Jakarta/West

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West Jakarta ( Indonesian: Jakarta Barat) is part of the Old Batavia and is home to Jakarta's Chinatown, called the Glodok area. Glodok is more of electronic promenade of Jakarta, but is rich in street hawker food and Chinese restaurants, as well as old Chinese temple complexes. The area is also a shopping destination, as it is home to Mall Taman Anggrek and affordable shopping lanes at Mangga Dua.

Travel to West Jakarta

Travel by train to West Jakarta

There are 12 train stations in West Jakarta. Most of them are served by one or more lines of Jakarta's commuter train network (KA Commuter Jabodetabek). The main station isJakarta Kota station GPS -6.13757,106.814634 in the old town, serving the red line to Depok and Bogor and the blue line to Bekasi, and the pink line to Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta. Duri station GPS -6.1563,106.80106 serves the brown line to Tangerang and the yellow line to Depok and Bogor/Nambo, as well as intercity trains to Merak.

Travel on a Bus in West Jakarta

The main bus terminal in West Jakarta is Kalideres bus terminal GPS -6.15455,106.70598. In addition to many city buses and shuttle vanes and the terminal serves buses to destinations throughout Java island, as well as to Lampung and South Sumatra.

How to get around in West Jakarta

By public transport

Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse the area, especially around the Old City, Harmoni and Grogol. In addition and there is a wide range of city buses and shuttle vanes.

What to see in West Jakarta

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Old City

The Old City is administratively divided between North Jakarta and West Jakarta. Many of the important sites are here in West Jakarta, including the central attraction and the Fatahillah square with the Jakarta History Museum next to it. Most leisure visitors to Jakarta start their sightseeing here.

  • Bank Indonesia Museum - Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.4 -6.1372, 106.8128 ☎ +62 21 2600158 Free Perhaps the best museum in the area as it displays the legacy of Indonesia (and a general overview of the world)'s monetary and economy history, with live music and technology that works through your senses. Please differentiate with Bank Mandiri Museum, which only 30 meters from Fatahillah Museum, but inferior to Bank Indonesia Museum.
  • Diamond City Drawbridge Jl Nelayan Barat / Jl. Kali Besar Barat. -6.1311, 106.8105 - A Dutch style drawbridge that crosses a canal, situated near what was once the Diamond Fort.
  • Jakarta History Museum - Museum Fatahillah | Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 1 -6.13523, 106.81334 ☎ +62 21 692 9101 Rp 5,000 per adult The building was a city hall (Stadhuis) until 1710, and then an underground prison, and used as the provincial office before restored into its use today as Jakarta's History Museum in 1974. Start from the right entrance and the first room you'll encounter is the transportation mode Jakarta used, including carts. Next and the chronology begins with writing on the stones that tell the growth of the area from as early as the 5th Century and then the Portuguese and the Dutch. The backyard has the famous Jagur cannon. Other highlights include the fusion of cultures from both in and out of Indonesia and the assimilation that shapes the local Betawi culture. The basement was formerly a dark prison of torture.
  • Puppet Museum - Museum Wayang | Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27. -6.13483, 106.81249 west of Taman Fatahillah ☎ +62 21 692 9560 Opening Hours: Daily except for Monday, 08.30 AM to 03.00 PM From Rp7,000 per adult This museum is dedicated to the Wayang, a (Javanese) puppet used in traditional shows to explain religious and philosophical ideas (so it's discouraged to call it a mere toy). There are different types of wayang from the shadow puppets to marionettes, from Java and around the world. Grab a tour guide (staff) to explain everything in English (the description on the display is not very helpful). The shadow puppet show is regularly held at 11 AM on Sunday.
  • Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramic Jl. Pos Kota No. 2 -6.13428, 106.81442 ☎ +62 21 6926090 Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - 3PM From Rp 5,000 per adult A fine art gallery featuring some of Indonesia's maestros of art. Not just paintings, but ceramic sculptures, and structures that represent the Hindu mythology commonly found in temples (candi).

