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Hearing the name Palembang alone is able to excite your imagination with its rich history and many delicacies. Pempek Palembang is the town’s greatest legacy famous throughout all corners of Indonesia with its mouthwatering taste. The simple dish is made from a local type of mackerel called tenggiri wrapped in a specially seasoned flour mix which is then steamed or fried and served with a vinegar sauce. But there are more exciting cuisines to indulge your taste buds in this town.
Why you will LOVE it
Aside from pempek there are many more dishes which make your mouth water like an authentic Palembang noodle called Mie Celor with its distinct fish like flavor unlike those found elsewhere.
Another treat is the martabak Palembang, a crispy meat pie served with potato curry and thinly sliced green chili mixed with salty soy sauce. There are many types of martabak from other areas but the one authentic to Palembang will give a unique culinary experience which makes you crave for more. Palembang also offers its own traditional beef rib soup, red bean ice treat and its trademark snacks and delicacies which make you struggle to keep your weight.
Palembang also presents some rich history and stunning architecture which inspires and takes you back to the days of the kings all the way until Indonesia first gained its independence from the Dutch colonial rule. Dotted around the town is the majestic Ampera Bridge, the Kuto Besak Fort, the Palembang Grand Mosque and the Rumah Limas.
You will also explore the grandness of the Musi River as your boat travels slowly pass the Kemaro Island which is also known to the locals as the Island of Love. You also can’t miss more water excursion pass through Gerong, Bagus Kuning and Pertamina Rivers.
This trip includes
Fully Air Conditioned Transport at Tourism Spots
Two star accommodation
Meal throughout the culinary tour and mineral water
Entrance fee to tourism spots + Guide
Boat charter to Kemaro Island & Musi River Tour
not-included
Returned flight ticket to and from Palembang
Personal expenses
Laundry
Personal medications
Itinerary
Day 1
Palembang Catfish Soup
Yumm… the fresh, spicy and sour flavor creates a uniquely Palembang taste complimented with the savory meat of the giant catfish, known locally as patin, marinated in thick and rich sauce. Yummy!!
Pempek Palembang
On the first day you will immediately get a taste of pempek Palembang and discover why the humble dish is famous throughout the country. Feel the crispiness of the skin and how the rich taste of the fishcake is complimented by the sourness of the vinegar sauce. It is the type of dish which makes your mouth water and leaves you craving for more.
City Tour
After sampling some Palembang cuisine you will be taken to explore the history of the town. Palembang’s old architecture is amazingly well preserved and has its own unique history and character.
Martabak Har
After a long trip around the city it is time once more to sample another of Palembang’s authentic dish and your bus will stop at Martabak Har, said to serve the best traditional crispy meat pie in the whole of Palembang.
Day 2
Red Bean Ice Treat
Imagine some red beans served underneath layers of grated ice covered with generous portion of syrup and condensed milk. It is the perfect treat for this hot tropical town which will leave you thristy for more.
Mie Celor
The name is deceptively simple, but Mie Celor is not simply noodle served with egg. Instead, the noodle is soaked in a bowl of warm coconut milk and broth mixed together with bean sprouts and served with slices of boiled egg, chopped celery and friend shallots.
Musi River
The Musi River is an icon and main waterway of Palembang and home to the famous Ampera Bridge. But traveling upstream you can explore the many offshoots of Musi River.
Cultural City Tour
In this city tour you will visit and learn the history and culture of Palembang. You will be taken to see the Rumah Limas, Siguntang Hill, Kampung Kapitan and Kampung Arab which are rich in history.
Floating Restaurant.
The small ripples on Musi River are enough to rock this floating restaurant, which rests at the edge of the bank, providing gentle and relaxing sways for its customers who feast on the many delicious cuisines served while overlooking the mighty Ampera Bridge.
Day 3
Shopping Tour
Your trip to Palembang will not be complete without bringing home some authentic souvenirs and snacks. There are many ready-to-serve and ready-to-fry treats for you to take home so that the people back home can also sample some of that Palembang culinary experience with you.
Songket
Songket is a woven cloth unique to Sumatra, production techniques of which are passed down from generation to generations in Palembang. A very fine songket Palembang usually has a dragon scale motif, adorned with crystals and made from natural silk.
Sultan M. Badaruddin Airport
The trip ends here, but the memory stays with you long after you return to your hometown. It is time to renew that spirit with the trips Flamingo present.
