Massive Crowds Pack Jakarta’s Historic Kota Tua

Over 100,000 domestic and foreign tourists flocked to the historic Kota Tua area in West Jakarta throughout the Eid break. Records show that 106,000 visitors gathered at the educational landmark to enjoy their holiday.

Museums are open following their individual operating hours

According to Denny Aputra, Head of Kota Tua Management Unit, the historic district saw many visitors enjoying its diverse holiday attractions.

"The Lighting Art performance was one of the special features at Kota Tua that truly amazed visitors during the Eid period," he expressed, Thursday (3/26).

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According to him, the Kota Tua Management Unit (UPK) provided musical entertainment including Bale Keroncong and bands from the local community.

"Museums are open following their individual operating hours. Dining areas, bike rentals, and other spots are packed with people," he explained.

He detailed that Kota Tua saw 19,000 visitors on the second day after Eid (D+2). The number spiked to 64,000 on D+3 and stood at 23,000 on D+4.

"Our records show that about 2,100 of those were foreign tourists," he added.

According to Denny, the massive influx of visitors was driven by a one-hour extension of operating hours, with the area staying open until 10 PM during the Eid break.

He also noted that his office continues to appeal to visitors to use designated trash bins to maintain cleanliness and ensure collective comfort.

"We expect the numbers to keep climbing throughout the weekend until the school break concludes. Let’s jointly preserve the area's cleanliness, comfort, and order," he stated.