Swiss-Belhotel Mangga Besar Executive Summary 01. Jakarta General Information

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 01. JAKARTA GENERAL INFORMATION
JAKARTA (DKI Jakarta) is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. It was formerly known as Sunda Kalapa (397-1527), Jayakarta (1527-1619), Batavia (1619-1942), and Djakarta (1942-1972). Located on the northwest coast of the Java Island, it has an area of 661.52 km and an official population of 8,389,443 (2000[1]). Jakarta currently is the eleventh largest city in the world. Its metropolitan area is called Jabodetabek and contains more than 23 million people, and is part of an even larger Jakarta-Bandung megalopolis

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Jakarta is served by the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Since 2004, Jakarta has built a new bus system known as "Trans Jakarta" or "Busway" and is planning to increase the number of Busway routes. The city had hoped to establish its newest transportation system, the Jakarta Monorail, in 2007, but the project has been delayed and its completion date is uncertain. Jakarta also is the location of the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the National Monument. Jakarta is located on the northwestern coast of Java Island, at the mouth of the Ciliwung River on Jakarta Bay, which is an inlet of the Java Sea. The northern part of Jakarta is constituted on a plain land, approximately eight meters above the sea level. This contributes to the frequent flooding. The southern parts of the city are hilly. There are about 13 rivers flowing through Jakarta, mostly flowing form the hilly southern parts of the city northwards towards the Java Sea. The most important river is the Ciliwung River, which divides the city into the western and eastern principalities. The city borders the province of West Java on its east side and the province of Banten on its west side. The thousand islands, which is a part of the administrative region of Jakarta, is located in the Jakarta Bay. These 105 islets are located 45 km on the north part of the city.
ADMINISTRATION
Officially, Jakarta is not a city but a province with special status as the capital of Indonesia. It is administered much as any other Indonesian province. For example, Jakarta has a governor (instead of a mayor), and is divided into several sub-regions with their own administrative systems.

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Jakarta, as a province, is divided into five cities (kota) (formerly municipality) each headed by a mayor and one regency (kabupaten) headed by a regent. List of cities of Jakarta:

Central Jakarta (Jakarta Pusat) South Jakarta (Jakarta Selatan) West Jakarta (Jakarta Barat) North Jakarta (Jakarta Utara) East Jakarta (Jakarta Timur)
The only regency of Jakarta is:
Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu), formerly a sub district of North Jakarta.
The exclusive residential areas of Menteng and Casablanca are located in the centre of Jakarta together with many major shopping malls that feature designer boutiques, beauty salons as well as numerous state of the art health and fitness centres. Bordering Central Jakarta along Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, South Jakarta is home to the city's Central Business District area (CBD) or Golden Triangle. These widely used terms describe an area which is clearly defined by the city's 3 busiest thoroughfares - Jalan Rasuna Said, Jalan Gatot Subroto and Jalan Jenderal Sudirman. It is within these boundaries that the majority of Jakartas skyscrapers, five star hotels, banking institutions and luxury apartments are located.

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South Jakarta is also home to Blok M shopping area as well as the exclusive and expatriates dominated residential areas of Pondok Indah and Kemang. Blok Ms most prominent place of business is the Pasaraya Grande Mega Department Store. The street markets in this area are fascinating to wander through on your way to the air conditioned comfort of Pasaraya Grande. Both Pondok Indah and Kemang boast numerous fine dining establishments and some shopping centres. Kemang is the more reasonably priced area as far as housing is concerned and is the scene of a very comfortable lifestyle. On weekends this previously quiet residential area is particularly lively. Pondok Indah is the home to many of the truly rich of Jakarta and being an expatriate enclave' many of Jakartas International Schools and Pondok Indah Mall are located in this area
The major local point in West Jakarta is Soekarno Hatta Airport. That said almost everyone arriving to Jakarta will need to pass through West Jakarta on their way to their final destination. As such and because real estate prices are lower than in mainstream Jakarta there has been quite a bit of development in West Jakarta, especially along the toll road leading into the city. Taking advantage of the lower land costs many hotels have sprung up offering quality accommodation that has been recognized as good value for money.
Perhaps the most popular area is Slipi. Just on the border of Senayan in Central Jakarta, Slipi offers good, quick access to Central and South Jakarta and has several very good, professional managed hotels from which to choose. Another option is Grogol. This is the first major real estate development you will pass on the way into Jakarta from the airport. Easily recognized by Ciputra Hotel and Mall just off the toll road, which is ideal for layovers and quick day meetings.

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The oldest historical sites in Jakarta are located in North Jakarta as well as many of the cities best known amusement parks and nightlife. When the sun sets there are diversions of every sort from karaoke, massive 3 storey discos, (Raja Mas, the notorious Stadium, Sydney 2000 etc), 'dangdut' bars and intimate 'amusement centres'. Whilst a day trip to this part of town can be educational and entertaining a late night trip can be compared to a trip through several layers of Dantes inferno. The genuinely curious can often read about someone else's misadventures in Kota in a Sunday edition of the Jakarta Post. We don't favor any hotel for any reason.
CLIMATE
Jakarta has a hot and humid. Located in the western-part of Indonesia, Jakarta's wet season rainfall peak is January with average monthly rainfall of 350 mm and its dry season low point is August with a monthly average of 60 mm. The city is humid throughout the year with daily temperature range of 25C to 38C; Absolute maximum is 43.8C and absolute minimum is 21.5C.
CURRENCY
Rupiah come in paper and coins. Paper denominations are 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000; coin denominations are 10, 25, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000. ATMs are quite common and the ones with VISA / Cirrus logos dispense local currency at that bank's then current exchange rate. Some have the rate on the screen.

