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East Jakarta travel blog
Itineraries, food trails and practical guides.
Day Trips from East Jakarta: Bogor, Bandung, Islands and More
· 8 min read
Five day trips from East Jakarta: Bogor's botanic garden by KRL, Bandung by Whoosh from Halim, the Thousand Islands, Puncak and Kota Tua, with 2026 fares.
Visiting East Jakarta in the Rainy Season (Oct–Apr)
· 6 min read
Visiting East Jakarta from October to April: the BMKG 2026/27 outlook, flood-prone areas to avoid, indoor alternatives, rain-proof transport and packing.
Getting Around East Jakarta: LRT, KRL, TransJakarta & Grab
· 7 min read
How to get around East Jakarta in October 2026: LRT Jabodebek, the new LRT Jakarta extension, KRL trains, TransJakarta, fares, JakLingko cards and ride-hailing.
Arriving at Halim Airport (HLP): The East Jakarta Guide
· 7 min read
Landing at Halim Perdanakusuma (HLP)? Which airlines fly there in October 2026, how to reach TMII, Cawang and Jatinegara, and how to transfer to CGK airport.
Three Days in East Jakarta: A Day-by-Day Itinerary
· 7 min read
A three-day East Jakarta itinerary: TMII at dawn, Lubang Buaya, Jatinegara's market and food, Rawamangun nights and a sunset ferris wheel. October 2026 prices.
East Jakarta with Kids: A Family Guide
· 7 min read
East Jakarta with children: TMII's bird park, Komodo museum and cable car, Cibubur's open space, the AEON ferris wheel and family hotels, checked October 2026.
The Best Museums in Taman Mini (TMII), After the Revamp
· 7 min read
Which TMII museums are worth your time in October 2026: Museum Indonesia, Pusaka, Transportation, Komodo, Purna Bhakti Pertiwi and more, with prices and hours.
Betawi Food in East Jakarta: What to Eat and Where
· 7 min read
A guide to Betawi food in East Jakarta: soto Betawi, gabus pucung, nasi uduk, kerak telor, asinan and dodol, with warungs from Cawang to Rawamangun and Condet.
Jatinegara Food Trail: 7 Legendary Stops
· 3 min read
Seven Jatinegara food stops cooking for decades, from Ayam Goreng Ibu Haji (1948) to Bakmi Lorong inside the market, with tips on timing, cash and the KRL.
Shopping in East Jakarta: Markets and Malls
· 7 min read
Where to shop in East Jakarta: Pasar Jatinegara, Jembatan Item flea market, PGC Cililitan, AEON Mall JGC, Arion Mall, Pasar Induk Kramat Jati and Mal Cijantung.
East Jakarta on a Budget: Costs and Money-Saving Tips
· 7 min read
What East Jakarta costs in October 2026: daily budgets in rupiah, cheap eats, budget hotels from about Rp300,000, train and bus fares, and the best free things.
TMII in One Day: A Visitor's Itinerary
· 3 min read
How to see Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in a day: arrive when Gate 3 opens at 05:00, ride the cable car, tour the pavilions and museums, and lunch at Pasar Nusantara Sarinah.
Green Escapes in East Jakarta
· 2 min read
Five parks for a slower day in East Jakarta: Taman Waduk Ria Rio, Taman Bambu, Cilangkap agro-tourism park, Taman Ranggon Wijaya Kusuma and Wiladatika Cibubur.
Visiting Lubang Buaya: The 1965 Memorial
· 3 min read
A guide to Monumen Pancasila Sakti at Lubang Buaya, site of the 30 September 1965 events: what you will see, hours, the Rp5,000 entry, and pairing it with TMII.
Where to Stay in East Jakarta: Area by Area
· 3 min read
The five best bases in East Jakarta, from Taman Mini and Halim Airport to Jatinegara, Rawamangun and Cibubur, with twelve hotels and indicative prices.