Places to see in South Sumatra
Limas Traditional Houses
Limas Traditional Houses are built along the river banks, facing away from the
water so daily household activities can be done in privacy. These very ornate
wooden houses are raised on stills, and are usually 15-20 meters in width and
from 30-60 meters, from Colums; door and window frames to ventilation panels
are intricately carved.
The State Museum
The State Museum is 5 Km from the airport. It has over 2,000 relics and antiquities
from around the province make a visit worthwhile.
Curup Tenang Waterfall
Curup Tenang Waterfall is 2 hours drive from Palembang. It is a land of rivers
and waterfalls, where the water cascades from a height of 90 meters into deep
pool.
Putri Cave
Putri Cave is situated at the edge of Padang Windu Village, 35 Km from Baturaja.
It is 156 m long and 8-20 m wide. The maximum height is 20 m. In the cave there
are many stalagtites and stalagmites and a stream which empties into River Ogan.
Ranau Lake
Ranau Lake is 125 Km from Baturaja. It is 8x16 sq km and surrounded hills and
valleys in Mount Seminung.
Musi Festival
Musi Festival. August 17 is Indonesia's Independence Day and is celebrated through
out country by its people who actively participate in difference kinds of activities.
In Palembang the capital of South Sumatra Province, the people have unique celebration
with a Bidar (canoe) race, held on Musi River which Meanders through the city.
The canoes are shaped to resemble animals heads each of which can hold 40 rowers
in colorful out fits. It is a one day celebration and starts after the flag
hoisting ceremony in the morning, the followed by exhibition of handicrafts
and cultural performance.
The Megalithic Stone
The Megalithic Stone can be found in many areas in the village of Tanjung Aro,
67 Kms from Lahat and Tinggi Hari Village, 11 Kms from Lahat. A mortar stone
in Tebing Tinggi.
Mount Dempo
Mount Dempo. On the skirt of Mt. Dempo there are a complete facilities to see
the natural tea plantation in Pagar Alam it is the highest peak in South Sumatra
and might be reached directly from Palembang city by car about 6 hours drive
(295 kilometers). Enjoy the mountain bike, camping, tea walk and hiking.
Sembilang National Park
Sembilang National Park. has a 45.000 sq hectares wildlife reserve. It is a
paradise for various kinds of birds (pelican, hornbill, milky stork, etc) there
are two kinds of Sumatran Crocodile and numpback dolphins.
Ampera Bridge
Ampera Bridge links two parts of Palembang city. Any true 'Palembang' experience
must include a river trip. Bustling floating markets and glimpses of traditional
ways of life along the river will stay with you long after you return home.
Places to Visit in Indonesia