3 Star Places To Visit in Sumatra, Indonesia (38)

1. 3.5 Maimun Palace (765 reviews)
   - Iconic Malay Kingdom
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   I'm really proud of Maimun Palace. It's an icon to Medan. The palace itself is really beautiful with its bright yellow ornaments. The palace has a mix of european and arabian architeture. I love the exterior as much as I love the interior. With IDR 10.000 or less than USD 1, you can feel the royal atmosphere. They rent out malay traditional outfit inside the palace. I don't really like the idea of having stores inside the palace. But yeah, you can try it and take some pictures as prince or princess. Last but not least, we need more gallery to read about the history of Sultan, the kingdom and the legends. There's not much to read. See more..
   
2. 3.5 Monument 0 km Indonesia (309 reviews)
   - Worth the trek to get here - but be wary of the monkeys
   Monuments & Statues
   
   
   Deep in a national park at the northern tip of Sumatra and Indonesia as a whole, is the country’s self-styled kilometre zero. It’s a panoramic location with a soviet-like monument and a raised walkway through the trees. Be ready though for the male crested macaques who like to charge you - a local told us, only partially in jest, you need to pay a toll of a banana to pass. We didn’t test this, but gracefully backed away and returned to our scooter. See more..
   
3. 3.5 Kemaro Island (281 reviews)
   - Somewhat relaxing
   Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Islands
   
   
   Visiting the island accidentally and loving it. started from the very beginning with small boat from Ampera bridge to the island, along the way was so much fun and when reaching the island, suddenly was very peaceful. so many trees and family having their picnic. it is one of away from the city activity fit for family. either renting a bike or walking around is good. See more..
   
4. 3.5 Sekolah Dasar Muhammadiyah - Laskar Pelangi (269 reviews)
   - very simple
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   To get an impression of an indonesian primary school you don't have to come here. If you have a look in any kampung you'll find the sam conditions See more..
   
5. 3.5 Air Manis Beach (258 reviews)
   - Malin Kundang Legend Beach
   Beaches
   
   
   Malin Kundang is a Minangkabau legend. It told about a seditious boy who did not want to admit a poor lady as his biological mother. Then he was cursed into a stone. You may see the stone on the Air Manis Beach. However it's dirty, we can see garbage every where. See more..
   
6. 3.5 Tanjung Pendam Beach (226 reviews)
   - Nice view
   Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Nice view, but beach is abit dirty, with some trash found around the beach..nt really recommended for swimming as the trashes includes condoms etc See more..
   
7. 3.5 Pantai Padang Taplau (221 reviews)
   - What a beautiful sunset
   Spent 2-3 hours Beaches
   
   
   More clean more comfort . Now you can enjoy your sunset with nothing to disturb you from it. If before there so many people try to build their place to sell some snack in front of the becah ,right now they have the place accross the road to sell theirs. Now Pantai Padang got some touch ,like new lighting and so many new thing. Just came and see by yourself. And enjoy your beautiful sunset here with so many traditional food and snack. Oh ya, take attention if you use car or something,theres some people who use that situation to take profit by their own . like ask you to pay parking bill so many times. So choose your parking place wisely . And everything will be perfect. See more..
   
8. 3.5 Benteng Kuto Besak (215 reviews)
   - Crowded Place but interesting
   Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   This place will be crowded upon the evening. Teenagers mostly will gather to performs their gimmicks like K-POP, busking or some traditional arts performance. See more..
   
9. 3.5 Pasir Padi Beach (177 reviews)
   - Interesting Beach with solid sand
   Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches
   
   
   This sand texture is good, white sand and very clear water. Nice for taking any picture, or just for sightseeing. Government is developing any facilities. There are several local cafe and seafood restaurant surrounding. Very nice view with huge rock surrounding. See more..
   
