INDONESIA SOUTH SUMATERA PALEMBANG

INDONESIA SOUTH SUMATERA PALEMBANG

1.       SONGKET

The word comes from the term Songket, sungkit in Malay and Indonesian, which means “hook” or “gouging”. This relates to the method of manufacture; associate and take a pinch of woven fabric and then slip the gold threads. In addition, according to some, the word songket also probably comes from Songka, typical skull believed Palembang first habit started weaving with gold thread weaving the term menyongket means gold and silver threads. Songket is a luxurious woven fabric that is usually worn during the feast, celebration or party.

2.       ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF SRIWIJAYA KINGDOM

It formerly known as Coral World is a new archaeological park and gardens former settlements associated with the Srivijaya kingdom located north bank of the Musi River in Palembang, South Sumatra. In this area found a network of canals, ditches and ponds are arranged neatly and orderly that ensure that this area is man-made, so it is believed that the center of the kingdom of Sriwijaya in Palembang is located at this site. Administratively, the site is located in Jalan Syakhyakirti Karanganyar Village, District Gandus, and Palembang.

3.       CURUP CALM WATERFALL

It is the highest waterfall in South Sumatra is located not far from the village of Tanjung Agung Badegung districts, about 56 miles South in Muara Enim. Waterfall 99 meters height is sourced from springs that never dry in the hills blemish row. The road together to the location Curup Quiet Waterfalls can be in use for 3 -4 hours 210 km from the city of Palembang. Niagara attractions Curup Calm in interest adventures (adventurer) who want to experience the challenge of natural rock Arum Jeram sports, especially in rapid class III – IV River Enim. Arum Jeram race often held periodically at the national level.

4.       SEMBILANG NATIONAL PARK

It is a national park located seaboard Banyuasin district of South Sumtra Province. This national park hasan area of 2051 km. Sembilan National Park is the habitat of the Sumatra tiger, Asian elephant, Asian Tapir, gibbon, golden cat, sambar, estuarine crocodiles, fish sembilang, fresh water turtles, freshwater dolphins and various species of birds. Sembilang National Park consists of peat swamp forest, freshwater swamp forest and riparian forest.

5.       PRINCESS CAVE

It is a leading tourist destination in South Sumatra Province, located 230 kilometers from Palembang, or 35 kilometres from Balfour, the district capital Ogan Histories Ulu ( OKU) . The cave is located about 1 kilometre from Sumatra highway linking Balfour and Muara Enim. The cave is filled with stalactites and stalagmites. Stalactites are calcium carbonate that hangs and freezes on the ceiling of the cave and can be found in limes stone caves. Stalagmiteisa cone shaped rock overlooking the above can be found on the cave floor.

6.       RANAU LAKE

It is the largest and most beautiful lake in South Sumatra are located in the District Court of Appeals District of South OKU.Located about 34 km from the city of Palembang, the capital of South OKU. Distance tempu with 4 wheel vehicle about 7 hours from Palembang. Ranau Lake has an area of about 8x 16km with background elevations of Mount Seminung +1880 m above sea level, surrounded by hills and valleys. At night the air is cool and sunny day time temperatures range between 20°c - 26 °c. While from Bandar Lampung, the lake can be reached through the hills Kemuning and Liwa. Georaphically , the lake is located on the border of South OKU Regency South Sumtra and West Lampung.

7.       KEMARO ISLAND

It is an island located in the middle of the Musi River delta. Drought name or Kemaro obtained because the island has never flooded despite the Musi River over flow though. Dry Island is an island that is a very strong sense of his Tiong Hoah. Drough over the island there is a large pagoda, pagoda, love trees and mounds of soil that the say is the tomb of Siti Fatimah Tan Bun An and body guards. Well, there is a cool place visited by the couples who come to the island Kemaro , the tree of love. Tree love is a banyan tree which quite old with very dense branches.

8.       SULTAN MAHMUD BADARUDDIN II

The museum which is across the Musi River is the original form of the building has not changed from the early days of its founding. Its location in Jalan Sultan Mahmud II No Baharuddin 2, Palembang. In this museum you can enjoy a collection of about 556 artifacts, ranging from the legacy of the kingdom of Srivijaya to the Sultanate of Palembang, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II.

