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Jakarta Tourism The capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta is its cultural, economic and political centre. Established in the 14th century, it has a rich, varied history, and is a city of exciting metamorphosis- with its bustling traffic, its strong affiliations to its own historical roots, and a hub of development in Indonesia.</p>
<p>The sprawling nature of Jakarta, with its crowds, its maniacal traffic and the sheer speed of life in the city may overwhelm some tourists at first sight. But beneath this rather busy exterior, Jakarta is a city filled with interesting contrasts of the ultra-modern, traditional, extravagant and the humble. It is an eclectic mix of many Asian and South-East Asian cultures (the native Batavian culture in particular), Dutch and Islamic influences and channels them all into a beautiful set of contrasts.</p>
<p>From the old Dutch buildings and Chinese temple complexes in West Jakarta and the activity-filled harbours in North Jakarta to the newly built malls and business centres in South Jakarta, the city has something for every tourist. Additionally, there are the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) for the more adventurous at heart, with activities like deep-sea diving, and the presence of marine parks.</p>
<p>With a wide range of activities and the best nightlife in all of South-East Asia, Jakarta is an experience for the culturally curious and the adventurous tourist.
