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Chapters of the guide to Surabaya
Traditions and mentality of Surabaya
Among main distinguishing features of Surabaya many travelers admit welcoming and friendly attitude of locals. Indigenous people treat tourists friendly and with a share of curiosity. Anyway, it is required to comply with basic rules of etiquette. The local culture is characterized by its numerous traditions and taboo that may seem obscure to foreign guests. Every traveler should keep to that rules. For example, … Open

Travel guide to Surabaya
The city presents many religious and architectural sights. Amateurs of history can look at the church of Gerea Kelahiran. It was built of beautiful red brick in the 19th century. The church is distinguished by the presence of beautiful towers and arches. Ancient stained-glass windows make the atmosphere inside unique. Experienced tourists are eager to visit it in the midst of a sunny day when the hall is filled with … Open

Advices for travellers
3. The main form of public transport is a bus. In addition to municipal routes, several commercial routes operate in the city. The latter are called ‘patas’ and considered to be more comfortable; there is always a lot of passengers in all buses. 4. At any time, visitors can take a taxi; it can be ordered by phone or taken on a special parking lot on the street. It’s worth to negotiate the cost of … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants
An abundance of colorful spices and seasonings, tender noodles and light soups, original dishes of chicken and fish cooked over an open fire are just some distinctive features of the local cuisine of Surabaya. Restaurants here will offer visitors to enjoy the traditional cabbage soup, noodles with chicken and fried chicken with spices, ayam Bakar. Many restaurants in Surabaya were named in honor of national popular … Open

Attractions and active leisure
Surabaya is very popular among fans of sports entertainment and shopping. The city is perfect for a relaxing stroll. The small Surabaya's Zoo will be interesting for both young travelers and their parents. In addition to numerous cages with the animals, at the zoo you could see a small aquarium, which introduces the diversity of deep sea inhabitants. No less attractive place for families is the Ciputra water park. … Open

Cultural excursion through Surabaya - things to see
The second largest city in the country attracts travelers with colorful entertainment venues, upscale restaurants, shops and amazing sights. The must see site is a lovely church of Gereja Perawan Maria Tak Berdosa, the oldest religious building in the city. The old building is decorated with sophisticated stained-glass windows. There is always a wonderful soothing atmosphere in the church. Constructions of the … Open
