1. Taman Menteng
This is my favorite place since it's the first public garden that I visit when I still had a course someplace in Menteng. It's not a big public garden and the plants were very limited that time, I don't know how it looks like right now. In this photo is the view you'll see from above (from the parking lot). Beside plants, there are also buildings that are made of glasses and uniquely triangular. I still don't know what are they used for, but they're pretty big buildings. Go there and feel the fresh air! There are also restaurants and cafes around if you fell hungry or thirsty. You may find Taman Menteng in Central Jakarta.
2. Taman Ismail Marzuki
This place is also located in Central Jakarta, specifically in Jl. Cikini. I went here when my sister was doing ballet, performing 'Mulan'. Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) is a place where people show or perform their work, such as play, pictures, dance, etc., also known as the Jakarta cultural center. There was a restaurant that had specialties in Western food (steak, pasta, and so on). But I don't know whether it's still there or had been gone. There is also cinema where you can watch either Indonesian or Hollywood Box Office movies.
3. Goethe Institut
This was the place where I took my German course. It's the only place in Jakarta that release Zertifikat Deutsch, a document that you need to prove that you're able to speak German, like TOEFL or IELTS. Beside learning German, you also can learn about the culture of German, though you aren't its student, because Goethe Institut is the German cultural center in Jakarta. Goethe Institut has many events in a week: concerts, plays, exhibitions (paintings or photos), film festivals, and many more. You can know what's showing by looking at the posters in front of the building.
4. Taman Jogging Summarecon Kelapa Gading
This park is located near my house. It's also near the Mal Kelapa Gading and La Piazza. I haven't been here, so I can't say much. But based on my friend, it is a nice place to jog every morning. Another fresh air to your lung. ***
This is my favorite place since it's the first public garden that I visit when I still had a course someplace in Menteng. It's not a big public garden and the plants were very limited that time, I don't know how it looks like right now. In this photo is the view you'll see from above (from the parking lot). Beside plants, there are also buildings that are made of glasses and uniquely triangular. I still don't know what are they used for, but they're pretty big buildings. Go there and feel the fresh air! There are also restaurants and cafes around if you fell hungry or thirsty. You may find Taman Menteng in Central Jakarta.
2. Taman Ismail Marzuki
This place is also located in Central Jakarta, specifically in Jl. Cikini. I went here when my sister was doing ballet, performing 'Mulan'. Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) is a place where people show or perform their work, such as play, pictures, dance, etc., also known as the Jakarta cultural center. There was a restaurant that had specialties in Western food (steak, pasta, and so on). But I don't know whether it's still there or had been gone. There is also cinema where you can watch either Indonesian or Hollywood Box Office movies.3. Goethe Institut
This was the place where I took my German course. It's the only place in Jakarta that release Zertifikat Deutsch, a document that you need to prove that you're able to speak German, like TOEFL or IELTS. Beside learning German, you also can learn about the culture of German, though you aren't its student, because Goethe Institut is the German cultural center in Jakarta. Goethe Institut has many events in a week: concerts, plays, exhibitions (paintings or photos), film festivals, and many more. You can know what's showing by looking at the posters in front of the building.4. Taman Jogging Summarecon Kelapa Gading
This park is located near my house. It's also near the Mal Kelapa Gading and La Piazza. I haven't been here, so I can't say much. But based on my friend, it is a nice place to jog every morning. Another fresh air to your lung. ***
