Best Places To Explore Surabaya More

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Surabaya has irresistible tourism charms which makes it a perfect place for fun getaway. This city is the second largest in Indonesia. It also plays important tole for the trade especially with the existence of Suramadu Bridge connecting Surabaya and Madura. Surabaya is a great place for both business and shopping. This urban city also still have cultural and colonial touches here and there. You can find cultural villages, Chinese town, historical monuments, memorials, and beautiful nature. 

Highly recommended places to explore to know more Surabaya

Surabaya has reputation as business city. However, it also has tourism charms you cannot underestimate. There are interesting places scattered around the city which worth visiting for. Here are the most recommended places you should visit if you want to get to know Surabaya more:

Monkasei

Monkasel (Monumen Kapal Selam) Submarine is a Russian submarine which has been decommissioned. It is a popular attraction located in the heart of Surabaya, precisely on Pemuda Street. This submarine was given a service in the Indonesia navy only shortly after Indonesian Independence. However, visitors can still enter the submarine and take a tour to see the interior inside. The entrance ticket is very affordable which is only 15-20k per person. 

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Surabaya is an urban city and it’s not surprising that the city doesn’t sleep at all. At night, you still can feel the buzz of the city. You can still explore the city even when the sunset has come. There are various bars, restaurants, as well as nightclubs you can visit to spend your night. Bring your friends to hang out in those places and enjoy variety of foods and drinks. 

Bukit Kapur Sekapuk

Bukit Kapur Sekapuk is truly iconic place. It is where you can see majestic white pillars made of active chalk mines. It is the results of years of sculpting by the miners. You can explore the caves, hallways, as well as giant white pillars. This place will remind you of ancient Greece. This place is quite far from the center of Surabaya but truly worth visiting for. 

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Ghost House

Rumah Hantu Dharmo is a great place to test your bravery. This place is said to be haunted so it’s a perfect spot to feed your spooky adventure soul. According to the locals, the house was belong to a family who was perished in a fire that burnt the entire house. Now, it is only a rundown structures which often get visited by those who are curious to see if it’s truly haunted. If you are brave enough, visit this place when the night comes. 

Surabaya Night Market

Kodam Brawijaya Night Market is also popular place in Surabaya worth visiting for. This is where you can enjoy the night with fun. There are varieties of Indonesian street foods you should try including Ayam Penyet, Batagor, Bakso Malang, and many more. Not to mention that there are also numerous bizarre food stalls too to feed your adventurous soul. This place is situated on Raden Wijaya Street. It’s open from 6pm to 9pm.


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