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- Destinations
- Asia
- Indonesia
- Jakarta
- Kota
Kota
Kota, also called Old Batavia or Old Town Jakarta, is the
surviving piece of Dutch colonial district from its heyday as the
centre of Asia's trade with the west. Today the area's colonial
buildings are falling into disrepair but the central cobble stone
square Taman Fatahillah still lets visitors recall life in the 16th
century. The area is free to roam about in although information and
attractions are lacking. Yet it is a rare glimpse into the city's
history which is mostly swallowed by new development elsewhere. The
area is set pleasantly on the waterfront and gives a quiet and
cooler reprieve from the bustle of Jakarta's inner city.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many
dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and
tourist resorts.
Money
Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100
sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and
money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the
most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate
than travellers cheques, which are not always accepted. It is
recommended that travellers cheques also be in US dollars. Most
major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores
catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centres.
Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes
and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool
drinks.
Opening Times
Time
Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including
Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and
Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).