Old City Tourism is one of the favorite destinations of Jakarta citizens and surrounding areas. How not to be a favorite, this area is very easy to access and can be enjoyed free of charge, but still fun for a picnic with friends, couples, and family.
To get here, you can use the KRL to reach the final destination, Jakarta Kota station. At the station itself, it has become a separate 'picnic' because there are many choices of fast-food restaurants that can be enjoyed while admiring the beautiful architecture of the station building with a very classic nuance. For information, Jakarta Kota Station has been around since 1929 with the original name Batavia-benedenstad. Because of the beauty of its architecture, the Jakarta Kota station is often used as a photo spot for professional and non-professional photographers.
From the station, walk a little, until you reach the tourist area of the Old City of Jakarta. Here also you will find many historical buildings that are now functioned as museums. In addition, there are those who rent out bicycles for you to use around the Old Town area or just for photo properties. Besides Jakarta Kota station, there are still other interesting photo spots you know!
Interesting Photo Spots in the Jakarta Old Town Tourism Area
Fatahillah Park
One large open area is the 'heart' of the Old City tourist area of Jakarta. Onthel bicycle rentals usually line up around this area. In addition, there are many street vendors who are ready to offer snacks to prop up your stomach and thirst. If you only want photos, you can take a position right in front of the iconic Fatahillah museum. But don't expect you to get a clear background because most of the time, this area is full of visitors! To outsmart it, you must smart conceptualize just a picture.
Toko Merah (Red Shop)
This is called the Toko Merah (Red Shop), but actually, this building is a kind of multipurpose room that is often a place for art exhibitions, conferences and performances at certain times. This place is not open to the public, but you still have to come here if you return to the Old City of Jakarta, just to take pictures in front of it! The towering windows and doors typical of well-preserved colonial buildings make this building still a beautiful object of vision. The striking red paint color from the walls also adds to its uniqueness.
Kali Besar, Jakarta's Old Town Area That Feels Like It's Not in Jakarta
Passing through the Old Town tourist area of Jakarta, Kali Besar has now been restored in such a way that it becomes an exotic spot! With the old buildings around it, the arranged gardens and the wide and floating pedestrian area, at a glance it might not look like in Jakarta, but in Europe. You can't skip photos here if you go to the Old City of Jakarta!
Sunda Kelapa Harbor
You can see a slightly different side of Jakarta here. Sunda Kelapa Harbor played an important role in the previous colonial era, especially in Batavia, aka Jakarta. Sunda Kelapa is also one of the oldest ports in Indonesia which witnesses the history of Indonesia's maritime glory.
Until now, there are still pinisi ships leaning on the Sunda Kelapa Harbor. These ships can add beauty to your photos.
Well, those were four interesting photo spots according to IamIndonesia, it's a pity you miss you when you go on a picnic to the Old City Tourism area of Jakarta.
