Culinary & Tour of Metropolitan City Enchantment

What’s on your mind when you imagine the city of Jakarta? Rows of high skyscrapers, crowded cities, or more? In addition, there are also tours in Jakarta that are no less unique, you know!

So, in addition to traveling to the favorite places of tourists and local residents, you can also taste a variety of delicious Jakarta culinary. The activities are not finished, deh! Come on, see the capture of the charm of Jakarta Metropolitan City in this article!

History and Charm of Metropolitan City Jakarta

One of the charm of the metropolitan city lies in its history. Yes, Jakarta that we know like today turns out to have a fairly long history You know! Initially, this city was named Sunda Kelapa under the rule of the Kingdom of Padjadjaran. Sunda Kelapa became the most famous port where ships from various countries such as India, China and Japan.

The forerunner of the city of Jakarta actually began to emerge when Fatahillah came and seized Sunda Kelapa on June 22, 1527. The Sunda Kelapa region then changed its name to Jayakarta.

However, shortly after that, the Dutch came and took over all areas of Jayakarta. The name of the city was again changed to Batavia, the majority of the Dutch. So, if you visit the Old City area, don’t be surprised if the atmosphere of the building is very thick with European nuances.

It was only during the Japanese colonial period, the name Batavia was again changed to Jakarta as we know it today.

Enchantment of Metropolitan City: The famous Jakarta tourist attractions

1. Recreation to the world of fantasy

• Ecovention Building – Ecopark, Jalan Lodan Timur No 7 Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (4.5 km from Bobopod Kota Tua)
• Operating hours: 10.00-18.00 WIB (Saturday-Sunday closed at 20.00 WIB)
• Entrance ticket IDR 400,000 – IDR 1,250,000

The world of fantasy or commonly called Dufan is the most popular place for recreation in Jakarta. The amusement park, located in the Ancol Impian Jaya Taman area, offers a variety of rides in or outdoors.

Starting from a suitable vehicle for all ages such as tilted houses, poci-poci, Turangga Rangga, and Pontang-Pontang, up to tense extreme rides such as tornado, Halilintar and Hysteria. For those of you who are lazy to heat up, you can visit the vehicle in Themed Ice Age, Kontiki, Wahana Hello Kitty Adventure and Dufan Glow.

Aside from being an entertainment center with a variety of exciting rides, Dufan is also an edutainment area physics The largest in Indonesia that spoiled visitors with fantasies around the world, through high -tech game rides, which are divided into 9 (nine) regions namely Indonesia, Jakarta, Asia, Europe, America, Greece, Hikayat, Kalila and Fantasy Lights.

2. Historical Tourism in the Old City Area

• Mangga Besar, Kec. Taman Sari (650 m from Bobopod Kota Tua)
• Operating Hours: 24 hours
• Free entrance ticket

If you are in Jakarta, take the time to stop by the Old City area. The area reaches 334 hectares or 1.3 square kilometers. The old city offers the charm of a metropolitan city that is thick with its history. How not, the Old City is an area controlled by the Dutch. So it is not surprising if you feel the thick European atmosphere when visiting this region.

Starting from the towering old buildings, canals, and some museums that can be visited to add to your historical insight. There are six museums located in this area including the Fatahillah Museum, Wayang Museum, Bank Indonesia Museum, Bank Mandiri Museum, Fine Arts and Ceramics Museums, and Maritime Museums.

Oh yes, when you visit this area, don’t forget to take beautiful pictures using bicycles that are rented out in this region! With the background of old buildings, photos antique You will look cool to upload On Instagram!

3. Family Tourism to Ragunan Zoo

• Jl. Harsono RM No. 1, Ragunan, Kec. Ps. Sunday (8.8 km from Bobopod Pancoran)
• Operating hours: 07.00-16.00 WIB (Saturday-Sunday Open at 06.00 WIB, Monday CLOSE)
• Entrance ticket of IDR 4,000

Inviting families to travel is actually not as easy as imagined. Especially if you invite children. Of course you want to go to tourist attractions that not only present a variety of entertainment, but also as an educational place for children. Well, if you feel confused to choose a tourist attraction that is entertaining and educating, Ragunan Zoo is the answer.

Ragunan was a zoo that was first built in Indonesia in 1864. This zoo was built on an area of 140 hectares, has more than 2,000 fauna and 50,000 flora. If you feel tired around, there are many spots that you can make a cool resting place under a shady tree.

4. Cultural Tourism to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

• Jl. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Ceger, Kec. Cipayung, East Jakarta City, Special Capital Region of Jakarta 13820 (25 minutes away from Bobopod Pancoran)
• Operating hours: 05.00-20.00 WIB
• Ticket IDR 25,000

If you want to get to know Indonesian culture without having to go around the entire archipelago, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is the answer. This Jakarta tourist spot has a miniature traditional house from various provinces, complete with typical local cultural trinkets.

You can take a cable car so you can be a view from above, stop by the regional platform, or watch a very exciting traditional show. At TMII there are also bird gardens, museums, and flower gardens that are suitable for point Photo. Anyway, this Jakarta tourism activity makes you feel around Indonesia in a day!

