Jakarta pulses with vibrant contrasts and crazy, crazy traffic.
If you can stand its pollution, and if you can afford to indulge in its charms, then Jakarta is one of the region's most exciting metropolises. Consider Jakarta the 'big durian' - the foul-smelling exotic fruit that some can't stomach and others can't resist.
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![]() Wayang Golek rod puppets, used to tell stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata Photographer: Glenn Beanland |
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