Trans Jakarta bus, Microbus, and KRL.

20. BSM CULINARY AREA

BSM Culinary Thamrin - Jakarta

Unlike Pecenongan, the BSM Culinary Area is open from 09:00 to 18:00. Located on Jalan M. H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, the BSM Culinary Area is a favorite inexpensive dining spot for local residents and travelers. This Jakarta culinary area presents stalls and stalls lined up in one special area. Visitors can walk the narrow path between each stall to choose dishes.

The BSM Culinary Area presents heavy dishes and snacks. Visitors can find meatballs, fried rice, various soto, Padang rice, uduk rice, pecel, sete, warm, gado-gado, and so on. There are also a variety of light dishes and pastries, such as potato donuts, fried mushrooms, fruit soups, french fries, and various fried foods.

Visitors can take the Trans Jakarta bus corridor 1 (Blok M-Kota) to the Bank Indonesia Stop, then cross the road to the Bank Mandiri building. From there, BSM Culinary Area is quite easy to find.