Jakarta Chinatown Private Tour
- 3 hours
- Guided in English
- Private tour
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Chinatown of Jakarta has a very long history which began during the Dutch East India Company occupation in the archipelago. In the past, the Company allocated the area for Chinese precint so that they would not lived inside the city walls of Batavia (old name of the city during Dutch occupation) after racial riot happened in 1740. We will explore various places which are the silent witnesses of the existence of Chinese community during the ancient time. The culture is still standing strong. Visit the oldest Chinese temple in Jakarta which has been established since 1650 and a Peranakan "mansion" which gives an overview of how did they live. The community have lived in Batavia for centuries and the culture has assimilated well with Indonesian culture which is reflected in its language, architecture, trade, and cuisine.
Inclusions
What's included
- Donation for some religious sites
- Pocket map
- English speaking guide
- Mineral water
- Batik cloth fan
- Tea tasting session
What's not
- Optional activities other than specified
- Meals
- Travel insurance
- Guide tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Seeing the Peranakan style house of the last former Chinese Major in Batavia
See the oldest temple in Jakarta
See a Catholic church with Chinese architecture
Witnessing community harmony in Chinatown
Passing through an area that in colonial times were opium shops and prostitution parlour in Glodok
Be introduced to snacks and comfort food of Chinese Indonesian and see the assimilation of Indonesian and Chinese food.
see a demonstration of how to drink tea in the era of the Chinese empire
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- in front of the Chandra Naya building
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Walkindies Travel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring umbrella, in case of raining especially during rainiy season (October – April)
- Method of travelling : Walking
- Minimum and Maximum Pax : 1-15 Pax
- Please prepare to wear comfortable clothes & shoes(Jakarta’s weather is all-time warm and humid)
- This tour is not recommended/suitable for wheelchair and baby stroller
How it compares in Jakarta
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 596 experiences we list in Jakarta.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 163 of 596.
About Jakarta
Jakarta is Indonesia's largest city, on the north coast of Java, with old Dutch Batavia, tall towers, mosques, markets and endless street food.
Jakarta began as the Dutch trading port of Batavia, and the old town, Kota Tua, still has colonial buildings around Fatahillah Square, including the former town hall that now houses a history museum. Nearby, the harbour of Sunda Kelapa has wooden schooners moored at the quay. The National Monument, topped with a gilded flame, stands in Merdeka Square in the centre.
Top-ranked sights in Jakarta: Indonesia National Monument (Monas), Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port), Glodok (Jakarta Chinatown).
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