5 Top Tourist Destinations in South Sumatra, Their Natural Beauty is Refreshing

5 Top Tourist Destinations in South Sumatra, Their Natural Beauty is Refreshing

SUMEKS.CO - South Sumatra Province is one of the provinces in the island of Sumatra that is rich in tourist attractions. It is spread across 17 regencies and cities.

Tourist attractions in South Sumatra range from natural attractions, historical sites, culinary tourism, religious tourism, to educational tourism.

To make it easier, SUMEKS.CO has compiled a list of prominent tourist destinations in South Sumatra. Read this article until the end.

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What are these tourist destinations? They are definitely suitable for visiting with your loved ones during the school holidays. Or you can plan a vacation with your colleagues and besties too.

1. Ampera Bridge

Ampera Bridge stretches over the Musi River and is located in the center of Palembang City. It serves as a connecting link between Seberang Ulu and Seberang Ilir areas.

The bridge was built in 1962 and inaugurated in 1965. It is an icon of Palembang City.

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The length of Ampera Bridge is 1,117 meters and the width is 22 meters. The height of the bridge from the water surface is 11.5 meters.

There are two towers with a height of 63 meters from the ground. The distance between the towers is approximately 75 meters, and they weigh around 944 tons.

Initially, the middle section of Ampera Bridge could be lifted to allow large ships to pass. However, the lifting operation was discontinued in 1970 to ensure smooth traffic on the bridge.

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