Monas

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Monas (National Monument) in Jakarta is an iconic landmark that offers a blend of history and stunning views. The ascent to the tower is free, allowing visitors to experience the panoramic sights of the city. However, be mindful that a ticket is required for the return trip if you opt to ride back to the entrance through the museum located under the monument. Take note, it's free, no entrance fee. The surrounding park is vast and beautifully landscaped, but be prepared for a lengthy walk—your feet might feel the strain! Additionally, there are tiangge (market stalls) outside the park, where you can find a variety of local goods and souvenirs. Overall, Monas is a must-visit for anyone exploring Jakarta, offering both cultural significance and a lively atmosphere.

MONAS is the most famous landmark in Jakarta, Indonesia. It's located in Central Jakarta and this is a very popular place for locals to have a picnic, stroll around and relax. You can visit the top of the monument for about 24k rupiah. You also need to buy a Jakarta Card in order to use it. Climbing the top, the line to the elevator is quite long. Expect to wait 30-45 minutes during weekends. The view of the top is just okay.

Place is well maintained, with on spacious park surrounding the monument. I liked that they have a lot of trash bins and those in the parks are elevated. They have a nice museum with dioramas of historical highlights of the country. They also have underground passages as a respite from the heat if you arrive midday. Signs are all on the local language and very few locals speak English. Accessibility for PWD and elderly is quite difficult

The iconic landmark of Jakarta. I visited it during the weekends and it can get pretty crowded. To access the observation deck, foreigners will have to pay 55k, which includes a Jakarta city card that will be used when accessing the elevator. The card can later be used in various facilities in Jakarta too. They limit the number of visitors that can access the observation deck each hour, so you will have to queue for it when it's busy. Apparently you cannot pre-book the slots of the next few hours, I tried it and they won't allow me, they will automatic queue you in to the latest available slot. I had to wait for 1.5 hours until my session begins on a Saturday afternoon. Expect to queue at the elevator (both going up & down) for some time as it can only carry 7-10 people per time, and it's very slow. The observation deck is very small and crowded, but the views are pretty nice, a 10 minute stay will suffice. There's also an interesting diorama at the ground floor of the monument that showcases the history of Indonesia. Definitely a good read if you're interested.