Top 14 places to visit in Jakarta

Bogor is a city located just south of Jakarta, notable for its cool climate and the expansive Bogor Botanical Gardens, which cover 87 hectares and date back to the 18th century. Originally established for research purposes, the gardens feature over 15,000 plant species, including a famous corpse flower and an impressive collection of tropical flora. A visit can easily consume several hours, especially if you explore the Japanese Garden and the orchid collection. Weekends can be quite crowded, making weekday visits preferable for a more serene experience. The nearby presidential palace adds historical significance to the area, providing an additional point of interest.

Indonesia National Monument (Monas) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Glodok (Jakarta Chinatown) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Jalan Surabaya Market (Pasar Antik Jalan Surabaya) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Fatahillah Square (Taman Fatahillah) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

National Museum is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Museum Wayang (Puppet Museum) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Ancol Dreamland (Taman Impian Ancol) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Ancol Ocean Dream Samudra is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Pejaten Village is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Waterbom Jakarta is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.

KidZania Jakarta is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Jakarta. The dedicated guide is being written — see Jakarta experiences that visit it in the meantime.