Matters needing attention
First, traffic safety.
1, it's not as messy as you think, although there are poor people everywhere. I often go out alone when I am here, and I don't think there is much problem with public security.
2. The traffic in Jakarta is chaotic and there are many motorcycles, so it feels very dangerous. The motorcycle there is ugly in appearance, there is no speed limit, and there is no muffler installed on the motorcycle, so it is very noisy.
Unlike China, Indonesian motor vehicles drive on the left. Therefore, you should pay attention to safety when you walk in the street.
4. In Jakarta, taxis generally start at 10 RMB. Taxi is the first choice for foreigners, because the bus is crowded and the doors there are not closed, so it is dangerous to think about it.
Second, climate.
1, pay attention to the hot weather there, and bring some heatstroke prevention drugs.
Don't forget to take an umbrella when you go out. Due to the hot weather in Indonesia, it rains more than once a day.
Of course, the weather in Indonesia is cool, but even at this time, it is not cold to wear only T-shirts.
Third, the economy.
1, Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country with rich oil resources, but it is not a rich country and its economy is relatively backward. There are many rich people and many poor people, so you can see many modern buildings and dilapidated slums in Jakarta. You can see many people driving luxury cars and living in luxury villas, but more people sleep on the streets at the station.
Prices in China are relatively expensive, especially vegetables, but many things are cheaper than those in China, such as gasoline, taxi fare, chicken and cigarettes. It is cost-effective to buy things in regular shopping malls such as Carrefour, otherwise it will be easily slaughtered.
The house price in Jakarta is not very expensive. Generally, the monthly rent for renting a suite (three bedrooms and two bathrooms) is about 5,000 yuan to 6,000 yuan. Living in suburban hotels is generally between 200 yuan and 300 yuan, so star-rated hotels are very expensive.
If you go to Indonesia, you should pay attention to the foreign exchange market. Because the Indonesian rupiah fluctuates greatly, it is generally converted into 1 RMB around 1000 rupiah. There are more money changers there than rice shops in China.
Fourth, the communication network.
1. There is also GSM in China, but it is very expensive. Sending text messages to contact family members is a good way and economical. There is no monthly rent for the landline, but it is expensive to make a phone call. 2 yuan RMB per minute for local calls, 5 yuan RMB per minute for domestic calls and about 14 yuan RMB per minute for international calls. In Indonesia, mobile phones are charged in one direction.
2. Jakarta's network is not developed in China, and there are few Internet cafes, and the network speed is extremely slow, which is unbearable. Compared with domestic broadband, the network speed is too slow to wait patiently. It's faster to surf the Internet at night, and video chat is ok.
Indonesian local TV programs are not as rich as those in China, but you can watch TV programs from other countries for free, such as CCTV and Phoenix TV.
As for newspapers, if your English is good, you can read Jakarta Post. There are also Chinese newspapers, such as The News of the World in China. There are many political and economic news in China, especially in Taiwan Province Province.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) customs
1, Indonesia is used to tipping people who serve you. Generally, it is enough to exchange 1 Indonesian rupiah for 2 yuan RMB.
2. Drink less alcohol in Indonesia, because it is a Muslim country, and you should follow some habits there. Pork can only be bought in big shopping malls.
There are no alcohol advertisements in Indonesia, but cigarette advertisements can be seen on TV, which is contrary to China.
It may take a week to get used to the "elegy" played there every day, from morning till night, five times a day, each time for more than 10 minutes.
The diet in Indonesia is not as rich as that in China, and the Chinese food there is completely tasteless. The so-called China hot pot is a variant. Indonesia is mainly fried, and the famous Padang cuisine is not bad, but spicy. In addition, local people grab food by hand. If you don't like it, you can use a fork.
6. Indonesia is one of the main producing areas of coffee, which is sold overseas. It's cheap and delicious. It is a good choice for breakfast. Many Sumatrans like to eat coffee noodles in the morning, which has a special flavor. It seems that Jakarta people don't have this habit, mainly for drinks.
7. In Jakarta, landlords should pay attention to using their right hand when receiving gifts in social situations, and use both hands for the elderly, avoiding using their left hand alone.
8. Indonesians are procrastinating and indifferent to the concept of time. It is normal to be late. Don't get angry about this. To go to Indonesia, you should be prepared for a protracted war.
9. Indonesians are generally warm and easy to communicate, but they should pay attention to words and respect manners.
Intransitive verb tourism
1. Everyone knows that there is Bali in Indonesia, but it is far from Jakarta. In the urban area, you can go to the miniature park and Modeka Square, and you can also go to the Java Sea, but the sea is dirty.
2. The time difference between Indonesia and Beijing is 1 hour, but it is not obvious.
3. There is a big gap between the rich and the poor in Indonesia. Domestic reports say that local Chinese are rich. In fact, many Chinese in Indonesia lead a miserable life. Therefore, when you are in contact with local Chinese, you should pay attention to this, save some face for others, and don't show too much superiority.
4. After going to Indonesia, you may wish to pay attention to local buildings with different styles, such as Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Bali.
After you go to Indonesia, you should respect the local ethnic and religious customs and try to avoid talking about sensitive topics about China or Islam when communicating with the local people.
6. In Indonesia, RMB can be converted into local currency at any time, but bank cards seem inconvenient and the handling fee is high.
7. There are dengue infectious diseases in Indonesia, but they mainly occur in slums. Pay attention to these areas and pay attention to mosquito bites.