Location: Pekanbaru
Top Things to do in Pekanbaru
What to do and see in Pekanbaru, Sumatra: The Best Free Things to do
Pekanbaru (Jawi: ڤكنبارو, Chinese: 北干巴鲁; pinyin: Běigānbālǔ, Dutch: Pakanbaroe), is the capital of Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic center on the eastern part of Sumatra Island. It has an area of 632.26 km² with a population of 1,093,416. Located on the banks of the Siak River, which drains into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and was long known as a trading port. Pekanbaru was originally built as a market by Minangkabau merchants during the 18th century. Its name is derived from the Malay words for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new).
Restaurants in Pekanbaru
1. An-Nur Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By clarkshimpson - Canberra, Australia
The biggest mosque in Riau province and many people come to there for praying and have islamic school for children...good place for praying and relaxing.
2. Mall Ciputra Seraya
3. Mall Ska Pekanbaru
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By LadSam01
Great mall in Pekanbaru. Prime location, some restaurants, branded items shop, big supermarket and big parking lot. Good one for Pekanbaru.
