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The Jewel in East Java

The city that located on northeastern Java has
been busy with the city planning to present a
cleaner and more organized place. Recently,
Surabaya was awarded as the most voted
popular city at the Guangzhou International
Award 2018.

As one of Indonesia’s big cities, Surabaya is
home to various tourist attractions worth to visit,
both during a short and long stay. Located on
the northern part of Java Island close to the Java
Sea and Madura Strait, Surabaya not only has
historical places but also modern attractions and
magnif cent scenery.

For those with a short period of visit, use
the spare time to see Jembatan Merah, Tugu
Pahlawan, and House of Sampoerna. Take a
stroll and enjoy the fresh air as well in the city
green open spaces and the eye-pampering
Tabebuya f owers that hold similarity to Japan’s
Sakura f owers.

Meanwhile, for you with much time to spend in
the city, visit the spots mentioned above and
there is no harm in visiting worthy places outside
Surabaya. For instance, Madura, Bromo Tengger
Semeru National Park, and Baluran National Park
in Banyuwangi.

As for transportation, to reach Surabaya, you can
try the sleeper train. From Jakarta, the luxury
train journey is scheduled to depart from Gambir
Station to Surabaya Pasarturi Station with the
earliest departure in 09.30 and arrival estimation
in 18.30.
Complete your visit to Surabaya with our
references on culinary and hotels to stay. We
compiled the list of must-try culinary spots and
unique hotels that will worth an upload on your
Instagram feed. Check it out!
JDMAGZ · APRIL 2019
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