Things To Do When In Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta is a big city. There is so much one can do when in the capital of Indonesia. Here is a list of some of the things:

Cinema: Movie theatre are a more affordable escape at around Rp25,000 for a plush seat in any of the capital's shopping malls. Beware the heavy hand of the Indonesian censor though. The price of popcorn, drinks are exorbitant. Several cinemas also show Indian, Chinese and Indonesian movies. The largest chain of cinemas in Indonesia is 21 group. Website: 21 Cineplex.

Fitness Centre: Large hotels provide free fitness centre for guests. Some hotels have sauna, spa, tennis court and jogging track.

Golf: Golf is the number one pastime of the upper classes and, as so many other things here, relatively cheap by Western standards. Green fees can go as low as Rp60,000 on weekdays, although the better courses are twice that, and weekend rates are considerably steeper at Rp300,000 and up.

Bowling: The fee for a game is US$ 2.00 to US$ 3.00. Guest can rent bowling shoes etc. The length of the lanes are 32 feet.

Soccer: Do not watch any soccer match in Jakarta, because the supporters often turn into hooligans/rioters. During and after certain soccer games, foreign tourists should not go near the Senayan sports complex.

Other Places To See

Jakarta Old Town (Kota)
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Museum Nasional
Pasar Baru
Monas (National Monument)
Textile Museum
Gedung Proklamasi
Lubang Buaya
Museum Sasmita Loka
Museum Adam Malik
Museum ABRI (Military Museum)