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PT Transportasi Jakarta juga mengelola 22 bus tingkat gratis yang digunakan sebagai sarana transportasi wisata yang dapat digunakan secara gratis oleh seluruh warga di ibu kota. Bus wisata Transjakarta ini disebut dengan bus Jakarta Explorer. Bus Jakarta Explorer saat ini memiliki 7 rute wisata yang berbeda. Bus ini beroperasi dengan menelusuri ikon dan landmark yang ada di kota Jakarta. Bus wisata ini juga dilengkapi dengan audio yang menjelaskan latar belakang dari lokasi-lokasi yang disinggahi serta bus attendant (OnBoard) yang juga dapat memberikan penjelasan mengenai ikon – ikon kota Jakarta yang dilewati oleh bus tersebut.

Rute-rute serta jam operasional yang dimiliki oleh bus wisata Jakarta Explorer dapat dilihat pada peta di bawah ini

BW1 – Sejarah Jakarta (History of Jakarta)

BW2 – Jakarta Baru (Jakarta Modern)

BW3 – Kesenian dan Kuliner (Art and Culinary)

BW4 – Pencakar Langit (Jakarta Skyscrapers )

BW5 – Ruang Terbuka (Jakarta Open Space)

BW6 – Cagar Budaya Jakarta (Jakarta Heritage)

BW7 – Belanja Jakarta (Jakarta Shopping)

Ayo keliling Jakarta gratis dengan bus wisata Transjakarta #JakartaExplorer!

Jika memiliki pertanyaan ataupun informasi mengenai layanan bus wisata Transjakarta #JakartaExplorer ataupun layanan Transjakarta lainnya, hubungi contact center Transjakarta 1500102 atau mention akun twitter resmi Transjakarta @pt_transjakarta .

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• Watchout for the routes where the buses are going and plan them wisely based on your travel interests, whether you wish to go for shopping, enjoy Jakarta’s history or for explore local food.
• Sit at the front row on the upper level to get the best view.
• The indoor seats in the lower level of the bus is air-conditioned, suitable for families with small children.
• Among the attraction stops that you can visit on Jakarta City Bus including National Museum, Negara Palace, Cultural Theatre (Gedung Kesenian), MONAS National Monument, Catholic Cathedral, Istiqlal Mosque, Pasar Baroe vintage shopping street.
• The bus starts from Bunderal HI (Hotel Indonesia Circle) in front of Kempinki Hotel Indonesia.
• Plan your time wisely so you will be able to make use of all the free stops that the Jakarta City Bus has to offer. You can even spend the whole day on it!

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Rute & Cara Naik Bus Wisata Jakarta untuk Pilihan Jalan-Jalan Gratis

Ada satu pilihan aktivitas seru untuk liburan berkeliling Jakarta dengan hemat, yaitu dengan naik bus wisata Jakarta atau bus Jakarta Explorer. Bus Jakarta Explorer atau juga dikenal dengan nama bus wisata Jakarta adalah bus tingkat gratis yang dioperasikan oleh PT Transportasi Jakarta dengan rute menelusuri ikon dan landmark di Kota Jakarta . Bagaimana cara naik bus wisata Jakarta? Simak informasi lengkap mengenai bus wisata Jakarta berikut ini.

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Ada total 22 bus wisata Jakarta yang beroperasi setiap harinya dengan rute menjelajahi berbagai ikon dan landmark di Kota Jakarta. Bus Jakarta Explorer ini juga dilengkapi dengan audio yang menjelaskan informasi mengenai latar belakang lokasi atau landmark yang disambangi. Perlu diketahui, ada 7 rute bus wisata Jakarta yang bisa kamu pilih. Berikut rute bus wisata Jakarta:

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Yuk, rencanakan agenda akhir pekan atau liburan naik bus wisata Jakarta. Cara naik bus wisata Jakarta pun sangat mudah, Berikut cara naik bus wisata Jakarta:

Untuk mendapatkan posisi duduk terbaik, yaitu kursi paling depan di bagian atas, kamu bisa naik dari halte paling pertama. Sudah siap menjelajahi Jakarta tanpa harus keluar banyak budget? Yuk, ikuti cara naik bus wisata Jakarta di atas!

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City Tour Jakarta: Explore Jakarta with Double-decker Buses

We can see that Jakarta government is continuously developing their services for tourists. Not only are the attractions are well-kept to make tourists more comfortable when visiting, so is the public transportation – like the  City Tour Jakarta buses.

