Indulging in gourmet while exploring the South East
4. Jakarta Indonesia Episode Part 6：Central Jakarta
Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping
Tuesday, 2023/3/21
Jakarta is divided into 5 districts, namely Jakarta Pusat(central Jakarta), Jakarta Utara(north Jakarta), Jakarta Barat(west Jakarta), Jakarta Timur(east Jakarta), and Jakarta Selatan(south Jakarta). The term ‘Jabodetabek’ refers to Jakarta-Bogor-Depok-Tangerang-Bekasi - the Greater Jakarta area consists of megacities surrounding the capital.
Central Jakarta
Central Jakarta is the smallest in area and population of the five cities of Jakarta. It is both the administrative and political center of Jakarta and Indonesia. Central Jakarta contains several large international hotels and major landmarks such as Hotel Indonesia.
Central Jakarta Administrative City (Kota Administrasi Jakarta Pusat) is bounded by North Jakarta to the north, East Jakarta to the east, South Jakarta to the south, and West Jakarta to the west.
Sightseeing
Bundaran Hi
RR4F+264, Menteng, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia
Selamat Datang Monument (Selamat Datang is Indonesian for "Welcome"), also known as the Monumen Bundaran HI or Monumen Bunderan HI ( for 'Hotel Indonesia roundabout'), is a monument located in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. Completed in 1962 by sculptor Edhi Sunarso, the Selamat Datang Monument is one of the historic landmarks of Jakarta.
Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
National Museum
Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No.12, Gambir,
Istiqlal Mosque (Masjid Istiqlal, lit. 'Independence Mosque') in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the ninth largest mosque in the world in terms of worshipper capacity. Built to commemorate Indonesian independence, this national mosque of Indonesia was named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "independence". The mosque was opened to the public on 22 February 1978. Within Jakarta, the mosque is positioned next to Merdeka Square, the Jakarta Cathedral (Catholic), and also of the Immanuel Church (Reformed).
Jakarta Cathedral
Jl. Katedral No.7B, Ps. Baru, Kecamatan Sawah Besar,
Jakarta Cathedral (Gereja Katedral Jakarta) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Jakarta, Indonesia, which is also the seat of the Roman Catholic archbishop of Jakarta, currently Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo. Its official name is Gereja Santa Maria Diangkat ke Surga, derived from the original name in Dutch, De Kerk van Onze Lieve Vrouwe ten Hemelopneming (The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption). This current cathedral was consecrated in 1901 and built in the neo-Gothic style, a common architectural style to build churches at that time. The Jakarta Cathedral is located in Central Jakarta near Merdeka Square and Merdeka Palace, right in-front of the cathedral stands the Istiqlal Mosque.
Shopping & Dining
Plaza Indonesia
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.Kav.28-30, Gondangdia,
❤ Sushi Tuna 吞拿
❤ Nasi Uduk
Grand Indonesia
Jl. MH Thamrin No.1, Menteng, Kec. Menteng,
Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota
Jakarta 10310, Indonesia
At the heart of Indonesia's capital city is where the Grand Indonesia Shopping Center is located, facing the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout fountain, the hub of bustling Jakarta.
The mall stays true to its name and is recognized as one of the top five shopping malls in Jakarta.
Endless choices of cuisines, shopping and entertainment centers can be explored here. It is spread over eight levels and is divided into three main districts; the Specialty Zone, Main Zone and Crossroads of the World district. In the Crossroads of the World district, you can see the interior style displaying different cultures. At one point you will feel like being transported to Japan or Europe, walk a little further and you will be in New York. This area has a dancing fountain show accompanied by the famous song "New York, New York".
Right next to the grand mall is the five star Hotel Indonesia Kempinski.
▲ Food Street
Remboelan Indonesian Soul Food
Merdeka Square
Merdeka Square (Medan Merdeka or Lapangan Merdeka, formerly Dutch: Koningsplein, lit. "King's Square") is a large square located in the center of Jakarta, Indonesia. Merdeka is the Indonesian word for freedom or independence. It is considered one of the largest squares in the world. At 75 hectares, it is over five times the size of Tiananmen Square, and 12 times the size of Place de la Concorde.
At its center stands the National Monument, often called Monas (Monumen Nasional). The paved plaza surrounds the monument often host national events such as military and float parades, as well as civic demonstrations. Surrounding the Monument is now a park with a musical fountain in western side, and a deer enclosure where deer roam among the shady trees in the southeast corner. The square is a popular destination for Jakartans for sports and recreation especially on weekends.
It is surrounded by important government buildings such as the Merdeka Palace, the National Museum, the National Library, Jakarta City Hall, Istiqlal Mosque, the Supreme Court and various governmental ministries. During the colonial Dutch East Indies era the square was called Koningsplein (King's square).
National Monument Monas
Merdeka Square, Jakarta, RW.2, Gambir, At its center stands the National Monument, often called Monas (Monumen Nasional). The paved plaza surrounds the monument often host national events such as military and float parades, as well as civic demonstrations. Surrounding the Monument is now a park with a musical fountain in western side, and a deer enclosure where deer roam among the shady trees in the southeast corner. The square is a popular destination for Jakartans for sports and recreation especially on weekends.
It is surrounded by important government buildings such as the Merdeka Palace, the National Museum, the National Library, Jakarta City Hall, Istiqlal Mosque, the Supreme Court and various governmental ministries. During the colonial Dutch East Indies era the square was called Koningsplein (King's square).
Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
National Monument (Monumen Nasional, abbreviated Monas) is a 132 m (433 ft) obelisk in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta. It is the national monument of the Republic of Indonesia, built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence. This monument is crowned with a flame covered in gold leaf which symbolizes the burning spirit of struggle of the Indonesian people.
Merdeka Palace
Jl. Medan Merdeka Utara, RT.3/RW.2, Gambir,
Jl. Medan Merdeka Utara, RT.3/RW.2, Gambir,
Kecamatan Gambir, Kota Jakarta Pusat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
The Merdeka Palace (Istana Merdeka; also known in Indonesian as Istana Gambir and during the Dutch colonial times as Paleis te Koningsplein), is one of six presidential palaces in Indonesia. It is located on the north side of the Merdeka Square in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, and is used as the official residence of the president of the Republic of Indonesia.
The Merdeka Palace is part of the 6.8 ha (17 acres) Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex, which also includes the Negara Palace, Wisma Negara (State Guest House), Sekretariat Negara (State Secretariat), and the Bina Graha building. It is the center of the Indonesian executive authority.
The Merdeka Palace is part of the 6.8 ha (17 acres) Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex, which also includes the Negara Palace, Wisma Negara (State Guest House), Sekretariat Negara (State Secretariat), and the Bina Graha building. It is the center of the Indonesian executive authority.
Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No.12, Gambir,
Kecamatan Gambir, Kota Jakarta Pusat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
Jl. Taman Wijaya Kusuma, Ps. Baru,
The National Museum of Indonesia (Museum Nasional) is an archeological, historical, ethnological, and geographical museum located in Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, right on the west side of Merdeka Square. Popularly known as the Elephant Museum (Museum Gajah) after the elephant statue in its forecourt, its broad collections cover all of Indonesia's territory and almost all of its history. The museum has endeavoured to preserve Indonesia's heritage for two centuries.
The museum is regarded as one of the most complete and the best in Indonesia, as well as one of the finest museums in Southeast Asia. The museum has preserved about 141,000 objects, ranging from prehistoric artifacts to archeology, numismatics, ceramics, ethnography, history and geography collections. It has comprehensive collections of stone statues of the classical Hindu-Buddhist period of ancient Java and Sumatra as well as quite extensive collections of Asian ceramics.
The museum is regarded as one of the most complete and the best in Indonesia, as well as one of the finest museums in Southeast Asia. The museum has preserved about 141,000 objects, ranging from prehistoric artifacts to archeology, numismatics, ceramics, ethnography, history and geography collections. It has comprehensive collections of stone statues of the classical Hindu-Buddhist period of ancient Java and Sumatra as well as quite extensive collections of Asian ceramics.
Istiqlal Mosque
Kecamatan Sawah Besar, Kota Jakarta Pusat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10710, Indonesia
Jl. Katedral No.7B, Ps. Baru, Kecamatan Sawah Besar,
Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10710, Indonesia
Shopping & Dining
On Wednesday morning March 22, 2023, my Indonesian friend Arno came to see me at Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta in Cetral Jakarta. He exchanged my USD 300 for IDR. Therefore, I could pay the hotel for the rents in IDR. Afterward, Arno drove me me to Grand Hyatt Jakarta Hotel for sight-seeing, shopping and dining. I was impressed by so many world class shops and restaurants in Central Jakarta.
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.Kav.28-30, Gondangdia,
Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat,
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350, Indonesia
A posh and popular shopping center that has been around since the mid 90's, Plaza Indonesia faces Jakarta's Selamat Datang (welcome) monument right at the center of the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, The Plaza is an extension of the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
It is a large 7-level shopping mall with high-end boutiques, food outlets & a supermarket.
Here you will find home accessories, furniture, and luxurious fashion brands from Gucci, to Armani and Valentino, that are all available here. The top floor restaurants and food courts are ready to serve you.
It is a large 7-level shopping mall with high-end boutiques, food outlets & a supermarket.
Here you will find home accessories, furniture, and luxurious fashion brands from Gucci, to Armani and Valentino, that are all available here. The top floor restaurants and food courts are ready to serve you.
❤ Roast Goose
❤ Sushi Tuna 吞拿
❤ Sushi Unagi 鰻魚
❤ Nasi Uduk
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.1, Menteng, Kec. Menteng,
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.1, Menteng, Kec. Menteng,
Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota
Jakarta 10310, Indonesia
Jl. MH Thamrin No.1, Menteng, Kec. Menteng,
Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota
Jakarta 10310, Indonesia
At the heart of Indonesia's capital city is where the Grand Indonesia Shopping Center is located, facing the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout fountain, the hub of bustling Jakarta.
The mall stays true to its name and is recognized as one of the top five shopping malls in Jakarta.
Endless choices of cuisines, shopping and entertainment centers can be explored here. It is spread over eight levels and is divided into three main districts; the Specialty Zone, Main Zone and Crossroads of the World district. In the Crossroads of the World district, you can see the interior style displaying different cultures. At one point you will feel like being transported to Japan or Europe, walk a little further and you will be in New York. This area has a dancing fountain show accompanied by the famous song "New York, New York".
Right next to the grand mall is the five star Hotel Indonesia Kempinski.
❤ Nasi Kuning + Duck
❤ Nasi Kucing Cat Rice
❤ Kari Ikan Curry Fish
Next:
4. Indonesia Final Episode Part 7：
4. Indonesia Final Episode Part 7：
Greater Jakarta: Tangerang
Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping
Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping
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