The capital of Indonesia is located on the island of Java andis the main gateway to the country of twenty thousand volcanic islands. Many tourists are looking for volcanoes for climbing, coral reefs, pleasure from scuba diving, as well as virgin rainforests.
It is in Indonesia you can see a stunningly beautiful sunrise among the craters of volcanoes, ancient temples in the thickets of the tropics, beautiful parks, only here you can learn Balinese dances.
Their acquaintance with the country of the newcomers begins with Jakarta, which is a transit point for foreigners on the way to Bali or Yogyakarta.
The capital of Indonesia is a very special city.Of the many names that are given to the main city of the country, the most suitable is perhaps "Big Durian". And this is really so: Jakarta is the most populous metropolis in the southeast of Asia, the population of the city reaches ten million. The area is almost 665 square kilometers. And although in 1527 - this is the official date of when it was based in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1619 was captured by the Dutch, which completely destroyed the capital and built a fort here Batavia. But in the middle of the last century the city was returned to its former name. Since then, its population has increased seventeen times, and now it is no longer just a city, but a province that has the status of a capital.
It is here that all the main institutions of the country, industrial enterprises, shopping centers, markets are located.
Human activities spoil the ecology of the city. And sometimes the air becomes unbearably heavy, very reminiscent of durian - the most popular Asian fruit.
Jakarta, whose attractions attract tourists here, as well as the opportunity to buy cheap goods, annually receives a huge number of guests.
To understand what the capital is likeIndonesia, you need to communicate with the locals, visit its markets and bazaars, wander the streets of the city. It is here that the first "pop" acquaintance with the country will take place.
The capital of Indonesia offers touristsupscale five-star and fairly cheap mini-hotels. You can visit the Ethnographic Park of miniatures, which tells about all the provinces of the country, the National Museum, where the Crown Jewels are kept, the Historical Museum, which tells of the colonial past of the city, Wayang Museum with a huge collection of Indonesian masks and puppets from all over the country, etc.
After sightseeing and shoppingtourists prefer to stroll through the Dutch quarter of Kota - to the local Amsterdam, with canals and colonial buildings. For walks, the Park of Dreams, also known for its artistic bazaar, which sells items made of batik, leather, wood, ivory, is also suitable.
The capital of Indonesia is a constant movement, noisy streets, poor quarters and a stable heat all year round.
However, all this chaotic world is adjacent to skyscrapers, fashion boutiques, numerous museums. And this neighborhood makes Jakarta unique.
Maybe this city does not like everyone, maybe many people consider it too noisy, but if it falls into the soul, then it's simply impossible not to come here again.
