Jakarta Travel Videos

Jakarta is the capital and one of the largest cities of Indonesia and most people who find themselves in this city are quite honestly here on business or a layover at the airport.  While the city does have its unique attractions, it has never really been known as a heavy tourism destination and most people move in and out as quickly as possible.

If you do find yourself on vacation here, don't despair as there are interesting things to see.  You'll want to take note of certain things though that will make your visit here as smooth and trouble free as possible.

One of the most important things to know is that finding something in Jakarta is not the easiest task in the world. Buildings have lent themselves to disrepair in some parts of the city and there is an extreme lack of visible signage on most.  Not only that but the street names are extremely confusing and can be hard to navigate for even a repetitive visitor.

Take a moment to watch the Jakarta Travel Video above and see just a few of the sights and sounds of this major metropolis.  It is a city packed with over 10 million people and the air almost reeks of pure pollution.

Perhaps the most shocking part of any visit here is the extreme differences in lifestyles between the rich and the poor.  You'll witness luxury cars parked outside Gucci shops just steps away from homeless street urchins and run down iron shacks.