Sunda Kelapa Harbor
Phone: +62 21 691 9101
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The picturesque old harbor of Jakarta was built in the early 17th century (reconstructed and expanded in 1817) and today still serves as the port of call for perahu pinisi (sailing cargo vessels). Navigated primarily by Bugis and Makassarese traders, these charming and colorful vessels form one of the world's few major commercial sailing fleets, transporting raw materials from Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Visitors will marvel at the amazing strength of the sailors and workers who load and unload goods manually without the help of any equipment. A conversation with them sometimes earns an invitation aboard.
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Picturesque and Historic Harbor
Phone: +62 21 691 9101
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The picturesque old harbor of Jakarta was built in the early 17th century (reconstructed and expanded in 1817) and today still serves as the port of call for perahu pinisi (sailing cargo vessels). Navigated primarily by Bugis and Makassarese traders, these charming and colorful vessels form one of the world's few major commercial sailing fleets, transporting raw materials from Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Visitors will marvel at the amazing strength of the sailors and workers who load and unload goods manually without the help of any equipment. A conversation with them sometimes earns an invitation aboard.
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Reviewed by: Shimah from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MYS on Feb 8, 2006
Not worth the drive
Would you recommend this to a friend?
No
Why? / Why Not?
It was dirty and crowded. Even the local driver who took me there was not keen to venture to that part of the city. I was relieved to get out of there after having a good look at the boats.
Photographer's Paradise
If you are a trourist with a journalist heart, this is where you go if you want to see the real Indo...
Reviewed by:monty_hendra_2000 from on Aug 28 2007
Very authentic Jakarta!
Once you're out of the shopping malls and the air-conditioned taxi you will find the REAL Jakart...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Goettingen,Germany on Oct 01 2006
