Lubuklinggau – The Kelingi River City and South Sumatra’s Western Gateway
Lubuklinggau is an independent city in the western part of South Sumatra province, in the Bukit Barisan foothill area. The city sits on the banks of the Kelingi River and serves as South Sumatra’s gateway towards Bengkulu.
Attractions and Activities
Watervang, a Dutch colonial water regulation structure, is the city’s central park and resting spot – a walking path along the Kelingi River. Air Terjun Temam (Temam Waterfall) near the city is a natural waterfall in a green setting. Bukit Sulap nature reserve is suitable for hiking, with views over the city. Local markets offer South Sumatran products.
Culture and Cuisine
The city’s population is a mix of South Sumatran Malay and Javanese transmigrants. Cuisine is South Sumatran: pempek (fish cake), mie celor (egg noodles in coconut milk sauce), pindang (sour fish curry).
Public Safety
Lubuklinggau is a safe city. Medical care: hospital available in Lubuklinggau.
Practical Information
Lubuklinggau Silampari Airport has flights from Jakarta. From Palembang, approximately 6 hours by train. The best time to visit is May to September. Accommodation: hotels in the city.
