Fun Things to Do in JakartaA Guide for New Expats in Indonesia

By: Asia Expat Guides

Fun Family Outing

• There are numerous outdoor activities you could do with your family in Jakarta such as pin bowling, go-carting, paintball, ice skating, swimming in water parks, scuba diving, or golfing. You can also visit recreation places like Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (miniature park of Indonesia archipelago), Ragunan Zoo, Dunia Fantasi theme park, Sea World aquarium, Jakarta’s Old Town area, and so on. You could also visit art galleries or museums in Jakarta, or simply watch a nice movies in state-of-the-art cinemas spread around Jakarta.

Nightlife

• Jakarta is a strange juxtaposition of being the capital of the world’s largest Islamic country, but at the same time its nightlife is also one of the most vibrant in the Asia Pacific region. From hanging out in an upscale lounge, to exploring the seediest discos, or just grabbing a beer at the local sports bar, Jakarta offers a wide selection of over 200 bars, clubs, pubs and lounges scattered across the entire city to cater to every whim and preference.

• The fashionable Kemang area in South Jakarta is one of the most favorite areas for expats. It has numerous places to explore for haute cuisine, excellent cocktails and to dance the night away. Expats and the “young, rich and beautiful” crowd of Jakartans also like to go to bars in the Central Business District of Jakarta (Senayan, Sudirman, Thamrin, Kuningan area), while the wildest and seediest nightlife experience can be found in Kota area, North Jakarta.

Sweet Escapes Outside Jakarta

• If you need fresh air, you could cool yourself down in the mountain community of Puncak which is about 2 hours drive from Jakarta. You can take a relaxing walk through the tree plantations or visit Taman Safari, an outdoor park which allows you to drive your car through the animals in their natural surroundings. You could also visit Bandung (about 3 hours drive from Jakarta) for factory outlet shopping and drive up to see Tangkuban Perahu (active volcanic region).

Great Escapes: Explore Indonesia

• While you’re in Indonesia, why not take the chance to explore this magnificent archipelago? The most favorite destination for expats to escape busy life in Jakarta is definitely Bali. If you like culture and history, you might enjoy Central Java or Yogyakarta, or you might head to Lombok for a quiet getaway. Diving enthusiasts will enjoy North Sulawesi, and adventurers might want to explore the jungles in Kalimantan. If you want to get closer to Mother Nature at her best, you should definitely go to Raja Ampat, Papua. For the adventurous type, Indonesia’s less-known places of interests will surely satisfy your hunger for adventures!

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