[2025 East Jakarta Attraction] Travel Guide for Old Shanghai Sedayu City (Updated May)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Jakarta, Indonesia is a world-famous tourist resort city. Every day, thousands of tourists come here for sightseeing and vacation. There are many attractions in Jakarta. This time I would like to introduce a Chinese cultural attraction: Old Shanghai Sedayu City. Old Shanghai Plaza is a commercial complex and plaza food center in the retro style of traditional Chinese architecture, covering an area of ​​14,515 square meters. It has complete facilities, including men's and women's prayer rooms, parking lots, motorcycle parking lots, ATM centers, luxurious and clean toilets, toilets for the disabled, as well as Ruby Pavilion and Jade Pavilion. With its unique architecture and interior design, as well as a strong Shanghai urban atmosphere, attractions such as the Longxiang District, Pagoda Pond, Pavilions, Squares and various other interesting photo spots. Various artistic mural totems in old Shanghai depict the traditional culture and stories of China's big cities, such as dragon and phoenix murals, lion dance murals, heaven murals, Monkey King murals, Chinese opera murals and Chinese village pavilion murals, etc. Old Shanghai Square has three distinctive entrances: Didu Gate, Fenghuang Gate and Humen. The Plaza Food Centre has more than 87 tenants, all of which are well-known local restaurants or time-honored brands, including street snacks, local delicacies, and a variety of halal and non-halal delicacies, including Singapore's nasi lemak.

#weekendgetaways A weekend getaway to Old Shanghai Sedayu City in Jakarta is like stepping into a vibrant slice of history. This unique destination, designed to resemble 1920s Shanghai, offers a delightful mix of cultural immersion and culinary adventure. As you stroll through the lantern-lit streets, you’ll be captivated by the intricate architecture and the bustling atmosphere reminiscent of old-world Shanghai. The area is filled with a variety of food stalls and restaurants serving delicious Chinese cuisine, from savory dim sum to sweet mooncakes. Beyond the culinary delights, visitors can enjoy traditional performances, shop for unique souvenirs, and even dress up in period costumes for a fun photo session. The lively ambiance, combined with the rich cultural experiences, makes Old Shanghai Sedayu City a perfect weekend escape for those looking to explore a different era while enjoying modern comforts

Here is the brand new Chinatown of Jakarta, called Old Shanghai. Located in the Sedayu City Boulevard, Cakung, East Jakarta. It is the place for relaxing with friends and family. There are several culinary too that you can try here. From Balinese, Korean, Indonesian, even Chinese foods. When I came here, they played some beautiful Chinese songs, so you'll get a good vibe when visiting this spot. The location is a bit remote and quite far from public transportation. But if you want to try, you can take LRT Kelapa Gading, then continue with motorbike taxi to reach the Old Shanghai. #hiddengems

Old Shanghai Sedayu City is one of #hiddengems in Cakung area, Jakarta. Here are some tips if you want to visit it: ✨ Best time to visit it is after 15.30 PM in the afternoon to night. Visiting hours is around one to two hours. On weekend, it's better to come earlier in the morning before 9 AM. ✨ Prepare non-cash payment. You can use your bank card or QRIS to pay everything inside, since most of the tenants will be more convenience to accept payment through non-cash. ✨ You can wear the comfortable and nice clothing to take photos here, since all the corners are insta-worthy 😸 📍Old Shanghai Sedayu City Jl. Sedayu City Boulevard, Sedayu City Kelapa Gading, Cakung, East Jakarta.

Had an amazing #weekendgetaways in Jakarta by visiting Old Shanghai Sedayu City. It's a mini Chinatown, with many Chinese style buildings and ornaments. Very suitable for relaxing with friends and family. Entry fee: FREE! ✨ No need to pay any entrance fee, guys. Even if you ride your own motorbike or drive your own car, there's no parking fee also. Very interesting! Facilities: toilet, muslim prayer room (mushalla), parking area. Best time to visit: after 16.00 PM Jakarta time. Usually they have some performances at the main hall on the weekend at this time.

This place's name is Old Shanghai. It is relatively brand new attraction in Jakarta (just started operation in 2022). There are some activities we can do here, such as culinary hunting, sightseeing, taking photos, etc. They have mart and more than 30 tenants that ready to serve visitors. If you're Muslim, please pay attention or ask whether the menu/restaurant is halal or not. 📍Old Shanghai Sedayu City Sedayu City Kelapa Gading, Cakung, East Jakarta. Opens daily at 10.00 to 22.00 on weekdays, and 07.00 to 23.00 on weekends & public holidays. #hiddengems

Old Shanghai Sedayu City is a nice place to visit when you come to Jakarta, there is a quick bite of food and a meal to try. This place also offers a few fotogenic spots. Also a few spots for praying. #oldshanghai #oldtown #jakarta #chinatown #sedayucity

nice place