Surabaya Busy city

The Gateway to the East

Over the last ten years, Surabaya has grown to become a major
industrial and commercial centre which is beginning to challenge
Jakarta's position as Indonesia's business capital. This rapid
development should come as no surprise, however. Prior to World War
II, the East Java capital was the archipelago's main centre of
commercial and industrial activity, a position it seems determined to
regain. East Java itself was the focus of Javanese civilization for
several centuries after the eruption of Mount Merapi destroyed the
Mataram Empire; and it was here that the Hindu court culture reached
its apotheosis in the Majapahit Empire, which held sway over most of
the Indonesian archipelago for over a century.
Surabaya's current impressive performance has been fuelled in large
part by the phenomenal success of East Java's economic development,
increased investor awareness and the large-scale expansion of infrastructure. The province, with a population of around 33 million, is
home to a diverse range of human resources. Boasting low costs, a
modern sea-part and airport, and a local enterprise culture keen to
expand business, Surabaya has been successful in increasingly
congested Jakarta. The province offers hotel and conference facilities
representing some of the highest standards in the country,
consequently becoming regarded as the "Gateway to the East" among
much of the business community.
There are plenty of excursions available to make East Java a worthy
destination for any visitor. Other worldly volcanic craters, deserted
beaches, remote wildlife reserves, well-preserved temple complexes
and friendly, colorful and diverse people make East Java a prime "soft
adventure" destination. As a convention centre, East Java in general
and Surabaya specifically offer everything the MICE (Meeting Incentive
Convention-Congress-Conference and Exhibition) industry needs, from
world class facilities to exquisite recreational attractions.
The Sights and Sounds of Surabaya
Surabaya is a busy city, filled with busy people. The streets are lined
with shops, the roads hum with traffic and throngs of pedestrians
crowd the sidewalk. However, until the turn of this century, Surabaya's
role as a commercial centre was overshadowed by Jepara, Kudus and
Semarang, and in 1900 it had a mere 100,000 inhabitants. The

explosive pace that has marked its development began in 1910, when
the construction of a new harbour began at Tanjung Perak. With the
larger steam ships dominating the trade routes, older ports without
deepwater facilities slipped into irrelevance, and the rapid expansion of
trade and commerce in Surabaya resulted in a boom that quadrupled
the population within 30 years.
History is a living force here and the old trading quarters of the Dutch
are fully functional even if occupied by new tenants. Buginese and
Makassarese sailing boats share the harbour with freighters whose size
defies the imagination. Mosques and temples that have been used for
500 years continue to receive pilgrims. In other cities, the old and the
new stand in stark contrast; in Surabaya, they represent a continuum.
The people of Surabaya have been working hard and playing hard for
centuries, and visitors are welcome to join them.
How to get there
By Plane
The average visitor to Surabaya is likely to arrive at the airport.
Situated 30 minutes from the city's centre, Juanda Airport has
international airport status, and visitors from most countries are
eligible for a two-month, visa-free entrance at this point. Surabaya
now handles direct flights to and from Singapore, Australia, Taiwan
and Hong Kong. It is aslo a major hub for domestic air traffic with
flights leaving daily for Jakarta, Bali, Semarang, Yogya and many other
points.
By Train
A high-speed rail service connects Surabaya to Semarang, Yogya, Solo
and Jakarta, and is an excellent way to travel . Unlike the airports, the
train stations in all these places are conveniently located in or near the
centre of town. The premium-grade Argo service allows the traveller to
appreciate the beauty of the Javanese countryside in air-conditioned
comfort. Besides using the most modern and up-to date engines
available, these trains have priority at junctions and are very rarely
delayed. They leave from Pasar Turi Station in Central Surabaya and
arrive at Gambir in Jakarta nine hours later.
By Car

A major highway connects Surabaya to Jakarta, to Banyuwangi in the

east and Malang in the south. Priority has been given to the
development of freeways connecting Surabaya to the outlying towns of
Gresik along the coast, and Mojokerto, on the road to Jakarta.
Kali Mas Harbour
Surabaya's historic Kali Mas harbour is the explanation for Surabaya's
existence, and the best place to begin a tour of the city. Buginese
boats come to the wharf bringing timber, oil, copra and other produce
from the outer islands, and ship out enormous amounts of cement and
other building materials, which are testimony to the success of the
Government's development projects. The ferry to the neighboring
island of Madura also leaves from here.
Tanjung Perak
To the east of Kali Mas harbour, the modern port of Tanjung Perak is
the second biggest port in Indonesia after Jakarta, and the gateway
through which Eastern Indonesia's products pass to the outside world.
The port occupies 574.7 hectares of sea area, and is facilitated by a
Port Administrator, shipping and forwarding associations, and a ship
owners association. The Indonesian navy uses Tanjung Perak as a
base, and permission is needed to visit the site.
The Mosque of Sunan Ngampel
A gateway on Jalan Ampel Suci leads to one of Java's most sacred
mosques, and the grave of Sunan Ngampel, one of the nine
missionaries (wali sanga) who first bought islam to Java in the 15th
century. Heterodox traditions have grown around the wali sanga and
they have been attributed with almost divine powers. People gather
around the tomb to pray and ask for favours, although veneration of
the dead is strictly forbidden under islam. Good Muslims merely pray
to Allah for the peace of the dead man's soul.
Chinese Temples and Ash Houses
Historic China town is found around Klenteng Dukuh, the red temple
with the Chinese characters for "Peace" and Prosperity emblazoned in
gold above burning candles and incense, in Jalan Kapasan. The
Chinese population married and mingled with the local people while
retaining their own identity, and consequently Chinese and local
elements have fused in both cuisine and culture. Signs of the Chinese

