| Palembang located on the southern most rim of | | | | The Musi Bridge is the largest bridge in Indonesia. |
| the South China Sea, close to one of the worlds | | | | Masjid Agung Grand Mosque. This mosque has |
| busiest shipping lanes linking the Far East with | | | | been renovated a few times already. Now it is a |
| Europe, the regions historical background is rich | | | | very large and beautiful mosque. In some sections |
| and colourful. | | | | of the mosque you can see old style architecture. |
| Temperatures at sea level range from 24 to 33 | | | | It is located in front of the main roundabout in |
| all year round. Humidity is high. At higher altitudes | | | | Palembang which you will pass coming from the |
| the temperature drops accordingly. Those who | | | | Musi Bridge. |
| like to scale mountains and there are quite a few | | | | Palembang has attracted tourists from all over |
| mountains to scale in Indonesia need to bring | | | | the world with its magnificent past and present |
| warm clothes for the nights and plenty of water | | | | offering great opportunities for travellers to visit |
| to drink to avoid dehydration. | | | | places that are rich in history, culture, and tradition. |
| Indonesia has only two seasons the rainy and the | | | | It is a vibrant city and the surrounding areas |
| dry season. South from the equator the rainy | | | | spectacular. |
| season generally lasts from November to April. | | | | No vaccinations are required, except for yellow |
| North from the Equator it is from May to | | | | fever if you arrive within six days of leaving or |
| October. | | | | passing an infected area. It is advisable to get |
| The architectural legacy of Dutch colonization is | | | | vaccinated against cholera, typhoid and |
| still visible in the city. Deep water port facilities are | | | | paratyphoid and dont forget a tetanus shot. If |
| built along the Musi River, which flows through the | | | | you intend to stay for long periods outside the big |
| city. | | | | cities, gammaglobulin injections are recommended. |
| This city is famous in Indonesia for its Pempek | | | | This will reduce the risk of getting infected with |
| fish cakes. | | | | hepatitis. |