Mangga Besar, Jakarta
6°08′43″S 106°49′07″E / 6.145353°S 106.818575°E
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Taman Sari | |
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Mangga Besar is an
History
Historically, the area is one of the first 'lokalisasi' area of the Batavian era. In the past, the Batavian community knew PSK as 'cabo', which was adapted from 'caibo' - a mandarin term for ladies of the night. Visitors were VOC officials and Chinese traders.
Culinary, club, cafe and karaoke
Mangga Besar is famous as a notorious nightlife area of Jakarta.[3] Not only notorious as the center of nightlife, Mangga Besar is also known for its tempting eateries.[2] A variety of Chinese food and also a variety of food from the Indonesian archipelago under influence of Chinese culture, which is the very unique and interesting about foods of Mangga Besar. Chinese dishes made from dog, turtle, cobras, frogs and lizard meat can be found here.[4]
Numerous bars, nightclubs, karaoke, cafe, massage parlors and sex-hotel located in the area.[5] Lokasari Plaza is a shopping mall which also houses hotels, nightclubs, bar, karaoke and massage parlor.
Transportation
The area is served by
See also
References
- ^ "Melihat Gemerlap Jalan Mangga Besar yang Mengundang Penasaran". Kumparan. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Jakpost guide to Jl. Mangga Besar Raya". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "You Can't Get Rid of Prostitution in Jakarta: Ahok". Tempo. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ "Firm breasts, clear skin:Claims of Jakarta's snake blood salesmen". CNN. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ "Greater Jakarta: Police find ecstasy pills at nightclub". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 18 August 2017.