veneration for their deceased relatives can be seen in the 'ash houses'
places built for ancestral worship, which often occupy a whole building
on a piece of real estate worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. These
buildings can be recognised by the Chinese characters and burning
incense placed outside them.
Another Chinese shrine, Hok An Kiong, was built in the 18th century
and is located on Jalan Selompretan. This shrine is dedicated to the
safety and well-being of sailors, and offerings are made here to
propitiate the sea.
The Arab Quarter: Silks, Spices and Incense
The Arab Quarter lies to the south of Kali Mas harbour on Jalan Kyai
Mas Mansyur. Despite the name, the district is home to an amazing
mixture of races and ethnic groups, including Yemenis, Pakistanis,
Gujaratis and Mallets. Shops selling silks, sari, batik and other cloth
crowd around a warren-like market which is pervaded by the aroma of
spices and incense.
The Red Bridge of Surabaya
The colour of the bridge that marks the entrance to the 19th century
colonial business district off Jalan Veteran could most aptly be
described as "blood red". Red is a sign of the courage and
determination for which the people of East Java are famous, and one
of the most famous battles in the larger Battle of Surabaya accurred
here. The white-washed walls and red-tiled roofs of the colonial
buildings here date to the boom period of the 1920s.
Joko Dolog: Surabaya's Mascot
One of the strangest sights of Surabaya is aptly named 'Fat Boy'
statue, more formally known as Joko Dolog. This ancient statue sits
grinning from a park in the middle of the city's administrative district,
close to Grahadi, the Governor of East Java's official residence. The
stories say that this statue was built at the orders of King Kertanegara
in the 13th century to dispel a curse that prevented the city from
prospering. The city of Surabaya continues to prosper. It is a place
where the past flows into the future in an unbroken tradition , and
where signs of that tradition are visible everywhere.
Surabaya Shopping

The Indonesian enthusiasm for shopping and "malling" combine with

Surabaya's commercial status of long standing heaven. "Five Star"
shopping centers and traditional "bazaars" alike offer everything under
the sun in both extremes on the scales of cost and status.
For the busy business or convention visitor, some to the more up
market shopping malls are conveniently located adjacent to their
hotels, while the older and traditional venues make for more
interesting bargain hunting and treasure finding expeditions for those
with a little time on their hand.
Antiques, even the simulated variety, from the region are often very
attractive buys. So are handicraft, textiles and handmade jewelry.
SHOPPING MALLS
For one-stop shopping, the city's proudest testaments to modern
consumerism are Plazas Tunjungan and Plaza Surabaya on Jl.
Pemuda , near the World Trade Center. Both come equipped with floor
after floor of designer boutiques, electronics and appliance shops,
furniture showrooms, sporting goods, duty free shops, McDonald's
outlets and fast-food courts; and both are anchored by well-stocked
Matahari department stores.
SUPERMARKETS
In terms of quality and selection, the best produce in Surabaya can be
found at Hero in Plaza Tunjungan I and at the Gelael outlets on Jl.
Jend. Basuki Rahmat and in Surabaya Plaza. For 24-hour grocery
shopping try the Sinar store on Jl. Bintoro.
BOOKS
A wide selection of foreign language newspapers, magazines, novels
and travel guides can be found in the book stores of Surabaya's largest
hotels: the Hyatt Regency and Shangri-La have the best range. Also
look for Gunung Agung stores in plazas Surabaya and Tunjungan and
for Gramedia at Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 95.
GOLD
Surabaya's local gold market is crowded along Jl. Blauran just north of
the city centre. prices are reasonable (mostly 24 karat available) but
jewelry craftsmanship is the big bargain. It pays to shop around.

HANDICRAFTS
Indonesia's 27 provinces and 300 odd ethnic groups have produced a
plethora of unique handicrafts, ranging from primitive wood carvings
and totems to intricately designed cloths, painstakingly delicate silver
filigrees, puppets, masks, and pots. The bounty of this rich cultural
heritage is easily available in Surabaya, both in modern shopping malls
where prices are fixed and in private galleries and gift shops where
bargaining is half the fun.
Opposite the Hyatt Regency on Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat, look for Toko
Bali Which specializes, as its name suggests, in arts and crafts from
the nearby island of Bali. Further down the road at Wing On Art Shop
you'll find a pot-pourri of curios and easy-to carry souvenir items.
Mirota on Jl. Sulawesi 24 and Karwati Art Shop at Jl. Embong Wungu
30 are also good: or try the top floors of Sarinah Department Store on
Jl. Tunjungan for guaranteed quality offering a wide selection of batik
and ikat cloths, wood carving and jewelry

