Unlock Jakarta 2023

Dear Respected Guest, Selamat datang di Shangri-La Jakarta

A warm welcome to Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, the home of Shangri-La Jakarta. Thank you for choosing the Shangri-La Jakarta as your preferred place to stay.

As you would like to explore the city, the concierge team has come up with interesting facts of Jakarta, from the city’s history to other destinations in the area you may be keen to know about. Whether you visit for business or leisure, embrace our renowned Asian hospitality and unparalleled services.

We hope this guide helps you have a memorable stay with moments you will cherish and bring home

We wish you a pleasant and memorable stay. Should you require further assistance, please contact us at at slj-concierge@shangri-la com or call (62 21) 2922 9999 ext 6820/6821

Sincerely,

Ibnu Sidik Chief Concierge

JAKARTA PAST AND PRESENTS

JAKARTA IN THE OLD TIME

This harbour town was first known as Sunda Kelapa. However, on 22 June 1527, Prince Fatahillah razed Sunda Kelapa and founded the town of Jayakarta on the same site . This is the date that Jakarta takes as the establishment of the city. Jayakarta was a thriving port where traders from China, India, Arabia and, later, Europe, as well as those from all over the archipelago exchanged their wares.

In 1619, the Dutch VOC under Jan Pieterszoon Coen destroyed Jayakarta and built a new town on the west bank of the Ciliwung River, which he named Batavia, after the Batavieren, the Dutch tribal ancestors Batavia was planned to be similar to Dutch towns, in a series of blocks cut by canals and defended by a fortified wall and a moat. This part of Batavia was completed in 1650 Old Batavia was where the Europeans lived, while the Chinese, Javanese and other indigenous groups were relegated outside the city entrenchment.

In its heyday, Batavia became known as the Jewel of the East and the seat of the VOC, and later became the seat of the Dutch Government over the sprawling East Indies archipelago. During the Japanese occupation in 1942, the Japanese again changed the name from Batavia to Jakarta.

BETAWI CULTURE AND TRADITIONS

The indigenous people of Jakarta are the Betawi, a community of mixed descent, a mixture of different races and ethnic groups, who have made Jakarta their home for generations Very outspoken and democratic, the Betawi have assimilated different cultures in their daily life, arts, music and traditions Staunch Muslims, the Betawi blends the original Malay language with neighbouring Sundanese words, mixed with Javanese, Chinese, Indian, Arab and Dutch words.

CHINESE HERITAGE

Ever since the first century AD, China and the Indonesian islands already had close contact either between the Chinese emperor and the Indonesian kings, as well in religion and trade contexts. Chinese princesses are known to have been given in marriage to a number of kings in Yogyakarta, Solo, Cirebon, Bangka and Belitung, and in Western Borneo

However, the influx of Chinese to Indonesia seriously began in the 17th century, when the Dutch East India Company, VOC, attracted Chinese mainlanders to immigrate to the Indonesian islands to work and trade

PETAK SEMBILAN

Petak Sembilan is another neighbourhood that still exudes an aura of the original Chinese settlements. Here is the oldest Chinese temple in Jakarta, called the Jin De Yuan or Dharma Bakti Temple, built in 1650. This part of Jakarta’s Chinatown comes alive with lanterns and lion dances, most especially during the Chinese New Year celebrations.

EUROPEAN COLONIAL HERITAGE

The Portuguese were the first Europeans who set foot on Java in the 16th century in search for the legendary Spice Islands Although the Portuguese did not dominate on Java, their heritage from the short period here can still be seen in two Portuguese churches and in the still-popular keroncong music

Keroncong is the Indonesian musical fusion from the original Portuguese music known as fado, which sailors and slave trade ships introduced in the 16th century. The music travelled from Goa in India to Malacca and finally to Tugu. Keroncong accompanies the moresco, a dance of Spanish influence that resembles the polka, but is danced at a slower pace .

ARAB AND INDIAN HERITAGE

Two mosques in Old Batavia were built in the 18th and 19th century. These are the An-Nawier mosque and the Masjid Langgar Tinggi at Pekojan, now more familiarly known as Kampung Arab or the Arab village, in West Jakarta Before the Arabs, Muslim Indians from Bengal dominated the neighbourhood.

GREATER JAKARTA

Home to over 10 million people, Jakarta is a city of contrasts – the traditional and the modern, the sacred and the worldly. Its population comprises all ethnic groups in the Indonesian archipelago, living under the national motto: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, meaning “Unity in Diversity”.

