Airport Soekarno-Hatta Guide to

Airport Name
Soekarno-Hatta Jakarta International Airport

Airport Location

The airport is located 12 miles northwest of Jakarta.
Terminals : 2
IATA Code : CGK
Telephone : +62 550 5179 or +62 550 5307/8/9

Airport Overview

The largest airport in Indonesia, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serves Jakarta. The airport, which was designed by renowned architect Paul Andreu, has two terminals that serve 47 international and domestic airlines. A new terminal is being planned to serve low-cost airlines.

Terminal Transfer

A shuttle bus is available between the Domestic and International terminals (Terminal 1 and 2 respectively).

Getting into Town

Taxi: Taxis can be booked at counters in the Arrivals areas of the terminals (journey time to city center: 45 minutes).

Limousine: A limousine service is also available at the airport. Bus: The DAMRI shuttle bus route runs between Rawamangun, Blok M/Kebayoran, Gambir, Bekasi, Depok and Bogor (journey time: 1 hour).

Car Parking

Short-term and overnight parking is available at both terminals; parking lots are a five-minute walk from the terminals. Parking is, however, quite limited.

Information Desks

There are information desks in both terminals. There are also 24-hour tourist information desks (tel: +62 (0)21 550 5179 or 5307/8/9) in Terminal 2 (International Terminal).

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Terminal 1 has banks, a bureau de change and a post office. Terminal 2 has banks, bureau de change facilities and ATMs, a post box and 24-hour telecommunications services, including fax and telex. Telephones are provided in both terminals; free local dialing is provided in the waiting lounges.

Eating and drinking: There are various food outlets in both terminals.

Shopping: There are numerous shops in Terminal 1. In Terminal 2, there are shops including duty-free, a gift shop, newsagents and bookshop.

Luggage: Baggage storage is located in Terminal 2 (hall D), while lost property offices are located in the Arrivals areas of both terminals. A porter service is available.
Other facilities: There is a medical center in each terminal. Terminal 2 also has a baby care room and prayer rooms.

Airport Hotels

The Aspac Quality Hotel (tel: +62 (0)21 559 0008) is a three-star transit hotel at Terminal 2 and the four-star Sheraton Bandara (tel: +62 (0)21 559 7777) is also situated at the airport; a hotel reservations desk can be found in each terminal. Nearby hotels include the Crowne Plaza Jakarta, Ibis Slipi, Dusit Mangga Dua, Marriot JW Jakarta, Ibis Kemayoran Jaskarta and the Ibis Mangga Dua Jakarta, all situated within 5 miles of the airport. A hotel reservation service is available in both terminals. Some hotels can arrange a shuttle transfer service, which can be organized via hotel representatives in the Arrivals areas of both terminals.

Airport Disabled Facilities

There are toilets and an elevator for disabled passengers. Wheelchairs can also be provided on request; passengers requiring assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

Airport Conference and Business Facilities

There is a 24-hour telecommunications service available in Departures and Arrivals (D and F) in Terminal 2, including telephones, fax and telex facilities. Four executive lounges are located in the transit lounge, in the Departures area of Terminal 2, as well as a number of airline lounges; a VIP lounge is located in the Departures area of Terminal 1. Several meeting rooms are available to rent at the nearby Sheraton Bandara (tel: +62 (0)21 559 7777).

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JAKARTA PRESIDENTIAL PALACES

The complex of Jakarta Presidential Palaces is located on Jl. Merdeka Utara, near the park of National Monument (Monas), at the heart of the capital city, approximately 6.8 acres and 5 metres above sea level. The Jakarta Presidential Palaces consists of two palaces: the Merdeka Palace, which faces Monas, and the Negara Palace (State Palace), accrross Ciliwung River and Jl. Veteran. Several other buildings are also located in the complex of the palaces. They are the Presidential Office, the House of State, Baiturrahim Mosque and the Museum of Presidential Palaces. In the garden grow big old shading trees with long dangling roots as well as grasses covering the land like a green carpet and all these succeeds to make the Jakarta Presidential Palaces a shady cool place. Mainly functioning as a place to convene presidential events, the Jakarta Presidential Palaces also serve as the Office of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, the centre of governmental activities and a place to hold state events, to have Indonesian Armed Forces’ junior officers sworn in, to receive state guests, a place for ambassadors from other countries to submit their credentials to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, a place to hold the opening ceremony of national meetings and workshops, national or international congresses and a place for commemorating the moment of proclamation of independence of the Republic of Indonesia every August 17.

