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In the Halloween spirit: Jakartans explore 'haunted' spots in capital
Jakarta Mystical Tour, the first of its kind, was held last Friday with participants visiting places in the capital that are associated with urban legends.
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A barrier covers the front of Saidah Tower on Jl. MT Haryono in East Jakarta. The building is one of the places included in the Jakarta Mystical Tour, which bring participants to sites famous for their urban legends. (Kompas.com/Nursita Sari)
As Halloween draws near, Jakartans’ thirst for everything horror seems to be growing bigger.
While most people are choosing to read scary novels, play horror video games or attend costume parties to get in the Halloween spirit, some residents of the capital have been experiencing the thrills firsthand by going on tours to “haunted” places.
The Jakarta Mystical Tour, the first of its kind, was organized by tour operator Biang Overlander last Friday, bringing participants to spots in Jakarta associated with urban legends.
One tour participant Riyan, an office worker from Salemba, Central Jakarta, said he did not mind joining the tour right after office hours, as he was curious about the supernatural realm.
“I came here alone straight from the office. I’m quite tired honestly, but I had to endure it because I am very curious to see all the haunted places listed on the tour itinerary, especially the Saidah Tower, which has become quite popular recently,” Riyan told The Jakarta Post on Friday night before the tour started, referring to an abandoned 28-story building located in Cawang, East Jakarta.
A big horror fan, Riyan said he hoped to see ghosts during the tour if possible. “It would be amazing if I could see ghosts or other supernatural entities during the tour.”
By paying Rp 350,000 (US$24) per person, tour participants can visit 10 of the most famous “haunted” places in Jakarta, including Saidah Tower in East Jakarta, Jeruk Purut Cemetery and Casablanca underpass in South Jakarta as well as Ancol Bridge in North Jakarta.
