Jakarta as the capital city
of Indonesia, it is not only as the center of government
administration, and the office of International diplomatic
missions, yet Jakarta has it's own history, very long
time ago, since as far as 5th century. It's long time
track on history left interesting places as historic
value of the era. Sunda Kelapa port at the mouth of
Ciliwung river is the first clue or the most possible
root of the current metropolitan city of Jakarta. The
activity and type of their trade using traditional boat
called pinisi would not change for the whole history,
only land and navigation system of the boat might have
been influenced by Western technology. China town with
it's old temple at Golodok is one of the picture of
overseas Chinese society like at many other countries
in the world they have typical blend with local living
tradition. Dutch heritage can still be seen at the center
of Jakarta such as around Monument National, the first
area opened by the Dutch for their center of administration
of Verenidge Oost Indische Compagnie. Indonesia Museum
is the most completed ethnographic museum in Indonesia
exhibiting from prehistory up to the highlights of classical
cultures of Indonesia. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or
Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature is the representation
of Indonesia main ethnic cultures which was established
during that time for 27 provinces. Here one can get
Indonesian culinary, arts, crafts, clothing, dances
and other aspects of unique life of ethnic being presented.
Travel in a sky-train visit large aviary are of the
exciting activities for Taman Mini tour. Like other
recreations in Jakarta it is always crowded during Sundays
and ease beyond this day and public holidays. At north
Jakarta a great project constructed during president
Soekarno, known s Taman Impian Jaya Ancol which is called
as the spectacular recreation of Jakarta and is often called as
Jakarta Disney land. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol
is a multi hectares complex with amusement park. The
park features oceanarium with daily dolphin and sea
lion shows, hotels, restaurants, disco, and cultural
shows. A 18-holes golf course, a race track, beach for
surfers, water scooters and other sea recreations. Just
on the side of the park is the marina of boat for departing
to the Pulau Seribu or Thousand Island resorts. Pulau
Seribu resort is known as the high class resort for
Jakarta's residents. Pasar Seni or Art Market, and Taman
Impian Artist Center provides inspiring artist works
which place is often used as stage of modern and traditional
shows in the evening. The Taman Ismail Marzuki or TIM
a complex for artists which covers a planetarium, performance
theatre, outdoor snack bars, and some galleries exhibiting
various creations from handicraft to fine arts. The
TIM is one of the most sought place in Jakarta both
by artists and tourists. The Gedung Kesenian Jakarta
or Jakarta Art Building is Jakarta's premier concert
Hall, a museum of commercial artifacts, antiques, old
textiles, and hundreds of fascinating pieces, priced
and labeled. Some of the artifact came from many areas
of Indonesia such as Kalimantan, West Papua, and East
Nusa Tenggara. The Old Pasar Ikan ( Fish Market ) at
North Jakarta, the Bahari Museum complex built in 17th
century as a warehouse have been renovated and add the
directory of Jakarta's interesting places. The renovation
keeps the original architecture as the value of history
for younger generation.
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