(CitySketch) Jakarta: A modern city with rich history

Source: Xinhua| 2020-08-22 17:04:38|Editor: huaxia


JAKARTA, Aug. 22, 2020 (Xinhua) -- Jakarta, located on the northwest coast of Java Island, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia.

Aerial photo taken on Aug. 16, 2018 shows the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Main Stadium that hosted the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

Aerial photo taken on May 1, 2019 shows a business district under sunset in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

Aerial photo taken on May 1, 2019 shows a business district under sunset in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on Dec. 21, 2016 shows people playing basketball at Merdeka Square in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

Aerial photo taken on March 30, 2018 shows Fatahillah Square in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on Feb. 4, 2019 shows a woman selecting decorations to celebrate the appraoching Chinese Lunar New Year at Chinatown in Jakarta, Indonesia.(Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on Jan. 21, 2017 shows women taking a selfie in front of a booth that sells Chinese Lunar New Year decorations at Chinatown in Jakarta, Indonesia.(Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on Dec. 21, 2016 shows Merdeka Square in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

Aerial photo taken on May 1, 2019 shows a business district in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on March 29, 2017 shows boats berthing at Sunda Kelapa Port in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on Aug. 17, 2016 shows a scene of the flag-raising ceremony marking the Indonesian Independence Day in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on April 19, 2018 shows a view of Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on April 8, 2017 shows Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on March 30, 2018 shows Fatahillah Museum in Jakarta's Old Town, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on Oct. 9, 2016 shows a car-free day activity on the Sudirman street in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on March 30, 2018 shows a tourist riding a bicycle at Fatahillah Square in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on March 30, 2018 shows tourists riding bicycles at Fatahillah Square in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

File photo taken on March 29, 2017 shows boats berthing at Sunda Kelapa Port in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Du Yu)


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