Negara Palace
Negara Palace is a witness of numerous historical events, among them are the moment when General de Kock laid out his scheme to bring to an end Prince Diponegoro’s fight and formulate his strategy to deal with Tuanku Imam Bonjol to Governor General Baron Van der Capellen, and the time when Governor General Johannes van de Bosch applied the cultuurstelsel system, which forced the colonized people to cultivate land without payment. Subsequent to the independence of the Republic of Indonesia, on 25 March 1947, the building also witnessed the signing of Linggarjati Agreement by Sultan Sjahrir from the Indonesian side and Dr. Van Mook representing the Netherlands.

Merdeka Palace
Merdeka Palace was built in 1879 and it recorded many important events, which are influential to Indonesian governmental stance, hence, it owns a special place at the heart of Indonesian people. One of them is the history of the title of the place itself: “Merdeka” (Independent). The word “Merdeka” is truly significant, it is a symbol of hope that emphasizes the end of colonization on Indonesian land as well as the beginning of life as an independent nation. On 27 December 1949, Merdeka Palace witnessed the historical event concerning the Netherlands’ recognition of the independence of the United Republic of Indonesia proceeded through a series of ceremony conducted both in Amsterdam, the Netherlands at 10 a.m. and in Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Indonesia at 4 p.m. That day, the whole country was waiting for the radio broadcast from Jakarta announcing the tremendous news, the news on the signing and the submission of the text conveying the Netherlands’ recognition of the United Republic of Indonesia’s independence. At the same time, the Red and White Flag rose before the Independence Palace, taking over the place of the Netherland flag, the Indonesia Raya anthem was sung and people all over Indonesia shouted “Merdeka!, merdeka!, merdeka!” As a result, the palace is called Merdeka Palace. The commemoration of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia was first held on 17 August 1950 in Merdeka Palace. The State Palace.

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Kepulauan Seribu National Park

Kepulauan Seribu is one of Indonesia's marine nature conservation areas and it is located 45 km north of Jakarta.

The 78 coral islands, both large and small, with an average altitude of not more than 3 m asl, form a chain. Hundreds of years ago, the islands were formed upon colonies of dead coral. These colonies initially grew on shallow sea beds; their upper layers breached the surface and were weathered. Later, pioneer plants such as bushes and several tree species began to grow on the coral. The surface of the islands is quite different from soil-covered ground, and this is reflected in their diverse plant and animal life.

In general, the plants that grow in the Park are dominated by coastal species like coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), pandan (Pandanus sp.), cemara laut (Casuarina equisetifolia), cangkudu (Morinda citrifolia), butun (Barringtonia asiatica), mangrove (Bruguiera sp.), sukun (Artocarpus altilis), ketapang (Terminalia cattapa), and kecundang (Cerbena adollam).

Sea vegetation commonly found in the Park consists of seaweed divisions like Rhodophyta, Chlorophyta and Phaeophyta as well as classes of sea grasses like Halimeda sp., Padina sp., Thalasia sp., Sargasum sp., and Caulerpa sp.

The dominant animals in the Park include 54 sea biota species which form part of the coral reef ecosystem, 144 species of fish, 2 species of giant clam, 6 species of sea grass, sea worms of various colours and 17 species of coastal bird.

