Tourist Attractions in Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru is the capital of Riau province and the third largest city on the island of Sumatra after Medan in North or Palembang in South Sumatra. A big and clean city, better known as the city of Pekanbaru business to export crude oil, palm oil and pulp and paper. It is exposed from west to east on the edge of the Siak River, which serves as a transport stream.

In the past, the city is a major hub of trade and distribution of commodities and goods which include coffee and coal produced in the highlands of Minangkabau in West Sumatra, which will be brought to a busy trading port along the waterway.

Palace of the Sultan of Siak is also situated at the mouth of the river Siak by the Strait of Malacca in the city Siak Sri Indrapura, about 130 km. northwest of Pekanbaru.

In Indonesia's Independence in 1945, Riau is one of the neighboring provinces over the Riau Islands, located in the south of Singapore and Malaysia. Together they form a part of the larger of the Johor-Riau kingdom. Today, Pekanbaru is the capital of the part which is located on the larger island of Sumatra alone, which is known as the province of Riau, while the town of Tanjung Pinang in Bintan Island is the capital of Riau Islands Province, which includes, among others, Batam, Bintan, Karimun and island- Natuna island.

Around Pekanbaru you will find a row of palm oil plantations, and a number of oil drilling in Dumai and Tassel. The city also has a number of programs Gof maintained and boasts a large Sports Center.

Because of its history, Pekanbaru is a cosmopolitan city inhabited by a number of ethnic groups, including Malay, Minangkabau and a sizable Chinese population.
Places of Interest Pekanbaru

There are a number of tourist attractions in pekanbaru you can visit. Take time to see the Museum Nila Utama in Jalan Sudirman, relating to the history of Riau

 

Located next to the museum at Jalan Sudirman is Balai Adat Melayu Riau, Riau-Malay or building that houses art and cultural heritage.

K. Tintin Arts Hall is a landmark of the city with modern Malay architecture. The event was held in the building on a regular basis

To see the routine life of the Chinese community in Riau, you can browse the Chinese Malay Quarters at Jalan Dr Leimena and Rubber Road.

Pekanbaru also has a number of recreational parks, among Waterpark Labersa in Labersa Parit Indah, which has a water park, golf courses and 5 star hotels.

The other place is Taman Puteri Glass Mayang, at Jalan Sudirman Park is located directly opposite the municipal office, which offers family fun for recreational fishing and outbound activities.

For shopping, Pekanbaru has a number of malls, hotels Swiss-Belinn SKA Pekanbaru is located in a strip mall. Down market is an attractive market that sells antiques, ceramics, old lamps, and many other knickknacks.
Places Nature in Pekanbaru

Located some 122 km from Pekanbaru, Riau provincial capital, Terdapan natural attractions Barelang temple built on the banks of the river Kampar Kanan. Barelang has the largest brick building in Sumatra.

The complex is surrounded by a wall 74m x 74 m, with other land fortress 1.5km x 1.5km around this, extends to the edge of the river Kampar Kanan. In the old temple walls are found, Temple Youngest, Mahligai stupas and Palangkaraya. In this complex also found a mound believed to be the place for cremation.

 

Niagara Thunder Gemurai berbatasa located in areas in West Sumatra and Riau are located in the protected areas, certainly in the Village Kasang, Regency Kuantan Kuantan District Mudik Singingi, Pekanbaru Riau Province. Name Niagara Thunder Gemurai obtained through local language local residents. Which definition of the word that means Rumbling thunder or the sound of a waterfall, then that means splashing Gemurai scattered. So the meaning of the Niagara Thunder Gemurai waterfalls thundering sound of sparks.

 

This waterfall has two streams where one of them has a height of about 20 meters. At the bottom of the location terdapan a pool that can be used by the end of aktiftas bathing or swimming. There are several locations that could be used by the visitors to just refreshing to relieve fatigue. While unwind, tourists can also watch the rural landscapes and watersheds Kuantan wonderfully interesting. Surely scenic tourist spot in pekanbaru like this very rarely can be found in the city and unfortunately a pity if you miss it.

 

Let surfing in Riau Kampar River is a long river that flows down from the Bukit Barisan mountain range that forms the spine of the island of Sumatra along the western coast. The river then meanders through the Riau province, eventually mengalr in the Strait of Malacca, on the east coast of Sumatra. Over the long course of the river itself is divided into two major branches known as the Kampar Kanan (right branch of Kampar) and Kampar Kiri (left branch). They then gathered at the mosque in Pelalawan in Kampar estuary. Here they were joined by many other rivers that cause Kampar to channel out to the mouth of the river width. In each pair, the high waves of the sea rolling in and meet downstream flow Kampar. Very paput tried sights in this pekanbaru for your hobby of surfing.

A few reviews of attractions in Pekanbaru is the capital of Riau province that we can serve those who want to explore a reference for a vacation to the city of Pekanbaru.