East Jakarta

Getting there

By plane 1 Halim Perdana Kusuma International Airport (HLP IATA, or simply Halim) (is in East Jakarta). The airport is used by military, private jets, and pilots in training, and increasingly also by scheduled domestic flights by low-cost airline Citilink and full-service carrier Batik Air. Most major Indonesian cities can be reached by direct flights from Halim. Bus services are operated by DAMRI to Rawamangun Bus Terminal for Rp 20,000; to Pulogebang, Gambir station, and Bekasi for Rp 25,000; and to Depok, Bogor's Botany Square, and Soekarno-Hatta Airport for Rp 30,000. There are also taxi services. There are half-hourly bus services to Pulo Gadung, Rawamangun, and Kampung Rambutan bus terminals in East Jakarta (see also 'by bus' below). The much larger Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, which serves many domestic and international flights, is on the other side of the city.

By train There are seven railway stations in East Jakarta, all served by Jakarta's commuter rail network (KA Commuter Jabodetabek). The main station in East Jakarta is Jatinegara, which serves the yellow (to Depok/Bogor) and blue (to Bekasi) commuter lines, as well as a range of economy, business, and executive class trains to destinations throughout the island of Java, including Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya. The new high-speed railway (Whoosh) from Bandung is located at Halim station, from where it's possible to change to local trains.

2 Halim railway station. Terminus for high-speed trains. (updated Aug 2023) 3 Jatinegara railway station. (updated Aug 2023)

By bus There are several large bus terminals in East Jakarta. 4 Kampung Rambutan bus terminal serves many city bus and minibus lines, as well as DAMRI buses to and from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. In addition, it is the point of departure for a wide range of intercity buses to cities throughout Java, as well as some destinations in Sumatra and Bali. Other bus terminals include Pulo Gadung and Rawamangun, but

Getting around

The various Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines, as mentioned above, are useful for getting around in East Jakarta, and going to the other parts of the city. Transjakarta line runs entirely within East Jakarta, and connects the Kampung Melayu neighbourhood to the Pulo Gebang bus terminal. Similarly, line connects Kampung Melayu to the Kampung Rambutan bus terminal. LRT Jakarta serves the route from Pegangsaan Dua station to Velodrome with four stops between them.

See

Monuments 1 Heroes (Perjuangan Rakyat Jatinegara) (Jatinegara triangle park, East Jakarta). This statue commemorates the heroic struggle for Indonesian independence by Jatinegara residents in 1945. (updated Mar 2017) 2 Lubang Buaya, Jl. Lubang Buaya. Marks the site where an alleged failed coup d'état by the Partai Komunis Indonesia (Indonesian Communist Party) met its end in 1965, alongside the bodies of several high-ranking generals who are believed to have been tortured to death.

Do

Amusement parks

1 Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park) ( stop: Pinang Ranti). In the 1970s, first lady Tien Soeharto envisioned a park to present and preserve the diversity of Indonesia's 27 (now 34) provinces. What results now is a pavilion for each province with different buildings (rumah adat) and detailed information about each province's cultures, museums, theaters (an IMAX and a performing arts), and a children's park. Get around the park by monorail, gondola, mini train, or rent a bike. Regular performances occur at selected pavilions and museums, and at the theaters. Taman Mini is vast (about 100 hectares or 250 acres), and seeing all the venues requires more than one day, so plan carefully. The various kinds of tickets can be seen at taman mini. If planning to see Taman Mini for more than one day, two hostels are available and should be considered. Rp10,000 per person (from 3 years old); plus Rp10,000/car and Rp6,000/motorcycle; additional entry fee applies to each attraction.

Cycling

2 Jakarta International Velodrome, Jl. Balap Sepeda No.35, RW.6, Jati, Pulo Gadung (Using LRT Jakarta, you may get off at Velodrome station), ☏ +62 821 463 41511. 06:00-21:00. An indoor cycling track. There is also a park surrounding it.

Golf The area hosts some of the best golf courses in Jakarta.

3 Jakarta Golf Club, Jl. Rawamangun Muka Raya no. 1, ☏ +62 21 4754739. The oldest course in Jakarta (1872). Thoughtful and precise approach to the putt. 4 Padang Golf Halim, Jl. Skadron Halim Perdana Kusuma, ☏ +62 21 8005762, +62 21 8090729. Very close to the airport. Started as the Air Force’s first golf course, now known for its low fees, yet challenging course (high trees, tricky greens). 36 holes (divided into 2 parts). 5 Royale Jakarta Golf Club, Jl. Raya Halim Tiga, Halim Perdanakusuma, ☏ +62 21 80 888 999. 27 golf holes (North, West, South have 9 holes each). Most require long shots. The restaurant and bar overlook the court. The most

Buy

Shopping malls 1 AEON Mall, Jakarta Garden City, RT.1/RW.6, East Cakung, Cakung. One of the AEON's chain mall across Jabodetabek region with dominant Japanese nuances on its decorations, numerous shopping brands, and its own food-court. It has a Ferris Wheel above its building as the main attraction to its visitors. (updated Apr 2018) 2 Arion Plaza (Arion Mall), Jalan Pemuda Kav. 3-4, Rawamangun, ☏ +62 21 471 1652. 3 Bassura City, Jalan Basuki Rahmat No. 1A, RT08/RW10. 4 Cibubur Junction, Jalan Jambore No.1, RW.7, Cibubur. 5 Cipinang Indah Mall, Jalan Raya Kalimalang No.kav. 88, RT.18/RW.3, Pondok Bambu, Duren Sawit. 6 Mall Graha Cijantung, Jalan. Pendidikan No. 1, Jl. Raya Bogor Km 24. Cijantung. 7 Mall Klender (Formerly Mall Citra), Jalan I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Klender (KRL blue line stop: Klender or stop: Flyover Klender). 8 City Plaza Jatinegara, Jalan Matraman Raya No. 173-175. 9 Plaza Kramat Jati Indah, Jalan Raya Bogor Km. 1, Jatinegara. 10 Taman Mini Square (Tamini), Jalan Taman Mini I No. 1, Pinang Ranti.

Markets 11 Pramuka Bird Market (Pasar Burung Pramuka), Jl. Kayu Manis Utara No.19, RT.8/RW.1 (located within Pramuka Market). The biggest bird market in Jakarta and probably in South East Asia. (updated Apr 2022)

Eat

Most notable dining spots in East Jakarta could be found in Rawamangun district due to its nearest distance to Central (Menteng), South (Tebet, Kasablanka, Kuningan), and North Jakarta (Kelapa Gading Boulevard).

Budget Seafood:

Sea Food 99, Jalan Pahlawan Revolusi No.51, RT.3/RW.5, Pondok Bambu, ☏ +62 21 8497 4446. Menu: fish, scallops, crab, salad. Traditional:

1 Asinan Betawi H. Mansyur, Jl. Taman Kamboja, Rawamangun, ☏ +62 21 4707242. Betawi specialties, The vegetable asinan of the Betawi people from Jakarta is preserved Chinese cabbage, cabbage, bean sprouts, tofu, and lettuce served in a thin, hot, peanut sauce with vinegar, topped with peanuts and krupuk, especially krupuk mie (noodles crackers). Start from Rp16,000. Handayani Prima, Jalan Matraman Raya