Palembang Travel Guide

  see the bridge Ampera
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  • see the bridge Ampera
      see the bridge Ampera
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  • interesting museum
      interesting museum
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  • woman selling spices
      woman selling spices
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  • Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin's Airport
      Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin's Airport
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      Riverside Resto near Ampera Bridge
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Explore Palembang

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,... 

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 

OGAN RIVER BRIDGE

OGAN RIVER BRIDGE, Palembang

 meiyergani Says:  Ogan River is one of Musi River Tributaries, if one traveling by Train, then get off at The KERTAPATI Railway Station, just in front of The station, one can see JEMBATAN SUNGAI OGAN or OGAN RIVER BRIDGE, compare to Ampera Bridge, OGAN BRIDGE is older than AMPERA Bridge,... 

MONPERA Monument

MONPERA Monument, Palembang

 meiyergani Says:  Located at one compound of Benteng Kuto Besak, Museum Palembang, not far from Ampera Bridge, MONPERA is stand still and it was the symbol of peoples striving force for their independence. MONPERA is an abreviation of Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat, 

Jembatan Ampera

Jembatan Ampera, Palembang

 meiyergani Says:  Take a walk on Jembatan Ampera is a great experiences, one can see Musi River with its daily life, small and big ship, regular and speedy boat, seeing Pasar enam belas from above, and walking from one side to another side of the bridge through 2 stairs available on each side... 

Hotels  

Novotel Palembang

 1 Review and 47 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... 

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. 

International Plaza, Palembang: International Plaza

International Plaza, Palembang: International  Plaza, Palembang

 dikkie_moi Says:  This is the big and famous shopping centre in Palembang. If you come to Palembang, just ask IP everybody would very glad to show this place. Handycraft, Clothing etc 

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 and Dangers  

Pickpocket Annoyances

Pickpocket Annoyances, Palembang

 adriansyah Says:  Keep in mind 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... 

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... 

What to Pack  

Additional Items To Pack Between Oct & Apr
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Background: Ampera bridge

Luggage and bags: Locks and cover for your luggage – it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: 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 and more humid, but the January to February rains can come in sudden tropical downpours, and or it can also rain nonstop for a whole day.

Bring plenty of socks to wear while wearing shoes, folding umbrella, a light waterproof rain jacket (heavy plastic raincoat might be too warm for the humid tropics), long pants and/or jeans, shorts, T-shirts, flip flops.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Anti malarial tablets, analgesic pills, Antihistamine pills for any allergic reactions, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo.

Photo Equipment: Extra batteries & zip lock bags for use in protecting your camera equipment, travel documents, etc.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: flashlight, mosquito repellent, & sarong.

Written Dec 11, 2011

Related to:
 Road Trip
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Off The Beaten Path  

Time travelling
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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 chiselled regal stories live on into their second millenium.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

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 Museum Visits
 Historical Travel
 Arts and Culture

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