Long before Indonesia's independence, on the island of Sumatra, dominated by a huge empire, namely Sriwijaya. Hundreds of years later the rest of the kingdom can still be felt today. Kawan know at this time is the first region of the kingdom srwijaya downtown into an area called South Sumatra. This region was deliberately constructed to advance the trade center and military power of the kingdom of Srivijaya. In addition to a large river, the condition of the territory of South Sumatra itself in the form of a former swamp. But on the other hand make tourism potential in this area is very little that can attract foreign tourists. But for those of you who want to feel the sensation of how the great power of Srivijaya which is actually a Buddhist kingdoms of this please come to South Sumatra. But still I will give information to you about tourist icon in South Sumatra.
1.Putri Cave
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Brothers, this is our journey to Goa Putri. To reach this place is very convenient because it is located not far from major highways Balfour-Palembang. Bindu is located in Padang village, 35 km from the town of Balfour. What's interesting about this place is a legend that continues to exist in local communities. If you come to this cave, you will pass the river Ogan. If observed a moment will look great stone that seemed to grow. According to legend around, the rock was a princess who was cursed by a powerful nomad. And so is the daughter of the cave itself is a village cursed into a cave. Yes it is just a legend that only a meaningful story ancestors on his grandson. However, that does not mean goa beauty princess too meager. Stalactites and stalagmites in the cave is typical of this cave. 150-meter cave is not mepunyai the pass, so you have to turn around if they want to get out. This certainly be a challenging tour.
2.Siguntang Hill
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Ok brother, now we see the remains of the royal sriwijaya perched on a hill Siguntang. The hill is just as high as 20-30 meters and is 4 kilometers from the city of Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra. If seen objects found in these hills, the researchers concluded long ago in the hills is a place of worship. Because so many Buddha statues found there. In addition, in the hills there are several tombs of kings Malay-sriwijaya. In addition to the charm of the kingdom Sriwjaya religious culture, from this place we can feel the beauty of the sunset Musi river which divides the city of Palembang. The surrounding hills are too many large trees that shade because it is situated on a hill beside the river Musi. According to historians, this hill there is a story that leaders believe Buddhism Siguntang Hill is a continuation of Mount Mahameru, this hill was considered sacred. Come to this hill to feel the sensation of cultural relics of the kingdom of Srivijaya.
3.Kemaro Island
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If earlier we traveled religion in the hills now we move on to other religious places. Located not far from the Mount Siguntang, Kemaro Island is in the middle of the river Musi. Within 6 kilometers of Palembang. Kemaro island famous for its towering Pagoda. If we look at just from the photos, we will think that person taking photos of China when it is not, it is from this Kemaro island. Unfortunately Pagoda only allow entry when after the Cap Go Meh celebration or Chinese New Year. However, the landscape around the pagoda are golden buddha statue. And also there is a tree of Love, this corresponds to the existing folklore according to the belief of Palembang residents. The short story The island was formed because of the desire of a child of a wealthy Chinese merchant named Tan Bunn Ann to marry the daughter of Srivijaya kings of that era were called Siti Fatimah. Terms were given was quite easy just need to provide 9 jar of gold. And the parents of Tan Bunn Ann also agreed to give 9 the urn but existing gold covered with mustard so as not robbed the pirates. Tan Bunn Ann does not know precisely the mad rush and throw all the jars to the Musi river, at the time the urn left one actually inadvertently kicked Tan Bunn Ann so forth gold, Tan know about it immediately plunged into the river to retrieve it, as long Siti Fatimah came to the surface was wiped out. Unfortunately it is not the two lovers also come to the surface, but a few days later appeared mound soil over time eventually forming islands.
So that a region of South Sumatra, which is a remnant of the kingdom of Srivijaya. There are not many natural attractions that you can visit. Not because it does not exist at all, but there is more to the natural attractions that exist only looks amazing and there is nothing extraordinary as in other areas in the island of Sumatra. But it was the uniqueness of the region is South Sumatra as the only province in Sumatra island which presents tours of a very beautiful religious seductive eyes and hearts. So this place is suitable for refreshing the hearts and minds of this world. Ok friend finished our trip in South Sumatra. Do not forget to follow the next article continues ya. See you!
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