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Pakuwon Food Festival

Sprawled along the eastern part of Surabaya, the grand Pakuwon Food Festival is a delightful culinary experience that pays homage to the diverse cuisines around the world, which include the traditional Indonesian, Indian, Arab, Chinese, Mediterranean, and the delicious medley of all the different cultures that have played a role in defining the cuisine of Surabaya. Be it quaint little food shacks or top restaurants, the Pakuwon Food Festival, also referred to as the Pakuwon Food Fest, is home to a vibrant atmosphere, complete with psychedelic lights, melodious music, live entertainment, and of course, the chief guest of the festival – food! Established in the year 2008, the Pakuwon Food Festival is a lot more than merely a culinary tour. It is the site which is thronged by an average of up to a whopping eleven thousand visitors from places near and far every weekend! Read More

The Pasar Pabean is one of the oldest and most traditional markets of Indonesia, lying in the vicinity of the eastern Surabaya. You can spend your time shopping for some local vegetables, fruits and fresh seafood here. Housed inside an old-fashioned yellow building, it was once known to be the only link between the Chinese and the Arab quarters. Pasar Pabean is a unique sprawling little market where can buy almost everything from Madurese chicken to Chinese crockery. The market is a bustling mix of different vendor’s stall which is covered with the scent of seafood, different kinds of produce and some catchy knick knacks. Read More

The Pelangi Park or more commonly the rainbow park as called by the locals is a small but beautiful city park which is famous for its lampions and colourful paper lanterns all around. It also houses a wide range of rides for children ranging from merry-go-rounds, inflatable bouncers, and slides. The park is best to visited at night when it comes to life. Pelangi Park is open for 24 hours a day and is regarded as a nice spot for relaxation. The shimmering lights from all the lanterns blend in during the night and create an appearance of a rainbow. The colourful fountains also add to the charm of Pelangi Park. Statues of certain historical heroes are present in the park. Pelangi Park also offers free WiFi and car parking to its visitors. Read More

The Plaza Marina is a small but famous shopping mall situated in the heart of Surabaya city. ItÌ¥s mainly famous for mobile phones, computers, laptops and small electronic gadgets and also houses some food stalls. You can get smartphones for a lower price over here than the other places in the city due to the massive discounts offered.

You don't always get to see a temple with a blend of Chinese, Balinese, Javanese and Thai architecture. The Sanggar Agung temple was built in the year 1999 by the Tridharma followers, originally as a worship place which later emerged as one of the major tourist destinations of Surabaya due to the folklore of Guan Yin, the goddess of mercy. One of the main attractions of the temple is the Phra Phrom Stupa, a large golden 4-faced statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai depiction of the Hindu god Brahma. One of the defining features of this temple is that is built over the sea and is surrounded by mangrove forests, which also support a wide variety of biodiversity. The distinctly Balinese style of the building is contrasted against the profoundly Javanese roof along with traces of Chinese architectural temple features make this temple a symbol of religious harmony amongst Surabayans and the visitors of the temple include people of all faiths and religions. Read More

If you love beautiful landscapes, then the Surabaya North Quay is the perfect place offering a very scenic but dramatic view of the sea, the port, and the passing cruise ships. You can spend your evening clicking pictures or simply enjoying the mesmerising sunset. ItÌ¥s called the 'north quay' because of being in the northernmost part of the city.

An example of great architectural prowess in the early 20th century, the Surabaya Town Hall follows a new Indies style of architecture and was designed by a Dutch architect. The town hall is the administrative centre of the city of Surabaya. The historical construction is what makes the town hall a famous attraction among the tourists. Surabaya Town Hall was built by a Dutch architect, Cosman Citroen, in the 1920s. The construction of the building was carried out by Hollandsche Beton Mij. However, the Surabaya Town Hall took a long time to get completed owing to economic misconduct and funding issues. The original building plan had four massive structures although only the rear building was realized. Surabaya Town Hall was finally opened towards the end of 1927. Read More

The Surabaya Town Square or more commonly known as Sutos is the most happening place in the town. ItÌ¥s the only mall in Surabaya which is open until midnight and has everything from restaurants, cinema halls, karaoke, clubs, cafes and a lot more! There are also many music festivals happening here frequently.

The moment you get out of the Juanda International Airport you will come across the famous but modern Suroboyo Bridge. The beautiful bridge is renowned for its rainbow fountain show which happens every Saturday night. The best time to visit the bridge would be in the evening as you get to see the beautiful lights along with the calm surrounding over the sea. The construction of the 800m-long bridge began in 2015 and was inaugurated in 2016. The fountain can be seen clearly from the bridge and when the colourful lights light up the water fountain during the weekends. Read More

A perfect family time destination, the Suroboyo carnival park has many attractions ranging from rip-roaring roller coasters to fancy science park for the children. You can spend your time enjoying different attractions or binging on food from a variety of food trucks. The entrance fee is quite affordable, with entry to many attractions included in it.