Palembang Travel Guide

  Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin's Airport
by harlymei
 
  • Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin's Airport
      Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin's Airport
    by harlymei
  • Riverside Resto near Ampera Bridge
      Riverside Resto near Ampera Bridge
    by harlymei
  • Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin's Palace
      Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin's Palace
    by harlymei
  • Ampera Bridge
      Ampera Bridge
    by harlymei
  • Novotel Palembang
      Novotel Palembang
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Things to Do  

The River

The River, Palembang

 cekeysh Says:  I am not really sure what is the attraction of Palembang. But, most of talk about Palembang will be on the bridges that across the famous river, Musi. The river of Musi is the 'heart' of the people in Palembang. Many daily activities as bathing, washing, fishing and many... 

Floating Coffee Shop

Floating Coffee Shop, Palembang

 meiyergani Says:  If one strolling along the River Bank of Musi, there are many floating coffee shop with which one can enjoy Musi River and tasting local coffee and cuisine, in front of Benteng Kuto Besak or go across the river by small but free of charge when you visit Warung (cafe) LEGENDA... 

Santo Yosep's Catholic Church

Santo Yosep's Catholic Church, Palembang

 meiyergani Says:  This is one of Catholic Church in town, situated at the crossroad of Sudirman Street, Vetran Street, and Kapten Riva'i street, just in front of CHARITAS HOSPITAL 

PUNTI KAYU Forest Park

PUNTI KAYU Forest Park, Palembang

 meiyergani Says:  It was a jungle, a conservation and recreation park at the middle of Palembang City, This Park situated 7 km meter from Ampera Bridge, which can be reached by public transportation with the destination to KILOMETER 12 ( Twelve Kilometer site) from a terminal in front of... 

PULAU KEMARO

PULAU KEMARO, Palembang

 meiyergani Says:  Located at the middle of Musi River, PULAU KEMARO or KEMARO ISLAND , the island is never get flood even though the inundationcome, There is a Buddhist Temple on the island .One can visit the island by water transportation like what local peoples called Getek, a small boat,... 

BOOM baru Harbour

BOOM baru Harbour, Palembang

 meiyergani Says:

Enjoy Boating at Musi River

Enjoy Boating at Musi River, Palembang

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KERTAPATI RailWayStation

KERTAPATI RailWayStation, Palembang

 meiyergani Says:  This Railway station was built by the Dutch company in 16 century, when VOC paly an important Role doing A Tropical Spices business for importede into European Countries, Now it was the Rail Way which connect Palembang to Lampung Province, or from Palembang To Lubuk Linggau 

A Renovated Msjid Agung

A Renovated Msjid Agung, Palembang

 meiyergani Says:  Not far from AMpera Bridge, head on to Water Fountain at Sudirman street, Mesjid Agung just face to face to Sudirman street Square, itwas an old mosque renovated many many times, and now standing elegantly in front of Water Fountain 

Hotels  

Novotel Palembang

 1 Review and 35 Opinions  Conveniently located in the heart of Palembang?s new town centre, Novotel Palembang Hotel &... 

Restaurants  

Jalan Demang Lebar Daun: Night market

Jalan Demang Lebar Daun: Night market, Palembang

 rosmci Says:  In Ilur, after dark, warungs in tents and shops light up Jalan Demang Lebar Daun west of its intersection with Jalan Jenderal Sudirman. Most sell a dish centred on one recipe, usually fish (ikan) or chicken (ayem), beautifully prepared. Among a few warungs a hundred metres... 

Cafe Nawa PTC: Pempek is fantastic

Cafe Nawa PTC: Pempek is fantastic, Palembang

 sladz Says:  I found this super clean, tidy, restaurant in Palembang which spelializes in the local food PEMPEK. I have tried some before but not like that of Cafe Nawa. They also offered 1st class Indonesian and Chinese food. My 7 days eating in Palembang was at this fantastic... 