These double-decker buses are provided by Jakarta government for everyone who wants to explore a few of main attractions in the city. It’s quite rare to see double-decker buses in Indonesia, isn’t it?

These buses are more known as “Mpok Siti” (Eng: Miss Siti) . You can wait the bus at certain bus stops which are located in Central Jakarta. These buses will stop at tourist attractions like Kota Tua, Monas (Monumen Nasional) , and Museum Nasional .

There are currently 28 buses operating from Monday to Sunday. The service is free. On the weekends, the buses operate with special themes like historical tour, culinary tour, and shopping tour. The waiting time between buses is approximately 20 mins.

Buses are  equipped  with  video screens  and tour guides will provide the information you need along the route.

Passengers may board or step out of the bus at any of the designated stops.

The History of Jakarta tour buses operate every Sunday from 12 pm to 8 pm. These buses are equipped with GPS, so when they pass through a museum or historical building, a narration about the place will be played through speakers in the bus.

The Culinary and Art buses operate every Saturday from 5 pm to 11 pm, and they will pass through popular culinary spots in Jakarta like Pecenongan and Pasar Baru area. This is one of the most favorite tours provided by Mpok Siti, as the tourists also can see a slice of Jakarta’s nightlife.

Meanwhile, the shopping tour buses operate every Monday to Saturday  at 9 am to 5 pm, and every Sunday at 12 pm to 8 pm. The tour will explore Jakarta’s main shopping centers like Sarinah, Plaza Indonesia, and skyscrapers around Jalan MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta.

Another recently launched route is Balai Kota – Kalijodo . For information, Kalijodo is one of the Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak (RPTRA) that are scattered around Jakarta. Now, this area is always crowded with people doing various activities, from just jogging and cycling to skateboarding.

The City Tour Jakarta buses depart to Kalijodo every Monday to Friday from 11 am to 9 pm, every Saturday at 9am to 11pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 7 pm.

The routes are:

• BW1 – Route  Jakarta History  ( Sejarah Jakarta ) : Juanda/Istiqlal – Monumen Nasional – Balai Kota – Museum Nasional – Gedung Arsip – Museum Bank Indonesia – BNI 46
• BW2 – Route  Jakarta Modern ( Jakarta Baru )  : Juanda/Istiqlal – Monumen Nasional 1 – Monumen Nasional 2 – Balai Kota – Sarinah – Bundaran HI – Sarinah – Monumen Nasional – Pecenongan
• BW3 – Route  Art and Cullinary  ( Kesenian dan Kuliner ) : Juanda/Istiqlal – Monumen Nasional 2 – Balai Kota – Sarinah – Bundaran HI – Harmoni – Gedung Arsip – Museum BI – BNI 46
• BW4 – Route  Jakarta Skyscrapers  ( Pencakar Langit Jakarta  ) : Juanda/Istiqlal – Monas 1 – Monas 2, Balai Kota – Sarinah – Tosari – Sudirman – Karet – Bundaran Senayan – Gelora Bung Karno – Dukuh Atas – Bundaran HI – Museum Nasional – Pecenongan – Gedung Kesenian Jakarta
• BW5 – Route  Jakarta Open Space  ( Ruang Terbuka  ) : Balai Kota – Sarinah – Tosari – RPTRA Kalijodo – Tosari – Bundaran HI – Balai Kota
• BW6 –  Route Jakarta-Heritage (Cagar Budaya Jakarta) :   IRTI – Balai Kota – Sarinah – Tosari – Maqom Mbah Priuk – Tosari – Bundaran HI – Sarinah – Juanda/Istiqlal

See the complete route  and timings as below:

60 comfortable seats and Air Conditioners are available in each bus. Unlike Transjakarta Buses, you won’t see the passengers standing in the aisle or sitting on the floor. It is recommended to depart from Juanda Shelter, so you will get an empty bus and you can choose your preferred seat.

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Jadwal & Rute Baru – One Day Trip: Bus Tingkat Wisata Jakarta

jakartatraveller.com,   melihat minat yang tinggi akan wisata jakarta akhirnya pihak pemprov DKI membuat rute baru bus tingkat wisata jakarta bagi para wisatawan untuk dapat menikmati objek wisata jakarta yang tentunya akan lebih asik. wisata dengan bus tingkat ini akan di bagi menjadi tiga tema yaitu sejarah, kuliner dan belanja.

