West Jakarta
Glodok, also known as Chinatown, dominates much of West Jakarta. Initially a Chinese ghetto, the area has developed into a bustling commercial district. Thousands of small businesses (some of which have been around for centuries), along with traditional markets and hawker stalls, bustle with activity. Ancient temples such as the Vihara Dharma Bhakti provide spiritual solace from the materialistic world outside. In 1740, Dutch antipathy towards the Chinese community led to the massacre of at least 5,000 Chinese. Fatahillah Park (Batavia's old town square), Kota Train Station and Jakarta History Museum witnessed this horrifying bloodbath and, more recently, the May 1998 riots.Nightlife
Attractions
Balai Seni Rupa (Fine Arts Museum)
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