Overview
The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta is the centre of government, commerce and industry. Because of its strategic location on the shore of the Java Sea, for centuries Jakarta has been a meeting point for the different races, cultures and tradition of the hundreds of ethnic groups that compose Indonesia. In the city, centuries-old traditions live amidst towering modern skyscrapers, where a wide range of leisure options and business opportunities lure visitors each year. There’s shopping in the many glittering malls, a unique gastronomic adventure to try, historical sites to visit and natural wonders to explore.
In recent years, Jakarta has expanded its tourism industry, adding many luxury hotels, meeting facilities, world-class golf courses, fine restaurants, exciting nightlife and shopping centres. The past few years have also seen increased efforts to preserve cultural heritage sites. Jakarta offers a wide range of water parks, the largest of which is the Ancol Bay Recreation Park complex.
