How to Spend 3 Days in Jakarta? Ultimate Jakarta Itinerary, Jakarta, Indonesia

Welcome to the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta! Nestled on the northwest coast of Java Island, Jakarta is a city of contrasts and interesting experiences. I explored the city in three days and would like to share my Jakarta itinerary with you. In just three days, I delved deep into Jakarta鈥檚 history, culture and street food. Let鈥檚 dive into an exciting 3-day Jakarta itinerary that will help you explore Jakarta! Enjoy!

Jakarta: a mix of history, culture, and emotions! From colonial vibes to the struggle for independence, the city鈥檚 past is like a museum. As a Dutch visitor, it was a rollercoaster of intrigue and guilt. Everywhere I looked, I saw Dutch names on buildings or Dutch architecture. This gave me feelings of guilt. And there were feelings of discomfort too. Expecting a modern paradise, I saw skyscrapers next to slums. The streets showcased modernity and at the same time a lot of poverty. Amidst the discomfort and guilt, there were feelings of joy too. The food was amazing, the shopping malls were huge and the entertainment scene was great. In a nutshell: Jakarta gave me many different feelings! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: How to Spend 3 Days in Jakarta? Ultimate Jakarta Itinerary
Guide Location: Indonesia » Jakarta
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Daphne Van Der Pol
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

the Istiqlal Mosque
Jakarta Cathedral
the National Monument
McDonald鈥檚 Sarinah Thamrin
the Grand Indonesia West Mall
Grand Indonesia East Mall
Plaza Indonesia
Taman Fatahillah Square
the Jakarta History Museum
the Kinderbeeldje met Schoenen om de Nek
Zee en Brand Verzekerings Maatschapij Sluyters & Co
the Pantjoran Tea House
the Museum of Fine Art and Ceramics
AMS&DAM
Skye Bar
Wonderloft Hostel
Mercure Jakarta Batavia
Konko Hostel Jakarta
Ashley Tang Menteng Jakarta

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