10. 3.5 Mutun Beach (116 reviews)
    - MUTUN Beach in LOVE
    Beaches
    
    
    One of any other beach in Lapung that i visit last year. This place is good one, quietly atmoshphere and better than Pasir Putih Beach. I ride my car from Pringsewu to Mutun Beach, its around 1,5 hours. Then, i bought the ticket 10.000IDR for1 person. And from Mutun you can accross the sea to the island in front of Mutun Beach. You can take a 20-25 minute by ridding boat, and you should pay for 20.000IDR. Maybe the local government should have a program to maintance about the district entertainment in Lampung, especially infrastucture. See more..
    
11. 3.5 Bangka Botanical Garden (BBG) (115 reviews)
    - BBG
    Farms • Gardens
    
    
    Just 1 good spot to take a picture, but good destination to traveller went go to airport. And free entry to in it. Good place to people need relax. See more..
    
12. 3.5 Rumah Adat Belitung (110 reviews)
    - nice as a reference
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    When we come to this place, we can learn more about Indonesia, diversity of cultures. Really unique tradition, started from house, bed for wedding, uniform, items, etc. See more..
    
13. 3.5 Lake Singkarak (104 reviews)
    - Calm and quite Lake
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    Lake Singkarak is about 20 Kilometers long and 7 Kilometers wide. This enormous lake is set within a volcanic landscape. It is the widest lake in Sumatra. You will find here a silent calm, breathtaking vistas and spectacular views. This Lake is famous for its Bilih fish which is found and lives only in this lake. We had to drive about 35 kilometers through breathtaking picturousque sharp curvy hilly roads from Bukittinggi to reach this Lake. . An annual Cycle race competition is held here and cyclists from various countries take part in it.Take photos, swim in clean waters, do fishing, Boating, or simply sit aroud and enjoy the view. See more..
    
14. 3.5 Great Wall of Koto Gadang (89 reviews)
    - Mini Great Wall
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    You could find Koto Gadang in the valley of Nagarai Sianok, Bukit Tinggi, West Sumatra. The landscape is beautiful, the stairs construction remind me of Great Wall of China in miniature. See more..
    
15. 3.5 Monpera (84 reviews)
    - Historic Place for Palembang people!!
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Monuments & Statues
    
    
    in this area almost 69 years a go is the place where Palembang heros fight with Ducth and Japan...with the very historic area the government built Monument here to remind special Palembang and South Sumatera people about th 5 days and nights war in Palembang See more..
    
16. 3.5 Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (61 reviews)
    - Closed Early on Saturday and All day on Sundays
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    A historical building converted into museum that shows the history of palembang, from the sriwijaya (srivijaya) era up to the sultanate of south sumatra. unfortunately it only open during office hours, which is half day on saturday and completely closed on sunday. See more..
    
17. 3.5 Satam Stone Monument (52 reviews)
    - City Center
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    This monument placed at the center of Kabupaten Belitung Timur. This is a replica stone and became a symbol of Belitung. See more..
    
18. 3.0 Siger Tower (42 reviews)
    - Nice welcoming and introduction to Lampung
    Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
    Located in the hill summit of Bakauheni port area, this building really stand out with vivid color and unique shape. The shape of this building is follow after Siger, Lampung iconic local crown. We can get nice aerial view of Bakauheni port. Their amenities are quite good and complete : spacious parking area, adequate plaza for art performaces, observatorium deck, basic tourist information and display in the main hall, toilet, warung stalls. Althought this attraction is not well attended --looks like a lil bit abandoned-- and could perform better, but it still worth to visit while in the area See more..
    
19. 3.5 Batanghari River (39 reviews)
    - Batanghari River
    Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water
    
    
    Batanghari River is biggest river in Jambi area. Very attraction place to visit. The River is icon of Jambi city. Need improvement by the government for space sightseeing. Now, there is bright to connected Jambi city with Sebrang subburb. Everybody could walking to sebrang subburb using this bright which before people need to use boat to go. Come and visit batanghari river. See more..
    
