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Surabaya ( English: / ˌsʊrəˈbaɪə / SOOR-uh-BY-uh; Indonesian: [suraˈbaja] ⓘ; Javanese: [surɔˈpʰɔjɔ]) is the capital city of the Indonesian province of East Java and the second-largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta. Located on the northeastern corner of Java island, on the Madura Strait, it is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia.
- Visit the House of Sampoerna Cigarette Factory. One of the top attractions in Surabaya is the House of Sampoerna Cigarette Factory which is something of a misnomer as there is factory here as well as an adjacent museum and a charming little coffee shop.
- Tour Monumen Kapal Selam. You may not imagine that you would find a Russian submarine in Surabaya but this is exactly what is on show at Monumen Kapal Selam.
- Walk around Chinatown. Indonesian cities are often difficult to navigate on foot so if you get the chance make sure to head to the Chinatown area of Surabaya which lends itself well to an afternoon stroll.
- Take a tour to Mount Bromo. One of the main highlights of East Java is Mount Bromo which is a volcano that is technically still active. The smoldering mountain lies in the wider Bromo Tengger National Park and one of the easiest ways to get here is to take the famous Bromo Midnight Tour that leaves from Surabaya.
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Surabaya, Indonesia. Residents of East Java’s steamy capital know how to catch a breeze—whether they’re lounging at rooftop bars or exploring side streets on bicycle-powered rickshaws. While the historic trading port bustles with modern commerce, ancient cultures mingle in the Arab Quarter and Chinatown. Read more.
- House of Sampoerna. Undoubtedly the city’s best-presented attraction, the House of Sampoerna is home to one of Indonesia’s most famous kretek cigarette manufacturers (now…
- Mesjid Ampel. The Mesjid Ampel is the most sacred mosque in Surabaya. While non-Muslims aren't allowed to enter the mosque itself, the souk-style streets surrounding it…
- Masjid al Akbar. Perhaps the most impressive modern mosque in Indonesia. You'll probably get a glimpse of Masjid al Akbar's magnificent array of bulbous watery-turquoise…
- Kong Co Kong Tik Cun Ong Temple. The highly evocative Kong Co Kong Tik Cun Ong delivers a blast of unfiltered culture. The primarily Buddhist complex (with dashes of Confucian and Taoist…
Discover the best attractions in Surabaya, the second-largest city in Indonesia, with its historic charm and modern vibrancy. Explore nature, culture, and heritage at Wisata Mangrove, Surabaya Zoo, Pantai Kenjeran, Hutan Bambu, and more.
Surabaya (Surabaya Javanese: ꦯꦸꦫꦧꦪ Suroboyo) is a city on the eastern side of Java, the capital of the East Java province of Indonesia. It is the second largest city in the country with over 10 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area.
