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Jakarta travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

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Common scams in Jakarta

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Jakarta, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Jakarta — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Jakarta

6 places worth your time in Jakarta, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Jakarta →

Top food to try in Jakarta

6 dishes to eat in Jakarta, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Jakarta →

Traditions and customs in Jakarta

5 customs and traditions in Jakarta — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Jakarta →

Getting around Jakarta

How to travel around Jakarta — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Jakarta: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Jakarta

4 laws, restrictions, and customs in Jakarta that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Jakarta — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Jakarta

4 emergency services in Jakarta you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Jakarta — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Jakarta

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Jakarta — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Jakarta — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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