3 days and 2 nights in Jakarta | Hidden ways to play in the Southeast Asian capital

Who understands! Jakarta is the king of cost-effectiveness in Southeast Asia! Subway + Grab taxi is super convenient, you can eat all kinds of Southeast Asian flavors for 50 yuan per person Every photo you take is an Instagram-style blockbuster, here is a nanny-level guide👇 📍Day1: Old Town Crossing + Night Market Crit 9:00 Independence Square → 127-meter National Monument Climb to the top and overlook the city's checkerboard streetscape! 11:00 Kota Tua Old Town → Dutch colonial architecture + antique market, we recommend Cafe Batavia afternoon tea 15:00 Jakarta Cathedral → mint green dome + stained glass, the same camera position for wedding photos! 18:00 Chinatown → "Pan Dan Street" seafood food stall, spicy crab with coconut smoothie is amazing! 20:00 Lagunan Night Market → Internet celebrity "Mie Ayam Bakso" chicken noodles + fried tofu, locals line up for 30 meters! 📍Day 2: Art and shopping 9:00 National Museum of Indonesia → Bronze Buddha head + boat-shaped roof, rent a sari to take photos, super exotic! 12:00 Sarinah Shopping Mall → Underground Food Court "Soto Ayam" Chicken Noodle Soup + Fried Bananas, NT$20 per person! 15:00 Jakarta Museum of Modern Art → Fluorescent installation exhibition + rooftop bar, the atmosphere is full at sunset🌅 19:00 Pacific Place → Top floor revolving restaurant "Kreol", coconut curry crab with pandan leaf rice is absolutely delicious! 📍Day3: Natural and cultural adventures 8:00 Thousand Islands day trip → Pulau Seribu island hopping, snorkeling to see clownfish + seafood BBQ 14:00 Ancol Dreamland → Southeast Asia’s largest theme park, bungee jumping overlooking Jakarta Bay! 18:00 Sudirman Street → neon light show + luxury flagship store, DFS duty free shop L'Oreal 70% off! 💡Locals’ private tips: 1. Buy a “JakLingko” transportation card, which is valid for both subway and bus. It only takes 20 minutes to get from the airport to the city center! 2. When taking a taxi, choose the "GoCar" model on Grab, which is 30% cheaper than a taxi! 3. Long sleeves and long pants are required in the mosque, and you can rent a sarong at the entrance (5,000 rupiah) 4. Bring an umbrella during the rainy season (November-March), and pay attention to the sun protection index of 50+ during the dry season (June-August)! 🍜Must-eat list: Nasi Goreng: "Warung Padang" Indonesian fried rice with fried egg Satay: "Sate Khas Senayan" satay with peanut sauce Gado-Gado: "Ayam Penyet" salad vegetables with fried chicken Dessert: "Onde-Onde" coconut sugar glutinous rice balls + "Es Campur" rainbow ice 📸Photography spots: National Monument Reflection Pool (best at noon light and shadow) Kota Tua Red Post Office Spiral Staircase Thousand Islands Glass Boat Undersea View Mint Green Corridor of Jakarta Cathedral