Tracing Jakarta's Chinese connection

On this three-hour walking tour through Glodok, as Jakarta's Chinatown is known, discover the history of the Chinese people in the city. Since the 15th century, the Chinese have had a sizable presence in Jakarta, and their influence can be seen in the ancient temples, historical buildings and food eaten in the area. Inside the maze of streets and alleyways, find the city's oldest Buddhist temple, the Vihara Dharma Bhakti, built in 1650. Nearby, the Santa Maria de Fatima Church stands out with its red roof and doors - a unique Chinese touch. After all the walking, dig into a variety of street foods the area is known for, such as pig belly and crunchy fried bakso (meatballs).