CULTURE AND LIFE STYLE

From the past to the present, Surabaya has always been unique. It is an old
city that has witnessed the rise and fall of so many kingdoms in the past.
Whatever happened to the kingdoms, whether they flourished or
deteriorated, Surabaya has accommodated them and continued them and
continued to develop.
In the past Surabaya has never wavered because, among other things, it is
situated at the estuary of the Brantas river . This area was the main road of
the business of spices that connected the Moluccas, Sriwijaya, India, and
China. The huge rivers, Bengawan Solo and Brantas, enable commerce,
navigation, and farming to flourish. In this area there was also a large
hinterland which is indispensable to farming.
When Islam entered Indonesia pioneered by Wali Songo great Islamic
figures of that time, two of the walis lived in Eastern Java : Sunan Ampel in
Surabaya, and Sunan Giri in Gresik, not far from Surabaya. The coming of
Islam shifted the centres of power from Eastern Java to Central Java. The shift, however, did not
affect Surabaya. The city grew even more important as a centre of commerce.
Under the Dutch colonialism, sugar cane tobacco plantations flourished in Eastern Java. Because
of its strategic location, Surabayas position as a city of commerce became more significant. The
transfer of the wealth of the nation to Holland was also mostly done through Surabaya.
In the political movements to liberate Indonesia from the Dutch colonialism, Surabaya played an
absolutely important role. The prominent political leaders, Dr. Sutomo and H.O.S. Cokroaminoto,
lived in Surabaya . Sukarno, who then became the first President of the Republic of Indonesia ,
studied politics in Surabaya under the guidance of H.O.S. Cokroaminoto.

Culturally, Surabaya is a pluralistic city . Innumerable ethnic groups

live there. The major ones the Javanese and the Maduresew. The
Javanese are reserved, and seem to be stoic and slow because
they want to maintain harmony and conformity in all sectors of life.
Their being reserved suggests their love of peace and stability. If
outside forces disturb the harmony and conformity however, the
javanese do not refuse to use force.
The Madurese are more open and straightforward. honor is very
important for them. Nobody is supposed to ruin their reputation.
Among the Madurese, primordialism also plays an important role.
The fusion of the two ethnic values make the people of Surabaya open, democratic, and they
enjoy solidarity.
As far as art is concerned, actually there is no traditional art which originally comes from
Surabaya . But because Surabaya is most important city in all aspects of life in Eastern Java, and
because of the dynamic trait of the people, various branches of traditional art from other regions
have found Surabaya as their new home. Because the people of Surabaya are open, all kinds of
art whose characteristics are in line with the characteristics of the people are welcome.
In line with the characteristics of the people, the conspicuous characteristics of the art are
dynamic, humoristic, and acrobatic. Art which is slow, typical art of Yogya and Solo in Central
Java, is not that welcome.
The contemporary art in Surabaya is basically traditional art. Influences from outside, especially
from the West, is certainly inevitable. Consciously or unconsciously, however , in accepting
Western art the artist struggle to maintain their own identity.
Because Indonesia is a developing country, the urgent priority in developing the country is the
economic sector. Indonesia is now ready to enter the era of indusrialisation. The priority is
therefore technology. In this kind of situation, art for the time being is not a top priority
Surabaya, capital of East Java province, is the second largest Indonesian city, and one of its
most historic sites. Merchant ships began sailing there centuries ago, bringing new goods and
culture from around the world into the port, the most important of which is Islam.
But the city is also renowned for introducing the rest of Indonesia to unique cuisine. First on
the list is as shocking as it is commonplace in the city: mixed vegetables and cow lips. Called
rujak cingur, the dish is so unique that Indonesians from all parts of the country know it is
from East Java

REMO DANCE
Usually performed as a welcome ceremony, represents the dynamic character of the
Surabaya community, it pictures the spontaneity of courageous knight. The
accompanying gamelan musical intruments include gending, bonang, saron,
gambang, gender, slenthem, zitter, flute, ketuk kenong, kempul and gong.The tunes
are Jula-Juli Surabaya, Tropongan, sometimes continued by Walang Kekek, Gedog
Rancak, Krucilan or new creations. The Remo dance has two styles, boyish or girlish.
Accordingly the dancers are boys or girls, it may be performed singly or in a group to
welcome as a honor of guest and visitors. It may also and serve as an opening dance
of the Ludruk performance.The dancers wear three kinds costumes, the
Sawunggaling or Surabaya style. The upper part is black, representing an 18th

century noble dress. The trousers are black velvet with the golden ornament and
batik.The Remo dance was particularly promoted around 1900,it was utilized by the
Indonesian nationalist to communicate with the community.

