Activity and Entertainment in Jakarta
Visiting Jakarta means tempting relaxation and leisure, a concept most working people in the United States either do not understand, or do not accept. However, once experienced, the city will leave an impression, perhaps even change one’s own view of what is important and what can be let go. Whether it is calm walks through the city, partying all night, shopping sprees during the daytime, or lounging at the pool at one of the luxury hotels, Jakarta will provide what it is one is looking for.
While urban and cosmopolitan, Jakarta remains steeped in a history. The port helped the city to become one of the major trading centers, the Ciliwung River linking Jakarta with merchants from Mallcca, Palembang, Madure, South China and the rest of India. Then for many years the port fell under the control of first the Portuguese, then the Muslims and finally the Dutch. This contributed to the mix of cultures and the diversity of the populations that exists today.
Artifacts and antiques are a plenty and many can be found in the museums and even in the market places. Shopping then, is one of the many activities a tourist can spend hours taken part in, from the street markets of the downtown district, to commercials shopping malls, there are many different places to spend the day on an exotic shopping spree. Other forms of entertainment include live theater and movies, as well as discos, jazz bars and night clubs. The nightlife in Jakarta leaves one filled with options.
The rise in the popularity of Western movies and music, has resulted in a growing number dance and hip clubs. The young and vibrant of Jakarta dance the night away, and should you have the energy, this is one of the venues wherein the real spirit of the city can be found. In all, there are many ways to find the feel of the city of Jakarta, through the restaurants or the the sporting events, the markets and the museums, the city will offer itself up to any traveler wishing to learn and to experience it, so head to Jakarta, and enjoy a trip filled with fun, relaxation, and leisure.