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Hotels
by Location | South
Sumatra | Palembang Area
Palembang is the capital of South Sumatra, and the
second largest city in Sumatra, with 1.5 million
inhabitants. It is a major center of Indonesian
industry, serving oil refineries, fertilizer plants, and
pulp mills. Business travelers looking for convenient
and comfortable accommodations will find several three
and four star hotels, with facilities including swimming
pools, business support and fitness centers. Visitors in
search of cultural attractions and recreational
opportunities will not be disappointed. The Provincial
Museum boasts an extensive collection of artifacts,
including magnificent examples of rumah limas,
the traditional houses of the region, which are entirely
covered in elaborate carving.
The city’s colorful
floating market and its antique shops are certain to
entrance travelers searching for local crafts. Guests
can also head to the recently built “Punti Kayu”
recreational facility, located a short drive away from
the city, which includes an amusement park, natural pine
forest, and a man-made lake offering water sports.
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