REOG PONOROGO DANCE

Is a folk dance with 30 dancers. This ballet tells about the palace of queen Kediri
kingdom. On the way from Bantarangin kingdomtoKediri, Singbarong as leader
conquered tigers and peacocks. The prima dancer wearing mask from peacock
leather with the tiger head and it weight is between 40 to 50 kg and is manly
supported by mouthstrap clenched in the dancers teeth. The other dancer wearing
the satan mask and this dance was from Ponorogo East Java
Art & Culture
Similar to Central Java's culture, Surabaya's is influenced by Madura. People from these two regions speaks the same language
(although in different accent), and they have no problem communicating each other using those accents. That said Surabaya people are
more direct than other Javanese in Central Java region, but actually it is just an expression of their openness to others (doesn't mean
other Javanese are not open).
The whole range of the region's performing arts can be sampled in Surabaya. Surabaya is also the place to watch Reog, one of Java's
oldest and and most unique performances. Reog is the local name for the ancient trance dance which occurs in different forms and
under different names from Banten to Bali. The performer rides a flat hobby horse of woven bamboo and is literally whipped into a trance
state while strange looking characters look on. A surreal experience to be sure.
The Javanese great epics, Mahabarata and Ramayana, are also performed occasionally in the Art Centre on Jl. Genteng Kali. Modified
from its original version to meet local taste and philosophy, those epics are very popular among the local population.
The most distinctive drama-like performance in Surabaya is ludruk which was originally performed only by men. It is usually performed
as a comedy, heroic story or legend. Nowadays it's played by both men and women and performed occasionally at Surabaya's Taman
Hiburan Rakyat (Amusement Park) on Jl. Kusuma Bangsa.

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Jer Basuki Mawa Bea" are the words emblazoning the emblem of East Java. Translated. they
mean that achievments are only won through sacrifice. This is certainly an appropriate motto,
especially for the people of Surabaya. the 'City of Heroes'. whose history of struggle against
foreign invaders is well known.
Surabaya is the commercial and administrative capital of East Java, a thriving business and
industrial centre and the province's main port. Second only to Jakarta in size and importance, the
city has a population of around 2.5 million residents. From the port area of Tanjung Perak ferries

leave regularly for Madura, and air services to and from Surabaya's Juanda Airport connect the
city with Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bali and other parts of Indonesia.
Surabaya is a progressive capital undergoing rapid change. Former negative reports about the
city from foreign visitors are thus clearly unwarranted today. In fact, Surabaya now enjoys the
reputation as being the cleanest city in Indonesia, equipped with every modern facility and
offering a standard of accommodation to suit every taste and budget. Places of interest for the
tourist require Kalimas harbour and Kampung Arab in the old part of town, the Mpu Tantular
Museum, as well as one of the largest zoos in south east Asia

HADRAH JIDOR DANCE

This dance was adapted from hadrah music which rich with Islam culture and a
modification between the middle east and javanese. In the beginning, this dance
showed the dynamic movement from the rebana (some kind of percussion) players
only. In 1990 some of the dance coreographers in Surabaya, Gersik and Sidoarjo
joined the dynamic movement into a dance which danced by a group of dancer with
rebana and jidor music as a background. This dance filled with wisdom phrase and
glorious song to God. Hadrah music usually used as a background in a wedding or
cultural ceremonies, this dedicated to thank God for all the blessing. The hadrah
dance is very attracting because its combine of the dynamic movement and sound

LUDRUK THE TRADITIONAL DRAMA

As a east java stage story is a traditisonal drama, ople group that played on the
stage and tell about the people livehood and struggle story etc, includes jokes and
accompanies by gamelan music. It's played uncertain days at Surabaya Mall People
Ammusement Park (THR) , Kusuma Bangsa 110 str and Taman Budaya Cak Durasim
Gentengkali str at 08.00 pm - 12.00 pm

KUDA LUMPING DANCE (JATHILAN/JARAN KEPANG)

Actually it is from Kediri traditional dance and up till now many of the Surabaya
citizen was very alike of this dance and eventually showed at the City Hall Park. In
This traditional dance, horse which made by bamboo was put between the dancer leg
and they dance by following the traditional music from kendhang, bonang, saron,
kempul, slompret and ketipung.

The name of Surabaya is come from the word Sura, means shark and Baya, means
crocodile. With over 3 million people, unpretentious Surabaya may be the second-largest
city in Indonesia, but it's a little lacking in sights. However, many people come here on
business, and Surabaya is also a gateway city for Mount Bromo and the island of Bali.
The city's attractions tend to be more apparent to those who make it their home rather
than to short-term visitors.
With the tropical climate, you need to wear casual clothes. T-shirts, shorts, sandals or
shoes. Remember, don't wear eye catching accessories in public places. During the rainy
season (November-April), be prepared for occasional flash floods and traffic jams, even
though it's not as bad as Jakarta.

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Talk
The national language Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) is the medium of government,
commerce and education. Many locals also speak the regional language, Javanese
(Sometimes with Suroboyoan dialect.) There is a surprising amount of English visible in
Surabaya on advertising and signs, and English is the most widely understood foreign
language.
To call elderly people, use 'Pak'(short for 'Bapak') for men and 'Bu' (short for 'Ibu') for
women. To call young adult people, use 'Mas' for men and 'Mbak' for women. To call
children, use 'Dik' (short for 'Adik') for both gender. 'Permisi' is excuse me, 'Terima
Kasih'/'Makasih' is thank you, and 'Maaf' is sorry.