Spanning an area of 661 square kilometres (255 square miles) Jakarta is one of the world’s largest cities. The capital of the Republic of Indonesia, Jakarta is an autonomous province consisting of five municipalities, namely, Central Jakarta, North, West, East and South Jakarta and the District of Pulau Seribu or the Thousand Islands

WEATHER

Weather in Jakarta is generally warm, though be sure to keep umbrella handy because rain can pour anytime or strong sun exposure .

CURRENCY

The currency in Indonesia is the Rupiah (Rp / IDR). Foreign currency may be exchanged at your hotel, banks and authorized money changing shops. Exchanging money anywhere else is illegal and the laws are strictly enforced

USEFUL INDONESIAN PHRASES

The official national language in Indonesia is Bahasa Indonesia. Below are few basic phrase that are important to learn if one wants to endear himself/herself to the locals.

Me/I : Saya, Aku

You : Anda, Kamu

Them : Mereka

Please : Tolong

Welcome : Selamat datang!

How are you? : Apa kabar?

What’s your name? : Siapa nama Anda?

Where are you from? : Anda berasal dari mana?

Pleased to meet you : Senang bertemu dengan Anda

Goodbye : Sampai jumpa

Greetings:

Good morning : Selamat pagi

Good afternoon : Selamat siang (12 to 4 p.m.)

Good afternoon : Selamat sore (4 to 6 p.m.)

Good evening : Selamat malam

Thank you : Terimakasih

You are welcome : Sama-sama

Directions: Left : Kiri

Right : Kanan

Straight ahead : Lurus

Turn : Belok Up : Atas / Naik

Down : Bawah / Turun

U-turn : Putar balik

Example : Please go straight ahead then make a U-turn. After that, please turn left. : Silakan jalan lurus lalu putar balik. Setelah itu, belok ke kiri

USEFUL INDONESIAN PHRASES

The official national language in Indonesia is Bahasa Indonesia. Below are few basic phrase that are important to learn if one wants to endear himself/herself to the locals.

Hello, How are you? : Hai, apa kabar?

All Fine : Baik, Baik Saja

What's your name? : Siapa nama anda?

My name is.. : Nama Saya...

Good Morning! : Selamat Pagi!

Good Afternoon! : Selamat Siang!

Good Evening! : Selamat Sore!

Good Night! : Selamat Malam!

Long time no see : Lama Tidak bertemu!

Pleased to meet you : Senang bertemu dengan anda

No : Tidak

Yes : Ya

Thank you : Terima Kasih

How much/many : Berapa

Excuse me : Persmisi

I want... : Saya Mau...

I don't understand : saya tidak mengerti

HOTEL’S RESTAURANTS AND BARS

SATOO

Level 1

Breakfast: 6am to 10:30am (Monday to Sunday)

Lunch:

12pm to 2:30pm (Monday to Friday)

12pm to 3pm (Saturday & Sunday)

Dinner: 6pm to 10:30pm (Monday to Sunday)

A la carte 24-hour. SATOO is all about the culinary exploration Have a feast with 12 interactive open-kitchen stations featuring Indian, Western, Chinese and Indonesian dishes, salad, sushi, sashimi, barbecue, noodles, pastas, desserts, fruits and Jamu (traditional herbal drink)

Rosso Level 2

Lunch: 11:30am to 3pm (Monday to Saturday)

Dinner: 6pm to 10:30pm (Monday to Sunday)

Sunday Brunch: 11:30am to 3pm (Sunday)

Rosso offers authentic Italian cuisine in an elegant, yet friendly and informal atmosphere. The taste of Rosso’s specialties makes it the favourite Italian restaurant for many people.

JIA

Level 1

Lunch: 11:30am to 2:30pm

Dinner: 6pm to 10:30pm

Jia serves the signature Peking Duck, a line-up of delectable dim sum, sumptuous roasted fare and much-loved Chinese dishes The restaurant blends classic Chinese cuisine with stylish presentation, giving each dish a little twist, yet preserving its original recipe

Nishimura Level 1

Lunch: 11:30am to 2:30pm

Dinner: 6pm to 10:30pm

Nishimura presents authentic Japanese cuisine prepared with a combination of fresh ingredients and traditional Japanese cooking styles. Catch the chef’s live Teppanyaki action and enjoy the fresh fish from the Sushi Bar for delightful experience

HOTEL’S RESTAURANTS AND BARS

Lobby Lounge

Level 2

Weekdays: 8am to 11pm

Weekend & Public Holiday: 8am to 12am

High Tea: 3pm to 6pm

A great place to see and be seen at, Lobby Lounge presents an elegant setting for meeting friends and business partners. Enjoy classic high tea while overlooking the lush garden view every afternoon.

