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Wayang Museum
posted by ystough The Wayang museum is a museum dedicated entirely to puppets. The tradition comes from the hindu past of the country. This much I managed to gather but a fairly poorly labeled collection means that this is an enjoyable and amusing rather than particularly informative museum. Maritime Museum
posted by DVC_Chris One of the most interesting museums I have found in Jakarta is the Maritime Museum, which is located in restored warehouses of the Dutch East India Company. There is a great deal of history there, not only about the maritime spice trade that stretches back centuries, but also the history of Jakarta ... more |
Jakarta has been in the news quite often lately, but certainly not for the tourist sights. When political chaos reigns the streets can be packed with protestors and idealists fighting the corrupt political system. Once things cool down, expats can show their faces again. To most travelers, Jakarta is a starting or ending point of their trip. However, Jakarta is one of the most exciting night-life cities in the world. Skeptical? Try and evening at "Tanamor." Although Jakarta itself doesn't have many "sights" to offer, it is the lively commercial centre of Java. In addition to several museums, the heart of the old Dutch town at 'Taman Fatillah'. 'Soekarno's last erection', the Monas, rules over Merdeka Square. Sunda Kepala, is the old harbour from which merchantmen from all over the world come and go. Take a weekend charter to Anak Krakatoa, and compare it to Captain Cook's 1773 description. The nighttime southern sky is not something you will soon forget. Indonesia is a wonderful country with beautiful, friendly people. It is a wonderful mixture of beauty and chaos that you will either love, or hate. To me, the rice paddies, volcanos, small villages and ocean beaches are incomparable in this world.