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.
