Jakarta is a fading capital — Indonesia's enormous metropolis encompassing colonial Kota Tua, the world's most notorious traffic jams, and a gateway to cheaper neighbours. Nusantara will replace it as capital in the 2030s.
8M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
May–September (dry season) — June–August least rain, best time to visit
Top sights & experiences
- 🏙️ Kota Tua — Dutch Old City
- 🏛️ Monas — National Monument
- 🛕 Istiqlal Mosque
- 🛍️ Grand Indonesia & Sudirman
- 🐉 Pulau Seribu — Thousand Islands
- 🍜 Jakarta Street Food
Perfect for
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