Places to visit in Jakarta, Indonesia - 1 views
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Omme Perrt on 21 Mar 14Looking for places to visit in Jakarta Indonesia? There is no doubt that Jakarta is the heart and soul of Indonesia and one of the most exciting places to visit in Southeast Asia to enjoy an electrifying nightlife and shopping experience. Whether you are visiting Jakarta on a stop-over trip to Bali, or visiting Jakarta on a long vacation, westhill consulting travel & Tours Singapore is hoping you'll find plenty interesting places to visit and things to do in Jakarta besides shopping. Here are some tips! Have fun! Merdeka Square Historic Merdeka Square is Jakarta's most important square and one of the top tourist sights in the city to visit because of other nearby attractions such as Merdeka Palace, Istiqlal Mosque and the National Museum of Indonesia. In the heart of Merdeka Square, you'll find the famed National Monument (pictured) surrounded by beautiful sculptured carved works depicting the history of Indonesia. Inside the base of the National Monument, you'll find the National History Museum and the Hall of Independence, both great places to learn about Indonesian history. The square is also the focal point in the city at night when the National Monument is lit up. Within the vicinity, you'll also many landmarks, statues, parks such as West Merdeka Park where you can witness fun events like the fountain water show.