Dengan total 28  bus yang beroperasi hingga saat ini. Seperti dikutip dari netz.id, bus-bus baru tersebut pada akhir pekan akan beroperasi dengan tiga tema yaitu wisata sejarah, kuliner, dan belanja.

Bus rute sejarah beroperasi pada hari Minggu pukul 12.00 hingga 20.00 dan dilengkapi dengan GPS sehingga ketika melewati museum atau gedung bersejarah akan ada pengeras suara yang menceritakan bangunan tersebut.

Sementara itu, rute wisata kuliner beroperasi pada Sabtu pukul 17.00 hingga 23.00 untuk mengunjungi lokasi yang terkenal untuk makan serta melihat kehidupan ibu kota di malam hari.

Rute wisata belanja pada Minggu pukul 12.00-20.00 akan mengeksplorasi Jakarta sebagai kota metropolitan.

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Home » Jakarta Explorer by Transjakarta: Things You Should Know

Jakarta Explorer by Transjakarta: Things You Should Know

• 14:00, 6 Mar 2023

Jakarta is a bustling metropolis with a distinct blend of history, culture, and modernity. The Jakarta Explorer by Transjakarta is an excellent option for exploring the vibrant city and its hidden gems. This public transportation service transports tourists and locals through Jakarta’s rich history, diverse culture, and breathtaking landmarks.

The Jakarta Explorer by Transjakarta is the ideal way to discover the city’s beauty and charm, thanks to its convenient routes and free admission. This explorer bus service promises a memorable and enjoyable experience whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned local.

The Brief History

The Jakarta Explorer City Bus is a tourist-oriented public transportation service operated by PT Transportasi Jakarta , the Transjakarta bus rapid transit system operator. It debuted in 2014. The goal was to provide tourists and locals with a convenient and affordable way to explore Jakarta’s numerous attractions.

The service is hop-on, hop-off, which means that passengers can board and exit the bus at any of the designated stops along the route. The buses are outfitted with multilingual audio guides that provide passengers informative commentary about the city’s landmarks and attractions.

The Routes of Jakarta Explorer

There are currently seven different tourist routes available on the Jakarta Explorer bus, such as:

BW-1 (Jakarta History)

Tourists and those interested in visiting several historical sites in Jakarta can take the first tourist bus route. The route begins at the Juanda Stop and continues to the Istiqlal Mosque, Monas 2, the Indonesian Restaurant and Park Association (IRTI) Monas, Balai Kota, Museum Nasional, Gedung Arsip, the Bank Indonesia Museum (BI), the BNI 46 Museum, Masjid Jami Kebon Jeruk, and Pasar Baru. 

The route operates Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

BW-2 (Jakarta Modern)

If you want to see the modern side of Jakarta, take the Jakarta Tourist Bus on this second route. Monas 1, Monas 2, IRTI, Balai Kota, Sarinah, Plaza Indonesia (PI), Topas Tower, Museum Nasional, Pecenongan, Pasar Baru, and Juanda/Istiqlal are among the stops that will be made.

This second route operates Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

BW-3 (Arts and Culinary)

This third route is open to tourists and Jakarta Tourist Bus riders interested in the city’s distinctive arts and cuisines. Monas 2, IRTI, Balai Kota, Museum Nasional, Gedung Arsip, BI Museum, BNI 46, Kebon Jeruk Mosque, Pasar Baru, and Juanda/Istiqlal will kick off the theme.

This route is only open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

BW-4 (Jakarta Skyscrapers)

Jakarta is a historical city as well as a skyscraper-filled metropolis. Tourists can get there by taking the Jakarta Tourist Bus, which runs Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The top points that this fourth route will pass are Monas 1, Monas 2, IRTI, Balai Kota, Sarinah, Wisma Nusantara, Tosari 1, Dukuh Atas 3, Karet Sudirman 1, GBK 1, Bundaran Senayan 2, FX Sudirman, GBK 2, Aquatic Stadium, Istora, GBK Pintu 7, Tosari 2, Plaza Indonesia, Sarinah 2, Museum Nasional, Pecenongan, Pasar Baru/GKJ, and Juanda/Istiqlal. 

