What better way to celebrate Lunar New Year than exploring Jakarta’s China Town Glodok? At the end of January, right before Chinese New Year, the Italian section of Indonesian Heritage Society organised a tour to Glodok: tea house, decorations, red lanterns, traditional pasar (market). And dim sum, of course. Vihara Dharma Bhakti is a klenteng located in the

The most popular Chinese-Indonesian heritage sites in Jakarta are Chinatown in Petak Sembilan, Glodok or Pasar Baru. Chinese migration to Indonesia began in the 17th century, when the East Indies trade partnership (VOC) succeeded in inviting the Chinese from the mainland to immigrate to various islands in Indonesia. Candra Naya was built in 1807 or earlier

It is only fitting that this little jewel hidden in the middle of the busy Tangerang Old Market is nicknamed the Pearl of Tangerang. Photo By Muhammad Zulfianri Ramadhan Finding your way to the museum in the morning is part of the experience. It requires a lot of navigating through the snaking alleys of the

For some unique and very personal insights into the wonderful world of kites, why not visit the Layang-Layang Museum which is a private collection of Madame Endang W. Puspoyo, housed in her own property in the south of Jakarta. The area is serene, beautiful, and feels totally disconnected from the busy streets of Jakarta, says

Make sure you and your family get the best health treatment from these best hospitals in Jakarta. Photos courtesy of iStock/NOWJAKARTA Living in an urban concrete jungle with a long commute between work and home every day, complete with the major pollution caused by the city’s millions of vehicles, can really push one’s health to

Jakarta may not be the kid-friendliest place on earth, but it does offer its fair share of fun activities for the little ones. Moreover, there are plenty of options for families to explore near and around the city, sometimes no more than a few hours away. Surfing One of the most popular getaways for Jakartans

There is a common misconception among Indonesians that libraries are eerie places, crammed with dusty old books – which is, of course, not the case. The libraries at the Ministry for Education and Culture and the National Library, located in Salemba, Central Jakarta, for instance, boast a large collection of books in various genres and

Jakarta is not only Indonesia’s political and economical epicentrum, but it also serves as the country’s cultural hot spot, not least thanks to a number of art spaces and cultural centres such as Taman Ismail Marzuki, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, and Salihara. Find out how these institutions have shaped the capital’s art scene – and continue

A new exhibition at Plaza Indonesia encourages children to interact with and learn more about modern technology. It seems like a lifetime ago when children still climbed on trees, played with their dolls or train sets and didn’t need much more than crayons and a blank piece of paper to keep them happy and occupied.

Jakarta Good Guide offers walking tours through different parts of the city that highlight the rich history and vibrant culture of the capital. A city is best explored on foot – it is the only way to soak up small details that might be lost on you when traveling by car, bus or train. Granted,

To celebrate Chinese New Year this year, Kota Kasablanka Mall hosts Pasar Taon Baru (New Year Market), a pop up market that offers different cultural attractions and products, until 18 February, 2018. Yeni Wahid opens Pasar Taon Baru at Kota Kasablanka Mall. Photo by Rintang Azhar/NOW!JAKARTA Collaborating with the Association of Peranakans Chinese Indonesia (ASPERTINA), visitors are invited to learn more about cross cultural exchange by experiencing a number of cultural products and arts. Peranakan Chinese culture

Seaworld Ancol is one of the oldest and best known marine tourism sites in the city, but since its opening, Jakarta Aquarium has definitely become one of the most happening. Located at Neo Soho in West Jakarta, Jakarta Aquarium offers visitors a seascape of deep blue creatures from Indonesia’s maritime treasures with a combination of conservation and entertainment activities. The main fish tank at Jakarta Aquarium. Photo courtesy of