Archive for the ‘Jambi’ Category

Jambi History Before what is now Indonesia was colonized by the Dutch East India Company, Jambi was the site of a well-established, powerful Srivijayan kingdomthat engaged in trade throughout the Strait of Malacca and beyond. It succeeded Palembang to the south, which was a frequent military and economic rival, as the later capital of the ancient kingdom. The move to Jambi was partly ... Full story

Jambi Province with total area of about 5,343,700 hectares consists of 9 regencies and one municipality. The Topography of Jambi provinces generally vary from low land areas in the east and hills and mountainous in the west. Mountainous areas are mostly in Kerinci regency. The natural resources with wealthy biodiversity are represented in ... Full story

Lake Kerinci Lake Kerinci is located 20 km from Su¬ngai Penuh, the capital of the Kerinci regency. This is a popular tourist spot with beautiful panoramas. Accommodation is available on the side of the lake. Kerinci Seblat National Park Kerinci Seblat National Park is located in the Bukit Barisan Mountains; it occupies ... Full story

Muara Jambi Temple is 30 km northeast of Jambi, along the Batanghari River. This site is considered one of the richest archaeological sites on the island of Sumatra. The eight temple-like structures appear to Buddhist, and were probably built around the 14th century. In 1982, a 32 centimeter tall female bronze statue was found at Koto Kandis, in the ... Full story

Batik & Handicraft Atelier is located 1.4 km from the centre of the town of Jambi. It is a centre for the Jambi-style Batik, plait work and agate handicraft. The centre is run by women. Full story