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Sultry Surabaya
It’s dense, it’s steamy… it’s the pandemonium that is Surabaya. One of the largest cities in Indonesia, Surabaya is the crowded mass that is often only glimpsed en route to Bali. Yet this living, breathing and utterly fascinating urban entity has much more to offer than simply as a stopover point. ... Read more »
Revel in the local art scene at the central Balai Pemuda arts centre, then wash off the inevitable sweat you’ll have accumulated at the Ciputra Waterpark. Or for a real culture shock, jump on the back of a traditional becak and zip through the crowds to discover night bazaars and food stalls along the G-Walk, breathing in the scent of true Indonesia (which will quite possibly give your nostrils a bit of a culture shock!) as you do so.
SURABAYA’S TOP 10
10. Jembatan Merah Located in the old city, this is the place you’ll find the Red Bridge, scene of intense fighting during Indonesia’s battle for independence. |
5. Surabaya Zoo Widely regarded as the largest and best in Southeast Asia, the zoo can easily be found near the hilariously named Joyoboyo Bus Terminal. |
9. Gereja Kelahirin Santa Perawan Maria Surabaya’s oldest church is a small bubble of serenity in an otherwise bustling city. |
4. Bukit Darmo Golf Course If you feel like a leisurely game, swing on over to this 18-hole golf course in the elite residential area of West Surabaya. |
8. Loop A youth hotspot in west Surabaya. A fantastic place to explore (or loiter in) the night markets. |
3. Grahadi For some colonial-era architecture, take a stroll past the Governor of East Java’s residence. |
7. Masjid Al Akbar Surabaya One of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia. The view from the top (luckily there is a lift!) is extraordinary. |
2. Tunjungan 21 This is the best cinema complex in the entire city, showing many recent Hollywood films in English. |
6. Monumen Kapal Selam This Soviet-built submarine served in the Indonesian Navy and is now open for public inspection. |
1. House of Sampoerna This 250-year-old historical site contains a museum, art gallery and free English-speaking bus tour. So there’s no excuse not to go! |
SURABAYA’S EVENTS
The Surabaya Culture Parade in April is the city’s favourite annual event.
For a culture hit, check out the Festival Seni Surabaya at the Balai Pemuda Arts Centre each June.
In July, float on by to the Kite Flying Festival.
Originating in Surabaya’s Japanese sister city, the Yosakai Dance Festival in July is perfect for kicking up your heels.
Attention shopaholics! Surabaya’s Sale Season begins on the 1 May, when you can score up to 50 per cent discounts throughout some of Asia’s largest shopping malls.
WHEN TO GO
· Surabaya has a tropical climate, with the driest weather occurring in July and August.
· Having only two main seasons (dry and wet), if you can’t make it in July, anytime between May and September is your best bet for some uninterrupted sunshine!
· Be on the lookout in the wet season. Surabaya has been known to have the occasional flash flood and traffic jam.
GETTING AROUND
· Taxis are plentiful and, to a Western wallet, very cheap! But make sure you insist on a metered fare.
· Trains in the cities are limited, but buses run regularly (with varying degrees of quality).
· If you’re feeling adventurous, zipping around the city on a becak is like nothing else!
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