ALL ABOUT INDONESIA - Palembang is the provincial capital of South Sumatra. Palembang is the second largest city in Sumatra after Medan. The city of Palembang has an area of 358.55 km² that inhabited 1,573,898 inhabitants (2018) with a population density of 4,800 per km². Predicted in the coming year 2030 the city will be inhabited 2.5 million people. The construction of LRT (flyover), and the development plan of GP motor circuit in Jakabaring area and F1 circuit in Tanjung Api-Api area, is the latest development project of Palembang City 

The history of Palembang which was once the capital of the largest Buddhist maritime government in southeast Asia at that time, the kingdom of Sriwijaya, which dominated the archipelago and the Malay Peninsula in the 9th century also made the city known by the nickname  "Bumi Sriwijaya ". Based on the Kedukan Bukit inscription found on Bukit Siguntang in the west of the city of Palembang stating the formation of a wanua interpreted as a city on June 16, 688 A.D. made the city of Palembang as the oldest city in Indonesia. In the Western world, the city of Palembang is also dubbed the Venice of the East ( "Venice of the East "). Currently, the mayor of Palembang is held by H. Harnojoyo, S. Sos.

Here are some places to visit in Palembang :

Ampera Bridge, it is Popular icon place in Palembang
Not to Palembang if you haven't visited the Ampera Bridge yet. The bridge located above the Musi River, always shows its beauty and charm when exposed to the moonlight at night. The colorful lights that shining from the rope of Ampera Bridge and with lights of previous vehicle make you want to take pictures immediately.
Because of the beauty of the lights, a lot of Palembang residents come to see the beauty of Ampera Bridge every night. Not far from the Ampera Bridge, there are several restaurants and dining places that you can visit to enjoy the night with beautiful views of Ampera Bridge and the Musi River.

Kemaro Island
Still near from musi river, this Kemaro Island often to visit by tourisms and became favorite place in Palembang. In this island there is pagoda which often to use by budhists for worship. Besides pagoda, also there is graveyard of Palembang princess, pagoda and love tree.
Location : around 6 km from Ampera Bridge

Kambang Iwak
Kembang Iwak is a park that has beauty lake and loacated near by city center. In last weeks, especially Sunday morning, this park will be crowded with palembang residents for exercise. With lake in the center of park made air around the park feels good.
Location : Ki Ranggo Wirosantiko street, Talang Semut, Bukit Kecil, Palembang City.

Monument of Struggle peoples Palembang
Located in the center of the city, Monument of Struggle peoples Palembang stands upright and is decorated with a size of Garuda Indonesia which is quite large. This monument saves various stories of past struggles that occurred in the people of Palembang while fighting against the invaders for five days and five nights.
Location : Merdeka No.1, 19 Ilir Street, Bukit Kecil, Palembang City

Balaputra Dewa Museum
The best option is to ride a private vehicle. Visitors can directly head to Jenderal Sudirman Street. At the 5th km, there will be a tourism sign “Balaputra Dewa Museum”. Next, tourists should turn left and reach Srijaya I Street. It only takes about 500 m. The museum is situated on the right side of the road. As an alternative, they can ride a public mini bus. The start point is in Ampera region. The mini bus may head to the Srijaya fork. From here, they can simply walk to reach the museum.

Punti Kayu Park
Punti Kayu Park is not only about relaxation. It also offers some attractions. For instance, there is a suspension bridge. It is quite challenging. Tourists should try to use this unique bridge. It is a little unstable but it is quite fun. While crossing the bridge, tourists can see a beautiful lake below. Some duck boats and water cycles often pass by. The lake also becomes an attraction of the park. That means visitors should try it once. It will be an amusing experience for everyone.