Get in
By plane
Surabaya's Juanda Airport (SUB) is one of the busiest in the country, with very frequent
flights to Jakarta and other major Indonesian destinations, as well as some direct
international flights to destinations including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong,
Taipei, and Bandar Seri Begawan. A new, fairly spiffy terminal opened in 2006, with all
the facilities you'd expect (ATMs, car rental, etc), and international and domestic flights
now depart from the same building.
Officially, you're supposed to buy fixed-fare taxi coupons from the "Prima Taxi" stand for
the 18 km trip into town, around US$5-10 depending on your exact destination. In
practice you may be able to get a driver dropping off passengers to pick you up. If you're
going further away (eg. Mount Bromo), it'll be cheaper to a rent a car with a driver
instead. There is a sketchy and infrequent Airport Bus service to the Bungurasih bus
station on the southern outskirts of the city.

By train
Surabaya has two main stations, Surabaya Pasar Turi and Surabaya Gubeng. Seats in
eksekutif (first class) and bisnis (second class) for any intercity journey can be reserved
up to 30 days in advance at any major railway station in Java.
Trains using the northern main line from Gambir Station in Jakarta take at least nine
hours to arrive at Pasar Turi, while trains using the southern main line take no less than
15. Air-conditioned trains are available on both routes, though. The Argo Bromo

Anggrek, Sembrani and Gumarang trains use the northern line, while the Bima uses
the south line. All these trains have air-conditioned eksekutif accommodations.
Trains from Bandung and Yogyakarta use the Gubeng station. The Argo Wilis travels at
daytime, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenery in the western part of the route. The
Sancaka travels to Yogyakarta via Solo twice a day and takes approximately 6 hours.
Railway connections to Bali are made by the twice-a-day Mutiara Timur express to
Banyuwangi, transferring to buses before the ferry crossing to Gilimanuk. Don't forget to
buy salak bali.
Slow and packed local trains to Malang depart from Kota station (also known as Semut)
and pass through Gubeng station on their way south.

By sea

PT Angkutan Sungai Danau dan Penyeberangan/PT ASDP: daily ferry

service from Ujung Kamal, Madura to Tanjung Perak, Surabaya.

PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia/PT Pelni: passenger ships from Makassar

to Tanjung Perak, Surabaya. Other routes are available. Website: PT Pelni.

By road
Surabaya has frequent bus connections to all parts of East Java, and to major cities in
other parts of Java and beyond. The main bus terminal is at Bungurasih, about 10 km
south of the city. There are frequent departures to Malang and to Probolinggo (for Mount
Bromo), so just turn up. Long-haul bus journeys are best booked in advance.
Another option is to go by minibus (known in Indonesia as travel). A number of
companies run door-to-door minibus services to major destinations in Java, including
Malang and Yogyakarta. These services are both more convenient and more expensive
than public buses. Seats can be booked in advance through company offices, and also
through many hotels and travel agents.

Get around
Taxis, buses, and other have yellow vehicle number plates.

By taxi
Taxis are plentiful on the streets of Surabaya. Some taxis are not renowned for their
reliability and honesty, so get the well known taxis eg. Blue Bird Group, Silver and
Express and insist on the meter. Figure on Rp 20,000 for a cross-town trip and Rp 70,000
to the airport. Flag-fall is Rp 4,000, but drivers will expect a minimum fare of Rp 10,000

for short trips. For longer trips, pay the fare shown on the meter rounded up to the nearest
multiple of Rp 1,000. Drivers will appreciate a tip of a few thousand rupiah, but this is
optional. Be careful though, a lot of taxi drivers will take the long route to a destination
regardless of the firm.

By train
Commuter city trains is extremely limited, serving some parts of Surabaya and Sidoarjo.

By bus
It is not recommended to travel in Surabaya by bus, since it's always so crowded and
there are many pickpocket and beggars, and sometimes the street musician (Ind:
'Pengamen') seems asks the money by some "pressives" (notice that I delete the "im-")
way. even there are two class of Surabaya's bus: a) standard bus (always very full); and b)
Patas Bus (it was supposed to be first class bus, but it stil... bus..)

Other transportation
'Becak' is a traditional transportation in Surabaya, but you probably won't use it, since
'becak' aren't allowed in major streets. 'Bemo' or 'Angkot'(Angkutan Kota) or 'Mikrolet' is
a public transportation that uses cars that are modified and painted. But it's hard to get
around with this transportation, because their route is a bit confusing. And there are
pickpockets too, sometimes you can found "street hypnotist"(Ind : Gendam), man (or
maybe men and sometimes women), that use hypnotic method to rob your pocket. they
can make you unconscious (and un-aware to yourself) so they can command you
anything (from give your money until give your ATM pin number) Some victim report
that they still feel confuse (un-aware), until 2-3 hours after 'gendam'-ed. but other people
says that high self-confidence and self-conciousness can prevent this gendam. Gendam
usually found in angkot which pass trough traditional market (Kupang, Keputran,
Wonokromo, Gembong, etc.) 'Angguna' (short from : Angkutan Serba Guna; multi
purpose transport), it's like a cab, but without Air Conditioner. it makes them cheaper
than taxi (the most interest thing is, you must BARGAIN the price). you can found it in
the whole part of town. the maximum passenger is 4 persons, with a space in the rear of
the car, that used to put some goods and things, it have 3 doors (there is only one door at
rear seat).

