By Kevin Delbert
The dynamic Indonesia welcomes all tourists and travel freaks to its awe-inspiring, scintillating "city of heroes", Surabaya, the second-largest metropolitan of the nation and the capital city of the East Java provincial reigns. Since its days of exaltation in 1293, when the city's first king Raden Wijaya emerged victorious against the paramount power of Chinese troops, Surabaya has remained a landmark name in the history of Indonesia. Loaded with attractions galore, Surabaya is a mélange of history, customs and modish urban culture, while being lauded simultaneously for its spectacular natural beauty and bounty.
On your trip to this breathtaking, histrionic capital city of Indonesia, you are sure to go spellbound by the opulence and magnanimity that Surabaya bestows on its tourists and citizens alike. Splendid sandy beaches with shimmering white sands, all along the coastal areas of this Port City uplifts the aesthetical self in you, while the oodles of daring activities that one can indulge in appeals to all adventure aficionados all over the globe. The major beach, Kenjeran Beach is one of the most marvelous attractions of the city, enticing travelers to its picturesque beauty and countless water sports namely, surfing, sailing, swimming, and fishing. In addition, if you wish to pamper yourself amidst the dazzling sunny ambience, indulge in some sunbathing, while not missing out on the innumerable roadside gourmet options and restaurants lined up along the coastline.
If you go vacationing in the Heroic City, where the Battle of Surabaya is extolled till date, you cannot afford to miss out on the legion of monuments, mosques and historical edifices, that augments its ethnic culture and endows Surabaya with a distinctive aura of its own. One such unsurpassable memorabilia is the Tugu Pahlawan or the Heroic Monument, standing high at 50 meters with its unique colossal upturned nail structure to honor those valiant soldiers who became martyrs at the gory war. If you wish to enlighten yourself more about this war, the exhibition held in close proximity will transform you to those days of the imbrued battle.
Bring your kids along to one of the most delightful sites in the city and the largest of its kind in the whole of South-East Asia- the Surabaya Zoo, famously called the Kebun Bonbin. The zoo which is open to the public every day from 7 in the morning to 5 in the evening is an enthralling experience to undergo. The diverse array of animals- orangutans, elephants, giraffes, tigers, crocodiles, bears, camels and the bizarre Komodo Dragons are sure to make your day out with family a fun-filled one.
The staunch religious aspect of Surabaya get reflected in its zillions of mosques and relics that stand out in their unique charisma. In fact, Surabaya is home to the one and only synagogue in the whole of the country. The Grand Mosque and the Cheng H Mosque are two landmark names in the religious history of the city. At the cultural side, the outstanding museums and monuments hold up to its rich tradition, customs and festivity. Be it the Jales Veva Jaya Mahe Monument glorifying the Indonesian Navy, the Monkasel or the Submarine Monument or the Heroic Monument, you will get to witness a completely different aspect of the city's culture with each edifice.
Gourmands and connoisseurs of food should never forget to visit the famous Food Street of the city- the G-Walk on your trip. Located in the Citraland, the G-Walk is just the place for foodies with all sorts of Asian, Western and Chinese delicacies at the restaurants and food stalls filling the surroundings with their divine aromas. Moreover, if you get to stay back for the night, you will definitely not wish to leave the vivacious nightlife and vibrant ambience that the youthful G-Walk dons on.
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