B.A.T.S.

Level 1

Monday to Saturday, 6pm to 2am

A New York-style live band bar and restaurant with bigportion meal specialties Designed with brick wood and wood panelling, B.A.T.S. is uniquely located in the hotel’s basement Get the party started with live music by the resident international band, or chill at the sports bar.

SATOO Deli

Level 1

6:30am to 10:30pm

For the bread and cake selections SATOO DELI offers a vast variety of cakes, pastries, breads, sandwiches, chocolates, as well as coffee and tea.

Pool Bar

Level 1

10am to 7pm

Relax by the lagoon swimming pool and enjoy a cool, refreshing cocktail The poolside bar is a great place to hang out, chat with other guests and soak up the Indonesian sun.

HOTEL’S RECREATION

Swimming Pool & Children Aqua Playground

Level 1

Opens 9am to 6pm

Butterfly-shaped swimming pool amidst the lush tropical garden Located at children’s pool, the Children’s Aqua Playground offering plenty of room to run around among water sprays, fountains, splash bucket and slides

CHI, The Spa

Level 4

Open 8am to 11pm

CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La is your personal sanctuary for holistic treatments. Luxurious yet down-to-earth, CHI, The Spa provides a place for personal peace and well-being. Intuitive skilled therapists with a caring touch rejuvenate the body and soothe the senses.

Health Club

Level 4

Open 6am to 11pm

Come and experience true relaxation and well-being at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta’s Health Club. Get toned and energized in our fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center, which hosts the highest standard facilities, from the latest high-tech exercise equipment, a multi-purpose workout studio and a convenient lounge bar to the outdoor tennis courts

Rendang

Rendang is a popular Indonesian meal known for its exquisiteness. An Indonesian meat dish called rendang is from the Minangkabau region of West Sumatra. Rendang's qualities and delicacy are enhanced by the long, lowtemperature cooking method that uses coconut milk and a variety of mildly spicy Indonesian spices.

Wedang Jahe

Ginger Tea is Asian herbal beverage that made from ginger roots it has a long history as a herbal medicine in east asia, south asia Ginger tea is usually used to prevent colds and to aid in digestion, upset stomach, diarrhea and nausea It is also used as a home remedy for cough and sore throats. Ginger tea is also purported to improve blood circulation.

MUST EXPERIENCE!

Car-Free Day

Jakarta Car-Free Day [CFD closes off the capital main roads in Central Jakarta (Sudirman Road)] to vehicles every Sunday morning from 6am to 11am Tens of thousands of residents from across the capital come to the city centre to jog, cycle , walk their dogs or simply enjoy the capital’s wide tree-lined streets.

Thousand Island

"Thousand Island" consisting of almost 128 small islands located in the Bay of Jakarta in the Java Sea. Most of these are inhabited and can be reached in about 1 - 2 hours from Marina Ancol by ferry or by chartered board.

See more information on ‘Escape Jakarta’ page

Silver Bird

IDR 600,000 nett

Including tax per car away

IONIQ 5

IDR 770,000 nett

Including tax per car away

Luxurious Hotel Car

IDR 1,008,000 nett

Including tax per car away

SHOPPING MALLS

Grand Indonesia

Grand Indonesia Shopping Town is the home of highend brands and West Mall offers varied affordable fashion brands and restaurants. Visit the Alun-Alun flagship store, which represents Indonesia’s heritage and culture, to shop for Indonesian souvenirs.

Jl M.H. Thamrin No.1, Jakarta Pusat 10230

Phone: (021) 23580001

Plaza Indonesia

Plaza Indonesia is located just around the Bundaran HI or the roundabout fountain. Plaza Indonesia is heaven for upscale and prestigious-brand shoppers.

Jl M.H. Thamrin Kav. 28-30, Jakarta Pusat 10350

Phone: (021) 2992 0000

Thamrin City

Thamrin City is a perfect place to shop for affordable batik and woven fabric, Muslim wear and casual fashion for retail or grocer quantity.

