[FREE FOR JAKARTA FRIENDS] WALKING & CULINARY TOUR - Glodok/Chinatown & Kota Tua

Step into a world of vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and rich cultural heritage with our Chinatown Walking & Culinary Tour.

Join us on a captivating journey with Jakarta Friends through the bustling streets and hidden alleyways of one of the most iconic and historic Chinatown (Glodok) area and Kota Tua.

Immerse yourself in the captivating tales, culinary delights, and architectural marvels that have shaped this cultural gem for generations.

Reserve your spot today and be part of this awesome tour and let the captivating charm of Chinatown leave an indelible mark on your senses and memories.

This event will be run by locals and persons who know the area well, and is FOR FREE for members of Jakarta Friends and their +1 guest!

NOTE: The event is run together with Jakarta Creatives as a paid event. But it's for free for Jakarta Friends! You don't need to register to both events.

It's crucial that people will who cannot join will update RSVP at least 24 hours before the event. This will facilitate organisation, and will allow people ion the waitlist to join. Repeated no-shows will be removed from the group. Thank you for your understanding.

We will meet in front of Museum Bank Mandiri and plan to end with a lunch at Rode Winkel Cafe. A breakdown of destinations and locations is below. Please consider that the exact schedule, aside from start and end time, might change on the spot. Be on time to join the group or you might not be able to find us anymore.

Duration is approximately 4-5 hours, including optional lunch. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, an open mind for cultural exploration. We will go with any weather, even if it rains!

We encourage participants to engage respectfully with locals, take photographs in appropriate locations, and embrace the rich cultural diversity that Chinatown offers.

For any question not answered in the event description, or if you don't know of the waitlist works, feel free to DM the organiser.

See you then!

Corrado, Camy & Surya

Approximate schedule:

08.15-08.30 Gather in front of Museum Bank Mandiri

08.30-08.45 Go to Es Kopi Tak Kie

08.45-09.00 Have Coffee Break At Es Kopi Tak Kie

09.00-10.05 Walk to Petak Sembilan Market, Vihara Dharma Bakti, Pancoran Chinatown Point, Petak Enam, go Around Pancoran Street

10.05-10.15 Go to Old Town (Kawasan Kota Tua)

10.15-11.15 Visit Acaraki (New Wave Jamu Bar) located in Gedung Kerta Niaga, Strolling around Taman Fatahillah (all in Old Town Area)

11.15-12.30 Lunch in Rode Winkel Cafe inside Toko Merah (IG: https://www.instagram.com/rodewinkel.id/)

12.30-end Group picture, socialising, chit chat & networking

Only members of Jakarta Friends can register and attend to this event for free. Attendees are very welcome to bring a +1 guest/friend/partner/family member.

Our group Jakarta Friends now have a yearly membership fee, that's why this event is offered for free! You can pay membership per PayPal, bank transfer, or in person in cash at events.

This is a re-run of a previous walking tour, now with updated schedule and new venues. Feel free to join again! A few impressions from last event are here: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/295795141/