Welcome to Jakarta, one of the most underrated cities in the world!
The ultimate attraction of Jakarta is that it is still very safe and a metropolis that fits literally every budget. As Indonesia’s main government and business hub, Jakarta is rarely viewed as a tourist destination, although with its historical sites and authentic cultural heritage, there are actually a lot to explore.
1. Escape to the ‘Thousand Islands’
Jakartans sometimes forgot that under the Jakarta Special Region actually has beautiful islands under the jurisdiction, you can still find white sandy beaches and beautiful underwater habitat suitable for snorkeling and maybe even diving. The key to finding a good place to enjoy Pulau Seribu is: the farther, the better. Don’t even bother stopping over to the overly visited Pramuka or Tidung, but opt for Pulau Macan or Pulau Harapan, which would take a little longer to get, but will have better beach and underwater view.
2. Enjoy Jakarta’s theme parks
Take your whole family to a fun-filled day long excursions to one of the theme parks in Jakarta and its surrounding area. On the north, we have Ancol recreation center with its Dunia Fantasi, hotels, food centers by the sea, watersports activities and a whole lot of other fun things to do. In East Jakarta, we have the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or Mini Indonesia, where you can see replicas of the many Indonesian traditional houses in a day. Click here for other fun parks!
3. Get yourself a good game of bowling!
Although we have lost a number of bowling alleys over the year, Jakarta still has some good ones that you should check out for a fun game of bowling. A great way to get out of the routine and a good reason for lots of drinking too!
Jakarta Bowling Center, Plaza Festival Kav. C No. 22, South Jakarta
Price: Rp.20,000,-/person/game.
Jaya Ancol Bowling Center, Jl. Lodan Timur Ancol No.01, North Jakarta
Price: 10 AM – 16 PM Rp.27,000/game. 4PM – 24AM : Rp.33,000/game.
Weekend: Rp 38,000 /game
Artha Gading Bowling Center, Mall Artha Gading, Jl. Artha Gading Selatan No.1, Jakarta Utara
Price : Rp.30,000/game
Weekend: Rp 35,000 /game
4. Picnic in the park
Living in Indonesia, sometimes we forget the fact that we are blessed with (nearly) a year round sunshine. In a clear day, pack a little basket and discover the few green areas or parks in the city to unroll your picnic mat, and enjoy some light bites you bring in your picnic basket. Just dare to explore and you WILL find the perfect spot.
Read also: City Parks in Jakarta
5. Party on wheels with Jakarta’s only Party Bus
Beat the traffic and clubhop like a boss with ‘Royale VIP Bus‘! You can gather up to 25 people and enjoy the fully-equipped bus, is perfect for hen nights, bachelor’s parties, birthday party, or just sightseeing. VIP fun, guaranteed!
6. Race like a pro
unleash the speed racer in you and hit the speed curbs for Rp. 60,000 you will get 6 minutes of karting time, which doesn’t sound like a whole lot but it means 6 to 8 laps worth of speeding! And not to worry, the price includes all the necessary safety gears such as race suit, helm, and jacket.
Speedy Karting
Jl. Gatot Subroto kav.72 Pancoran, South Jakarta
(021) 79184674
Opening hours: 6 AM – 9 PM
7. Join a walking tour
Sometimes the best way to get to know a place is on foot. No matter how long you’ve lived in Jakarta, you haven’t explored the city if you haven’t walked the alleys, stroll through the maze, and engage with the real Jakartans living in the city. You can do this by yourself, with the help of a map and a travel guide, or take part in one of the many walking tours in Jakarta.
8. Enjoy a relaxing day at the spa
Spa or massage retreat is one Jakartans favourite destination because it provides instant therapy for tired body and mind after a long day. Check out our list of must try spas in the city or the best traditional spas, for a more Indonesian approach of pampering, to get pampered enjoy a whole afternoon, or even a whole day at the spa.
9. Hit the rink for some ice-skating
Yes, it is possible. Check out some of this ice rinks in the city that you can try:
BX Rink, Bintaro (Rp. 65,000 all day for weekdays, Rp. 80,000/2 hours for weekends)
Bintaro Xchange Mall Lt.UG/3A, CBD Boulevard Bintaro Jaya, Sektor VII, Banten 15227
Sky Rink Jakarta (Rp. 65,000 all day for weekdays, Rp. 85,000/2 hours for weekends)
Mal Taman Anggrek, Lt. 3, Jl. Letjend. S. Parman Kav. 21, West Jakarta
10. Do some watersports
Ancol bay area has some spots where you can rent Jet Skis by the hour, or Ffr wakeboarding junkies, head to Epic Cablepark in Ancol Dreamland. Prices start from Rp. 125,000 per 2 hours or 250,000 for one whole day.
You can also make your way to Jakarta’s mangrove conservation in Pantai Indah Kapuk, where you can find some canoes for rent for Rp. 100,000/40 minutes, while the Jakarta Paddling Club holds regular trainings for all levels of paddlers.
Read Also: Where to Do Watersports in Jakarta
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