INDONESIA SURABAYA

INDONESIA SURABAYA

1.       HOUSE OF SAMPOERNA MUSEUM

The colonial style building was built in 1863.Today this building is still being used as cigarettes museum that collect the entire business history and trips of Sampoerna Cigarettes factory. This is the only private museum in Surabaya

2.       JOKO DOLOG STATUE

This statue was made in 1829 to honor the King Kertanegara the last emperor of Singosari Kingdom. Based on estimation, this statue was brought to Surabaya 300 years ago. Many visitors go to this place for pilgrimage and pray.

3.       SUBMARINE MONUMENT/MONKASEL

The submarine is the original from KRI Pasopati 410. It was made in Russia, 1951. There is also a museum about submarine.

4.       SURABAYA ZOO/KBS

It is one of the biggest zoos in Southeast Asia. There are more than 300 different species of animals, including Komodo which is considered as the remining prehistoric animal from Komodo Island (NTT)/ Other attractions those are offered by Surabaya Zoo are animals riding (horses, camels, elephants) and feeding.

5.       KENJERAN

Kenjeran is located in East Surabaya. There are 2 points of interest in this area: Kenjeran Beach Entertainment Park ( Old Kenjeran Beach ) dan Ria Kenjeran Beach ( Kenpark). This place combines the natural beauty with various recreational facilities. In Kenpark Area, there are Sanggar Agung Temple, Four Faces Buddha and a Pagoda for Confucius. Visitors can find various traditional seafood and some handicrafts made from seashells.

6.       MANGROVE ECOTOURISM

Mangrove Ecotourism is located on the East Coast of Surabaya. Visitors can enjoy the natural atmosphere of Mangrove forest around the river. There is also Mangrove Monitoring Postal where visitors can see the ocean view of Madura Strait.

7.       CHENG HO MOSQUE

This mosque has an interesting historical background with a Chinese Architecture. In the 15^th century Ming Dynasty (1368-1643) the people from Yunnan Province, China, arrived in Java Island to spread Islam. While Admiral Cheng Hoo was delegated by Yung Lo Emperor to visit Majapahit Kingdom, he used this chance to spread Islam.

8.       TUGU PAHLAWAN MONUMENT & NOVEMBER 10^TH MUSEUM

This monument is one of Surabaya Iconic sites. The location is a “ Zero Point” for Surabaya city. The monument with the 41.15 m was established on 10 November 1952. November 10^th Museum was built to reinforce the existence of Tugu Pahlawan Monument. The museum consists of 2 floors. The collection range from weapons, reproduction of documentary photography to Bung Tomo’s collections.

9.       JEMBATAN  MERAH DISTRICT

This bridge is a witness of the most violent battle in Surabaya on 10^th November 1945. The west area from the bridge used to be the residential and commerce area of Europeans and the east area used to be the residential for Chinese, Arabian, Malayans. Nowadays, the district is the most crowded commerce area in the city.

10.   HOUSE OF WR SOEPRATMAN

It was WR Soepratman’s House, the composer/national hero, who composed the Indonesia National Anthem” Indonesia Raya”, which was sang for the first time on the historic event , October , 1928

11.   MAJAPAHIT HOTEL

One of the Indonesia Oldest hotel established in 1910 and operated in 1911. The name was “ Oranje Hotel”. In Japanese Era, the name became “ Yamato Hoteru”. On 19 September 1945, the “ Flag Incident” ( Surabaya fighters went up to the tower and tore blue part of Dutch flag) was occurred in this place.In 1950’s , the hotel name changed into Majapahit Hotel and up to now is still functioning as a 5 star boutique hotel.

12.   SURAMADU BRIDGE

Indonesia’s longest bridge linking the island of Java and Madura.

13.   YOUTH HALL BALAI PEMUDA

It was an entertainment building for Dutch & the European.In November 1945, this building was used as the Headquarter of Indonesia Youth. Today, Surabaya City Tourism Information Center is located there

14.   KALIMAS PORT

In the past, before Tanjung Perak Harbor established, Kalimas Port played an important role in trading.

15.   PASAR ATOM

Pasar Atom established in 1972. Today it becomes one of the biggest and oldest shopping paces in Surabaya. The unique and interesting part of shopping places in Surabaya. The unique and interesting part of shopping at Pasar Atom, is “bargaining’ between buyer and sellers. It is also well known as the centre of gold and jewelry shops in Surabaya. Visitors can find almost everything there from fashion, food and beverages to housewares.