Jl. K.H. Mas Mansyur, Jakarta Pusat 10230

Phone: (021) 31990988

Mall Ambassador

This mall provides you a complete range of electronics, gadgets and casual fashion with great value .

Jl. Prof. Doktor Satrio, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12940

HISTORICAL PLACES

National Monument (MONAS)

This 132-metre-high column is Jakarta’s principal landmark. Topped by a glittering flame, it symbolizes the nation’s independence . The flame is gilded with 50 kilograms of gold leaf. The basement of the monument houses an exhibit of 50 dramatic dioramas depicting the history of Indonesia.

Gambir, Jakarta Pusat

Sunda Kelapa Harbour

The old port of Sunda Kelapa still sees the magnificent Makassar schooners (pinisi). In some respects, the dock scene here has barely changed for centuries, with porters unloading cargo from sailing ships by hand and trolley, although it is far less busy today.

Jl. Maritim No. 8 Jakarta Utara

The Old Town

Officially known as Kota Tua, this neighbourhood comprises the original downtown area of Jakarta. Sample local delicacies ranging from GadoGado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce) to Kerak Telor (omelette with coconut). It is worth popping into the tiny Puppet Museum or hire a colourful bicycle to take photos.

Jl Kunir No 23A, Jakarta Barat

Beautiful Indonesian Miniature Park

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park) is a miniature of the Indonesian archipelago There are pavilions representing the cultures of the country’s 33 provinces – from the traditional architectural style in miniature to a wonderful display of cultural items and exhibits.

Ceger, Cipayung, Jakarta Tmur

LEISURE PLACES

Seaworld

Sea World is a huge aquarium exhibiting the special and diverse tropical marine life found throughout the Indonesian waters. Stroll through to see beautiful tropical fish, coral reefs and the walk-through Antasena Tunnel.

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol

Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Ancol, Jakarta Utara, 14430

Phone: (021) 645 2976

DUFAN Amusement Park

Dunia Fantasi or “Fantasy World” is an internationally themed amusement park offering roller coasters, interactive rides, flumes and shows.

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol

Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Ancol, Jakarta Utara, 14430

Phone: (021) 2922 2222

Ecopark Ancol

Located in Taman Impian Ancol, Jakarta, Ecopark offers nature-themed activities, including jogging, picnics with family and friends, play bikes, golf carts, water bikes, animal feeding and rice planting (sawah).

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol

Jl Lodan Timur No 7, Ancol, Jakarta Utara, 14430

Phone: (021) 2922 2222

Waterbom Jakarta

Waterbom is an expansive water park renowned for lots of winding slides, pools and family-friendly fun.

Jl. Pantai Indah Barat No.1, Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta 14470

Phone: (021) 5596 6666

ESCAPE JAKARTA

Bogor Botanical Garden

Kebun Raya Bogor (Bogor Botanical Garden) is a stunning garden with more than 15,000 varieties of plants, Indonesia’s indigenous plants and bird species. Walk the palm-lined paths near peaceful streams and lotus ponds. The garden is approximately 60 kilometres from Jakarta.

Jl Ir Haji Djuanda No 13, Bogor, West Java 16122

Phone: (0251) 8322187

Puncak Mountain

From Bogor, drive across this beautiful 1,400-metrehigh pass, a winding mountain road that passes through small resort towns and tea plantations, and you will arrive at Puncak, which means “summit”. Tea pickers with their colourful costumes and big broad for photo lovers The area is kilometres from Jakarta

Cipanas Bogor, West Java, 16750

Taman Safari Indonesia

Indonesia or Indonesia Safari Park is a park. Watching various kinds of continents roaming near the driveway experience . Adjacent to the park which offers more interesting is approximately 60 kilometres ,

Cisarua, Bogor, 8250000

ESCAPE JAKARTA

Putri Island

This is one of the better-known resorts in the Pulau Seribu for its gorgeous sunrise and sunset views available from the rooms, restaurant and swimming pool. You may walk freely on the seashore, in the forest and coral reef area.

Sepa Island

This small oval-shaped island with white sandy beach is a paradise for divers and snorkelers. Aside from the white sandy beach, airconditioned cottages, a restaurant and a dive shop are available here .

Ayer Island

Pulau Ayer is known as one of the most exclusive islands. The floating cottage is nice and visitors can safely go around the island or enjoy water sports like banana boats, jet skis and canoeing.