See

Grahadi. The colonial-era residence of the Governor of East Java. You can
watch Reog dance, a vigorous traditional dance at 'Balai Pemuda' (Youth Hallone historical building in Surabaya) every Sunday at 11 am.

Surabaya Zoo (Kebun Binatang/Bonbin), 3 km south of the city (near

Joyoboyo bus terminal). One of the largest and best in South-East Asia. You
also can see the Suroboyo monument near the zoo entrance.
Masjid Cheng Ho, a mosque with beautiful Chinese architecture.

House of Sampoerna [2]. Situated in "old Surabaya" this stately Dutch

colonial-style compound was built in 1862 and is now a preserved historical
site. Cited as the top tourist destination in Surabaya, the complex offers a
museum, an art gallery, a cafe as well as souvenir shops. Check out the timing
for the museum's main attraction: hundreds of girls hand-rolling Indonesia's
most prestigious cigarette, Dji Sam Soe, using traditional equipment. They do it
at an unbelievable speed. A must see!

Tugu Pahlawan A monument dedicated to the fallen heroes of Surabaya

during the Independence war of 1945-49.

Kya-Kya Kembang Jepun At night the Kembang Jepun area in Chinatown

is transformed into a street bazaar of food stalls. An interesting show of IndoChinese culture and atmosphere.

Monumen Jalasveva Jayamahe A monument in Surabaya's seafront

dedicated to the service of The Indonesian Navy.

Monumen Kapal Selam A submarine monument, called Pasopati, next to

Delta Plaza.

G-Walk located in west Surabaya (Citra-raya) they have a lot of food stall
and bazaar at night you can find most of famous food in this town. it's very
crowded at night and it's a place for a lot of young people to hang out.

Pasar Ampel A large Arab market selling carpets and all other goodies. At
the end of the main narrow lane is the mosque and grave of one of the nine
Muslim saints of Java, Sunan Ampel.

Masjid Al Akbar Surabaya A very huge mosque (some said it's the biggest
mosque at SE-asia) the mosque has a tower which equipped by an elevator, so
the visitors can see surabaya from top of the tower, 65 metres (195 ft) height.

Do

Swim and have fun with water in Ciputra Waterpark [3], a great place for
swimming, it has wave pool, slides, and more. This waterpark is located in the
CitraRaya complex. Usually crowded on Saturdays, Sundays and other
holidays. The waterpark opens until 8 pm.

Enjoy the local arts at Balai Pemuda, an art center in the heart of Surabaya,
near the City Hall. You can watch the Reog Dance and other art performance.
The big event is Festival Seni Surabaya (FSS), held every year on June. At
Dutch Colonial era, this building was a club called Simpangsche Societeit.

Get around the Old Town area (Around Kembang Jepun to the port) and
enjoy the view of nice colonial buildings. By night, you can eat in the Kya-Kya
Kembang Jepun.

Surabaya has several golf courses. Try to golf in Bukit Darmo Golf. This golf
course is located in the elite housing area in West Surabaya. This course has 18
holes, designed by Jack Nicklaus II. Another alternative is Yani Golf. This
course is built in hilly terrain. Otherwise, you can try Graha Famili golf course
(18 holes), inside Graha Famili real estate site, near the Bukit Darmo Golf.

Watch movie in 21 Group cinemas, a nice cinema. 21 Cinemas have airconditioners, and nice seat (But check your seat condition, sometimes the seat
isn't clean.)You can know a cinema is a group of 21 from the last name, like
Empire 21 or Tunjungan 21. Beware of other cinemas , which usually dirty,
unsafe, and without air-conditioner.

Buy
Shopping malls
Surabaya boasts some of South-East Asia's largest shopping malls. Try to shopping at 1st
May to 30th June, when the Surabaya Big Sale is going on. There will be discount up to
50% in many Surabaya's stores.

BG Junction the largest and the newest on centre of surabaya they have
carefour and a lot of variety of jewellery store so if you want to buy jewellery
you definitely have to go to this place.
Plaza Surabaya (Delta Plaza), Jl Pemuda. One of the oldest shopping malls
in town. Beside Delta Plaza is the Monkasel(Monumen Kapal Selam) or the
Submarine Monument.

Galaxy Mall. The largest one in East Surabaya, with two interconnected
buildings (Galaxy Mall 1 and 2). Many luxury things found here.

Supermall Pakuwon Indah (SPI) and Pakuwon Trade Center (PTC). The
largest one in West Surabaya. SPI contains the exclusive part of the mall and
PTC for the less exclusive part. PTC has an area that sells pets.

Tunjungan Plaza (TP), Jl Basuki Rahmat. The largest in Surabaya, with

four interconnected buildings (TP 1 - TP 4) selling everything. Good selection

of restaurants on the top floors and the basement. There are some department
stores in TP such as SOGO (at TP 4), Matahari (at TP3), Rimo (at TP2). Enjoy
yourself at Stingers, an game area near the food court or Timezone, a popular
arcade.

