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A DAY ON THE J-TOWN

February 2, 2013 by

Kids will love the sun, sand and sea that isAncol DreamlandBeneath the city’s hustle and bustle, Jakarta offers the colourful charm of feasts and fun

8am: Start your day with the sumptuous breakfast buffet served in a stylish setting at your sanctuary, Novotel Mangga Dua Square (Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 1, tel: +62 (21) 6231 2800).

9.30am: Head to the Ocean Ecopark for a quick rejuvenation — it’s the latest attraction added to Ancol Dreamland, the city’s largest recreation complex. Don’t miss the Fantastique Magic Fountain show (tel: +62 (21) 6471 1111).

10.30am: Have a cuppa at one of the park’s F&B establishments. After that, rent a golf cart to explore the 34-ha park.

12pm: Sit down to a lunch with views at Segarra (Carnival Beach, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, tel: +62 (21) 6471 0101). Have the grilled oxtail soup, an Indonesian speciality, or try the grilled salmon from the international menu.

1pm: Visit the Dutch colonial architectural style courtyard of Fatahillah Square, which houses three museums: Jakarta History Museum, Wayang Museum and the Museum of Ceramics and Fine Arts (Jl. Taman Fatahillah 1, tel: +62 (21) 692 9101).

2pm: Stroll around Jakarta Old Town near Fatahillah Square. To get a better feel of Batavia (the former name for Jakarta), rent an old-fashioned bicycle for your tour.

3pm: Cool yourself down with a variety of cocktails and light food at Café Batavia (Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 14, tel: +62 (21) 691 5531). Enjoy the live jazz performance while you soak in the atmosphere of old Jakarta.

4.30pm: Take a taxi to Grand Indonesia for a fun late afternoon of shopping. The mall is the country’s largest (Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1, tel: +62 (21) 2358 7000), adjacent to another prestigious mall, Plaza Indonesia (Jl. MH Thamrin, Kav. 28-30, tel: +62 (21) 310 7272).

7pm: Feast on scrumptious dishes at Ocha & Bella (Jl. K.H. Wahid Hasyim No. 70, tel: +62 (21) 310 5777). This restaurant features paired menus of authentic Italian and Japanese izakaya-style cuisine. Try pairing Neapolitan pizza with Japanese fish and chips.

9pm: Continue the night with a cool cocktail — or three — at Bibliothèque (Sampoerna Strategic Square, tel: +62 (21) 5795 6978). Groove to live performances of international DJs.

Words by Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in Jetstar Asia Magazine, April 2012. 

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