20. 3.0 Thomas Parr Monument (39 reviews)
    - Thomas Paar historical Monument
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    The Monument are English Heritage Monument at Bengkulu- from the Colonial Century... Locate at Center of Old Bengkulu sub region, Renovate by support from UK Kingdom 10 years ago, Thomas Paar are the Favorite of English Solder who die at Bengkulu. Just aroud 5 minute from Fort Malborough ... Free of Charge and some time using as the locate where the youg peoplses take and street sport . Visitor would be park the bike of Vihicle around the monument and take and Historical photo. The Main Problem..... Not to Clean and no Routine Maintenance to keep this are suitable every time and every single visiotr. See more..
    
21. 3.5 Museum Lampung (38 reviews)
    - Historical Artifacts from Lampung
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    This museum was small but includes some very interesting artifacts. The entrance fee is Rp4.000 per person which seemed more than fair. While the collection is nice, the museum is not well-kept. If you're in Lampung you should definitely go see what's here, especially if you're and out of town guest. See more..
    
22. 3.5 Palembang Square Mall, Kota Palembang, Sumatera Selatan (37 reviews)
    - The shopping centre complex, near hotel and hospital
    Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls
    
    
    This mall is located at strategic area, near by lrt station, hotel, school, hospital, and Kantor Walikota. You can get anything here. See more..
    
23. 3.5 Obyek Wisata Bukit Siguntang (31 reviews)
    - Close from 10 oct until 31 dec 16
    Gardens
    
    
    Unfortunately this spot is close from 10 oct - 31 dec 2016. Beautiful view from outside with trees and statue. See more..
    
24. 3.5 Dendam Tak Sudah Lake (29 reviews)
    - It is only a water resorvoir
    Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Lake, Lake, no more than a small aquatic reserve for padi ( rice) - a staple food - plantation. The edge of the lake at west side is near to main road ( outer ring road Bengkulu city for cargo truck goes and by, so many foods and coconut seller for drinking do the business around. Lake length is 1 km and 200 meter for width. Many local visitor from outer Bengkulu come here to have a coconut drink for view the lake between 12 pm till 5 pm especially holiday . Sitting at long desk at the edge of lake, you might to buy the seller' food or drink unless you will be asked. Parlor ? plus plus See more..
    
25. 3.5 Silungkang Art Centre (28 reviews)
    - A Place we Must visit before leaving Pekanbaru
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Silungkang Art Centre, is the Best Place to buy souvenir and specific fabrics and food from Pekanbaru ... See more..
    
26. 3.5 The British Cemetery (23 reviews)
    - The Old British Cemestry at Bengkulu
    Cemeteries
    
    
    Locate at Sub region Jitra, just 300 meter from the Bengkulu Governor house and 400 meter from the Panjang beach.. The Cemetery has renovate on several year ago with donate and support by The UK Government. Easy to access including by Public Transport..... On there Traveler or Visitor will be see the Cemetery with Big size and unique design and Model. BUT the problem some of ornament has missing and not to cleans from the local rubbish... ( have an 2 house inside the Cemetery complex). See more..
    
27. 3.5 Sheikh Syiah Kuala Graveyard (22 reviews)
    - Historical Site
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    When we was here we had the opportunity to meet with the descendant and he told the stories about Sheikh Abdurrauf Alfansuri See more..
    
28. 3.5 Suban Hot Springs (19 reviews)
    - Nice day outing
    Hot Springs & Geysers
    
    
    About one hour into the mountains of Bengkulu this is a nice place for a day outing. It has various hot springs pools, a huge pool and a awesome waterfall. There are places to eat local food as it seems most tourists here are local tourists. It’s fun and beautiful. See more..
    
29. 3.5 Ancol Jambi (18 reviews)
    - Holiday
    Parks
    
    
    If you stop in the city of Jambi, at night try to see the beautiful scenery alongside the river which is said to be the longest river in Sumatra? The banks of the river are known by the name of Ancolnya Jambi, while enjoying roasted corn while drinking ice gathering which is rarely found in other places, you will definitely enjoy it. See more..
    
