Jakarta in Indonesia accounts to be a major tourist destination in South-east Asia.
Chinatown Jakarta is one of the distinct places of interest. Steeped in rich history and culture Jakarta has much to offer to the tourists. The region is replete with museums, monuments and parks.
Chinatown Jakarta stands as an interesting site for the visitors.
Chinatown (Glodok) in Jakarta is associated with the dreadful past of the land. It was originally the old Chinatown of Batavia which was apportioned to the Chinese people by the Dutch. During the post carnage period in the year 1740, the community of the Chinese was restrained to quarters in the region outside the city. At present, this particular area is referred to as Glodok.
Tourists can get to spot several houses, shops, traditional market places, and small hawker stalls scattered in this vibrant area. They can also get to see few temples in this region. The entire region still holds the charm of a unique Chinese locality.
Business and trade have flourished to great extents in this area. It has become the commercial hub of Jakarta. Visitors can go shopping in the
Chinatown Jakarta. The Glodok Market comprise a group of shops displaying and selling various electronic goods, hardware products, items related to information technology, and other commodities which are sold in normal department stores. Tourists can get to notice a typical shopping bridge which connects Jalan Gajah and Jalan Hayam Wuruk.
The Glodok Plaza and the Harco Glodok departemnet store have been renovated and reconstructed after the massacre. Double steel doors can now be seen in both of them. It is done in order to ensure maximum possible safety and security.
The region of
Chinatown Jakarta features few notable tourist attractions too. There are two ancient Buddhist temples – Da Shi Miao at Jalan Kemenangan, and Vihara Dharma Bhakti, both of which strongly demand tourist visits.
The Santa Maria de Fatima Catholic Church is another noteworthy place to be visited here. There are two statues of lion on either end of the porch. The entrance way runs till the altar. Tourists will get to see unique images of Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ.
Several colorful festivals and customary celebrations are still observed in this area in Jakarta.
Glodok (Chinatown) is open from Monday to Friday from 9 am in the morning to 3 pm in evening.
Online information on
Chinatown Jakarta is offered by travel.mapsofworld.
