Jakarta is high-speed and loud, so skip the malls and go straight to the street food in Glodok. You should see the giant schooners at Sunda Kelapa harbor before the humidity hits, then climb the Monas monument for the city's best skyline view. It’s a massive, chaotic sprawl that only makes sense once you're on the ground. Wear comfortable shoes and just use the grab bikes to beat the traffic.
