Kemaro Island, located in the Musi River, is one of Palembang's most visited tourist spots. It is famous for its serene atmosphere and the striking nine-story Pagoda that graces the island, which is a symbol of the Chinese influence in the region. The island is rich in cultural history, with the Pagoda being a place of worship for Buddhists and a shrine to the Tan Bun An – Siti Fatimah love story, reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet. Visitors are often enchanted by the setting of this tale of love and heartbreak. Besides the pagoda, there is also a large statue of Kwan Im Goddess, regarded as a deity of mercy in Chinese Buddhism, which is a key feature of the temple complex. The island is also famous for its annual Cap Go Meh festival, which celebrates the fifteenth day of the Chinese New Year, drawing many visitors and devotees. This small, lush island has walking paths surrounded by greenery and is considered a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is an ideal location to learn about Chinese-Indonesian culture and enjoy leisure activities such as picnicking and river sightseeing.
Reaching Kemaro island to visit the Chinese temple and pagoda where the tomb of a Sriwijaya princess and the son of a mandarin Chinese, whose forbidden love is said to have similarities with Romeo and..
We took the getek from Benteng Kuto Besak for an evening cruise and stopped here just to have a look. Lots of vendors selling souvenirs and food. There was a pagoda and a temple. Avoid weekends!
rommyras
Wrote on 29th Dec, 2019
One of tourist spot in Palembang
One of the tourist spot in Palembang.
There some ways to get to this island,
One is from Benteng Kuto Besak by hiring a "ketek" boat. Price is about IDR 300,000 , round way. Destination about 15 min..
At our last hours in Palembang, I insisted to see the island of Kemaro. From one boat operator to another one, they asked for enormous difference price to cross the river on to go to the island. Perh..
Wonderful boat ride to this magical island steeped in Indonesia history
It all begain with a boat ride. I was impressed with the high safety standards; it took a while to double check that everyone had a life jacket and that the number of people was under the boat limit. ..
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