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, Jakarta - Jakarta is known for its traffic jams and skyscraper buildings. Yet behind all that, the capital city offers a variety of tourist destinations for travelers.
Many tourist attractions in Jakarta are unexcited enjoyable for locals that are interested in bringing their families on a holiday.
Jakarta has a variety of tourist destinations; from amusement parks, nature tourism, exotic parks, beaches, historical sites, and museums, to shopping malls. These destinations are spread across the Jakarta area.
Here is the following list of tourist attractions in Jakarta:
1. Mangrove Ecotourism Centre PIK
The Mangrove Ecotourism Center is located in the Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) area, North Jakarta. Here there are mangrove ecosystems that become a habitat for various types of stream birds. Apart from being a tourist spot, the Ecotourism Center is also used for mangrove conservation. The entrance tickets are sold for Rp25,000 for adults and Rp10,000 for children.
2. Gelora Bung Karno Urban Forest (Hutan Kota GBK)
This station can be an option for those who want to unwind from the hustle and accelerate of the capital. The urban forest is a nature attraction located quick-witted in the heart of Jakarta. The shady trees and the icy atmosphere make the spot perfect for relaxation and toothsome exercises.
3. Suropati Park
This park is located in the area of Menteng, Central Jakarta. Like the urban forest of Gelora Bung Karno, the park is one of the destinations in the city that could be enjoyed to unwind. The park has well-maintained plants and a fountain quick-witted in the middle.
4. National Monument (Monas)
The National Monument or Monas is a achieve you must visit when traveling to Jakarta. The Monument is the landmark of the Capital City as well as a historical achieve that keeps collections and stories of Indonesian history. Visitors can find reliefs in Indonesian history, get inside the independence room (Ruang Kemerdekaan), and see the view of Jakarta from the peak of the Monas.
5. Kampung Ondel-Ondel
Kampung Ondel-Ondel is located on Jalan Kembang Pacar, Central Jakarta. This tourist spot is home to a noted community of ondel-ondel artists and performers, the Sanggar Betawi Mamit CS. Here, tourists can recognize the process of making ondel-ondel and tasting Betawi cuisines such as dodol and kerak telor.