Musi Banyuasin – The Musi River and South Sumatra’s Oil Region
Musi Banyuasin Regency lies on the eastern lowlands of South Sumatra province, le long de the Musi and Banyuasin rivers. Its capital is Sekayu. The region is one of Indonesia’s most important oil and natural gas producing areas.
Attractions et activités
Musi and Banyuasin rivers are suitable for boat tours: swamp forests, villages de pêcheurs. Dangku Wildlife Reserve is home to wild Sumatran tigers and elephants. Local pêche and fish ponds peut être visité. Rice fields autour de Sekayu provide pittoresque landscapes.
Culture et cuisine
Malay culture is defining. Cuisine is South Sumatran: pempek, pindang ikan, gulai ikan.
Sécurité publique
Musi Banyuasin is a safe region. Medical care: hospital in Sekayu; Palembang (approx. 3 hours) has advanced facilities.
Informations pratiques
From Palembang Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport, approximately 3 hours north by car. The best time to visit is May to September. Accommodation: simple hotels in Sekayu.