BW-5 (Jakarta Open Space)

Despite its reputation as a metropolitan city, Jakarta has several open spaces that tourists can visit. Tosari, Bundaran HI, Sarinah, IRTI, Balai Kota, Sarinah, Tosari, and Kalijodo Child-Friendly Integrated Public Room (RPTRA) are among the stops on the fifth tourist bus route.

The route operates Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

BW-6 (Jakarta Heritage)

Tourists can also visit Jakarta’s cultural reserves by taking the sixth tourist bus route, which runs every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This route includes Monas 2, Monas 1, IRTI, Balai Kota, Sarinah, Tosari, Mbah Priok Tomb, Tosari, Bundaran HI, Sarinah, and Juanda/Istiqlal.

BW-7 (Jakarta Shopping)

The Jakarta Tour Bus’s seventh route may make it easier for tourists to shop in Jakarta. Sarinah 2, IRTI, Balai Kota, Sarinah 1, Wisma Nusantara, Tosari 1, Dukuh Atas 3, Karet Sudirman 1, Lapangan Panahan, Plaza Sentral, Istora Senayan, Plaza Senayan, Senayan City, Karet Sudirman 2, Dukuh Atas 4, Stasiun Sudirman 2, Tosari 2, and Plaza Indonesia all stops on the bus.

It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

How to Get to Jakarta Explorer Bus

If you want to try this bus, simply wait at a bus stop with a double-decker bus and a city tour sign. Bundaran Hotel Indonesia, Pecenongan, Museum Nasional, Pasar Baru, Masjid Istiqlal, Monumen Nasional (Monas), Balai Kota, and Sarinah are among the stops.

Make sure you pick the right spot to get a good view. Many people believe that the best place to enjoy the view is from the front seat.

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by : Eva Simorangkir

Editor : Aditya Gagat Hanggara

Smartcitizens, do you take Transjakarta every day? This kind of public transportation can indeed be a suitable choice for your mobility. During the weekends, what do you take? Transjakarta could definitely be your choice too! Every weekend or even on weekdays, there's the  bus wisata (tour bus) Jakarta Explorer by Transjakarta that you can hop on. What routes does it serve? What exciting places does it pass by? Let's check them out below!  

Jakarta Explorer tour bus from Transjakarta. Source: Jakarta Smart City  

BW1: Sejarah Jakarta (History of Jakarta)

Are you fond of Jakarta's history? Well, then you should take the BW1 route:  Sejarah Jakarta (History of Jakarta). This route passes by important places, for example, the Jakarta City Hall, which serves as Jakarta's administrative centre. Besides, you can also see one of Indonesia's most important icons, the National Monument (Monumen Nasional/Monas).

BW1: History of Jakarta operates from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Indonesian Western Time. On Sundays, you can take it from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The places covered by this route include:

• Jakarta City Hall;
• National Museum (Museum Nasional);
• Gedung Arsip;
• Museum BI (Bank Indonesia);
• Masjid Jami Kebon Jeruk;
• Pasar Baru;
• Monas 2; dan

BW1:  Sejarah Jakarta  (History of Jakarta) travel map. Source:  transjakarta.co.id  

Before taking it, you should pay attention to its route. The stops serving the BW1 route: History of Jakarta are:

• Juanda Istiqlal;
• Bank Indonesia Museum; and
• Kali Besar Barat 1.  

BW1:  Sejarah Jakarta  (History of Jakarta) route map. Source: transjakarta.co.id  

BW2: Jakarta Baru (Jakarta Modern)

Are you that much of a modern person? For those who want to enjoy Jakarta's modernity, please take the BW2 route:  Jakarta Baru (Jakarta Modern). This route passes through Jakarta's flagship malls, such as Sarinah. There, you can explore shops selling various local products and enjoy Jakarta from its rooftop and platforms. There's also Plaza Indonesia, a mall suitable for your recreation.

You can enjoy BW2: New Jakarta (Jakarta Modern) every Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM WIB and on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The complete places covered are:

• Balai Kota DKI Jakarta;
• Plaza Indonesia;
• Menara Topas;
• Museum Nasional;
• Pecenongan;
• Juanda/Istiqlal;

BW2: Jakarta Baru (Jakarta Modern) travel map. Source:  transjakarta.co.id

Don't forget to pay attention to its route as well. There are several stops serving it:

• Balai Kota 1;
• Perpustakaan Nasional;
• DPRD DKI Jakarta;
• Tugu Tani 2;

BW2: Jakarta Baru (Jakarta Modern) route map. Source:  transjakarta.co.id

BW3: Kesenian dan Kuliner (Arts and Culinary)

For those who love arts and culinary delights, the Transjakarta tour bus can also spice up your weekends. The BW3 route: Arts and Culinary passes through interesting trading areas like Pasar Baru. There are various culinary delights along the way.

