5 Interesting Destinations In Jakarta To Celebrate Chinese New Year

Interesting tourist destinations in Jakarta to celebrate Chinese New Year (Instagram/@backpackerjakarta)

JAKARTA - Chinese New Year is a happy moment to celebrate with your family and loved ones. For those of you who live in Jakarta and its surroundings, you don't have to travel far to experience the vibrant Chinese New Year.

Jakarta offers various interesting destinations that are suitable to celebrate this special day. Here are 5 destinations that can be explored during Chinese New Year in Jakarta, as reported by VOI from the Indonesia Travel page on Monday, January 13, 2025.

As the oldest temple in Jakarta, Vihara Dharma Bhakti or Kim Tek Ie has a long history since its establishment in 1650. Located on Jalan Kemenangan III Petak Sembilan No.19, Taman Sari, West Jakarta, this place has become the center of celebration of Chinese holidays, including Chinese New Year.

Even though this year there is no special prayer, Vihara Dharma Bhakti is still open to the public from 06.00 to 16.00. Apart from praying, you can also feel the typical atmosphere of Chinese New Year in a place full of historical value.

Chinese New Year is incomplete without enjoying delicious dishes. The Pecenongan area in Gambir, Central Jakarta, is a culinary paradise that offers a wide selection of food, from street snacks to restaurants.

Although famous for the typical Chinese dish, Pecenongan also provides Indonesian food such as nasi uduk, martabak, and porridge. This place has been a favorite culinary destination since the time of Batavia and is suitable for spending the night with family.

Being in the tourist city area, Cibubur, Kampung Cina is a destination full of Chinese New Year nuances. You can find various typical Chinese decorations, Chinese New Year knick-knacks, and traditional clothes. In addition, this place also provides many interesting photo spots that are suitable for immortalization.

Despite being outside Jakarta, Kampung Cina is easily accessible using private vehicles via the Jagorawi Toll Road. This place is suitable for a short vacation with family.

This traditional market on Jalan Kemenangan Raya, Glodok, West Jakarta is a mainstay destination during Chinese New Year. Petak Sembilan offers various needs for Chinese New Year celebrations, such as typical cakes, snacks, and decoration knick-knacks.

After you are satisfied with shopping, you can taste legendary culinary delights such as Kopi Tak Kie, Bakmi Amoy, or Rujak Shanghai Encim. A crowded market atmosphere with Chinese New Year nuances will make your experience even more memorable.

This historic building is located on Jalan Gajah Mada No. 188, Taman Sari, West Jakarta. Candra Naya is Major Tionghoa's last home in Batavia, Khouw Kim An, and is now a protected cultural heritage.

Surrounded by modern buildings, Candra Naya offers unique views with authentic Chinese architecture. This place is an attractive choice to reminisce about history while enjoying the Chinese New Year atmosphere.