3 Walking Tour-Friendly Historical Sites in Central Jakarta

If you're one of the travellers who can't stay put inside their accommodation in Jakarta, then you'll be quite happy to know that Indonesia's capital has a lot to offer in terms of cultural attractions, restaurants, sports venues, and many other diversions. It's also a well-known fact that the city suffers from heavy traffic — which sometimes keeps people on the road for hours on end — that will probably eat a bit of your holiday time. It's a good thing, though, that with just one trip to Central Jakarta, you'll be able to see national monuments and icons without subjecting yourself to hours of waiting on the road.

You can include the following places in your walking tour itinerary:

Monas

Also known as National Monument, Monas features a 132-metre tower that symbolises the fight for Indonesia. Atop the obelisk monument is a flame-shaped golden foil. The structure resembles a mortar and pestle in the form of the base and the tower itself, respectively.

Merderka Square

This 1-square-kilometre area is considered one of the biggest squares in the world. It houses the Monas or National Monument, and frequently serves as the venue of float parades and civil marches, as well as a place for family gatherings on weekends.

National Museum

Located on the west side of Merdeka Square, Indonesia's National Museum houses collections that represent the total of the country's territory and its history. It has more than 61,000 prehistoric artefacts, and over 5,000 archaeological relics between the Old and New wings.

After your walk, you can replenish the calories you lost by heading to the many restaurants, cafes, and bars in Central Jakarta. You can find outfits that will cater to your cravings for Chinese, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Middle Eastern, Thai, seafood, or vegetarian dishes without going over your allotted budget. You can also choose to sample the different flavours of Indonesia by visiting restaurants that serve Javanese and North Sulawesi dishes.

Once you've quelled your wanderlust and you feel that it's time to find a place where you can stay for the night, you can try Merlynn Park Hotel along Jl. KH. Hasyim Azhari. The hotel in Jakarta Pusat has luxurious rooms with plush furnishings and comfortable amenities. Broadband Internet connection and a flat-screen TV with cable channels are just a few of the entertainment options that you can enjoy when you choose to stay at this Jakarta accommodation.