BW3: Arts and Culinary operates every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM WIB. From Balai Kota DKI Jakarta to IRTI, here are the places covered:

• Masjid Kebon Jeruk;

BW3: Kesenian dan Kuliner (Arts and Culinary) travel map. Source  transjakarta.co.id  

BW4: Pencakar Langit   (Jakarta Skyscrapers)

Jakarta plays a role as an economic center. This is why there are many tall buildings housing offices. One of the famous ones is the Wisma 46 building shaped like a pen. It's located on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Central Jakarta, which includes the Dukuh Atas area. If you're interested in seeing it, you can take the BW4 route: Jakarta Skyscrapers.

Not only on weekends, but you can also enjoy the BW4 route: Jakarta Skyscrapers every Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM WIB. On Saturdays, the route operates from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM WIB and on Sundays, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM WIB. Here's a list of places covered:

• Thamrin 10;
• Wisma Nusantara;
• Dukuh Atas 3;
• Karet Sudirman 1;
• Bundaran Senayan 2;
• FX Sudirman;
• Aquatic Stadium;
• GBK Pintu 7;
• Pasar Baru/GKJ;
• Balai Kota 1.

BW4: Pencakar Langit (Jakarta Skyscrapers) travel map. Source:  transjakarta.co.id  

To enjoy the BW4 route: Jakarta Skyscrapers, there are stops serving it. Here's the list:

• M. H. Thamrin 1;
• Gelora Bung Karno 1;
• Bundaran Senayan 3;
• M. H. Thamrin 2;
• Pecenongan 1;
• Pasar Baru Gedung Kesenian Jakarta;
• Monas 1; dan

BW4: Pencakar Langit (Jakarta Skyscrapers) route map. Source:  transjakarta.co.id

BW5: Ruang Terbuka (Jakarta Open Space)

Green Open Space ( Ruang Terbuka Hijau /RTH) can be a healthy recreational area. Its management is regulated by  Peraturan Gubernur   Nomor 9 Tahun 2022 tentang Ruang Terbuka Hijau (Governor Regulation Number 9 of 2022 concerning Green Open Space). If you take the BW5 route: Jakarta Open Space, don't forget to visit the Kalijodo  RPTRA (Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak) ! As an open space, RPTRA Kalijodo has various facilities for visitors to enjoy.

BW5: Jakarta Open Space also operates on weekdays, every Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM WIB. Additionally, you can enjoy its service on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM WIB and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM WIB. Let's take a note of its journey:

• RPTRA Kalijodo;
• Bundaran HI;
• Sarinah; dan

BW5: Ruang Terbuka (Jakarta Open Space) travel map. Source:  transjakarta.co.id  

BW6: Cagar Budaya Jakarta (Jakarta Heritage)

Cultural heritage is created to preserve an area. In North Jakarta, there's the Mbah Priok Tomb, considered sacred. It's easy to visit there! You can take the BW6 route: Jakarta Heritage.

Interested? Let's spend your time every Saturday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM WIB, according to operational hours. This tour bus also passes through the following places:

• Makam Mbah Priok;

BW6:  Cagar Budaya Jakarta (Jakarta Heritage) travel map. Source:  transjakarta.co.id  

BW7: Belanja Jakarta (Jakarta Shopping)

Are you a shopaholic? Well, this tour bus is perfect for you. BW7:  Belanja Jakarta (Jakarta Shopping) serves a route passing through various shopping centers, such as Plaza Senayan and Senayan City.

BW7: Jakarta Shopping is another route that operates on weekdays, from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM WIB. Every Saturday, you can enjoy it from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM WIB. Here are the complete places covered, don't forget to note them:

• Lapangan Panahan;
• Istora Senayan;
• Plaza Senayan;
• Senayan City;
• Karet Sudirman 2;
• Dukuh Atas 4;
• Stasiun Sudirman;
• Sarinah 2; dan

BW7: Belanja Jakarta (Jakarta Shopping) route map. Source:  transjakarta.co.id

What's the Fare for Transjakarta Bus Tour?

