Famous tourist attractions in Palembang
What do you know from Palembang? Palembang is very famous for its special food, Palembang pempek. Palembang Pempek has traveled to all corners of the country. We can find Palembang pempek sellers in various regions in Indonesia.
Aside from its pempek, Palembang is also famous for its river musi and ampera bridges. Between the river Musi and the Ampera bridge can not be separated. Both of them became icons of this Pempek city. Do you want a vacation to Palembang? There are many tourist attractions in Palembang that are interesting to visit.
Before we travel to the second largest city on the island of Sumatra, it's good if we know a little about this Palembang City. Palembang City is the capital of the province of South Sumatra. The area is around 358.55 km² and the population is 1.7 million people with a population density of 4,800 per km². It is predicted that in 2030 the city will be inhabited by 2.5 million people.
Talking little about the history of Palembang City, the city was once the capital of the largest Buddhist maritime kingdom in Southeast Asia at the time, the Srivijaya Kingdom, which dominated the Archipelago and the Malay Peninsula in the 9th century, also made the city known as the "Srivijaya Earth".
Based on the Kedukan Bukit inscription found on Siguntang Hill west of Palembang which states the formation of a woman interpreted as a city on June 17, 688 AD making Palembang the oldest city in Indonesia. In the Western world, the city of Palembang is also dubbed the Venice of the East ("Venice of the East").
After we know a little about the city of Palembang, now is the time for us to travel to the tourist attractions in Palembang and surrounding areas below:
1. Tourism Object of Ampera Bridge and Musi River in Palembang
If you visit Palembang, then this bridge must be included in the list of tourist attractions in Palembang that you visit.
It feels incomplete if you go to Palembang but do not enjoy the beauty of these bridges and rivers, especially at night, will be more exotic and beautiful.
This bridge in 1962 connects the area opposite Ulu and Ilir opposite. Located about 50 meters from the Ampera Bridge there is a souvenir and food center market, so you can easily buy souvenirs and culinary tours.
Ampera bridge has a motor that can be lifted if there is a large ship that passes under it. But since 1970 this function has been stopped so as not to disrupt travel. The time needed to open the bridge to a perfect level is around 30 minutes.
2. Religious Sites of the Cheng Hoo Mosque in Palembang
The second tourist attraction in Palembang is the Cheng Hoo Mosque. The mosque with a typical Chinese building style is a historical proof that the Chinese people are very closely related to Islam. Because this mosque has the nuances of Chinese ornaments, the Cheng Hoo Mosque is used as a place of worship and also became a favorite tourist attraction in Palembang. The location of Cheng Hoo Mosque is in the Jakabaring area.
If you go to Palembang there is nothing wrong if you stop by and pray or to take a break to eliminate fatigue.
Tourists from various countries come to the mosque which has a blend of Chinese, Malay, Archipelago and Arabic elements and is equipped with a priest's house, Al-Quran Education Place for children free of charge, DKM Office, mosque library, and multipurpose room. The mosque building measuring 25 x 25 meters stands on 5000 square meters of land.
This mosque can accommodate about 600 worshipers at one time and the second floor prayer. The first floor is used for male worshipers, while the second floor is used specifically for female worshipers. well this place is very suitable for those of you who want to see a very nice mosque design, and can make prayer in congregation with your family.
3. Bukit Siguntang Tourism Object in Palembang
Siguntang Hill is the next tourist spot in Palembang that you shouldn't miss. This hill is located in the village of Bukit Lama, District Ilir Barat I. This place was once believed to be a place of worship and meditation rituals. If you travel to this place, you can make a pilgrimage to the tombs of ancient aristocrats who were considered to be important founders of the city of Palembang.
Hill with an altitude of 29-30 meters above sea level, is still considered sacred by the local community. Usually visitors who come to this place will perform a pilgrimage ritual to the tombs of ancient aristocrats.
4. Places of History Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum Palembang
One of the historical attractions that you should not miss when visiting Palembang is the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum. This museum is a relic of the kingdom of Palembang Darussalam. The location is between the Ampera Bridge and Kuto Besak Fortress.
5. Historical Tourism Sites Kuto Besak Fortress in Palembang
Kuto Benteng Besak is near Ampera Bridge. Kuto Benteng Besak is proof of the past glory of Palembang Darusalam's kingdom. Inside the fort there is a health office namely the Sriwijaya II Kodam and a hospital. This place is also the only fortress built with stone walls. In ancient times, this fort was used for self defense from enemy attacks.
6. Religious Tourism of the Great Mosque of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I Palembang
This red mosque is the largest and widest mosque in South Sumatra which can accommodate around 15,000 worshipers. It is located right in the center of Palembang. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I Palembang At night, this mosque will look very beautiful and charming.
