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First Time in Jakarta: A Complete Visitor's Guide

Jakarta rewards those who venture in. This guide covers Kota Tua, the National Museum, Monas, the Thousand Islands and how to get around using the MRT and TransJakarta bus network.

First Time in Jakarta: A Complete Visitor's Guide
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    Hotel Indonesia Kempinski

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    Sudirman

    Legendary landmark hotel at Jakarta's historic Roundabout since 1962

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    National Museum of Indonesia

    Gambir

    Extensive collection of Indonesian cultural artefacts across the archipelago

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    Monas National Monument

    Gambir

    Jakarta's towering 132-metre independence monument with museum beneath

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