Maspion Square. A shopping mall situated in Southern Surabaya where

Giant Hypermarket is the anchor tenant.

World Trade Center (WTC), off Jl Pemuda. Despite its name, the building
is actually more famous as the place to shop for cellphones. Beware of
pickpockets. For locals, WTC is often referred as 'World Telephone Center'.

THR Mall, Jl Kusuma Bangsa. The ultimate place to shop for computers,
software, and computer peripherals .
Plaza Marina, a shopping area for computers and softwares.

Markets

Pasar Atum. A large, indoor Chinese market, selling foods, clothes,

jewellery, catering to Chinese locals. This is a good place to buy some DVDs
with reasonable price. You also can bargain the prices here.

Pasar Genteng Around this market you'll find shops selling bandeng
asap(smoked bandeng fish) and kerupuk(local crisps).
Pasar Ampel A large colourful Arab Market.

Eat
Surabaya is famous for the rujak cingur, local salad with sauce and cingur(Slice of
cooked cow nose). Try also the sate kelopo, satay with coconut rasp, which you can find
in Walikota Mustajab street. Surabaya is also home for many restaurants, from
Indonesian restaurant to Western restaurant.

Vis A Vis, JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya - The only French Restaurant in

Surabaya
Tang Palace, JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya - Chinese Restaurant
Imari, JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya - the famous authentic Japanese
Restaurant
Pavillion", JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya - International Buffet

Stuart Anderson's Black Angus, Raya Gubeng 40, Tel: 031-5021400. A

famous franchise steak house from States.

Peking Duck, Tunjungan Plaza 4. Crispy Peking duck.

Sea Master, Mayjend Sungkono. Fresh seafood.

Boncafe, Mayjend Sungkono. Popular steakhouse next to the Sea Master

restaurant.

Surabaya Suki, Jalan Raya Gubeng 34. Popular steam boat hang out. Also
serves a variety of Chinese,Thai and Asian cuisines. Try "Thai Singkong"
dessert. Also serve Hong Kong style Dim Sum in the afternoon.

Depot You Yuen, Jl Undaan Kulon 87. Inexpensive, local vegetarian cuisine.
Indonesian speakers only.

Portofino, Shangri-la Hotel, Mayjend Sungkono. Great Italian Food, can be

pricey.

Food courts in all the main shopping malls offer a variety of Indonesian,
Western Chinese and Japanese dishes at reasonable prices. The shopping malls
also have good variety of small restaurants.

Indonesian foods

Soto Ayam Ambengan, Jl. Ambengan. Serves soto, a yellow soup with
chicken meat, noodle, and cabbage. The soup is yellow because of the turmeric
and other spices.

Puri Garden, Plaza Surabaya 1F. Tasty selection of Indonesian food with
dishes for Rp 10,000-20,000. Try puri kuali asam, an Indonesian twist on the
spicy Thai tom yam kung soup.

Bakwan Kapasari, Mayjend Sungkono. Serving meatballs (called bakwan)

with its soup, tofu (called tahu), siomay and more since 1930's.

Nasi Uduk Kebon Kacang, Jl. HR Muhammad. Serving nasi uduk,

Indonesian version of nasi lemak.

Bakwan Dempo 19, Jl. HR Muhammad 46. Try Bakwan campur,

meatballs(bakwan) with siomay, tahu.

Ayam Bakar Primarasa, Jl.Kusuma Bangsa 3a, Jl.Raya Manyar Kertoajo

78, Jl.Raya Kupang Indah 1a. A famous restaurant in town,many actress come

to eat. Serving indonesian food. Try gurame bakar,BBQ fish with nice soy
sauce. gurame goreng,fresh fried fish looks like fly when its serve.

Ikan Bakar Cianjur, Mayjend Sungkono. Try the ikan pesmol, fried fish
with delicious local sauce.
Ayam Goreng Pemuda, Jl. Pemuda 38. Tasty fried chicken.

Fast foods

A&W, TP3 food court.

McDonald's, TP3 food court.

KFC, Jl. Basuki Rachmat 16-18 (Gelael Supermarket)

Ice cream and pastry

Ibu Hasan, Jl. Manyar Rejo 8, Surabaya. Tel.: (62)(31) 594 8710. Jl. Kutai
25 A, Surabaya. Tel.: (62)(31) 709 9975. Website: Ibu Hasan. Local bakery
chain.

Baskin and Robbins, JL. Komp Ruko Mangga Dua Blok A.9 No. 10. Tel.:
(62)(31) 843 2545. Galaxi, Jl. Dharmahusada Indah Timur No.37 Lt.2. Tel.: (62)
(31) 593 7159. Plaza Tunjungan 4 - Jl. Embong Malang 7-21, Tel.: (62)(31) 535
5081. Pakuwon Supermall, Perumahan Pakuwon Indah, Tel.: (62)(31) 739 0331.
Golden City Mall, Jl. H. Abdul Wahab Siamin 2- 8. Tel.: (62)(31) 565 3386.
Website: Baskin and Robbins. Ice cream parlour.

