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Palembang is the capital of the province of South Sumatra and is the second largest city on the island of Sumatra. Formerly, Palembang is famous for the existence of the Sriwijaya kingdom, the largest Buddhist kingdom in Southeast Asia. In addition to its famous pempeknya, Palembang also has tourism potential that is not inferior to other cities in Sumatra. What are the tourist attractions in Palembang that must be visited?

  1. Ampera Bridge
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    Ampera Bridge is a bridge that has become an icon and symbol of the city of Palembang. Beginning in 1962, the bridge was completed within 3 years. The Ampera Bridge connects Seberang Ulu and Seberang Ilir separated by the Musi River. About 50 meters from the Ampera Bridge, there is a market which is a souvenir and food center so you can easily buy souvenirs and fill your stomach.

  2. Musi River
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    Musi River is the longest river in Sumatra with long reach 750 KM. Musi River splits Palembang city into 2 parts and used to be the main transportation facilities in Palembang. On the banks of the Musi River there are several attractions, including floating restaurants, Arab Village, and Fort Kuto Besak. In my opinion, Musi River is a perfect place for a culinary tour in the city of Palembang.

  3. Kemaro Island
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    Kemaro Island is located 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 that many Buddhists come to for prayer and pilgrimage. Here also can be found a grave which is the tomb of a princess Palembang. This princess has a separate story, that she married a king's son from China with a dowry of 9 gold jars, but in the end the couple threw themselves into the river and drowned.
    On Kemaro Island there are some interesting things, such as a 9-story pagoda built in 2006, and a tree of love. Local people believe that when lovers carve their names on this love tree, their love affair will continue until marriage.

  4. Forest Park Punti Timber
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    Forest Park Punti Kayu Tour is a tourist attraction in Palembang in the form of forest tours. This tourist forest is the only one in Palembang, no other tourist forest. Located about 7 km from Palembang city center, Forest Park Punti Kayu Tour is one of the favorite family attractions in Palembang. Having a total area of ​​50 hectares, Forest Park Punti Kayu Tour has a complete tourist facilities, accompanied by crocodiles and zoo breeding. Besides swimming, playing boats, picnicking and playing in the park, you can also see elephant and horseback riding here. Punti Wood Forest Park is the largest pine forest in Indonesia. The entrance fee of Taman Puntutan Wood Forest is 5,000 Rupiah and is open from 9 am to 4 pm.

  5. Fortress Kuto Besak
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    Benteng Kuto Besak is the pride of Palembang. Standing firmly with stone materials, Kuto Besak Fort is a witness of the struggle against the invaders. From Benteng Kuto Besak, you can see many ships sailing on the Musi River. Benteng Kuto Besak is one of the tourist attractions in Palembang which has become a unique icon because of the beauty it offers, especially in the afternoon.

  6. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Great Mosque
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    Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Great Mosque is the largest mosque in the city of Palembang. The building of the Great Mosque of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin is a combination of Indonesian architecture, Europe, and China. This place is a suitable place for cultural tourism and religious tourism in Palembang. Near the Great Mosque of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin you can find 2 markets selling various souvenirs, woven fabrics, wooden crafts, and food.

  7. Kambang Iwak Park
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    Park Kwak Iwak is one of the historical relics since the Dutch colonial era. Formerly, Kambang Iwak Park is used for Dutch family recreation place that live around Kambang Iwak Park. Today, Kambang Iwak Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Palembang. Many people ran early in the park, circling a pond more than 800 meters long. In addition to having a variety of game facilities, this place also has many restaurants suitable for young people gathered.

  8. Gelora sriwijaya
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    Gelora Sriwijaya is the third largest football stadium in Indonesia with a capacity of 40,000 people. In addition to large, Gelora Sriwijaya is also recognized as an international-class stadium. Gelora Sriwijaya is the pride of Palembang. Currently Gelora Sriwijaya is used by Sriwijaya FC as the headquarters and place of soccer match. In addition, Gelora Sriwijaya is also often used as a specific venue because of its large size and capacity.

  9. Lematang Indah Waterfall
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    Located in the city of Pagar Alam, Lematang Indah Waterfall is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Palembang, in the category of nature tourism. Lematang Indah Waterfall has a height of about 40 meters, not too high, but has a beautiful environment that is very cool eye visitors. A trip to Lematang Indah Waterfall will bring you beautiful scenery, so you will not get bored on the journey. 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. Admission price of Lematang Indah Waterfall is 4,000 Rupiah per person.

  10. Cheng Ho Mosque
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    Cheng Ho Mosque is a unique and unparalleled mosque. Why is that? The answer is because Cheng Ho Mosque has a distinctive Chinese culture. Today, Cheng Ho Mosque is not just a place of worship, but has become one of the most favorite tourist attractions in Palembang. Visitors to the Cheng Ho Mosque are not only from around Palembang, but also from Malaysia, Taiwan, Jakarta, Singapore, Medan, and others.

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