Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia is also one of the major tourist destinations of the country as well as of Asia. Every corner of this archipelagic state is full of specimens that speak about the golden era and the colorful histories that it has witnessed for the last 1000 years. Amazing stories are hidden behind the construction of the monuments, temples, the ancient buildings that you will get to see here. The museums, art galleries operas, theaters are loaded with specimens that were part of the different empires that ruled Indonesia in the past. The natural landscapes, the islands and the mountains are also major tourist attractions in Jakarta where large number of domestic and international tourists gather every in almost every season. If you are planning a trip to some place where ancient history and natural beauty compete with each other Jakarta is surely the perfect place for you.

Some details about the most important tourist attractions in Jakarta are given below:

Places around the city:

You may contact any tour operator in Jakarta and get out of your hotel for a four hours trip to the city. The trip includes short visit to the National Monument followed by the National Museum. Then go for a drive to the Old Jakarta passing the Glodok Chinatown. Your day's trip ends at the colorful harbor of Suna Kelapa.

Miniature Park:

You may go for a five-hour trip to the Miniature Park. Also known as the Taman Mini' this miniature park is lying on a huge are of 1200 hectares of greenery. You will get an excellent overview on the unity in diversity of Indonesia. The biggest attraction of the park is the model of the 27 provinces of the country that have been represented by traditional village houses of original size. You would also enjoy roaming inside the Bird parks and museum where you would find wonderful exhibits focusing on Indonesian customs, arts and crafts.

Bogor Botanical Garden:

It takes only six hours to come back to Jakarta from the Bogor Botanical garden, located 60 kms south of the city. You would find all variety of the world's best known species of tropical plants and trees. The orchid nurseries and the Zoological Museum are the other attractions of the Bogor Botanical Garden. From Bogor you may go for visiting Mekar sari fruit park where almost all tropical fruits of the country are available.

Safari Park & Puncak Pass:

Don't miss the strange activities of more than 40 species of wild animals in the Safari Park & Puncak pass. The park is home to almost 350 animals that have been brought here from five continents. Watching wild animals roaming so close to your car would surely be an unforgettable experience for you. After visiting the zoo you may have a look at tea plantation at the mountain resort of Puncak Pass.

Art Market in Ancol:

Go for a six hours city tour and visit Ancol, famous for art market. You will be surprised to see artists working on their paintings, carving woods and displaying wide variety of Indonesian handicrafts that include leather, puppet, bamboo and filigree. It is just the perfect place for you if you are trying to collect some souvenirs for your family members.

Yogya:

It takes only three hours to cover the entire Yogya city. So don't miss the chance to visit the city and the Sonobudoyo Museum, the Water Castle, batik home industry and have a look at the silver works at Kotagede.

Prambanan:

You may go for a three hours trip to Prambanan where you could see the most beautiful Hindu Temple (built in ninth century) and the unique two storied Buddhist temple-Plaosan and kalasan.

Borobudur Temple:

Go for a four hours majestic tour to Borobudur and visit the amazing Pawon Temple, which is considered as one of the wonders of the world and the sakyamuni in Mendut temple.

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