Sunda Kelapa History, Travel Information, Facts And More
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NAME
Sunda Kelapa
COUNTRY
Indonesia
ADDRESS
North Jakarta, Indonesia
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About Sunda Kelapa
Sunda Kelapa is an old port in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was the main port of the Sudanese Kingdom at the time. It is spread in an area of 50.8 hectares. It is located on a small river named Ciliwung River. It is managed by Indonesia Port Corporations owned by the state. It provides inter-island freight service through a traditional two-masted wooded ship as well as a tourist attraction. It is also a place to accommodate pinisi.
How To Reach Sunda Kelapa
Many options are available to reach the port including Train, Bus, and Taxi. The port is located at a small distance from the famous Fatahillah Square in Kota Tua. It is also just four kilometers away from Ancol.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sunda Kelapa
- You can know about the history of the country, Sriwijaya, and Java kingdoms with a visit to this port.
- Many visitors love to take photographs of old boats placed at the port.
- You can also have a visit to Jakarta Maritime Museum and Syahbandar Tower which is just 500 meters away from the port.
- The port also offers small boat tours around the port area. It is enjoyable and gives you a chance to click some more beautiful photographs with your camera. It is advised to show the phone or a sheet of paper as the boaters are not fluent in English. It makes negotiation easier for both sides.
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