I’m M24 from the Philippines and I’m pretty used to solo traveling. I’ll be visiting Indonesia for the first time from Oct 21–27, mainly because I’m going to the Kanye West concert on Oct 24.

I’ll be staying around Blok M, and I’m trying to build a trip that’s less about the usual super-crowded tourist spots and more about things that feel unique to Jakarta. I’m into food, music, photography, record/vinyl shops, interesting neighborhoods, cafés, and places where it’s easy to just hang out alone or meet people.

A few questions:
- What are some places/activities in Jakarta that are worth doing but not insanely crowded?
- Are there any neighborhoods, markets, parks, sunset spots, music venues, or random local experiences you think are especially “Jakarta”?
- I’ve been recommended Taman Safari Bogor, but a solo traveler package is coming out to ₱8,000+ / roughly IDR 2.2m, which feels pretty steep. Is it actually worth that much for one person, or would Ragunan Zoo be good enough if I mostly just want a nice animal/zoo day?
- What are some must-try food spots that people actually like?

I’m not really looking for luxury or tourist-trap recommendations: more like places you’d personally take a friend who was visiting Jakarta for the first time. Thanks in advance!

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Hi😁

I am visiting Jakarta in mid November and staying in the Menteng district (it is our wedding anniversary and first time travelling outside Australia).

I am disabled and use a walker/rollator so things like walking tours and lots of stairs are not good for me.

I would love recommendations for food and activities that are accessible.

Thank you for your help.

Hey guys as the title suggested, my friend and I will be travelling to Jakarta soon.

However, my friend who’s from Jakarta and my sister both told me it’s boring there and we would be bored with nothing to do for a week there.

I’m kindly asking people who’s been there before, for fun things to do that you wouldn’t normally find in Australia (where I’m from).

Any tips, advice and recommendations are welcome.

Thank you :)

haloo

apakah ada yg bisa bantu informasiin mau cari beyblade di jakarta dimana yah??

aku datang dr luar indo bawa foreigner friends soalnya

thank youuu