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BUSINESS HOURS
Most shops in the major shopping centres are open from 10 am until 8 p.m., seven days a week. Restaurants start serving from 7 a.m. or so until midnight. Government offices and banks operate from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m., Monday to Thursday and 8 a.m. till 12 p.m. on Fridays. Banks are closed on Saturdays.
JAKARTAS AIRPORT
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is the primary airport for Jakarta and Indonesia alike. It is used by both private and commercial carriers connecting Jakarta with other Indonesian cities. It is also Indonesia's main international gateway. The airport is divided into three separate terminals. Terminal 1 serves all domestic airliners except Garuda Indonesia. Terminal 2 serves all foreign carriers and Garuda Indonesia (both domestic and international routes). Terminal 3 serves for hajj pilgrimage flights and for transnational migrant laborers.[28] A second airport, Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP) serves mostly private and presidential flights.

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PLACES TO GO
Old Jakarta city tour, visiting the historical places of Jakarta, such as the Sunda Kelapa, Chinese town, and museum of Jakarta city where can be seen a glance of the history of Jakarta. New Jakarta, a visit to the modern recreation in Jakarta such as Ancol, National Museum, and Beautiful Indonesian Miniature which is consists of miniature of 26 cultural highlight of Indonesian ethnics. Jakarta Evening Sightseeing, a view of beautiful Jakarta city in the evening with the specific view of the evening environment of business and social life of Jakarta. Fantasy World is a perfect choice for children holiday, giving an impression of various countries that is presented in miniatures, which is also a famous week-end resort for the resident of Jakarta. Shopping tour, bring you to the modern shopping malls and supermarket of Jakarta with its greatest assortments of products. Jakarta is known for its multifarious shopping areas with various products from tradition to machinery. Most shopping malls and the shops in them are open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. With few exceptions we would advise most visitors to limit their shopping to the Shopping Malls scattered throughout the city. Prices in the various shops in these malls are fixed and no bargaining takes place.

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Golfing tour, Jakarta and the surrounding is rich with golf courses with good rates compared to playing golf in Bali. Rates are often changed, and to be checked upon the time. Taman Mini Tour, a miniature of Indonesian main ethnic groups as the highlight of Indonesian culture which mostly in the art works and tradition of local ethnic groups. Bogor Tour, a visit to the well known Bogor Botanical garden, and the beautiful nature of Bogor highland known as Puncak which is the most popular week-end resort for Jakarta and Bandung. Bogor and Bandung, full day tour from Jakarta. This tour will give real impression of beautiful Bogor highland with tea plantation, the Puncak Pass with its beautiful natural view, and the capital of West Java, Bandung. Bandung One and half hour by car thru the toll road or a pleasant 3 hour train trip from Gambir Station in Jakarta winds through the countryside and brings you to the city that has been referred to as the 'Paris of the East'. Nestled in the mountains of Java at some 750 meters above sea level, Bandung's cooler climate has always been its major draw. The average daytime temperature is 22C / 70F degrees.

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Bandung is without question home to an impressive display of art-deco architecture. Several of Indonesia's leading universities are located here making it a lively student haven. It was here also that Indonesias first President, Sukarno, convened the first ever meeting of the 'Non Aligned Nations' in 1957.
Several clothing manufacturers are located in Bandung & 'Jeans Street' is a bargain hunters dream for clothing and accessories. Thousand island resort, a visit to one of the famous resort in the island, through the pier of Marina with beautiful sea and panorama. A good place for snorkeling, diving and just leisure as the week-end relaxing place. Ujung Kulon is the national park of West Java, the home of famous Javanese Rhinoceros, and the Banteng (Boss Javanicus). The place is still maintained for the continuation of this endangered life. West Java Tour, sightseeing to the west tip of Java Island, now the province of Banten which has long history of the development of Java Island as the main cultural center of Java besides Central Java or Yogyakarta
DINING OUT
In a Metropolis such as Jakarta the eateries number in the thousands. There are many recognizable international franchise restaurants scattered throughout the city offering a known commodity.

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HOTELS IN JAKARTA
FIVE STAR HOTELS FOUR STAR HOTELS
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Aryaduta Borobudur Crowne Plaza Grand Hyatt Grand Mahakam Grand Melia Imperial Aryaduta JW Marriott Kempinski Le Meridien Mulia Senayan Nikko Hotel Park Lane Regent Jakarta Rosewood Dharmawangsa Sahid Jaya Shangri-La Sheraton Bandara Sheraton Media *) Sultan Hotel
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Acacia Alila Ambhara Aston Atrium *) Batavia Ciputra Jakarta Golden Boutique Horizon Kartika Chandra Le Grandeur Mangga Dua *) Maharaja Menara Peninsula Mercure-Rekso *) Millennium Sirih Novotel Mangga Dua *) President Redtop Santika Sari Pan Pacific Tropic
THREE STAR HOTELS
Atlet Century Park 10
Ibis Slipi

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2 3 4 Binakara FM-1 Ibis Mangga Dua *) 6 7 8 Oasis Amir *) Sparks Hotel *) Treva
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