5 Recommended Souvenirs Typical of Jakarta, Indonesia, Unique and Contemporary

TRIBUNBATAM.id, JAKARTA  - Jakarta is one of the most popular tourist destinations for tourists.

A trip to the capital city of Indonesia is certainly not complete if you don't bring souvenirs typical of Jakarta.  

There are quite a number of product choices that can be used as souvenirs from Jakarta, ranging from culinary delights to contemporary unique items. 

You also don't have to worry about having trouble finding them, because these various souvenirs are widely available at the souvenir center in Jakarta. 

To help you choose unique and memorable souvenirs to take home, here are some recommendations for typical Jakarta souvenirs that you can choose from. 

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1. Betawi Dodol

Not only Garut, West Java which has dodol as its special food, Jakarta also has Betawi dodol as one of its mainstay culinary.

This Betawi dodol is made using several mixtures, such as black sticky rice, white sticky rice, palm sugar, and sometimes durian fruit to give this snack a sweet and fragrant taste.

Besides having a unique taste, dodol can also last a long time even though it does not use preservatives in it.

You can find Betawi dodol at souvenir shops in Jakarta with prices starting from IDR 15 thousand. 

2. Miniature Monas Monument

The National Monument aka Monas is an iconic place of the city of Jakarta.

Therefore, you can take home a miniature Monas as a typical souvenir from Jakarta.

You can find a miniature Monas at craftsmen who are usually found in various corners of the city of Jakarta at a fairly affordable price, which is around IDR 70 thousand. 

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