Chinatown of Jakarta has a very long history which began during the Dutch East India Company occupation in the archipelago. In the past, the Company allocated the area for Chinese precint so that they would not lived inside the city walls of Batavia (old name of the city during Dutch occupation) after racial riot happened in 1740.
We will explore various places which are the silent witnesses of the existence of Chinese community during the ancient time. The culture is still standing strong. Visit the oldest Chinese temple in Jakarta which has been established since 1650 and a Peranakan "mansion" which gives an overview of how did they live. The community have lived in Batavia for centuries ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Donation for some religious sites
Pocket map
English speaking guide
Mineral water
Batik cloth fan
Tea tasting session
Optional activities other than specified
Meals
Travel insurance
Guide tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada
in front of the Chandra Naya building
Return
Petak Enam
Pieces of Peace Tea House
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please bring umbrella, in case of raining especially during rainiy season (October – April)
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Method of travelling : Walking
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Minimum and Maximum Pax : 1-15 Pax
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Please prepare to wear comfortable clothes & shoes(Jakarta’s weather is all-time warm and humid)
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Seeing the Peranakan style house of the last former Chinese Major in Batavia
35 minutes
2
Dharma Bhakti Temple
See the oldest temple in Jakarta
20 minutes
3
Santa Maria de Fatima Church
See a Catholic church with Chinese architecture
10 minutes
4
Ariya Marga Temple
Witnessing community harmony in Chinatown
20 minutes
5
Lay An Tong Toko
Passing through an area that in colonial times were opium shops and prostitution parlour in Glodok
12 minutes
6
Petak Sembilan Market
Be introduced to snacks and comfort food of Chinese Indonesian and see the assimilation of Indonesian and Chinese food.
15 minutes
7
Petak Enam Di Chandra
see a demonstration of how to drink tea in the era of the Chinese empire
25 minutes
Jakarta Chinatown Private Tour
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Chinatown of Jakarta has a very long history which began during the Dutch East India Company occupation in the archipelago. In the past, the Company allocated the area for Chinese precint so that they would not lived inside the city walls of Batavia (old name of the city during Dutch occupation) after racial riot happened in 1740.
We will explore various places which are the silent witnesses of the existence of Chinese community during the ancient time. The culture is still standing strong. Visit the oldest Chinese temple in Jakarta which has been established since 1650 and a Peranakan "mansion" which gives an overview of how did they live. The community have lived in Batavia for centuries ...
