East meets West in Indonesia’s capital city

It is considered as one of the world’s most populous megalopolises, and as such offers a contrast between old traditions and cosmopolitan customs. It is a bustling city that mixes old Dutch East India architecture with modern skyscrapers, interspersed with malls and bazaar-style retail spaces that bring out one’s bargain-hunting prowess. Much like Metro Manila, sprawling Jakarta is divided into five districts, each bringing its own unique experience for travellers.

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