This sprawling metropolis is the republic's political and economic engine room, and home to over 10 million people.

這座不斷擴展的大都會不僅是印尼的政治與經濟中樞，人口總數也超過 1,000 萬人。

The sheer size and frenetic pace of Jakarta can sometimes make it feel like a city unraveling at the seams.

雅加達龐大的都市規模與其快速的發展步調，會讓人覺得這座城市會因為急遽膨脹而崩解。

But it's those ten million residents who hold it all together.

然而雅加達的 1,000 萬居民緊密鞏固著這座城市。

Long after the traffic jams are forgotten, it's the warmth, pride and smiles of the people, which are remembered.

這座城市並不只有混亂擁堵的交通，雅加達市民的熱情、友善、自豪與微笑也使人留下深刻印象。

Despite its rather gritty reputation, this is a city that often charms its way into the hearts of travellers.

除了給人剛強堅毅的印象之外，這座城市的魅力經常使遊客們為其深深著迷。

To get to the heart of Jakarta, and indeed the entire nation, head to Merdeka Square.

若您想要深入領略雅加達及其所代表的印尼文化底蘊，請務必走一趟獨立廣場。

Once a humble buffalo field, this one-kilometer-square park tells the story of a nation.

這裡曾經是一座養牛場，這座面積一平方公里的廣場訴說著這個國家的故事。

From its earliest kingdoms, to its throwing off the yoke of Dutch colonial rule.

從最早統治印尼的王國，到其脫離荷蘭殖民者的統治而獨立的過程。

From the square's center rises the towering National Monument, Monas, whose Flame of Independence shines its reassuring and unifying light across the entire archipelago.

您可以在廣場中央看見高聳的國家紀念碑，莫納斯，上頭代表著印尼獨立的金色火焰，象徵了信心與團結的光芒將照耀整個印尼群島。

All around the square are some of the capital's most elegant and important buildings, such as the National Gallery.

廣場周圍林立著幾座雅加達市區中最典雅、最重要的建築物，包括印尼國家美術館。

On the square's western side is the National Museum of Indonesia,whose majestic courtyard and stately rooms display national treasures from across the ages.

坐落於廣場西側的是印尼國家博物館，其宏偉的庭園與莊嚴的建築之中展示了來自各個不同年代的國寶。

To the northeast, rises the gleaming minaret of Istiqlal Mosque, the nation's main house of worship and the largest mosque in South East Asia.

廣場的東北隅則可看到獨立清真寺閃閃發光的尖塔，代表了國家重要價值，這裡也是東南亞最大的清真寺。

During Ramadan, over 100,000 worshipers gather at a time in this modernist masterpiece.

在回教齋月期間，會有超過 10 萬名的信徒聚集在這座現代主義建築的傑作之中。

Lovingly constructed from Javanese marble and stainless steel.

這座建築由爪哇大理石和不鏽鋼精心打造而成。

Religious tolerance is one of the central guiding principles of the Indonesian Republic.

對於宗教信仰的包容是印尼共和國的中心指導原則之一。

As a symbolic gesture of harmony, the mosque was built directly opposite the magnificent twin spires of Jakarta Cathedral.

因此為了體現和諧包容的理念，獨立清真寺建於擁有壯麗雙塔結構的雅加達大教堂正對面。

But it's not just around Merdeka Square that you'll discover the spirit and riches of this city.

然而雅加達的精神與富裕絕不只體現於獨立廣場上。

In the heart of Jakarta's old town, lies Fatahillah Square, home to Jakarta's best heritage architecture and some of its finest museums.

走訪雅加達老城區的心臟地帶，您可以在法塔西拉廣場上探索城市中最出色的歷史建築，以及雅加達最卓越的幾座博物館。

Housed in the old city hall, the Jakarta Historical Museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the city's colonial past.

雅加達歷史博物館可以帶您認識這座城市曾為殖民地的昔日歷史。

For over 300 years, the city was called Batavia, the capital of the Dutch East Indies.

過去 300 多年來，雅加達被稱為巴塔維亞，是荷蘭東印度群島的首都。

Known as The Jewel of Asia, this was the epicenter of the Dutch trading empire.

這座被譽為亞洲之珠的城市，是昔日荷蘭貿易帝國的中心。

Also facing the square, the Wayang Museum celebrates the incredible puppets of Java and beyond.