30. 3.5 Air Mertua Waterfall (18 reviews)
    - After tough tracking, beauty waterfall awaits
    Waterfalls
    
    
    The scenery maybe not really gorgeous, but you'll the adventurous track here. About an hour walk into rainforest, you can splash yourself on the waterfall. Light tracking equipment could be required. From Pekanbaru, the site is quite far. Around 5 hours or more by car, in Rokan Hulu Regency. See more..
    
31. 3.5 Pasar Cinde (18 reviews)
    - Local Market of Palembang
    Spent 1-2 hours Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    This market is located in Jalan Sudirman the heart of Palembang City. I used to accompany my wife shopped at this market, when we lived in Palambang more than 20 years ago. This local market sells variety of goods for making food and for household consumption: rice, fishes, meat, poultry, vegetable and fruits. The market was quite big and colorful. I recommend this market for those who like locals. See more..
    
32. 3.5 Central Plaza (17 reviews)
    - Mall
    Spent 2-3 hours Department Stores • Shopping Malls
    
    
    It's just a regular mall. Nothing special. But it was ok if you not do anything else and want to see local activity. See more..
    
33. 3.5 Mall WTC Batanghari (14 reviews)
    - Quiet Nice
    Department Stores • Shopping Malls
    
    
    For the mall in Small City like Jambi, this mall quiet fulfil their needs. Quiet complete, there is 21 Cineplex And other.... See more..
    
34. 3.5 Hot Spring Gao Semurup (11 reviews)
    - Nice but under renovation, see other hot spring neaby
    Hot Springs & Geysers
    
    
    It should be nice, but it was under renovation in august 2015. Nearby, there are other hot springs (more natural) and free. See more..
    
35. 3.5 Mas Harun Bestari Lake (9 reviews)
    - Calm Lake
    Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water
    
    
    More or less 2000 meters above sea level, quite, cool in evening and night at the place. the length is about 1 km and 500 m for the width. 200 meters from main road Kepahiang - Curup. It is always visited by teenager at holiday and couple of families for relax. This place is being built with parking area, food stalls funded by local gov. yeah nice place , clean air, hilly place with rural environment around.. See more..
    
36. 3.5 Rimbo Park Zoo (6 reviews)
    - Cintai Satwa Kita
    Zoos
    
    
    Harimau Sumatra salah satu hewan langka di Indonesia bahkan di dunia. Disini dilindungi, namun karena populasi nya berkurang maka kita harus senantiasa melestarikannya. Satwa2 liar bisa dijumpai disini, dengan suasana tenang dan tatanan yg cukup menarik See more..
    
37. 3.5 Kuala Tungkal (3 reviews)
    - Gurihnya Udang Getak
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Kuala tungkal merupakan ibukota Tanjung Jabung Barat. Letaknya di pesisir timur Jambi membuat kota ini memiliki peran strategis. Kota ini dahulu pernah menjadi pelabuhan besar yang menjadi jalur perdagangan ke Singapura, Malaysia atau India. Selain itu kota ini memiliki hidangan khas laut yang luar biasa. Pada medio bulan mei lalu saya berkesempatan mengunjungi kota kuala tungkal. Tak lupa saya sempatkan menikmati hidangan laut kota ini di RM Rindang Misno. Salah satu hidangan unik di rumah makan ini adalah udang ketak. Makanan yang satu ini sangat jarang ditemui di tempat lain. Udang ini memiliki cangkang yang keras namun dagingnya lembut dan gurih. Biasanya udang ini dimasak asam manis atau digoreng biasa. Satu buah udang ketak di banderol Rp 30000 namun demikian harganya sesuai dengan rasanya yang membuat orang ketagihan ingin kembali mencobanya. See more..
    
38. 3.5 Water Front City (2 reviews)
    Neighborhoods
    
    
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