7. Tourism Object Palembang Mayor Office Building
The next tourist destination in Palembang is the Palembang Mayor's office building. This building is located in the center of the city, this building was used for a water tower that flows water throughout the city and is known as a plumbing office. At present the Palembang Mayor's building is used for tourist attractions.
8. Kembang Iwak Family Park Family Tourism Site in Palembang
Kembang Iwak Family Park is a lake located in the city center and adjacent to the house or residence of the mayor of Palembang. This place has many recreational areas that are often visited by tourists. At Kembang Iwak Family Park there is also a fountain with colorful lights at night.
9. Punti Kayu Forest Nature Tourism Site in Palembang
Punti Kayu Forest is a natural tourist spot in Palembang that cannot be missed. The location is in the center of Palembang, about 7 km away. Punti Kayu Tourism Forest covers an area of 50 hectares. This tourist spot was built in 1998 and designated for protected forest.
10. Historical Tourism Sites of Sriwijaya Kingdom Archaeological Park in Palembang
As already mentioned above that Palembang was once the center of the largest Hindu kingdom in Southeast Asia, you can see the ruins in the Archaeological Friends of the Sriwijaya Kingdom. This park is located on the edge of the Musi River. In this place also stored an inscription or a stone from the kingdom.
11. Kampung Kapitan Culinary Tourism Place in Palembang
Do you want to try the culinary delights of a variety of premium quality seafood? Kampung Kapitan is the place, you can enjoy both local and imported cuisine, which is served by an experienced five-star hotel chef. The place to eat is very comfortable. There are two alternatives to reach the location, you can take a road or cross the Musi River by boat while enjoying the sparkling lights of the Ampera Bridge and Kuto Besak Fortress.
12. Tourism Object Monument Palembang people's struggle
Palembang is also one of the cities that donates heroes who participated in the struggle for independence against colonialism. The location of this monument is in the middle of the city, not too far from the Ampera Bridge or the Great Mosque. Inside this monument there are many historical objects and relics after the colonial period.
13. Kemaro Island Tourism Object in Palembang
Kemaro Island is a tourist destination in Palembag that must be visited. The location is in the middle of the Musi River, about 6 KM from the Ampera Bridge. Currently Kemaro Island is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Palembang. On the island of Kemaro there is a monastery which is visited by many Buddhists to pray and visit.
Here can also be found a tomb which is the tomb of a Palembang princess. This princess has her own story, which is that she married the king's son from China with a gold dowry in the form of 9 gold jars, but in the end the couple threw themselves into the river and sank.
14. Natural Tourism Place Lematang Indah Waterfall
Do you want to take a shower? Well, there is an interesting waterfall for us to visit if you are in Palembang. The location is in the city of Pagar Alam, Lematang Indah waterfall has a height of about 40 meters, not too high, but has a beautiful surrounding environment that is very soothing to the eyes of visitors.
The trip to Lematang Indah Waterfall will present you a beautiful view, so you will not be bored on the trip. If you come to visit during the rainy season, be careful because the stairs in Lematang Indah Waterfall can be very slippery when exposed to rain. The price of admission to Lematang Indah Waterfall is 4,000 Rupiah per person.
15. Mount Dempo Tourism Object
The next tourist destination is Mount Dempo. Dampo Mountain tourism object is in Lahat district. To reach the location of travel takes about 6 hours with a distance of 295 km. You can also use a public bus from Lahat to Pagar Alam (60 km), and continue with another bus with a distance of 9 km to the plantation and tea factory slopes. This tourist attraction is similar to the beauty of Mount Lokon, in Tomohon City, North Sulawesi Province
16. Natural Tourism Place Angel Falls in Lahat
One more waterfall that you must visit when visiting South Sumatra, Bidadari Waterfall is located in Karang Dalam Village, Penang District, about 8 km from the city of Lahat, Palembang. Around the waterfall, there are three other prominent waterfalls, namely: Bujang Gadis Waterfall, Sumbing Waterfall and Naga Waterfall.
17. Nature Tourism Object Maung Waterfall (Curup Maung)
Curup Maung Waterfall has a very extraordinary beauty. The location is in the village of Padang Muaro Duo, Gumay Ulu District, Lahat Regency. Approximately one hour from the Capital City of Lahat Regency to the District Gumay Ulu.
After reaching the location proceed by walking for ± 1 hour to get to the waterfall maung, you will pass through the forest and coffee plantations with a decreased terrain with steepness of almost 45 degrees. So it is advisable to be careful.