5. Seeing the view from the top of Monas

• Merdeka Square, Jalan Monas Field, Gambir, Central Jakarta 10110 (2 km from Bobopod Juanda)
• Operating hours: 08.00-16.00 WIB (Tuesday-Friday), 08.00-22.00 WIB (Saturday-Sunday), Monday Close
• Entrance ticket Rp.24,000

Monas or National Monument has become an icon Tourism in Jakarta that you must go. However, do not stop limited to admiring the splendor from outside! In fact, his excitement was on the opportunity to go up to the top of Monas, you know.

From above, you can see the view of the vast and crowded city of Jakarta. Moreover, if the weather is sunny, it can be seen far away. For those of you who like photos or want to see the sunset from a height, this point which should not be missed. At the bottom of the monument there is also a very cool Indonesian history museum.

6. Unique Tourism to the Taman Inscription Museum

• Jl. Tanah Abang I No.1, RT.11/RW.8, Petojo Sel., Gambir District, Central Jakarta City, Special Capital Region of Jakarta 10160 (1.3 km from Bobopod from Brother Land)
• Operating hours: 09.00-15.00 WIB (Monday Close)
• Ticket IDR 5,000

Like a calm and full story? Taman Inscription Museum can be a unique and somewhat different choice of tourist attractions in Jakarta. Here you will find various inscriptions, ancient gravestones, and the tombs of important figures of the Dutch era.

Don’t worry, the atmosphere is not scary, even artistic and calm. Many tourists come for photo hunting because the atmosphere is very classic. In addition, you can also learn history and see the forms of carved arts of ancient inscriptions.

Typical culinary recommendations in Jakarta

1. Require telore

If you often visit the Jakarta Fair, you must be familiar with this one food. Even though it is almost extinct, the egg crust is one of the charm of Jakarta’s metropolitan city that is difficult to find elsewhere.

Besides being a seasonal food, you can still enjoy culinary sticky rice with a mixture of eggs and spices in several places including Ancol, TMII, Ragunan, Old City, Menteng Park, and other places.

2. Ketoprak

Not afdal it feels like coming to the capital without tasting the delicious ketoprak. Although you can find ketoprak in various regions, but eating ketoprak in his ‘house’ becomes an obligation. You can easily find a Ketoprak seller’s cart at each the corner of the city. Usually ketoprak consists of vermicelli, tofu, rice cake, bean sprouts, and pieces of boiled eggs.

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Gado-gado or commonly called the salad of Indonesian people, is a typical Betawi food that can also be easily found in other regions. One gado-gado plate consists of a mixture of boiled vegetables such as cabbage, kale, spinach, bean sprouts, lettuce, long beans, potatoes, and boiled eggs doused by peanut sauce.

4. Soto Betawi

If you like sparkling gentleSoto Betawi is really mandatory for you to try it right culinary in Jakarta! The sauce is thick because it uses a mixture of coconut milk and milk, making it taste soft but still “kicks” in the mouth.

This culinary menu in Jakarta has many pieces of soft beef, and sometimes there are also innards if you like the challenges of taste. Plus fried potatoes, fresh tomatoes, and sprinkles of fried onions, the sensation of every bribe becomes more delicious. Moreover, if eaten with rice!

5. Cork Pucung

This Pucung cork is arguably the hidden gem of Betawi culinary. Savory cork fish fried first so that the texture is steady, then cooked in a pucung sauce alias kluwek which is jet black. It feels like? Tend homelyAnd the blend of spices makes you want to snoop.

The texture of the fish is soft and not fishy, suitable for you who like food but different from the others. This is one of the culinary that not many people know, but once trying to be addictive!

6. Laksa Betawi

Well, if this typical Jakarta culinary is very suitable for you who like coconut milk sauce, but not too heavy. Laksa Betawi has a very fragrant yellow sauce, because spices such as candlenut, turmeric, and lemongrass that are perfectly formulated.

The contents? There are vermicelli or rhombus, boiled eggs, bean sprouts, and shredded chicken or beef. It tastes tasty, rather spicy, and there is a little aroma of basil leaves that make it fresh. When eaten warmly when it rains, it feels none two, deh!

Exciting annual event in Jakarta

Every year, Jakarta offers a lot incident and interesting festivals to visit both by their own citizens and domestic tourists from various regions. From the start of the music festival, film, technology, automotive and so on.

Some of the largest annual festivals held in Jakarta include the Jakarta Fair, Java Jazz Festival, Jakarta Film Festival, Jakarta Culinary Food Festival And many more exciting events that you must visit when you visit the Capital City.

Tourism in Jakarta, Instead at Crib Kuningan!

Want to enjoy the various beauty of the city of Jakarta more practically? Instead at Crib Just make it easier to reach many culinary places, tourism, and public transportation centers! The thing is, it is located close to the TJ Satrio 6 stop and of course Lotte Mall Kuningan.

Not only strategic, Crib also offers the concept of staying at a capsule hotel artcomfortable, and affordable. The thing is, you can sleep in the pod which is decorated with unique murals by Arkiv Vilmansa.

Each POD is also equipped with soft mattresses, pillows, blankets, and B-PAD which can be used to change the color of the mood lamp. There are also Bluetooth speaker to play your favorite song from smartphone, You know!

Besides being comfortable for rest, crib is also very suitable for long distance work And hang out casually because there is a communal area with Bobodeli Express that serves a variety of contemporary drinks, free wifi free, abundant plugs, and lots of comfortable seats.

Interested Touring to Jakarta stylish? After making a plan to go for a walk to any place, Come on, order pod on crib through Bobobox application To get the most efficient price!

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