It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Jakarta, Indonesia, with us.
Take a daytrip to Borodubur with a quick, local flight to the historic Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world. This ninth-century temple features 504 Buddha statues and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. © Platongkoh | Dreamstime.com
In East Java, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park makes for an ideal one- or two-day escape from the bustle of Jakarta. A moderate flight away on the same island, this park is the only conservation area in the country with a sand sea. The park contains the highest mountain in Java, Mount Semeru, as well as four lakes and 50 rivers. There’s also the caldera of an ancient volcano. © Stefano Ember | Dreamstime.com
Within the heart of Jakarta, also known as the Golden Triangle of Jakarta, is Sudirman Central Business District. Teeming with hotels, skyscrapers, shopping and entertainment centers, and restaurants, this section buzzes with life day and night. © Teguh Hardi | Dreamstime.com
The Arjuna Wijaya Statue, in the city center, depicts the famous horse and carriage scene from the epic poem “Mahabharata.” Constructed to honor the freedom of Indonesia under President Soeharto, the statue stands as a symbol of Hinduism’s endurance in the country. © Aleksandar Todorovic | Dreamstime.com
The National Monument was built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence and can be found in the middle of Merdeka Square in Central Jakarta. Built in 1961, this monument is surrounded by reliefs of Indonesian history in the outer yard. © Aleksandar Todorovic | Dreamstime.com
If you’re a foodie, you won’t want to miss the night markets in Jakarta. Rich with food stalls beneath lights, markets like Kota Tua Night Market, Jaksa Night Market and Pecenongan Night Market are great spots to enjoy authentic Indonesian dishes like satay, sticky rice and noodles. © Artitwpd | Dreamstime.com
Just a 2.5-hour drive away, Banten, the westernmost province on Java, is home to Ujung Kulon National Park. Within this park and nature reserve are jungle cats, sloths, the Javan rhino, antelope, buffalo and several species of birds. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this park covers more than 122,000 acres. © Sugie Cahyadi | Dreamstime.com
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