Palembang Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and capital of South Sumatra Province, Indonesia
About Palembang
Palembang is one of the oldest continuously inhabitied cities in Indonesia and evenSoutheast Asia(perhaps second only toHanoi). The foundation of Palembang can be dated at the latest to 683 CE, when it emerged as the imperial thalassocratic city-state of Srivijaya, one of the largest and most important Buddhist polities in ancient Indonesia. The city played a vital role in the regional cultural and economic landscape. Srivijaya controlled important chokepoints such as the straits of Malacca and Sunda, with Palembang acting as an entrepôt for commodities from all over the Archipelago and beyond. At the same time, it was also a thriving centre of religious education, with pilgrims from as far asChinastopping there along the way toIndiato study Buddhist scriptures with local monks and scholar
Top Attractions in Palembang
Explore the best things to see and do in Palembang:
- ★Ampera Bridge
- ★Balaputradewa Museum
- ★Bayt Al-Qur'an Al-Akbar
- ★Grand Mosque of Palembang
- ★Jakabaring Sport City
- ★Kambang Iwak Besak
- ★Kemaro Island
- ★Ki Gede ing Suro Cemetery Complex
Where to Eat in Palembang
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Vita Bella Casual Dining
- 🍴Martabak HAR
- 🍴Mie Celor 26 Ilir H. M. Syafei Z.
- 🍴Pagi Sore
- 🍴Pempek & Es Kacang Vico
- 🍴Pempek Saga Sudi Mampir
Where to Stay in Palembang
- 🏨Aston Palembang Hotel & Conference Center
- 🏨Hotel Aryaduta Palembang
- 🏨Novotel Palembang
- 🏨Tune Hotel Palembang
- 🏨Zuri Express
Palembang Travel Guide Sections
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