Jakarta: "Oriental Watertown" in the arms of Kepulauan Seribu

Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. In terms of population, Jakarta is the largest city in Southeast Asia and is located on the northwest coast of Java.

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As early as the Batavia era, Jakarta was a major coastal town, and the boat of about 10 people was the most commonly used means of transportation of that era. Jakarta at the time was called by the Western world: Oriental Venice.

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At present, this traditional transportation can still be seen in some areas of Jakarta, but such a public transportation is no longer shoulders the main transportation function and has become a boat to ferry people across the river.

In the era of rapid development, such local traditional customs are still preserved, and it will inevitably become one of the Jakarta's unique attractions that attract tourists.

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Hundreds of tropical islands are scattered around Jakarta, so it has the reputation of the Kepulauan Seribu. The Kepulauan Seribu is located in the northern waters of Jakarta, like a string of pearls sprinkled on the jasper plate. There are 110 islands in total, of which only eleven islands have residents, and the remaining 99 are mostly non-fixed residents, privately owned or tourist resorts. There are five main tourist islands, namely Ayer, Putri, Sepa, Pelangi and Pantara. These tourist islands have become optimum places for Jakarta residents and tourists on beach vacation.

For people in the metropolis, Kepulauan Seribu is a paradise for snorkeling and water sports. During the holidays, many domestic tourists come to these islands to enjoy the fun of sports in the sun.