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Capital and largest city of Riau, Indonesia
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Pekanbaru is the capital of Riau province in Indonesia. It is a centre of oil production. Pekanbaru has the reputation of being one of the cleanest big cities in Indonesia, and is the third largest city of the island of Sumatra after Medan and Palembang. The city is developing rapidly, but still has much unique architecture with a taste of Malay culture.
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Museum about culture and heritage in Riau. The one and only museum in Pekanbaru.
Anjung Seni Idrus Tintin
A great building with Malay and modern architecture. One of the city's landmark. Some great events held here from Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur'an (MTQ) to Indonesian Film Festival.
The largest mosque in Pekanbaru. One of the city's landmark. This mosque is located just opposite to Great HKBP Church.
The oldest mosque in Pekanbaru. Built in the 18th century at the time of Siak Sultanate. It was revitalized in 2009, and not much of the original building remained, only some pillars.
Soeman HS Library
The largest library in Sumatra. Great building with Malay-modern architecture.
The city's little Chinatown. Chinese New Year festival held here
Water park, golf course, 5-star hotel and convention centre.
Popular just to people from other regencies and towns in Riau province.
Sundanese restaurant.
When you enter this restaurant, the staff will hit the gong at the entrance.
Sundanese restaurant.
If your taxi driver can find it, good Chinese and Indonesian food. The chili garlic crab is excellent and if the matriarch is there the service is excellent. There's also Anom Restaurant at Anom Hotel on Jl. Gatot Subroto, they have the same owner. Whatever food you find on Restoran Anom Taman Anggrek, you also can find at Anom Restaurant.
Famous for the Soto Padang. There are two restaurants with a same name in the street. Recommended is the one in a shophouse.
The speciality here is fish, infused with Minangkabau/Malay style.
Minangkabau restaurant. Famous for their Rendang and Cincang Kambing.
One of a number of Chinese restaurants in Pekanbaru, and also has branch on Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto no. 30-32 Phone +62 761-35234.
Famous for Mie Aceh (Aceh Noodles)
Famous for its Javanese fried chicken and Yogyakarta food such as gudeg and sambal krecek.
A new place in town for people who like noodles & spicy food, bakmi gila means crazy noodle.
Serves local Riau dish, miso.
Serves local Riau dish, sop tunjang.
Serves local Riau dish, gulai ikan patin.
A Chinese kopitiam (coffee shop).
Famous for Nyonya food, lots of choices. One of the oldest Kedai Kopi in PekanBaru.
You can taste the most authentic localized Chinese food in this Chinese kopitiam, especially an original menu from Bagan Siapi-api that cannot be found anywhere else. A specialty named Karipeng contains pork and is non-halal.
Chic hotel, 4 star, spacious rooms.
OYO 1729
3-star Boutique business hotel with an ultramodern theme. One of the few Pekanbaru hotels that offer online booking.
One of the more well known hotels in Pekanbaru for Chinese Wedding Receptions.
4-star. Located near Pizza Hut, opposite Martin Boutique and Durian stalls.
Downsides: Appears to be run by young hooligans. Rooms have insects - flying and crawling. Nousy. No hot water. The room smells like an old smokers club. The internet connects but does not work. On the plus side, western style toilets and a small complimentary bar of soap.
Modern hotel featuring an outdoor garden, private balcony and walking distance to Mall Pekanbaru and Pasar Pusat Pekanbaru.
The original famous Anom Restaurant is located in this hotel, they have now opened a branch on Taman Anggrek.
Modern budget hotel managed by Grand Zuri.
Grand Elite Hotel Pekanbaru is the first Business Hotel in Pekanbaru. Located in the heart of Pekanbaru's China Town in the Tampan District, a well-known entertainment area.
5-star. Reasonable rates with special discounts during the weekend. Superior room starts from Rp 550,000 per night (inclusive of a buffet breakfast). The hotel has a nice swimming pool and soccer field.
4-star hotel with pool, spa, sauna, great food.
4-star hotel. 24-hour coffee shop, Karaoke Bar, Taurus Health Club and outdoor pool on the 8th Floor.
5-star. Possibly the most luxurious hotel in Pekanbaru. 10 minutes from the airport. This hotel is one compound with Labersa Golf Course and Labersa Water Park.
4-star.
3-star. The only Accord hotel in Pekanbaru.
3-star. A modern Islamic hotel in Pekanbaru.
What you pay and what you get is rather good value. A good size clean room, air con, TV and good Wi-Fi with hot water showers, and quiet at night. A simple breakfast is also included in the price. English was not spoken, but staff were very helpful.
4-star.
Mega Dept. Store, Lucky Mart, Gramedia Book Store, Handphone Centre, Solaria, Bakso Lapangan Tembak, Ikan Bakar Cianjur, KFC, Bread Boutique, MP Night Club.
Suzuya Dept. Store, D'cost Seafood Restaurant, A&W.
Ramayana Dept. Store, Trade Centre, Market.
Pasar Wisata/Tourist Market
You can find souvenirs, traditional foods and snacks, traditional products, and import products.
You can find Matahari Dept. Store, Hypermart, Pizza Hut, A&W, Popeyes, J.CO Donuts and Coffee, BreadTalk, Excelsior, RotiBoy, Solaria, Rice Bowl, KFC, Disc Tarra, Electronic Centre, Billiard Centre.
You can find Matahari Dept. Store, Food Mart, KFC, Texas Chicken, A&W, Pizza Hut, Solaria, Rice Bowl, J.CO Donuts and Coffee, New Zealand Natural Ice Cream, Bakso Lapangan Tembak, Disc Tarra, Time Zone. Riau21 (a branch of 21 bioskop) is located here.
Matahari Dept. Store, Mister Bakso, Timezone.
You can find Giants Hypermarket.Kentucky fried chicken and solaria restaurant.
Ramayana Dept. Store.
By boat
No ferries travel from Malacca in Malaysia any more. You must catch the ferry in Dumai.
By bus
Mini-Bus Dumai to Pekanbaru (July 2019). The Karya Maju Travel Agency is on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman No 160 Dumai (Between the small side streets of gg Kuini depan (Jl Kuini) and Jin Sutomo (Jalan Dr.
There are mikrolets (minivan share taxi), buses, ojek (motorcycle taxi), and taxis (including Grab and Gojek e-hailing apps).
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