Istiqlal Mosque

Located in the middle of Jakarta, the second biggest mosque in Indonesia event in south east Asia stands. The first stone begun in 1961 on the initiative of KH. Wahid Hasyim, H. Agus Salim, Ir. Sofwan and Mr. Anwar Cokroaminoto and was done in 1978 in President Soeharto era. Istiqlal has been a symbol of Indonesia freedom, because Istqlal means freedom. Istiqlal was built in ex-Holland fort, Frederick Hendrik Fort and Wilhelmina Park that constructed by Governor General Van Den Bosch in 1834. The location was chosen by President Soekarno. One reason to show religious harmonic in Indonesia because in front of the location, was built cathedral church first.

Now, Istiqlal being center of society activities especially moslem society in Indonesia. Istiqlal has developed being one of center study of Islam, center of religious activities, and center of national charity or zakat nasional. Many religious celebration holidays, Iedul Adha and Iedul Fitri was centered at Istiqlal Mosque. President of United States, Barrack Husain Obama and his wife visited to Istiqlal at the end of 2010. They walked around and accompanied by leader of Istiqlal Mosque,  KH Ali Mustafa Yakub.

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Jakarta Public Transportation

A little confusing if you go around Jakarta by public transportation. But for further information about bus route and all information about Jakarta, you can contact Jakarta Tourism Center.

But for general overview about Jakarta public transportation, describing the kinds of public information may useful for you. The public transportation in Jakarta consists of some vehicles.

1. Electric trains

Electric Trains or KRL connected Jakarta with supporting town like Bogor, Bekasi, Tangerang, and Depok. For further information, visit www.krl.co.id. Ride from KRL stations that scattered in various locations on that towns.                                                                       




3. Busway

Busway is buses transportation facilities that have their own track and particular shelter. It's connected almost main highway in Jakarta. But be careful, the buses will very crowded at busy time likes hours to go to work. For further information check www.transjakarta.co.id and to see the route check www.rutebusway.com



3. Bus Transportation

There are some name of medium bus refers to the name of bus company likes Kopaja, Metromini, PO Deborah, Koantas Bima. And there are big bus too with company name PPD, Mayasari Bhakti, and Patas AC. Each of them have their route services and usually is signed by number route. I'am not suggest you to use it at work hours. For further information about it's visit this link.

4. Angkot

Angkot is kind of minibus that has been modified with special arrangement chairs so many people can be transported. Angkot have route services and distinguished using color and route number.





So see you in Jakarta......

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Setu Babakan, Understanding Betawi Culture

What is Setu Babakan? Setu babakan is "kampung" or village in the middle of crowded Jakarta that made as conservation and development Betawi culture by Jakarta Government. Betawi culture is genuine culture of Jakarta People.

Setu Babakan is located in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. You can taste the original betawi food likes ketupat nyiksa, kerak telor, ketupat sayur, laksa, soto betawi, roti buaya, bir pletok, nasi uduk, kue apem, toge goring, and many more. And every saturday and sunday, there are performing betawi art likes topeng dance, cokek, kasidah, marawis, gambus music, lenong betawi , tanjidor , gambang kromong, dan ondel-ondel.

                                                                 

   
        
Pencak silat in Lenong Show          apem cake                                
                                            

Kerak Telor                      Setu Babakan, South Jakarta                

To reach setu babakan, you can use Jakarta Public Transportation :
1. From Pasar Minggu bus terminal (south jakarta bus terminal), go by kopa bus route number 616 and get off at setu babakan gate
2. Or for convenience, you can go by taksi.

                                              

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Gambir Station Jakarta

Gambir Station is one of main station in Java Railway System. Gambir Station can be reached from Soekarno Hatta International Airport by Damri Airport Bus. Gambir Station serve all destination in Java Island using Train likes Bogor, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Semarang, and Surabaya. The trip by Train is served by executive class of train and friendly crews. 

 

To know the trip of Train and the price of ticket you can go to PT. Kereta Api website.  To buy the ticket you can go to the main station or selling agent in this place or call 021-121 for 24 hours service from Indonesia.

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Jakarta International Airport

Welcome to Indonesia...!! Now you are in the main gate of Indonesia. From there you can fly to the other beautiful destination. You can fly with the domestic airline flight. For further information of each air line and destination, check some links of this airline : Garuda Indonesia, Batavia Air, Sriwijaya Air, Lion Air, Air Asia, Merpati Nusantara Airlines, and Citilink Airlines. Especially to trip with destination into eastern Indonesia or innermost area in Indonesia, you can visit Trigana Air, Express Air, Kartika Airlines, and Susi Air to get the services.

    Soekarno-Hatta Airport                Damri Airport Bus

You can go directly to your destination using other flight or go through around the city. The cheapest way to go the middle of city, using Damri Airport Bus. Almost all point in Jakarta can reach by the route of Damri Airport Bus. The route destination is Gambir Station, Bogor Terminal, Serang Terminal, Blok M Plaza, Port Tanjung Priok, Lebak Bulus Terminal, Kampung Rambutan Terminal, Pasar Minggu Terminal, Cikarang Terminal, and Bekasi Terminal.

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