Es Krim Zangrandi, Jl Yos Sudarso.

Turin Italian Es Krim, Jl Embong Kenongo.

Drink

Vertical 6 at JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya - Jl Embong Malang

Desperados at the Shangri La Hotel.

Tavern at the Hyatt Regency.

Lido expat-oriented bar off Jl Mayjen Sungkono

Colors popular and very, very loud nightclub

Redboxx great nightclub at Supermall Pakuwon Indah

Sleep
Budget

Puri Kencana, Jl Kalimantan. Worn rooms with air-con and cold water for
$10-15 including decent Indonesian breakfast.

Bamboe Den. The only backpacker place in Surabaya. Worn rooms and
shared bathrooms (mandi), but very, very cheap compared to the alternatives.
Aug 2006 Rp60.000 (about $8) per night.

Mid-range

Ibis Rajawali [4]**

Narita **

Sahid ** This landmark is convenient for Gubeng Railway Station, but

maintenance of rooms can be spotty. Around US$30-35 including breakfast.

Santika **

Somerset Puri Darmo (Somerset Surabaya Hotel & Service Residence) **

Weta International ** Welcoming and modern hotel in a central location.

Around US$30 including breakfast.

Splurge

JW Marriott [5] *****

Mandarin Oriental Majapahit [6] *****, 65 Jalan Tunjungan, tel. +62-315459002. Opulent colonial-era luxury. From $100; local travel agents can get
better deals. The best service and nicest staff compared to any other hotels in
Surabaya. Absolutely good reputation, very accommodating to your daily needs
- from birthdays to honeymoons, just tell them, they will plan everything for
you. Definitely comparable to any high class hotels in Singapore or Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia

Shangri-La Hotel Surabaya [7] ***** tel. +62-31-5661550 Close to golf

courses in Darmo area. Pool with abundant plants and waterslide. From US$80.

Hyatt Regency [8] **** Conventional business hotel. Indonesian President

stays here.

Sheraton [9] **** Conventional business hotel, connected to Tunjungan

Plaza.

Mercure Grand Mirama **** Located in the center of Surabaya.

Equator [10]**** Nice bungalows, on cobblestone roads, some with attached
garages.
Hilton International ****
Novotel [11]**** Nice resort hotel with outdoor hallways. Pool with
abundant plants and waterslide. From $50.
Garden Palace *** Old and dirty, water from shower is yellow colour!

Hotel Tunjungan *** Located next to Tunjungan Plaza. Convenient to mall

and mall's food court.

Surabaya Plaza Hotel [12]*** Conventional business hotel, close to Surabaya

Plaza.

Inna Simpang [13]***

Cope
Emergencies

Ambulance: 118.
Police: 110.

Police stations:

East Java Police HQ: Jl. Ahmad Yani, Tel.: (62)(31) 8280748.
Surabaya Police HQ: Jl. Sikatan 1. Tel.: (62)(31) 3523927.
East Surabaya, Jl. Sidodadi. Tel.: (62)(31)5341053, (62)(31) 3711052.
North Surabaya, Jl. Raden Saleh. Tel.: (62)(31)5688099, (62)(31) 5341053.
South Surabaya, Jl. Dukuh Kupang Barat 16. Tel.: (62)(31) 3711052, (62)
(31) 5670641.
Tanjung Perak, Jl. Kalianget 1. Tel.: (62)(31) 3293023, (62)(31) 3293023.

Stay safe

As with any big city, never let your guard down, because big cities such as Surabaya have
a reputation among Indonesians for a high crime rate. That said, Surabaya has few real
dangers for visitors apart from the perils of crossing the very busy roads (the secret is to
raise an arm while crossing, and to progress with a predictable speed and bearing,
allowing the traffic to flow around you). Don't walk on the streets, especially at night, if
you can avoid it since you won't have anything to sightsee and the air pollution is fairly
high. Be polite to the people, since Surabayans tend to swear easily. Do not easily trust
people you have just met, even if they look friendly.

Stay healthy
Hospitals with 24 hours emergency rooms (ER):

RSUD Dr. Soetomo, Jl. Prof. Moestopo 6-8. Tel.: (62)(31) 5340061.
RSUD Haji, Jl. Manyar Kertoadi. Tel.: (62)(31) 5947760.
RS Darmo, Jl. Raya Darmo. Tel.: (62)(31) 5676253.
RS Griya Husada, Jl. Bubutan 93. Tel.: (62)(31) 5340828.
RS Mitra Keluarga, Jl. Satelit Indah II Darmo Satelit. Tel.: (62)(31) 7345333.
RS William Booth, Jl. Diponegoro 34. Tel.: (62)(31) 5678917.

Contact
Get out

Taman Safari II is the second Taman Safari in Indonesia, located on Prigen.

It's not like the ordinary zoo. You must go around the park by car. Otherwise,
you can get around by walk along the jungle trail.
Mount Bromo is a popular two-day trip from Surabaya.
Tretes and Trawas is one hour away. Pleasant villas among hills. Good eats.
There are many roasted corn stalls at night.
Malang and Batu is two hours away. Recreation, such as picnics and clubs.