Nightlife  

Musi River: Must See - Musi River

Musi River: Must See - Musi River, Palembang

 harlymei Says:  Musi River, Ampera Bridge, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin's Palace Casual 

Shopping  

Fikri Collection and any gift shops at Palembang: Selendang Batik

Fikri Collection and any gift shops at Palembang: Selendang Batik, Palembang

 ukirsari Says:   Palembang has several local crafts. Such as gold, kain songket [long clothes for women], sarung and selendang [scarf]. I'd got scarf with beautiful batik pattern, each Rp 20,000. 

Local Customs  

Personal Space

Personal Space, Palembang

 adriansyah Says:  If you are a white foreigner (locally known as bule) you tend to get stared at in places where few white foreigners go, but overall, Indonesians stand back and look, rather than gather around you. Those who do come right up to you are usually kids. The other habit which... 

“Hello Mister” Fatigue

“Hello Mister” Fatigue, Palembang

 adriansyah Says:  This is the universal greeting given to white foreigners regardless of whether the person who is addressed is male or female. The less advanced English students know only “Mister” and “how are you”, which they will enthusiastically yell at white foreigners many times. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Becareful in crowded places!

Becareful in crowded places!, Palembang

 adriansyah Says:  Theft can be a problem. If you are mindful of your valuable things and precautions, the chances of being ripped off are small. Most thefts are the result of carelessness or naivety. The chances of theft are highest in crowded places and when traveling on public trains, buses... 

Pickpocket Annoyances

Pickpocket Annoyances, Palembang

 adriansyah Says:  The pickpockets in Palembang are notorious. Be particularly careful around public places especially at any shopping malls, any transport stations and any market areas. A lock on your backpack is strongly recommended. Many of the pickpockets are young kids who work in... 

What to Pack  

Additional Items To Pack Between Oct & Apr

Additional Items To Pack Between Oct & Apr, Palembang

 adriansyah Says:  Locks and cover for your luggage – it’s better to be safe than sorry. In Palembang and in most part of western Sumatra, the wet season falls between October and April, the wettest months are January and February that can make travel more difficult. The weather is still hot... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Time travelling

Time travelling, Palembang

 rosmci Says:  The Museum of South Sumatra stands a few miles north of the Ampera Bridge, a couple of hundred metres west of Jalan Jenderal Sudirman. This is no concrete sarcophagus to a dead past. In its galleries and grounds a city on the Musi travels in time, and stones where scribes... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Ranau Lake Off-road Challenge

Ranau Lake Off-road Challenge, Palembang

 ukirsari Says:  Mode details at my Danau Ranau page. Thanks! 

 
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  Palembang has several local crafts. Such as gold, kain songket [long clothes for women], sarung and selendang [scarf]. I'd got scarf with beautiful batik... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  i gonna have a vacation to Palembang to attend my friend's wedd ceremony in this weekend. But, one day before i have to go to my... 

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A: Ask the Blue Bird, the taxi may take you to Lehat from palembang Airport. Since October 2011 they started operations in Palembang. Almost every Bus (Pelangi or ALS) on... 

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Top Palembang Writers

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PALEMBANG,MUSI RIVER , AMPERA BRIDGE

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 London Bridge is wellknown in the world, but i never go therre, I think Ampera bridge is also an awesome, a bridge that split up PALEMBANG, acapital city of SOUTH SUMATRA Province, into two parts,... 

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City by the River

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 Waiting my departure time while whispering the theme song of 'Band of Brothers' (directed by Tom Hanks and the main role is Damian Lewis) .... Palembang oh Palembang, city of Amanat Penderitaan... 

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Pasar Kentut - Fart Market

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Palembang. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 7 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Palembang trip

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Palembang. I'd love to share with you the 11 tips I've written, the 11 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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Palembang - the second largest city in Sumatra

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 Pelembang is the provincial capital of South Sumatra province, the second largest city in Sumatra after Medan, is huge, sprawling metropolis. Palembang is rich of oil and fertilizer production. It...... 

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