Spend the Weekend with Loved Ones at 5 Capital City Destinations

Dream - In Jakarta, there are many interesting places for you to visit with your loved ones. But when you want to vacation in Jakarta, make sure you have plenty of time.

Although Jakarta is known for its traffic jams, there are many beautiful places hidden within it. Despite being known as an Urban City, Jakarta has a series of destinations that can make you happy.

You can visit these places on weekends with your friends, guaranteed to be a great way to relax and unwind. Here is a list of Jakarta destinations that can be visited during your vacation time.

Old City

When you visit Old City, don't forget to try the local cuisine and ride a bike to explore the area. As the appearance of the area has changed, Old City is now also known as Batavia.

The old buildings from the Dutch colonial era are an interesting attraction that attracts visitors to come and enjoy the heritage tourist attractions in Jakarta's Old City area. You can also enter museums to see some history.

When you want to visit Old City, you can take the Commuter Line to Kota Station. After arriving, you can walk a short distance to reach the Old City area.

If you want to use the Transjakarta Bus, you can take the route to Kota Bus Stop. After arriving, you only need to walk a short distance to reach the Old City area, or you can also use the Jakarta City Tour Bus for free.

JIS Building (Jakarta International Stadium)

JIS is one of the largest sports stadiums in Indonesia, which is often a gathering place for all walks of life. Some people who visit this area usually do so for sports activities.

JIS is not only used as a venue for soccer matches, but also as a location for entertainment events. With its large screen and advanced sound system, JIS can support music concerts.

There, you can also see stalls selling snacks that you can choose while chatting casually.

Tebet Eco Park

A park is a suitable place for you to visit during your vacation. Tebet Park, now known as Tebet Eco Park, is a city park dedicated to the community and the environment.

Each zone of Tebet Eco Park is designed to play an important role in environmental sustainability and social interaction, from maintaining the natural quality of the environment to improving the quality of life of visitors and the surrounding community.

This park provides various recreational and educational facilities that can be used by the public for free. For example, Thematic Garden, Wetland Boardwalk, Eco Park Plaza, and various others.

The park's opening hours are divided into two sessions. The first session is from 07.00-11.00 WIB.

If you want to register H-1 before coming here, you can use the JAKI application available on your smartphone and complete a number of required procedures.

After completing the process, you will receive a barcode ticket to enter this park area.

Sudirman Road

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Sudirman Road is also filled with futuristic and stylish buildings. So it's no wonder that many people often visit this place just to look around or take selfies.

This road is great for taking photos, especially with other spots such as the Kendal Tunnel with its mural decorations, a bike lane with views of tall buildings, and the iconic and uniquely beautiful Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing Bridge (JPOS) Phinisi.

Thousand Islands

The beach is a perfect place for you to visit as a vacation destination. You can visit the Thousand Islands to see the beauty of the sunset and the surrounding scenery.

You can choose which island you want to visit, as there are many options in the Thousand Islands, such as Pramuka Island, Bidadari Island, and Kampoeng Sunset.

You can go to various places there by using fishermen's boats that are priced at 40 thousand to 100 thousand per person, depending on the type of boat and its destination. Generally, this journey takes about 2.5 hours to reach your desired tourist destination.

Those are some of the destinations you can visit in Jakarta with your loved ones.

Source: Merdeka.com, Report: Rena Safira