Jakarta Chinatown Private Tour
Description
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 and the culture has assimilated well with Indonesian culture which is reflected in its language, architecture, trade, and cuisine.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Seeing the Peranakan style house of the last former Chinese Major in Batavia
See the oldest temple in Jakarta
See a Catholic church with Chinese architecture
Witnessing community harmony in Chinatown
Passing through an area that in colonial times were opium shops and prostitution parlour in Glodok
Be introduced to snacks and comfort food of Chinese Indonesian and see the assimilation of Indonesian and Chinese food.
see a demonstration of how to drink tea in the era of the Chinese empire
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring umbrella, in case of raining especially during rainiy season (October – April)
- Method of travelling : Walking
- Minimum and Maximum Pax : 1-15 Pax
- Please prepare to wear comfortable clothes & shoes(Jakarta’s weather is all-time warm and humid)
- This tour is not recommended/suitable for wheelchair and baby stroller
- The tour is free for infant (0-3 years).
- Adult and children (3-12 years old) share the same fare
- Children must be accompanied by adult
- The tour will still run either sunny or rainy conditions.
- Length of walking : 4-4,5 km
Reviews(1)
Kris was an exceptional guide who shared her deep cultural and historical knowledge of the Chinese in Indonesia. The meeting place was easy to find and Kris’s English was excellent. She answered all our questions. She paced our walk and we never felt rushed. The tour was our first in Jakarta after our arrival the day before. It was a wonderful introduction to the city and Indonesia. Kris’s enthusiasm for Jakarta is infectious. She left us with these parting words:” Jakarta is awesome.” She is right.
