Saturday 24 January 2009

SOUTH SUMATERA

1. Kuto Besak Fortress
An interesting fact about this museum is that it took 17 years to build it, started in 1780 and inaugurated to use it in Monda 21st Februari 1797. The idea of f this fortress development was Mahmud Badaruddin Sultanate I (1724 - 1758).
It has 288,75m length, 183, 75 m width, 9.99 m height and 1.99 m thick. Each corner provide entrance, the Northwest side entrance is different with three others. The same 3 entrances represent the characteristic of Kuto Besak Fortress. The main entrance, Lawang Kuto allowed visitors to look out to Musi River. While the entrance in the back door called Lawang Buritan.
This fortress has become Palembangnese proud since its the biggest and the only fortress made-up from stone wall and strongly related as the witness of their successes fought against European enemy.




2. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Museum
This museum was the former Kuto Lama Fortress where the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Jayo Wikramo and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I (1724 - 1758) stated their Keraton (palace).
In 1821, this palace attacked by the Dutch Colony and in October 17th, 1823 demolished under Dutch Commissaries requirement, I.L Van Seven House as the revenge to Sultanate who burnt Aur rive Loji. The museum rebuilt in 1825 and become Dutch government secretariat and resident.



In 1942 - 1945 during Japanese expansion, this building ruled by Japanese armies and handed over to Palembangnese after the independence proclaimed in 1945. In 1949, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Museum renovated and punctuated the function as Sriwijaya II Toritorium and used as central rezimen of Sriwijaya IV. Based on the research conducted by National Archeological team in 1988, the Kuto Lama brick foundation found under the scalded wooden-block.

3. Water Tower Office
This building was founded in 1982 and previously used Syuco office during Japanese era in 1942-1945 and then used as city hall untuil 1956. This building provided water treatment supplies for public office. In 1963 Water Tower Office changed into Palembang Government Central Office.



4. Ampera Bridge
Built above Musi River which has 1.777 m length, 22 m width and 11.50 m height funded from war confiscation of Japanese Government by Soekarno instruction, Indonesia President started in April 1962 and finished 1964.
Previously named Musi Bridge then changed to Ampera Bridge since it operated on New Era period. AMPERA word stands for Amanat Penderitaan Rakyat (Message of Folks Tribulation).
Before 1970, the center part of Ampera Bridge could be lift up and passed by big ship with 44.50 m height on maximum. Now days, for maintenance reason ship isnt allowed to cross over.



5. Limas Traditional House
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 usually 15-20 meters in width and from 30-60 meters, from Colums; door and window frames to ventilation panels are intricately carved.





Getting There
Domestic flight fly daily to Palembang
Garuda Indonesia Airlines served flight from Osaka, Tokyo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Singapore and Perth as well as major cities in Indonesia to Palembang
Air conditioned buses from Java and Sumatera also available
Moving around in Palembang, public transportation such as mini bus, buses, small transport called angkutan kota/city trans
Becak or pedicab is an optional and best to explore the town

Where to Stay
1.Star Hotel
Novotel Palembang Hotel & Residence
PALEMBANG - Jln. R. Soekamto 8A, Palembang
+62-711-369777 / +62-711-379777
info@novotelpalembang.com
http://www.novotelpalembang.com

Sandjaya ****: Jln A. Rivai No.6193 Palembang Telp. (0711) 350634-3113693
Swarna Dwipa ***: Jl. Tasik No.2 PalembangTelp. (0711) 313322-362992
King's ***: Jl. Kol. Atmo Nomor 623 Plg Telp. (0711) 363633-362323
Lembang ***: Jl. Kol. Atmo No. 623 Plg Telp. (0711) 363333
Princess ***: Jl. Letkol Iskandar Komplek Ilir Barat Permai Palembang Telp. (0711)313137-312801
Lee Paradise **: Jl. Kapt. A. Rivai No.257 Telp. (0711) 356707
Arjuna **: Jl. Kapt. A. Rivai No.219 Telp. 356719-358505
Wisata **: Jl. Letkol Iskandar No.105 Telp. 434889
Puri Indah *: Jl. Merdeka No. 38-40 Plg Telp. (0711) 355785