PT Transportasi Jakarta provides services with 22 Jakarta Explorer tour buses for the seven routes mentioned above. What's interesting is that you can go around Jakarta with a double-decker bus concept. Is the fare more expensive than regular Transjakarta buses? Turns out, no! In fact, by riding Jakarta Explorer, you're only charged  Rp0 which means it's free. However, you still need to tap in or touch your electronic card   on the machine.

Are you ready to have fun with Jakarta Explorer? Your daily life can also be made easier by riding Transjakarta buses. Plus,  JAKI makes it easy for you to check schedules, routes, and fares. Once the application is open, you just need to search for the Public Transport feature on the search bar and click on Transjakarta.

Public Transport Feature in JAKI

Happy exploring! Want to know more information about mobility or public transportation in Jakarta? Feel free to follow  @jsclab !

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Rute dan Jam Operasional Bus Tingkat Transjakarta 2023, Cek Panduannya

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Sebelum pandemi, bus wisata Jakarta atau Bus Jakarta Explorer pernah menyediakan tujuh rute tur di Ibu Kota.

Namun, sampai hari Selasa (7/3/2023) dan waktu yang belum ditentukan, masyarakat bisa memilih antara dua rute saja yaitu BW2 (Jakarta Baru) dan BW4 (Pencakar Langit).

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Berikut detail rute kedua bus wisata Transjakarta:

BW2 Jakarta Baru : Juanda Masjid Istiqlal - Monas 1 - Monas 2 - Monas 3 - IRTI Monas - Sarinah 1 - Wisma Nusantara - Plaza Indonesia - Sarinah 2 - Museum Nasional - Pecenongan - Juanda Masjid Istiqlal.

BW4 Pencakar Langit : IRTI Monas - Sarinah 1 - Wisma Nusantara - Bumi Putera - Karet 1 -Bendungan Hilir 1 - Gelora Bung Karno 1- Bundaran Senayan 1- FX Sudirman - Gelora Bung Karno 2 - Bendungan Hilir 2 - Karet 2 - Menara Astra - Dukuh Atas 2 - Tosari - Plaza Indonesia - Sarinah 2 - Museum Nasional - Monas 2 - Monas 3 - IRTI Monas.

Menurut salah seorang petugas sekaligus pemandu bus wisata di lapangan bernama Charly, rute BW4 bisa berdurasi sekitar 1 jam 45 menit. 

Namun, tidak ada jadwal pasti kapan dan jam berapa bus tingkat berangkat ataupun tiba.

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Sedangkan untuk rute BW2 karena lebih singkat, biasanya juga berdurasi lebih singkat dan kendaraannya mudah ditemukan. 

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Where to stroll in a city where ‘nobody wants to walk’

With urban walking gaining recent traction in Jakarta, here are our top five places for taking an idle stroll in the capital.

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alking around Jakarta is not at the top of most people’s list of fun weekend activities, with one article in The New York Times   a few years back calling Jakarta “the city where nobody wants to walk”.

Yet in recent years, urban walking has gained traction in the capital, with groups like Rame Rame Jakarta, Jalan Gembira and Gang.Gang.An highlighting how some aspects of the city can only be fully appreciated on foot.

Meanwhile, groups like Koalisi Pejalan Kaki (Pedestrian Coalition) are pushing for local administrations to make the country’s cities more walkable by installing better pavements and promoting public transportation.

And away from its busy thoroughfares, Jakarta’s neighborhoods and districts are filled with sights and sounds: generations-old restaurants, small parks and the odd historic landmark waiting to be discovered by aimless wandering, alone or with a few friends, and speaking to fellow passersby on the streets.

We’ve compiled a list of our favorite places for flânerie in Jakarta, though we don’t suggest you walk nyeker (barefoot), like Coldplay's Chris Martin apparently did.

1. Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta

First developed in 1820, Pasar Baru was once an upmarket shopping district. It is known for its large ethnic Chinese and Indian communities and is arguably one of the best places to go for a weekend stroll.

Here, you can find meandering alleyways that lead to one of Jakarta’s oldest klenteng (Chinese temple), Sin Tek Bio, which is thought to have been built in 1698 and retains its original features.

Wind your way through the area’s streets and covered markets to Jl. Pintu Air Raya and enter what looks like a private housing complex to find Toko Kopi Maru, a cafe based in the family home of Tio Tek Hong, the founder of Indonesia’s first record label.