同樣坐落在廣場旁的還有收藏了眾多令人嘆為觀止的、爪哇等地木偶的戲偶博物館。

While the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics showcases the paintings of Indonesian masters, as well as ceramics from all over Asia.

而在美術與陶瓷博物館中則展示了印尼繪畫大師們的作品，以及來自亞洲各地的陶瓷藝術。

After you've explored the museums around Fatahilla Square, pull up a chair at Café Batavia.

在您逛完了法塔西拉廣場周圍的博物館之後，不妨到巴塔維亞咖啡館喝杯咖啡。

Once the offices of the Dutch East India Company, for the last three decades this 200-year-old building has been serving up the coolest old-world charm in Jakarta.

這座建築曾經是荷蘭東印度公司的辦事處，這棟已有 200 年歷史的古老建築在過去 30 年來一直是領略雅加達舊日風情的熱門景點。

Times haven't changed much in Sunda Kelapa either, which is just a short walk north of the old town.

另一個不因時代而改變的景點，就是帆船碼頭，從老城區往北走一小段路就能抵達。

Take a boat ride around this ancient port, and see traditional Makassar Schooners unloading and resupplying for inter-island voyages, just as they have for over eight centuries.

您可以乘船遊賞這座歷史悠久的港口觀看傳統的望加錫帆船在碼頭上卸貨和補給，以繼續在各個島嶼間航行，這樣的景象已延續了 800 多年之久。

When it's time to take a break from the non-stop bustle of Jakarta, embark on a nautical adventure of your own from nearby Ancol, and explore the Pulau Seribu National Park.

若您想要暫時遠離雅加達的繁忙與喧囂，不妨在安作樂來一段海上之旅，並在萬丹千島國家公園盡情探索印尼之美。

Just a 30-minute ride from Jakarta, lies Pulau Bidadari, a tiny resort island famed for its tranquility.

在距離雅加達僅 30 分鐘車程處的天使島，則是一座以其寧靜氛圍而聞名的渡假小島。

On nearby Pulau Onrust, once the site of Dutch ship yards, the fortifications still stand.

至於船島，這裡曾經是荷蘭造船廠的所在地，至今島上的防禦工事仍在。

Despite the British bombardments and tidal waves which rocked the island in the 1800s.

儘管 19 世紀時歷經英軍轟炸以及海嘯摧殘，依舊屹立不搖。

Indonesia is made up of over 17,000 islands and 34 provinces.

印尼總共由超過 1.7 萬個島嶼 以及 34 個省所組成。

To sample them all in a single day, head to Taman Mini, a theme park that brings the entire archipelago to Jakarta.

如果想要在一天之內玩遍所有的島，請前往縮影公園，這座主題樂園將印尼群島各地的文化風情全部一次呈現給您。

From the temples of Bali, to the bull races of Madura, the ethnic, cultural and architectural diversity of this island republic is waiting to be discovered.

從峇里島的寺廟到馬都拉島的奔牛節，這個萬島之國的各種民族、文化與建築之美都在此等待您前來探索。

Jakarta is a gateway to Indonesia through which many rush.

從雅加達造訪印尼的遊客會感受到這個國家繁忙喧嚷的一面。

But it's a gateway that offers much to those who linger.

但也能給那些在此流連忘返的遊客們帶來精采豐富的體驗。

From modern malls to roadside stalls.

從現代化的購物中心到街邊攤販。

From markets where you can snack for a few rupiah to restaurants where you can dine like a sultan.

從可讓您享受銅板美食的市集小吃到會令您感覺宛如貴族的高檔餐廳。

From manic streets to places of absolute calm.

從混亂喧囂的馬路到靜謐平和。

This is a city that rewards the adventurous, and those who appreciate the value of a smile.

雅加達絕對是個值得您前來探索的城市，熱情友善的當地人也將成為您美好的回憶。

Visiting Jakarta can be challenging at times, but this is a city where light dances from the most unexpected places, and moments.

來雅加達旅遊，或許會遭遇問題與不便，但這座城市會在最意想不到的地方讓您的心情為之一振。

As the Javanese say; Urip Iku Urup, to be alive is to be a flame.

就如同爪哇人所說的：Urip Iku Urup，活著就是像火一樣發光發熱。

So come, and share the light, and smiles, of Jakarta.

歡迎您前來分享雅加達的微笑與熱情。