China town in Jakarta City

China town in Jakarta City

China Town Glodok
Vihara Dharma Bakti Temple
Santa Fatimah Church
Sunda Kelapa Harbor
Batavia Town
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Itinerary

In the morning get picked up from your hotel heading to Glodok area, the biggest Chinatown in Indonesia. Walk straight from Pancoran street where you will find Petak Sembilan traditional market selling groceries including meat and vegetables and also Chinese snacks and traditional medicine. Afterward, discover the oldest Buddhist temple in Jakarta, Vihara Darma Yakti temple that was built by the Chinese captain Oei Tjhie in 1755 to replace a previously demolished Buddhist temple that dated back to 1650. Predominately red, the temple interior features ancient bells and drums. continue to another religious landmark, the Santa Maria de Fatimah Church which has a very strong Chinese influence with red doors and Chinese style roofs.
Afterwards, you will drive to reach the Sunda Kelapa harbor was formerly the harbor town of Sunda Kelapa where the Portuguese traded with the Hindu Kingdom of Pajajaran in the early 16th century. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant, after lunch visit Jakarta old town often called Batavia town. This 1.3 square kilometer heritage site has been famous for the central trading of Asia in the past due to the strategic location and natural resources.