Across the street is Istana Mall, mostly empty apart from a selection of batik and, in somewhat sinister contrast, shops stocked with air guns and self-defense gear. Make your way up to the rooftop parking lot to take in a picture-postcard view of the city, looking out over the top of Istiqlal Mosque all the way to the National Monument (Monas).

There is something peaceful about Pasar Baru: the boxes of fresh fruit stacked in alleyways off the main street, the drifting incense, the cats lounging in rectangles of sunlight. And when you’re all done walking, you need only drag your weary body to Pasar Jaya Market to sip an iced orange juice while basking in the blissful coolness of its air-conditioned canteen.

2. Cikini to Gondangdia, Central Jakarta

Depending on the time of year, you might find yourself wandering through the streets of Gondangdia overhanging with bougainvillea shrubs in full bloom, bringing color to the areas beneath elevated train tracks where children play basketball and men tend to small vegetable gardens.

Gondangdia and neighboring Cikini don’t need an introduction. Already solidified in pop culture through Duo Anggrek’s song “Cikini Gondangdia” and from arts and culture enthusiasts thronging key local sites like Taman Ismail Marzuki and the Metropole XXI movie theater, sticking to the main path from Cikini to Gondangdia is enough to keep you entertained.

Notice the abandoned train tracks off Jl. Cikini Kramat, a relic from the past opium trade and the Michael Jackson impersonator on Jl. Pegangsaan Barat. If the bustle gets a bit too much, meander into some of the more peaceful side streets interspersed with classic homes, restaurants and small art galleries like Roh.

3. Jatinegara, East Jakarta

An unlikely place to consider walking for most, Jatinegara could seem a little intimidating. The vast market area is loud, full of traders and shoppers and mats laid out with all sorts of items from classic vases to pigeons.

Whizzing around the streets are kereta kelinci (children’s train rides), transporting mothers and their children while filling the streets with a blast of dangdut.

But it is the area’s sensory overload that makes it all the better to walk around.

Formerly known as Meester Cornelis, Jatinegara was an important Dutch colonial hub with spaces allocated for the city’s Arab community and large Christian population, as evident in the number of Dutch-era churches still found there.

Today, Jatinegara is putting itself back on the map with local youth and arts movements, and many are traveling to the market area to head to Kongsi8, a humble creative hub, restaurant and shop that holds various events and sessions throughout the week.

4. Glodok, West Jakarta

Jakarta’s Chinatown, one of the largest in the world, is a labyrinth of alleyways filled with a mixture of traditional shop-houses, jengki (postcolonial Indonesian style) buildings and modern architecture.

Known primarily for its culinary offerings and electronics, Glodok is great for walking, as it is steeped in the many historical stages of Jakarta. From a pre-Batavia coastal settlement to the Chinese kampung’s creation by the Dutch colonial administration in the 1700s and its current revival, all these present themselves as you wind your way through the area’s streets.

A personal favorite is the stretch between Kota Station and Glodok’s legendary Pantjoran tea house, down a small covered pathway next to the new MRT development. Along this quiet row of shop-houses are vast murals, trees breaking through a dilapidated building, men selling mystical rings and caricatures and a small garden, complete with water features and an assortment of animals .

Sometimes, the things you experience while walking don’t come with an explanation.

5. Tebet, East Jakarta

Rightly praised for its revamped Tebet Eco Park, Tebet offers walkers much more than just the park that won the President's Design Award 2023 from the SingaporeDesign Council.

Its recent development means that spacious, tree-lined pavements offer welcome shade all the way to Tebet Station and Jl. Gatot Subroto, where walkers can find the Eco Park bus stop.

Perhaps the nicest time to walk around Tebet is in the early evening, when the park is still open and frequented by only a smattering of joggers, its iconic bridge throwing atmospheric light over the trees. At this time the roads are quiet, past the worst of the commuter traffic, and you can weave yourself through the narrow residential streets of West Tebet.

Here among the tightly packed houses are leafy squares. These green spaces, complete with badminton courts or jungle gyms for children, add character to each block and most importantly, offer a moment’s rest for the urban stroller.

After however long you spend meandering, stroking neighborhood cats and nodding at groups of animated men playing chess in pos ronda (neighborhood watch post) , you can find yourself at a food stand in front of West Tebet Market, where you can congratulate yourself on your foot count with a satisfying portion of pecel lele (fried catfish) that hits the spot.

