Things to do in Surabaya

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Things to Do in Surabaya

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Modern mall with a diverse array of shops and dining across interconnected towers, including grocery and department stores, flanked by two hotels.
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  • GunBali
    Denpasar, Indonesia238 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well this definitely one of the biggest Mall in Indonesia may be in SEA.
    I think the food here is mostly strange for genuine indonesian. Hardly can find stall with purely indonesian food. We were lucky to find SOLARIA on the last end corner.

    We will not visit again if we want to eat. We will visit if we want to buy branded items.
    Written 5 June 2024
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  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia9,016 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Last stop on our tour of Surabaya and unfortunately arrived late and had to be content with a walk around the perimeter to admire the magnificent building which sprawls across a large site. Probably best viewed from a distance to enjoy the sight of the large central blue dome and the four smaller domes surrounding it. The minaret towers 99m above in tribute to the 99 names of Allah. The building dates to 1995 and was completed and inaugurated in 2000 by President Wahid

    Written 27 December 2023
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  • Peter-Chua
    Singapore, Singapore1,525 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Entrance fees of 15,000. Understanding the various functions of the submarine. Went at 8pm and was humid although the aircon was on. Avoid day visit if possible.
    Written 13 February 2024
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  • bladdamasta
    Manly, Australia1,041 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I really enjoyed driving across the bridge both ways. It is an awesome structure and the dedicated scooter paths on each side are a great idea.

    Had duck at a restaurant. Drove to a village called Kebanjar to get a view back to the bridge. Very primitive and lots of rubbish.
    Written 17 April 2022
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  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia9,016 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The pillar is a simple monument dedicated to those who died in the Battle of Surabaya in 1945 during the War of Independence. it rises to a height of 41.5m above its base which houses the 10 November Museum.
    Written 27 December 2023
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  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia9,016 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unusual monument depicting a crocodile and shark in a battle for supremacy and is symbolic of Surabaya's strength. The city is names after the Javanese words 'suro' and 'boyo' for shark and crocodile. Main interest of locals seemed to be the skate park adjacent.
    Written 27 December 2023
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  • Steven Chai
    145 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Surabaya is a 2nd largest metropolitan in Indonesia. Peaceful place and modern city.
    Visited some attractions after reach by cruise ship. Jujugan mall, Surabaya monument, Cruise center...
    Written 26 December 2019
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  • Elly Anugrah
    Jakarta, Indonesia62 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bungkul park is located in the heart of Surabaya, the capital of eastern province of Java, Indonesia.
    This park is small in size, but very neat, clean and very well taken care of.
    Written 27 December 2019
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  • rushdaamjad
    Karachi, Pakistan966 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Galaxy mall is spread over 3 outlets. 1 and 2 are linked and 3 is across the road. It is a very spacious mall with high roofs. It gives a great feeling to be there. Mall 3 has many unoccupied places. Mall 2 has latest brands.
    Written 29 October 2019
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  • Luthfiyah
    Surabaya, Indonesia43 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sunan Ampel Mosque is located at Jalan KH Mas Mansyur, Ampel Village, North Surabaya. This location is very easy to reach, because it is passed by various modes of transportation. This mosque became one of the must visit places for the pilgrims of the guardians, where on certain days, visitors can be very abundant. If you love religious tourism, then visit the Ampel Mosque should not be missed.
    Written 1 June 2018
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  • David Santoso
    Jakarta, Indonesia19 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The location is good. Near to central city. We just walked to our hotel. Some restaurant are provide local food, clean and officer english speaking
    Written 5 August 2023
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  • Baeys72
    Gyeongju, South Korea7 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    You can find a lot of food variety in this area. But it can get pretty hot and a lot of mosquitoes. Be sure to bring a lotion.
    Written 20 May 2019
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