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Inside Background
Culture 
Jakarta is the economic and political capital of Indonesia, so its residents...
Last edited: October 12, 2008
Health & Safety 
Safety  The Indonesian political climate has made the area somewhat of a...
Last edited: October 05, 2009
History 
   The Jakarta area has probably been populated for thousands of years. By the...
Last edited: October 04, 2008
Neighborhoods 
Jakarta as a province is divided into 5 municipalities; Central, North, East...
Last edited: December 08, 2009
Tourist Board Info 
For first time visitors to Jakarta, there is NO tourist information counter...
Last edited: December 08, 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Indonesia has some of the planet’s highest seismic and volcanic activity, so...
Last edited: March 27, 2008
Dress Code 
Dress Code The attitude towards dress is relaxed but all visitors should show...
Last edited: March 14, 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
ARRIVING  Most international travelers arrive via the Soekarno-Hatta...
Last edited: December 07, 2009
Getting Around 
One of the easiest and most convenient ways of getting around Jakarta is to...
Last edited: December 07, 2009
Public Transportation 
It is recommended for first timers and tourist who do not want to get fussy to...
Last edited: October 05, 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxi Services in Jakarta Taxi in Jakarta are run by private companies...
Last edited: October 05, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
As the archipelago nation’s capital, Jakarta plays host to many national and...
Last edited: May 24, 2008
Family Travel 
Attractions  Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (Ancol Dreamland) Traveling with family...
Last edited: October 03, 2009
Museums & Attractions 
Museums around Jakarta   National Monument and National Museum Start with a...
Last edited: February 19, 2009
Shopping 
Jakarta, as the nation’s capital, has the best shopping venues on the...
Last edited: March 22, 2009
Sports & Activities 
There are a few fitness centers around Jakarta where you can get a good...
Last edited: June 18, 2008
Spa's 
You should also definately check out some of the Spa's when in Jakarta as...
Last edited: March 25, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Business Dining 
Cafe Batavia has homemade ice cream, and a wonderful colonial-era building...
Last edited: December 07, 2009
Cheap Eats 
Jakarta offers a lot of dining scenes. For those on a budget, it does not mean...
Last edited: December 07, 2009
Burger King 
BK fans -- there are now 8 locations in Senayan City, Sarinah (Jakarta...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Golden Century - lamien&dimsum 
Golden Century Lamien & DimSum Express is a Chinese fast food serving the...
Last edited: August 01, 2008
Loewy 
The website address is http://www.loewyj... it has all the directions and menus...
Last edited: January 28, 2009
Restoran Aceh "Meutia" 
Despite Popular Padang Food,  try the Aceh Food, Located in near central...
Last edited: August 13, 2009
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Inside Indonesia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Ubud, Bali Money changing:  Take care with money changing.  Registered money...
Last edited: March 05, 2009
Crossing the Border 
IMMIGRATION REGULATION : Your passport must be valid for at least six months...
Last edited: September 15, 2009
Emergencies 
EMERGENCY NUMBERS : Ambulance                   : 118 Police...
Last edited: September 15, 2009
Important Phrases 
Some handy words or phrases in Bahasa Indonesia are: berapa harganya = what...
Last edited: January 05, 2010
Telephones 
    UBUD, BALI:     Mobile telephones :  If you don’t want to pay the cost of...
Last edited: August 16, 2006
Tipping & Etiquette 
Major hotels:  All hotels services inclusive of 21% tax. 11% is government tax...
Last edited: March 28, 2009
Customs 
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS : You may bring a maximum of 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or...
Last edited: April 13, 2009
Tips for Vacation in Indonesia 
Have you finally decided to spend your vacation in Indonesia? Well rest assured...
Last edited: September 30, 2009
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