Indonesia Tourism

Places to see in South Sumatra

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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.

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