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Jakarta boasts what many believe to be, one of the best sights in south-east Asia; Sunda Kelapa, the old Dutch port, is brimming with magnificent Makassar schooners and is a must for any visitor, as is the nearby Pasar Ikan, the colourful early-morning fish market. Today, having undergone dramatic growth over the last few decades, the city's skyline is dominated by skyscrapers while vast shopping malls and recreation centres abound. An interesting representation of Indonesia is on display at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, an extensive park in which all the country's islands are realistically reproduced in miniature, around a lake; pavilions represent the twenty-seven provinces.

Jakarta Attractions

Sunda Kelapa
Near Pasar Ikan, ten minutes walk north of city centre

Istana Merdeka (Presidential Palace)
North side of Merdeka Square

Mesjid Istiqlal
Jalan Veteran 1, Jakarta

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature)
Jalan TMI Pintu 1, Jakarta

Pasar Ikan (Fish Market)
Jalan Pasar Ikan, Jakarta

Museum Sejarah Jakarta (Jakarta Historical Museum)
Jalan Taman Fatahillah No.1, Jakarta Barat
Tel: +62 21 692 9101 Fax: +62 21 690 2387

Taman Fatahillah (Fatahillah Square)
In the historical Old Jakarta Kota area

Museum Wayang (Puppet Museum)
Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No.27, Jakarta
Tel: +62 21 692 9560

Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum)
Jalan Pasar Ikan No.1, Jakarta
Tel: +62 21 669 3406

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (Jaya Ancol Dreamland)
Jalan Lakzamana R. Martadinata, Jakarta