Other areas

  • Textile Museum - Jl. KS. Tubun No. 4, -6.1882595, 106.8096947 ☎ +62 21 560 6613 - A museum where textile motifs and textures from all across Indonesia. The batik even has its own dedicated gallery that awes you by the different motives and its use. You can even make your own batik for Rp60,000! There are also tenun machines at the back that you can use and a library of colors used for dying the cloth, including its origin.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for West Jakarta

  • Skyrink - Mal Taman Anggrek 3rd floor - ☎ +62 21 564 2888 +62 21 564-3888 Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-21:30 Weekdays Rp60,000 all day; Weekends Rp80,000 for 2 hours, overtime Rp9,000 per hour. The largest skating rink in Southeast Asia, an oasis worth joining for a cool off in the hot Jakarta, or a reminiscence of the cold winter. It is best to get here on a weekday, as it's dramatically less crowded and you are entitled to an all day play!

Muslim Friendly Shopping in West Jakarta

A unique scene exists in West Jakarta compared to its counterparts. While malls are typical and the West features most of Jakarta's shopping strip, from street vendors to a long strip of multiple malls joined by skybridges.

Shopping Malls

  • Central Park - locally abrreviated CP - Jalan Letnan Jenderal South Parman Kav. 28 (Podomoro City) -6.1778, 106.7908 - An increasingly well known shopping mall that has branded fashions (not the upscale like Hermes or Louis Vuitton though), Sogo department store and a huge Gramedia bookstore. Huge garden area with fish ponds, gardens and big stage for a night out. Do not miss the Tribeca portion separated by the park for better dining options. Unique eating options especially East Asian, including 1 special food court for a Japanese taste. Right next to Mal Taman Anggrek.
  • Mal Ciputra Jakarta - Citraland or abbreviated CL - Jl. Arteri S. Parman, Grogol, -6.1683, 106.7868 ☎ +62 21 566 2121 - More distinguishable by the tall Ciputra Hotel rather than by the mall itself. Middle class mall filled with students from nearby Trisakti and Tarumanegara Universities, affordable to reasonably priced clothing and affordable places to eat and drink.
  • Mal Taman Anggrek - locally abbreviated TA - Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman Kav. 21 -6.1786, 106.7926 - One of the most well known places to shop in Jakarta. 5 cavernous floors comprising of mostly middle class options. Highlights include the biggest ice skating rink in Southeast Asia, a Hero supermarket, Uniqlo fashion store and Metro department store. Electronic, furniture, and home appliance stores are common here. This mall is distinguishable by the 7 apartment towers on it, and its long wall of LED lights that makes a beautiful sight as you are coming.
  • PX Pavilion The St. Moritz - Jalan Puri Indah Boulevard Blok U1 -6.1877 , 106.7402 - Supposedly a mall that will spruce as the St. Moritz super block complex attaches to is done. For now, it is mostly filled by upscale eating tenants as well as the 99 Ranch Market and the Times bookstore and the Harley Davidson store, and the Nano massage parlor (reasonably priced body and foot massage you can get in a mall!).
  • Puri Indah Mall - Jl. Puri Agung, Puri Indah Kembangan Selatan, ☎ +62 21 582 2585 A classical style mall like the Plaza Senayan, without the premium fashion brands. One of the best places to eat with plenty of restaurants.

Shopping areas

  • Glodok - Jakarta's Chinatown. While you may not see upscale Chinese restaurants and the local residents do shop here for gadgets, from game consoles to Hi-Fi stereos. Beware that many of them have been scrutinized and can be a counterfeit hardware. Other items to look for include home appliances and hardware materials. The most trusted can generally be found at the Lindeteves Trade Center (LTC).

Halal Restaurants in West Jakarta

The center of budget eating is mainly within the Mangga Besar area, catering to mostly Chinese tongues. It is after all and the heart of Chinatown.

