Kali Besar in Jakarta City, DKI Province


Being the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta City is indeed popular among tourists including foreigners. Not to mention many unique vacation spots are available to explore! For example, there is Kali Besar, which is a historical spot where visitors can enjoy a colonial nuance. They can also enjoy exploration, photography, and relaxation there. As for the location, it resides in Kota Tua, which belongs to Tambora Sub-District. The location is near to Jakarta History Museum, Toko Merah, and other famous landscapes. Thus, everyone would be able to find the location easily.

The Nuance
In the past, Kali Besar became an elite housing area used by the Dutch. No wonder, tourists would find many exotic colonial buildings in that area. The nuance is considered peaceful and comfy there. Lots of new garden benches are available, so tourists can relax and sit while enjoying the nuance. The local government even built some attractive statues and decorations on the side of the river banks. In fact, a special pathway resides by the river! What is next, the newest feature is a couple of bridge that connects that area to Fatahillah Museum! Thus, tourists can reach the museum in a more efficient manner.

Exploring Kali Besar
For some people, exploring Kali Besar would be quite troublesome. It is because they don’t know recommended spots to explore or visit. Here is the reference. The first choice would be Taman Apung or the floating garden. This unique spot was once dirty, but it turned into a beautiful area these days. No wonder, lots of people often use their cameras and take photos there. Here is the thing. The spot hasn’t become an official tourist site yet. Thus, visitors must obtain permission in order to get there.

It is true that most tourists come to Kali Besar in order to enjoy photography. The best background, as mentioned before, is indeed the floating park. However, the site offers other interesting objects too, including statues and old buildings. For instance, there is Jasa Raharja building. Here is the tip. In order to conduct photography in a more comfortable manner, tourists should come only during good weather.

The next recommended thing to do in Kali Besar is none other than relaxation. Thanks to the presence of comfortable benches that reside on the banks of the river. The nuance even becomes more romantic when the dusk comes. At the time, visitors can see the stunning orange sky as well.

Nearby Attractions

  • Jakarta Maritime Museum
  • Wayang Museum
  • Jembatan Merah
  • Bank Indonesia Museum

How to Get There
The first destination is indeed Jakarta City and tourists can get to the location fast by airplane. In this case, their destination is Soekarno – Hatta International Airport. After arriving at the airport, tourists can simply head to Kali Besar by taking Sedyatmo Highway. Have no worries. The distance is 21.2 km, so the trip would take about 22 minutes or less.

For those coming by train, they can reach Jakarta Kota Train Station first. Next, it is recommended to take Lada and Kali Besar Timur 4 Street in order to reach Kali Besar efficiently. This trip only takes around 8 minutes, as the distance is 650 meters.

Another common transportation choice is by bus and the destination is Grogol Bus Station. Later, after reaching the bus station, tourists only need to take KH. Moh Mansyur Street and head to Kali Besar directly. This time, the trip would take about 12 minutes, as the distance is 6.4 km.

Where to Stay

  • Mercure Hotel
  • Dequr Hotel
  • Mel’s Dorm
  • Wonderloft Hostel
  • Puri Melati Hotel


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