Indonesia, Palembang Guide (B): City Guide Palembang, Indonesia - Activities and Food

Have you heard about Palembang? It is a great city in Sumatra, Indonesia, where you can do plenty of things and eat delicious local food. It is a city on the island of Sumatra that is not yet discovered by mass-tourism. Palembang is the capital of the South Sumatra province and is definitely worth a visit. When I was living in Bali, I visited a friend in Palembang and we did some sightseeing together. This city guide will describe more about Palembang, what to do and where to eat.

Palembang is not only a capital, but also the second largest city on the island of Sumatra. It is located next to the Musi River and has a lot of local food specialities. The city is especially known for the Ampera bridge and the many cultural things you can do.

Palembang has it’s own airport; Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport. Different airlines are flying to the airport like; SilkAir, Jetstar and AirAsia.

You can also travel by bus to Palembang. There is a bus connection with the other main cities of Sumatra like; Jambi, Padang, Pekanbaru, Medan and Lampung. There is also a bus connection from Jakarta to Palembang (via ferry). ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).