This Park forms a hatching site for hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), and green turtle (Chelonia mydas). The hawksbill turtle is an endangered species and is rarely found in other waters. These turtles are bred on Pramuka Island. This activity is aimed at recovering the turtle population, which had almost reached extinction. Breeding activities include egg hatching in a semi-natural way and caring for the baby turtles till they are ready to be released into their natural habitat.

Most coastal areas of this Park are surrounded by mangrove forest, where iguanas, golden ring snakes and pythons can be found.

The Kepulauan Seribu chain is a place of enchanting natural beauty. The symphony of calls of the creatures on these small green islands, combined with the sound of thundering waves and golden sunshine at dusk bring a sense of calm and tranquillity to all those who visit the Park.

Kotok Island

Interesting locations/attractions:
Pramuka, Semak Daun, Kelapa, and Panggang Islands: turtle breeding, observing animals, and marine tours.
Pramuka, Opak, and Karang Congkak Islands: wreck diving.
Panjang, Putri, Pelangi, and Perak Islands: marine tours organized by a private company.
Semut, Karang Congkak, Karang Kroja, Kotok Besar, Kotok Kecil, and Gosong Laga Islands: diving and snorkelling.

Best time of year to visit: March to August.

How to reach the Park: For those wishing to take a marine tour around the islands, a boat leaves every day from the Jaya Ancol Marina. The journey time is 1-2 hours. Muara Angke-Pramuka Island, about 2.5 hours by ferry.

Nepthea sp and Oxycomanthus bennetti

Office: Jl. Salemba Raya 9, Jakarta Pusat 10440
Tel. : +62-21-3915773
Fax. : +62-21-3103574
E-mail: tnlks@indo.net.id

Declared : Minister of Agriculture, in 1982
Designated : Minister of Forestry, SK.No. 6310/Kpts-II/2002,
a total area of 107,489 hectares
Location Province of DKI Jakarta

Temperature 21° - 34° C
Rainfall 3,000 mm/year (on average)
Altitude 0 - 2 m asl.
West season November - February
East season May - August
Geographical location 106°25' - 106°37'E; 5°23' - 5°40' S

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INDONESIA MINIATURE PARK

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah which literally means “Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park". With 13,000 islands and 26 provinces, it's hard to see all of Indonesia. This park is an impressive microcosm of the many varied cultures which has an area of more than 145 ha. This extensive park allows visitors to get a glimpse of the diverseness of the Indonesian archipelago, as it represents all of the nation’s provinces and their own individual, traditional characteristics. Taman Mini has its own orchid garden in which hundreds of Indonesian orchid varieties are grown. There is also a bird park with a walk-in aviary, a fauna museum and recreational grounds with a swimming pool and restaurants. There is also a lake, cable cars, museums, a theater called the Theater of My Nation (Theater Tanah Airku) and other recreational facilities which make TMII one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.

Cultural performances, events, and even local delicacies from the provinces are prepared regularly, especially during weekends and holidays, to showcase Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage. Visitors who prefer to learn more about Indonesia’s natural wonders through the big screen can do so at the Keong Emas, or the state-of-the art Imax theater.

The park is open seven days a week, giving guests ample time to explore and enjoy the sights. And if a day tour is not enough, visitors can spend the night at the Desa Wisata or Wisata Remaja serviced accommodations.

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MONAS (THE NATIONAL MONUMENT

The National Monument or "Monas" is Jakarta's most famous landmark, 450 ft (137 m) tall tower in Central Jakarta. It is topped by a 14.5 tonnes flame-shaped bronze plated in 35 kg (1,125 troy ounces) of gold. The monument is one of the monuments built during the Sukarno era of fierce nationalism. It is open for public and upon request visitors can take a lift up to a platform with a good view of Medan Merdeka Park, Istiqlal Mosque and the city and also the sea, mostly rarely clear. Inside the base of the monument is an exhibition on the country's Declaration of Independence and several dioramas showing the history of Indonesia.
And now the entire environs of Monas has a completely new look, following a facelift during which the 100-hectare Monas Park was fenced in to allow only pedestrian traffic as well as horse-drawn Andong carriages as part of the Jakarta administration’s drive to protect the green areas of the city. In addition, five hectares of Monas Park have been set aside as a protected habitat for deer, opened by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on June 5, 2003, World Environment Day.
Address: Jalan Medan Merdeka
Directions: Silang Monas (Koningsplein), Jalan Medan Merdeka, close to Gambir railway station at Jakarta central.
Facilities: Jogging track, recreational park, and fountain water pool

