Palembang district, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Places to visit near Palembang

Palembang is a city in Palembang district, South Sumatra, Indonesia, home to about 1,441,500 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 43 mosques & dargahs, 26 churches, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves and 12 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Balaputradeva Museum (5 km), Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (10 km) and Kuto Besak (11 km).

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Palembang, South Sumatra
Palembang, Palembang district, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Palembang at a glance

Location
Palembang district, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Population
about 1,441,500
Coordinates
2.9167° S, 104.7458° E
Places within 50 km
130 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches
Nearest city
Lovina, 1597 km

Top places to visit near Palembang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Palembang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Palembang, by type

Mosques & dargahs near Palembang

46 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Palembang. The closest is Masjid Ummul Yaqin (1 km); the best-known is Cheng Ho Mosque (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Palembang

26 churches within 100 km of Palembang. The closest is GMI Nazareth (1 km); the best-known is Gereja Protestan (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Palembang

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Palembang. The closest is Kemaro Island (13 km). Best time: september to february.

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Buddhist sites near Palembang

12 buddhist sites within 100 km of Palembang. The closest is STI Vihāra Dhamma Vijjā (5 km); the best-known is Vihara Prajna Shanti (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Palembang

9 museums within 100 km of Palembang. The closest is Museum Dr. A.K. Gani (4 km); the best-known is Balaputradeva Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Palembang

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Palembang. The closest is Tank Monument (9 km); the best-known is Kuto Besak (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Palembang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Palembang
  2. 4 km Museum Dr. A.K. Gani · museum, Palembang
  3. 13 km Cheng Ho Mosque · mosque, Palembang
  4. 5 km Kuto Besak · heritage site, Palembang
  5. 1 km Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II · museum, Palembang
  6. 7 km Balaputradeva Museum · museum, Palembang
  7. 5 km Back to Palembang

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From travellers near Palembang

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How to reach Palembang

All places near Palembang by distance

Within 15 km of Palembang

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Palembang by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs4346Masjid Ummul Yaqin (1 km)
Churches2626GMI Nazareth (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves1020Kemaro Island (13 km)
Other attractions1213Taman Makam Pahlawan (6 km)
Buddhist sites1212STI Vihāra Dhamma Vijjā (5 km)
Museums99Museum Dr. A.K. Gani (4 km)
Forts & heritage57Tank Monument (9 km)
Temples55Sekretariat PD KMHDI Sumatera Selatan (5 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Kolam Pemancingan Pak Ali (3 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens34Balai Taman Nasional Sembilang-Palembang (4 km)
Beaches & coast33Jimbaran Resto & Beach, Denpasar Bali (2 km)

Palembang: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Palembang?

Balaputradeva Museum (museum, about 5 km), Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (museum, about 10 km), Kuto Besak (heritage site, about 11 km), Cheng Ho Mosque (mosque, about 16 km), Museum Dr. A.K. Gani (museum, about 4 km), Hutan Wisata Punti Kayu (nature spot, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Palembang?

130 places on Spotwander: 43 mosques & dargahs, 26 churches, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 other attractions, 12 buddhist sites.

Which is the nearest dargah to Palembang?

Masjid Ummul Yaqin, about 1 km by road; Ridho Ilahi (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Palembang?

GMI Nazareth, about 1 km by road; HKI Palembang Ressort Palembang (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Palembang?

Kemaro Island, about 13 km by road; Cempaka Island (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palembang?

Start in Palembang, visit Museum Dr. A.K. Gani, then Cheng Ho Mosque, then Kuto Besak, then Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, then Balaputradeva Museum, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Palembang?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

How far is Palembang from Lovina?

About 1597 km by road (1278 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Palembang’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Palembang on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.