I actually haven't been to Setu Babakan. But I've been to the other 5 sites.
1. Monumen Nasional (Monas)
Situated exactly in the center of Jakarta, Monas is Jakarta's landmark. And, you haven't been to Jakarta if you haven't visited Monas.
How to get there?
All Jakartans know where Monas is. No matter you get there by taxi, by bajaj or by ojek, they won't get lost taking you there. Everyone knows it. But I recommend you to take TransJakarta. You can get there by TransJakarta 1st corridor Blok M-Kota. It is just 1 stop after/before (from Kota to Blok M/from Blok M to Kota) the Harmoni Central Exchange. The Busstop is Monumen Nasional. TransJakarta costs only 3500 IDR. You can also get there by KRL (electric train). You should get off at Gambir station and voila the monument is exactly across Gambir.
What to do in Monas?
If you want to know more about Indonesia, visit the "diorama". It is like the chronology of Indonesian history displayed in mini statues. You can also listen to the recording of Indonesia's first president Mr. Soekarno when he read the so-called "teks proklamasi". He proclaimed the independence of Indonesia which happened on August 17th 1945.
It is also recommended to go to the peak of Monas and see Jakarta from above. The view there is fantastic. You can see skyscrapers in Thamrin (Jakarta's business district) and you can also see the old Jakarta (Harmoni, Hayam Wuruk, etc.)
Taking a walk aroung Monas is very great (even better with your girl/boyfriend lol). The park around Monas is full with green trees that make the weather cooler. If you're lucky you can also find some kancil (it's like deer but very small).
And, as what displayed in this video, go try the delman, Indonesian horse carriage. Unfortunately I don't know how much it costs. But I guess it's not expensive.
If you go back to Monumen Nasional busstop, you will also find Jakarta's national museum popular known Museum Gajah. Gajah means elephant. The museum is popular called Museum Gajah because it has an elephant statue in the gate. Museum Gajah displays plenty things from Indonesian kingdoms.
You can also find the statue of Arjuna Wijaya. The statue is inspired from a character of an Indonesian epic. He is Arjuna, a brave warrior.
2. Kota Tua (Old Batavia)
This place was the central of Jakarta. Dutch colonies built buildings with European architecture here.
How to get there?
I guess almost all Jakartans also know this place. You won't get lost getting there by taxi, bajaj or ojek. Cheapest would be by TransJakarta. This time you should stop at end station of corridor 1 Kota. I'm not quite sure if there is KRL to Kota but there must be. So you can also get there by KRL and get off at Stasiun Kota.
What to do in Kota Tua?
Well, just sightseeing! European architecture in a tropical country is too beautiful to be missed. Everytime I am there, I shut my eyes and imagine Jakarta during the Dutch colonization as the base of VOC (Dutch East Hindies Company). I see the Dutch pass by and hear everybody speaking Dutch. And, they dress in elegant oldfashioned suits. I also see lots of Indonesians selling their goods like spices, chillies, etc. to the Dutch.
In Kota Tua, there are many great european-style cafes (but they also offer authentic Indonesian food). I know one good cafe named Cafe Batavia. Museum Fatahillah also displays many things from Indonesia's past. Then, just go take a walk and see Jakarta's old train station Stasiun Kota.
It is also very interesting because after feeling European atmosphere you can suddenly feel the oriental atmosphere if you walk further. Not far from Kota Tua, there is Jakarta's China Town. The China Town is till today famous for its market. And people can bargain there. Glodok offers low-price electronic stuffs. But sometimes the stuffs are not bad at all. Pasar Petak Sembilan offers everything from dried salted fish to chinese herbal medicines. It is even better if you visit this China Town by Chinese New Year.
3. Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa
This is where the Dutch first arrived at Indonesia. And they fell in love with Indonesia after they arrived at this port. Sunda Kelapa is still active today. Many ships load and unload their goods here. But do not imagine the ships are modern. The ships are not modern at all and that's what makes Sunda Kelapa worth-visiting.
I was also there not long before I moved to Germany. And therefore, I have a picture of Sunda Kelapa in my cellphone (I used to have pictures of Kota Tua, Monas, Museum Gajah and China Town before a dickhead robbed my handphone while I was waiting for the bus at Senen bus station. Dammit)
How to get there?
Hmmm... It is a bit difficult to get there. It is unaccesible by TransJakarta. I gues the only thing is by taxi. You can also get there by bajaj or ojek (if your accomodation is not far from there). The nearest TransJakarta busstop is Ancol (corridor 5 Ancol - Kampung Melayu)
And, don't forget to eat in a seafood restaurant named Restoran Sunda Kelapa. Ohh... now I'm imagining its cumi goreng mentega (butter squid) and its kepiting soka (crab but not an ordinary one lol). It is already famous among expats too. I often see cars from embassy parked there.
4. Jalan Surabaya
It's time for antiquities! You can see lots of antique goods in Jalan Surabaya. Eventhough it is expensive but it's definitely worth-seeing because probably you will never see this thing again. There I found a very very old camera, telephone, typing machine, etc.
How to get there?
Again, it's a bit difficult. It is also unaccesible by TransJakarta but it's accesible by buses like Metro Mini or Kopaja. But I really forget the number. Then I'd go by taxi.
5. Pasar Seni
Pasar Seni (art market) is in the site of Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (TIJA). At Pasar Seni you really can see the works of Indonesian artists. They sell paintings, sculptures, etc. And they are really wonderful. Here in Pasar Seni you can also find sometimes interesting performing arts.
How to get there?
You can get there by TransJakarta and get off at Ancol (corridor 5 Ancol-Kampung Melayu).
What to do there?
TIJA doesn't only have this art market. It also has Seaworld, Dufan Themepark, and many other things. The beach is beautiful although you cannot do parasailing or banana boat like in Bali. But walking along the beach is very amazing. The wind is breezy. I recommend you to come here very early in the morning, jog there and witness the sunrise. And then, have breakfast in a cafe above water named Le Bridge. Besides Le Bridge there are also 3 good seafood restaurants: Bandar Jakarta, Jimbaran, and Segarra. But they're expensive and I would leave Ancol and have better seafood with low price at Dapur Umum. It is not far from Ancol.
The accomodations there are also fine. I suggest Putri Duyung Cottage.
Or what about leaving mainland Jakarta and visit Jakarta's Kepulauan Seribu? Many ferries depart from Ancol.
The TransJakarta map
Unfortunately I haven't been to Setu Babakan. Actually I also don't know where it is. I guess it is in Jakarta Selatan (South Jakarta) or near Srengseng. I really don't know.
So, enjoy Jakarta.
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