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JAYA ANCOL DREAMLAND

Jaya Ancol Dreamland (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol), an amusement park in north Jakarta, Indonesia, is one of the most attractive places serving the densely populated city of Jakarta. It has all the adventures people crave for; Sea World, Fantasy World, Atlantis Water Adventure and Marina Beach. This is Jakarta's largest and most popular recreation park. It is built on reclaimed beach land at the Bay of Jakarta, having, sea and freshwater aquariums, swimming pools, an artificial lagoon for fishing, boating, bowling, an assortment of nightclubs, restaurants, a steam-bath and massage parlors. The Ancol complex includes a Marina, Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy Land), a golf course, hotels and a drive-in theater. The "Pasar Seni" or art market has a varied collection of Indonesian handicraft, paintings and souvenirs on sale. At a nearby open-air theater art performances are held using the local dialect.

Inside the Ancol Dreamland, there is Ancol Art Market, it is outdoor art market likely recreational place where we will be most tempted to purchase something. Items include antiques, handicrafts, painting, potters, and knickknacks. With many of the artisans working on site, it is a paradise for souvenir hunters and art lovers. This colorful open-air market located in the Ancol Amusement Park provides the unique experience of not only buying quality Indonesian arts and craft, but also a chance to see and meet the artisans at work. We can watch puppet makers, wood-carvers, painters, and many other craft makers from throughout the archipelago cheerfully working on their creations. At this art and handicraft market, visitors get to watch Indonesian artists creating their masterpieces. Hundreds of artists from all over the country congregate here to exhibit their work, making the spot a fascinating place for tourists and art connoisseurs. We can even get a portrait of our self-done. Both traditional and modern art and crafts are on display, including paintings, sculptures, traditional Indonesian wayang kulit (leather puppets), gemstone jewelry and many other artistic products. Art performances are frequently held at the Art Market (Pasar Seni) inside the Jaya Ancol Dreamland on Jakarta's beach. They normally range from wayang kulit shadow plays to folk dances and modern drama. This location is open Monday to Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
From: indonesia-tourism.com



Dunia Fantasi - Dufan (Fantasy World)

Dunia Fantasi is Jakarta's own theme park with over forty main rides and attractions. The theme park is divided into eight regions, Indonesia, Jakarta, Asia, Eropa (Europe), Amerika (America), Yunani (Greece), Hikayat (Fantasy) and Balada Kera (Monkey Parody). The theme park have comply with international standards through ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Among its most famed attraction is the Halilintar twisted roller coaster ride, Niagara flume ride, Rumah Boneka (a local version of Disney's It's a Small World) and Balada Kera (Monkey Parody) Theater show. Other classic attractions include Bianglala (ferris wheel), Kora-Kora (swinging ship) and spinning cups ride. Several of the latest and newest rides are Power Surge (2004), Perang Bintang (Star Wars) (2005) interactive dark ride, Meteor Attack (2006) and Tornado (2007). Some seasonal attractions include Le Belles cabaret show, Russian Circus and Euro Kids Circus. Major renovation have recently been completed on the main entrance facade and ticket booths. One of the most famous attraction named Rama Sinta, a dark ride that retells the famous Indonesian folktale of the same name with advanced technology, is closed due to fire which broke out early in the morning. The theater that used to house the ride is currently left unoccupied.
From: Wikipedia

Getting To Ancol Dreamland
Ancol Bay can be reached by using buses, motorcycle, taxi, or rent a car. If you're coming from Bogor, there's a train available, but it's only on Sunday.