  • Bakmi GM Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 92 -6.1551, 106.8176 - From Rp35,000 The flagship store (or the first) of the Bakmi GM chain branch. You pay once you order and your dish comes out darn quick (in less than 10 minutes). Include the Bakmi Special GM and the Pangsit Goreng with the sweet and spicy Sauces.
  • Bakso Akiaw 99 Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 2B - From Rp40,000 The place is steaming (literally, no AC) as you get here, but pays off with the succulent meatballs (bakso), compliment with a choice of Noodles or Rice Noodles (thick or thin).
  • Joni Steaks Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 91, Gajah Mada -6.1553, 106.8177 ☎ +62 21 6385 0142 Opening Hours: Mains from Rp50,000 Specializing in Steaks, quality on par with the affordable price.
  • Kamseng Resto Jl. Mangga Besar I No. 26 -6.1475 , 106.8187 ☎ +62 21 649 2319 Opening Hours: 24 hours From Rp60,000 An especially good option for a dine supper through breakfast, famous for its clay pot porridge, with any options you can add on such as fish or Beef, egg (try the premium pitan: fermentated Chicken or duck egg), and the very enticing cahkwe (shrimp breadstick/youtiao).
  • Kwetiau Sapi 78 Mangga Besar Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 78 D -6.1488, 106.8234 ☎ +62 21 629 5340 From Rp45,000 For its namesake, order the Kwetiau Sapi ( beef thick Rice noodle), preferably with the gravy (Kwetiau Siram Sapi), or if you don't want it messy or wet in your mouth and the fried one (Kwetiau Goreng Sapi) can be an excellent option.
  • Suisse Bakery Jl. Hayam Wuruk 114 Blok A No. 5 - 6 -6.1506, 106.8173 - A bakery that has stayed for long (roughly 50 years), where delicious bread, both topped and filled, are perfect for snacking.

You can find most of these options in malls, although on-the-street establishments are also abound.

  • Cahaya Lestari Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 87 ☎ +62 21 6264320 - A Chinese restaurant perfect for a communal meal with family.
  • Gandy Steakhouse | JL Hayam Wuruk, No. 73 - ☎ +62 21 6391109 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 10PM Steaks from Rp350,000; others from Rp80,000 A longtime favorite steakhouse with retro European wallpaper, waiters in bow ties, and complimentary bread from their bakery downstairs. Live music every night playing oldies and perhaps a couple of songs from the current century.
  • Nanny's Pavilion Central Park, Ground Floor, Sogo Central Park, -6.1776, 106.7910 ☎ +62 21 56985750 - A classy style restaurant where the waiters/waitresses dress up like your nanny. Specializes in international food such as Steaks and Pasta. But the recommendations are the waffles or crepes with ice cream.
  • Tamani Kafe Jl. Hayam Wuruk 96A, Jl. Tomang Raya 15 -6.15705, 106.81879 ☎ +62 21 5694 3269 +62 21 5694 3270 Mains from Rp70,000 A western style restaurant, specializing in Pastas and Steaks. For drinks, have a try of the (Thai) Iced Tea.
  • The Lucky Number Wan Jalan Puri Kembangan No. 10F, RT.1/RW.8, Kembangan, 11610 ☎ +62 21 22580026 Opening Hours: 7.30AM Monday - 10PM Approx. Rp350,000 for two
  • Tokio Kitchen Central Park Mall, 2nd Floor -6.1779, 106.7913 ☎ +62 21 29200028 From Rp45,000; most Rp60,000 to Rp70,000 It's a Japanese food court with any Japanese dishes you can think of, from cold soba to okonomiyaki.
  • Cafe Batavia - ☎ +62 21 691 5531 Rp 200,000++ This establishment in the heart of Kota oozes old-school colonial style: it serves international and Indonesian food at brunch, lunch and dinner and doubles as a party spot at nights.

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Emergency numbers:

  • Ambulance: 118.
  • Police: 110.
  • West Jakarta Police station: Jl. Raya Kembangan No. 2, Kebon Jeruk, Tel.: +62 21 5480303, +62 21 5482371.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

  • RS Pelni " PETAMBURAN", Jl . Aipda K.S. Tubun 92-94 Jakarta Barat. Tel.: +62 21 5480608, +62 21 5484809, +62 21 5306901. Fax.: +62 21 5483145.
  • RS Sumber Waras, Jl. Kyai Tapa Grogol, Tel.: +62 21 5682011, +62 21 5605800. Fax.: +62 21 5673122.
  • RS Graha Medika, Jl. Raya Perjuangan Kebon Jeruk Jakarta Barat 11530, Tel. +62 21 5300 887, +62 21 5300 888, Fax. +62 21 5300 876.
  • RS Manuela, Jl. Mangga Besar VII/23, Jakarta Barat, Tel.:+62 21 6283118, +62 21 6248622.
  • RS Patria, Jl.Cendrawasih No.1, Slipi, Tel.: +62 21 530 8681, +62 21 530 8685, +62 21 534 6387

Where to go next after West Jakarta

  • The old Sunda Kelapa port of Jakarta (Batavia) is nearby in North Jakarta.
  • Tangerang, to the West, has a range of shopping malls and golf courses.

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