Jakarta’s National Museum & Old Harbour

Jakarta would never become an economic powerhouse, had it not been constructed so near the sea. The more than 500-year-old Sunda Kelapa Harbour was the essential link to bridge the gap from trade ships entering Indonesia for import and export purpose of all kinds of goods. Construction of the harbour began during the Pajajarn Kingdom era in the early 15th century and still is a highly important maritime docking point for modern Indonesia. Although modern times have entered the harbour, traditional wooden Makassar schooners, called ‘Phinisi’, are still used as preferred means of transportation between the other Indonesian islands. Snapping some pictures here to remind you of traditions kept alive in a fast-growing and modern Jakarta is of the essence! It is time to head back to your centrally-located Jakarta hotel (other regions can be included, but surcharges may apply), ending with a short introduction of what makes Jakarta such an fascinating city.