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Jakarta was chosen as one of the best destinations for traveling in 2024. In fact, Jakarta is ahead of beautiful cities like Prague in the ranking.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Lonely Planet released a list of the 50 best destinations for traveling. The 50 destinations are divided into five categories, namely sustainable, value, city, country and region.
Interestingly, Jakarta was selected in the category of 10 best cities in travel 2024. Apart from that, in this list there is the capital of Kenya, Nairobi which is in first place and popular tourist destinations such as Paris in second place.
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The following is a list of the 10 Best cities in Travel 2024 according to Lonely Planet:
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Paris, France
- Montreal, Canada
- Mostar, Bosnia
- Philadelphia, United States
- Manaus, Brazil
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Izmir, Türkiye
- Kansas City, Missouri
Lonely Planet on its website states that Jakarta is a suitable stopover for travelers who want to explore tropical rainforests or remote islands in Indonesia. They also said that Jakarta was still a comfortable place to enjoy cities in Indonesia before venturing further afield.
“Indonesia’s soon-to-be-moved capital has long been a stopover for international tourists seeking to explore Indonesia’s tropical rainforests and remote islands,” they wrote.
“In 2022, the government announced that the capital will move to a new location, due to Jakarta’s recurring floods and annoying traffic jams. This cosmopolitan city is still a place to enjoy the comforts of the city before exploring the far corners of the country. Experience a truly metropolitan city this dynamic before it changes,” the statement added.
Lonely Planet also provides several lists of activities that can be done in Jakarta. First, they suggest travelers enjoy walking along Jalan Sudirman and Jalan Thamrin. Second, they recommend that travelers climb the 132 meter high Monas peak to enjoy views of the Jakarta skyline.
Third, travelers can visit the Wayang Museum, which holds a collection of authentic shadow puppets. Lastly, they recommend that travelers visit the Kite Museum to look for giant kites.
“Our selection for this year seeks to both inspire and follow the instincts of travelers in 2024,” said Lonely Planet executive editor, Nitya Chambers, quoted from IndependentThursday (26/10/2023).
“Best in Travel is the heart and soul of Lonely Planet’s travel inspiration, responding to the enthusiasm of travelers who want to explore the world in a way that is authentic, guided by local guides, and has sustainable values at its core,” Chambers added.
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