2.Budget Hotel
Sehati: Jl. Dr. Wahidin 1 Palembang Telp. 351537
Sintera: Jl. May. Ruslan No.667 Palembang Telp. (0711)354618-354619
Crossandra: Jl. Dwikora I No.1711 Telp. (0711) 313667
Kenanga Inn: Jl. Bukit Kecil No.76 Palembang Telp. (0711) 358166
Wisma Olga: Jl. Sumatera 1-7 Telp. (0711) 311265
Sriwijaya: Jl. Letkol Iskandar No.31 Palembang Telp. (0711) 354193
Surya I: Jl. Sukarjo Seb-Ulu 1 Palembang Telp. (0711) 512657
Timbul Jaya: Jl. Letkol Iskandar No.15 Palembang Telp. (0711) 350177
Pondok Indah: Jl. Kol. H. Burlian Km.9 Palembang Telp. (0711) 414369
Darma Agung: Jl. Kol. H. Burlian km.7 Telp. 410558-411964
Cendana: Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.22 Km.3 Telp. 410558-411964
Ganesha: Jl. Karet No.6/10 Telp. 357333
Permata: Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.292-793Telp. 369250-369251

Moving Around
Moving around in Palembang, public transportation such as mini bus, buses, small transport called angkutan kota/city trans
Becak or pedicab is an optional and best to explore the town
Ojeg: rented bike drived by the owner
Getek: traditional boat is one of the main transportation in Musi River
Dining Guide
Find the authentic local food here.

Pempek Palembang
Ask somebody to name the well-known dishes from Palembang, they will mentioned Pempek Palembang in their top-list. Yes, Pempek Palembang. Once you visit Palembang then you have to give it a try.
Pempek made from fish, sago flour and served with acid sour soup. There are several variant of Pempek; Pempek Lenjer, Kapal Selam (egg), Pempek Kulit (fish), Pempek Adaan and Pempek Lenggang (mixed Lenjer with egg), Pempek Keriting, Pempek Panggang




Store to visit:
Pempek Dempo at Jl. Dempo Dalam
Pempek Noni: Jl. Kolonel Haji Burlian
Pempek Pak Raden

Kerupuk Palembang
One of the famous snack from Palembang, this kerupuk or chips made from mixed flour with certain fish, Tenggiri fish, Gabus fish and Belida fish.

Store to visit:
Kerupuk 601 and Taxi 333 at Jl. Dempo Luar

Martabak Har
Made from fried egg, flour skin and mixed with certain spices. Martabak Har usually served with juicy soup made from potatoes, water and spices. Best place to have this martabak is Martabak Haji Abdul Rosak at Jl. Jendral Sudirman

Lempok Duren
Made from Durian and sugar, available in Durian season only

Tekwan
Local soup made from fishball, shrimp paste/essen, rice noodle and mushroom, juicy tuber

Bekasem

Eight Hour Cake


Laksan


Otak Otak


Souvenir Tips
Kain Songket (Songket Cloth) at Sentra Kerajinan Songket
Wooden carve at Jalan Jenderal Sudirman





Other Things to See or Do
Hutan Wisata Punti Kayu
Bukit Siguntang
Sentra Kerajinan Kayu Ukir
Sentra Kerajinan Songket
Pulau Kemaro

Travel Tips
The Annual Bidar Race is well worth including in your plans if you visit Palembang around Independence Day, August 17th. The Annual Bidar Race takes place at River Musi. The 24 meters long boat and 75 cm wide, powered by 50 oarsmen.
Sriwijaya Festival every July perform cultural attractions and ornamental boat race
Other Travel Essential

Tourist Office
Dinas Pariwisata & Kebudayaan Kota Palembang
Jl. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, No. 2
Palembang
Phone: 0711 " 358450 - Fax: 0711 " 352573

Airline Services
Garuda Indonesia
Jl. Kapten A Rivai No.35
Phone: (0711) 3122204/790
Fax: (0711) 352224

Mandala Airlines
Bandara Sultan Machmud Badarudin II
Phone: (0711) 411778 ext. 100
Fax: (0711 411840

Tour and Travel Agent
Carmeta Ampuh
Dempo Luar 29 " 30 Palembang,
Phone: (0711)352529, Fax: (0711) 312589

Sri Varia Wisata
Jl. Letkol Iskandar 16 A, Palembang,
Phone: (0711) 372034, Fax: (0711) 313708

Wisata Indah (Wisin)
Jl. Veteran No. 173 C, Palembang,
Phone: (0711) 351811, Fax: (0711) 355580

Pt. Mitra Suryawisatama
Jl. Rajawali No. 491, Palembang,
Phone: (0711) 321875, Fax: (0711) 353365

Internet CafI.Net
Jl.Kolonel Atmo 425
Palembang
Phone : (+62.711) 373068
Email: plgmktg@indo.net.id

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