Musi River – Largest and Longest River in Sumatra Island Indonesia

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Musi River Tours of Palembang

You will find something missing if you visit Palembang, without taking an excursion on the river Musi. This river is the longest known in Sumatra by 750 km long. The trip on the river Musi is a must for visitors who want to know Palembang in the past. Long ago, the indigenous people of Palembang lived along this river. Some have even built their houses along the shore. When you take the tour, you can find several attractions such Kemarau Island and temples. Local people depend on this river for transportation. You can see the many motorboats (taxi), as passengers on the other side of river.

Getting there

You can visit Palembang Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport in Tanjung Api Api Street, which is available from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and China. To go to the Musi River, you can take a taxi or rental car at the airport. The distance between the airport and downtown is about 6 km.

Riverin downtown musicians, there are nine forms of public transport, including buses from seven different locations, which can take you for only Ampera RP1, RP5 to 500, 000

Move

To travel around the Musi river, you should use a motorboat. You can rent one in Ampera bridge in front of Sultan Mahmud II Badaruddin Museum, or in front of Fort Kuto Besak. There are several types of motor boats such as speedboats, Ketek, and smaller vessels. Their prices range from RP20, 000 to RP100, 000 (or 2 to 10 US Dollars). Do not pay more than if those rates. After that, you can enjoy the river Musi taking tour.

Do

Along the Musi River, there are several attractions Kemar island and the tomb of Ratu Bagus Kuning. You can ask the driver of the boat to go to these sites. No doubt aware of these areas.

Residence

As the place chosen for the national sports event Palembang, Palembang developed rapidly and is therefore easy to find hotels in the city center. You will find the stars, or ordinary hotels along the Riva captain, Sudirman, R Sukamto, a veteran, and POM ninth Streets.

Eat

You will have no difficulty finding local food here. Not far from the Grand Mosque in Palembang, Palembang, you can enjoy traditional food-empek empek Panggang and kerupuk (crackers) to Rp1, 500 and RP22, 200

per room, depending on where you eat. There is also a stand selling food ACE Belimbing (Star fruit ice cream). This is the only food stall that sells art Belimbing. His name is Ujuk.

On the Musi River, there are floating restaurants where you can improve your culinary experiences in Palembang.

I'll buy

You will find souvenirs near the Musi River, or you can simply walk 1-2 km from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II museum, and you will find two Seeling markets a variety of food and souvenirs, such as fruits and songket (cloth). These markets are called Pasar 16 Ilir, and Pasar 35 Ilir. About two miles away, is the center songket and 50 meters from there you will find Lekeur (sculpture) center.

Advice

Palembang weather is hot as Jakarta, then you should wear light cotton. And do not forget to bring your hat or umbrella for sun protection.


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