Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest of the island of Java. Jakarta’s nickname among expats is the Big Durian. It has a population of 10 million making it so crowded. The city’s traffic is in gridlock, and has polluted air. The first thought on most travellers’ minds is how to exit the city quickly. There are not many interesting places here. But It does have great luxurious shopping centers. It also have great nightlife.
Jakarta have high crime rate. Be on your guard in crowded places such as markets, because pickpockets often steal wallets and cellular phones. Choose your reliable transportation, especially at night. It’s better to use a reputable taxi owned by Blue Bird group. Keep a close eye on your valuables. Don’t leave it in an empty hotel room. Put it on hotel’s safe deposit box.
Transportation
You can get into Jakarta from Soekarno Hatta International Airport. All international and nearly all domestic flights land here 20 km to the northwest of the city. From the airport you can take a taxi to the main town.
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Jakarta is one of the most populous city in the world, and is strained with the transportation problems. In Jakarta the cheapest way to travel is by metros.