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The operational hour for city tour bus is 9am - 7pm from Monday to Saturday, while for Sunday it's 12pm - 7pm due to the car free day on Sunday. There are 9 bus stops: Bundaran Hotel Indonesia (in front of Hotel Indonesia) - Museum Nasional - Pecenongan - Gedung Kesenian Jakarta - Istiqlal Mosque - Medan Merdeka Utara (near Istana Negara) - Monumen Nasional - City Hall - Sarinah - back to Bundaran Hotel Indonesia. The bus stop sign is marked "city tour".

For weekdays, the bus will stop at all of the bus stops, while for weekends each bus will stop at several bus stops only. The route for weekends:

- Bus #1 & #5: Hotel Indonesia bus stop only

- Bus #2: Museum Nasional, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta and Sarinah

- Bus #3: Istiqlal & Medan Merdeka Utara

- Bus #4: Monumen Nasional & City Hall

To check the latest weekend route, we can check the twitter account @CityTourJakarta. Bus stops in Hotel Indonesia and Monumen Nasional was packed with people, I think it's better to take bus #2 or #3 on weekends. Don't expect a nice queue - most people will try to force their way to enter the bus.

The bus itself is AC double decker bus and the capacity is limited so that nobody is standing inside the bus. Since it's still new, the bus condition is clean, good & the AC is working very well.

The drivers are mostly women and each bus has tour guide and a police officer. On my bus, the guide wasn't informative. He's mostly busy explaining about the dos & don'ts of the city tour bus and didn't explain much about the route. The explanation was supposed to be bilingual (Indonesian & English), but he only spoke in Indonesian language - probably because there's no foreigner on the bus at the time. Overall it's a nice experience although in my opinion the route is too short.

Thank you for the report about taking the city bus tour.. It is very informative for travelers deciding to take the bus..

Nice to her this from the first hand, thanks, radjaff......

The bus starts at the plaza not the hotel.. Tour guides were very helpful. Don't think they run to a timetable. 3 busses came within minutes of each other then none for close to 45 minutes. This service is new and will only improve.

Very informative. Thanks for sharing Radjaff. Plan to hop on this p.m.

Thanks for your post. I watched this from youtube too. From my memory, it looked like the buses have big running electronic wordings for route information, so visitors can know which bus to take.

I want to share my experience too.

I take City Tour on Thursday, Jul 31 start at Sarinah bus stop.

At weekend & Public Holidays, the City Tour Bus doesn't stop at every bus stop, only one full round trip.

I seated at upper deck, after 45minutes ride (one round trip) the bus stopped again at Sarinah, & I have to go out from the bus. Tourists who sit in lower deck and want to have sightseeing from second level are allowed to move to upper deck, and finish at Bundaran HI stop (only 2-5 minutes).

I feel a little bit disappointed with my experience because that day the bus are full with young families, parents & little children are very noisy & busy(selfie), I can't hear the historical story about Sarinah, Monas, Lapangan Banteng, etc clearly.

The GOOD NEWS is the Jakarta City Tour is FREE until the end of 2014.

Dee0514, hello

I see you are from JKT too, may i ask you: why did you take a tour bus around your own city?????

Hello Schonefeld,

I've been curious about the blue double decker buses for several months and I want to try it by myself.

I also want to enjoy the traffic less in Jakarta during Idul Fitri holiday.

I finished my first itinerary (Indosat gallery Sarinah) 1,5 hour earlier, so I decided to join the crowd (not queue ^_^)at the bus stop, and try the CityTour.

Another reason is I came to Jakarta in 1993, but I don't know Jakarta very well, I'm wondering what kind of information that I can get from the City Tour Jakarta (CTJ) tour guide. What place of interest/buildings that include in CTJ route.

Maybe next time I will try it once again (at the lower deck). In my opinion, the route is quite same as Transjakarta busway: Tomang - Harmoni (without explanation).

Maybe as a suggestion, they can have a separate bus/buses/queue for tourists so as not to compete with the locals who "live" and "grow" with the landmarks . Tourists have such a limited time and would certainly see more with this city tour. I have scheduled this on our first day so I hope we will be able to ride on one without having to jostle with everyone else. Keeping my fingers crossed.....:)

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