9.       WATERFALL STAGE SEVEN

District with a population of about 229552 this soul in addition to being the largest coffee producing district in sumsel it also has a tourist spot that is famous Stage Seven. This is waterfall is located in the top row of the Bukit Barisan which is located 1200 meters above sea level. At the waterfall, there are seven stages; each stage has its own beauty and exoticism.

10.   One of the tourism potential in the District of East. OKU is the district Martapura Perjaya Weir. Dam that was built in 1991, in addition to function as the potential to be the object of natureasa source of local revenue. East OKU district has the potential agricultural land which is quite expensive .East district is also one of the largest rice producing areas in South Sumatra. This is supported by the Dam Perjaya and adequate irrigation network in this area. In the plantation sector, commodity mainstay of East OKU Regency is rubber and oil palm. 

11.   HILL MAGIC

It is a natural attraction in the form of a fairly large hill with a height of 700 m above sea level with natural herbs and juices as well as the air temperature is cool. The hill is challenging for tourists and nature lovers who like adventure. From the top of the hill magic tourists can see the beauty of the city and Linggau depths will be more beautiful when viewed at night.

12.   BENTENG KUTO BESAK PALEMBANG

It is one of the attractions visited by many foreign and domestic tourists who visit the city of Palembang. Kuto Besak historic Palembang as an asset that is currently preserved. Kuto Besak that stands firmly in the center of Palembang is one of the historical evidence Palembang people’s struggle against foreign invaders. The fortress has more than 288 meters  long and 187 meters wide over this , built starting  1780  by Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I who became the Sultan of Palembang since 1776 until 1803 . After his reign ended, the construction of the fortress of Sultan Mahmud Badarudin II continued until 1821.From its shape; shape Kuto Besak located on the outskirts of the Musi River has its own uniqueness. In addition, to the ornament design took the Fort in France,the material of  manufacture also uses limestone imported from areas histories organ Ilir.

13.   GELAMBAY

It is a natural lake whose water never dries, even in the dry season. The lake water has several of fish, such as belida, arowana and indigo. In the middle of the lake there is a land that discovered with thousand and of trees Gelam with tiny leaves and light green. Around the lake, visitors can go for water sports (jet skis, speed boat) , duck boating , swimming , fishing or even just walking around enjoying the beauty of nature.

14.   MOUNT DEMPO

It is located in the border province of South Sumatera and Bengkulu province to reach the nearest village. First you have to reach the city natural fence, approximately 7 hours road trip from Palembang.

15.   KAMPUNG KAPITAN

It is one Chinese Heritage building in Palembang , South Sumatra. China is not only characteristic inherent in it, but rather a blend of cultures Palembang China and the Netherlands which was thick coloring area located on the edge of the Musi River. The emergence of Kampung Kapitan related to the collapse of the kingdom of Srivijaya in the eleventh century and the rise of the Ming Dynasty in China in the fourteenth century.

16.   ULAK LIA LAKE

It is located in New Soak Villages in the District Sekayuq, precisely located across town Sekayuq within +2.5 m . To reach the lake are quite smooth transportation can be reached by road with travel time + 20 minutes.

17.   SERELO HILL

It is one of the unique hills in Indonesia, located in the South Sumatra regency of Lahat, the hill is often referred to as the hill shows most people , because of the shape of the hill that forms the sticking point to the sky. Hills located 270 km from Palembang. From Palembang , hill can be reached by traveling approximately 4-5 hours using four wheel vehicles.

18.   LAKE AUR

Tourism Region is located in Lake Aur Resources Treasure Kecamatn have the beautiful landscape and still beautiful. Visitors can enjoy food and drink on floating restaurant.

19.   SIGUNTANG HILL

It is the name of a small hill in the city of Palembang. This is where the King of Srivijaya was buried with a memorial service of a superpower. In this historical hill, there are seven tombs figures Srivijaya Kingdom that is considered sacred, including the tomb of King Natural Undaunted, the tomb of the Yellow Good Commander, Commander of the Great Reef , Selako Hair Princess, Flower Princess Dadar, Commander Stone of Fire and the Tomb of Sir Saren. That said, Hill Siguntang believed to be the final resting place of Kings. The Natural Undaunted, King of Sriwijaya  derived from the ancient Mataram.