Where to Stay
Inside Ancol Jakarta BayCity area, you will find several hotels such as Raddin Hotel, Wisata Hotel, Horison Hotel, Mercure Hotel and Putri Duyung Cottages with varied price and facilities.

Other Things to See or Do
In Ancol Bay Area, so many things to do or see. If you like water sports, in Ancol Jakarta BayCity you can find jet ski rental there. You can do sailing or even visit Bidadari Island, one of the island among Thousand Islands Area.

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Sunda Kelapa

Sunda Kelapa, better known as Pasar Ikan (meaning fish market) is located at the mouth of the Ciliwung river. It was formerly the harbor town of Sunda Kelapa where the Portuguese traded with the Hindu Kingdom of Pajajaran in the early 16th century. Just a 10-minute walk north from Taman Fatahillah in Old Batavia, the old port of Sunda Kelapa has more sailing ships - the magnificent Makassar schooners - than you ever thought existed. Large wooden ships enter here to release their cargo. These ships look much older then they are. These brightly painted ships are an important means of transport and freight delivery between the capital and the outer islands. They also provide one of the most spectacular sights in Jakarta. Decades ago they used to bring spices from the other islands to ship to Europe , mainly the Netherlands. Nowadays these ships contain wood. For a fee, old men in row boats will take you out for a closer look at the ships. Don't hit your head on the mooring ropes or gangplanks, and don't be too surprised if you get hit from above by rubbish thrown from the decks. If you get out as far as the Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) in the Bay of Jakarta, you'll probably see some of these majestic schooners under sail.
Pasar Ikan - Fish Market (Jl. Pasar Ikan) - Arrive early in the morning (from 3am) for fresh fish and hustle and bustle. You can buy fresh seafood from the Fish Market and ask the cooks in restaurants in Muara Angke area to cook them to your liking. Try the side streets for an amazing variety of goods from ships chandlery to stuffed turtles and sealing wax.

Nearby Sunda Kelapa Harbor, you can find Harbor-Master Tower (Menara Syahbandar), Maritime Museum (Museum Bahari), Fatahillah Museum, Wayang Puppet Museum, Arts Museum and Beos Station.

Other things to do and see:
# Climb Harbor-Master Tower (Menara Syahbandar) to view Jakarta from the top.
# Watch the ships loading and unloading the cargo in the harbor.
# Buy fishing apparels to fish in this area, or buy fresh seafood from the market.
# Take pictures in Beos Station.
# Visit the museums.
# Attend the events done by the museum--such as open theaters portraying people in the olden times.
# Joining wayang workshops in the museum.

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JAKARTA - BATAVIA

Photo: Monas Jakarta

Jakarta - Indonesia's bustling capital, and home to over 8 million people (although estimates do vary greatly) - dates back to the fifth century AD. The first confirmed record of inhabitants in the area comes from a Tugu inscription which refers to a community of the Tarumanegara kingdom living along the coast near what later become known as Sunda Kelapa. The city was officially founded in 1527, when the harbour town of Sunda Kelapa was renamed Jayakarta (meaning great victory) by the conquering prince Fatahillah but this was later changed to Batavia before becoming Jakarta.

For tourist, Jakarta offers a treasure trove of attractions, shopping, museums, golf, fine dining and nightlife that have made it one of Southeast Asia's best-kept secrets. An economic boom in the mid-nineties led to the construction of dozens of first-class hotels, some of which are rated as the best in the region - good news for business travelers to the capital who can have their pick of Jakarta's 20,000 hotel rooms at cut-price rates.

Another highlight of any trip to Jakarta is the food. The city offers a fantastic range of restaurants with every type of cuisine from Brazilian to Turkish to Korean, and everything in between.

The accompanying map and listing is not meant as a definitive guide to the city. Hopefully it will give unfamiliar visitors an overview of some of the delights on offer. If in doubt, consult the concierge or front desk at your hotel.

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