Glory Morning Tours
Daily : 7 hours
Time : 09:00-16:00
This tour is created specially for those who have never been to
Indonesia.
It provides a g;ance pf Indonesia, the history and the people.
This tour faturing the following objects and attractions:
NATIONAL MONUMENT (MONAS)
This 132-meter-high column towering over Merdeka Squre is both
Jakarta’s principal landmark. Topped by a glittering flame
symbolizes the nation’s independence. The flame is glided with
35 kg of gold leaf.
The besement of the monument houses an exhibit of 48 dramatic
dioramas depicting the history of Indonesia from prehistoric
times to the present.
BATIK SHOP
Stop and visit to one of the Batik shop in Jakarta to find
Indonesian fine selection and interesting permanent exivition of
BATIK, traditional cloath from Indonesia, in classic and modern
designs.
BEAUTIFUL INDONESIA IN MINIATURE PARK
An extensive theme park set in over 100 hectares on the
outskirts of Jakarta; the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful
in Miniature Park) is Indonesia’s answer to every visitor’s
prayer to see the magnificent archipelago in just one day. All
the Indonesian islands are realistically rep in miniature in a
central lake and around the lake are pavilions to represent the
26 provinces in Indonesia. Each pavilion is reprenetative os
each pronvince from the tradional architectural style in
miniature to a wonderful display of cultaural items and
exhibits.
MESEUM INDONESIA
Inside the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is Museum Indonesia, a
three-story edifice in traditional Balinese architecture. The
museum houses a vast collection of Indonesian contemporary arts
and crafts. Tranditonal costumes from the various regions,
puppets, musical instruments, masks, and daily life utensils.
Note: Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is closed on Monday, instead a
visit to Monument Pancasila Sakti at Lubang Buaya is made.
Kampoeng The Old Batavia
Daily : 7 hours,
Time : 09:00-16:00
Jakarta began its history in the 14th century as a
small harbor town and today become a bustling metropolitan ciaty.
Old Batavia’s heart is in the “Kota” Jakarta with various blends
of culture and traditions:
NATIONAL MUSEUM
The National Museum, built in 1862, is the best museum in
Indonesia and is reputedly one of the finest in Southeast Asia.
The museum has an enormous collection of cultural objects of the
various ethnic groups-costumes, musical instruments, model
houses, numerous fine bronzes from the Hindu-Janese period, as
will as many intrestion stone pieces salvaged from Central Java
and other temples. There’s also superb display of Chinese
ceramics dating back to the Han dynasty which was almost
entirely amassed in Indonesia.
(Monday & Public Holiday closed. Visit the National Monument
instead).
GLODOK
Glodok is the center of Jakarta’s Chinal Town. It is now
banking, hawkers, trading and entertaiment center. Visit to
Petak Sembilan Chinese temple dedicated to the Buddhist goddess
of mercy, Kuan Yin. Built around 1650, it was on of the earliest
center of worship for the Batavian Chinese.
KOTA INTAN DRAWBRIDGE
In the 18th century, Kali Besar area was a very
stylish residential neighborhood along The great canal of
Ciliwung river. At the north end of the Kali Besar lays a small
17th century Dutch drawbridge, the last in the city,
called the Kota Intan Drawbridge.
SUNDA KELAPA HARBOR
This 500-year-old harbor area was a vital link to the markets of
the outside world for the 15th Century kingdom of
Pajajaran. Since then this port has belonged to the Portuguese
and Dutch. Thogh little remains of bustling old Sunda Kelapa
except the name, the harbor is still one of the most important
calls for sailing vessels from all over Indonesia. The
magnificent and brightly painted Makassar schooner called
Phinisi are still an important means of transporting goods to
and from the outer islands. This one of the finest sights in
Jakarta.
FATAHILLAH MUSEUM
Built in the 16th century, the museum is housed in
the old town hall of Batavia, which is probably one of the most
solid reminders of Dutch rule to be found in Indonesia. It
provides the historic background of Jakarta through a display of
maps and antiquities, including furniture and porcelains.
(Monday & Public Holidays closed. Visit the antique and flea
market in jalan Surabaya instead). |