Selamat Datang Monument

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We went to Jakarta for the 2017/2018 New Year and this monument is the place to be.. The area is closed to all traffic and 1000's and 1000's of people congregate to watch the fireworks and cheer in the new year. The atmosphere was fantastic. Indonesian people are so friendly. We set of some fireworks, watched a live show on the stage and wandered around soaking in the atmosphere. I would say that this is the best event NYE experience that I have ever had. We attended the Pullman NYE party which is right next door. Soon at we counted out 2017 we walked into the street and watched all the fireworks. Absolutely fantastic experience.

Such a great place that could be the best place to hang out with friends and family, because of Sunday is the car-free day. You can enjoy the clean environment without a car. Also, you can try the test of mouth worming street food. Remember that car-free starting with morning 6:00 till 11:00.

It’s a nice monument and the surrounding tall buildings are also impressive. During the day it’s a very busy junction with traffic but thanks to the traffic lights there are enough breaks to allow you to see the monument properly and give some photo opportunities. There’s plenty of other things to make a walk to the area worthwhile, such as the shopping malls, but I also found it entertaining observing the adjacent police station which was a hive of activity. It’s a welcoming area and doesn’t feel too touristy, so well worth taking the time to pass through.

Enjoyed the car-free Sunday. It is a really really nice experience. The streets around this landmark are like having a festival. The vibes are nice. It is good to be an early bird on Sunday.

Get inside the bus station and you can climb to the second floor where the view is great. The name means Welcome Monument, apparently Sukarno commissioned this to welcome people to Indonesia. The statue and roundabout itself is an important landmark for locals to, serving as venue for an event or even demonstration. In short, a cool statue with some significance to back it up.