Kemaro Island
Kemaro Island
3.5
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience Kemaro Island and nearby attractions
The area
Best nearby
Restaurants
15 within 5 kms
Attractions
23 within 10 kms
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
3.5
281 reviews
Excellent
53
Very good
114
Average
103
Poor
10
Terrible
1
Iolanda Guerra e Andrade
Lisbon, Portugal1,904 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Reaching Kemaro island to visit the Chinese temple and pagoda where the tomb of a Sriwijaya princess and the son of a mandarin Chinese, whose forbidden love is said to have similarities with Romeo and Juliet's, implied sailing along the Musi rive which was equally interesting.
Written 9 February 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mr HO
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia72 contributions
Dec 2019
We took the getek from Benteng Kuto Besak for an evening cruise and stopped here just to have a look. Lots of vendors selling souvenirs and food. There was a pagoda and a temple. Avoid weekends!
Written 5 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
rommyrasjid
Tangerang, Indonesia228 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
One of the tourist spot in Palembang.
There some ways to get to this island,
One is from Benteng Kuto Besak by hiring a "ketek" boat. Price is about IDR 300,000 , round way. Destination about 15 mins. But there is no safety life jacket. So prepare for the waves causes by other boat that impacting your boat.
The other way is from Pusri area which is very near, maybe 2-3 mins ketek boat ride.
The island itself is nothing special, there is some picture spot, and the kids local are friendly.
There some ways to get to this island,
One is from Benteng Kuto Besak by hiring a "ketek" boat. Price is about IDR 300,000 , round way. Destination about 15 mins. But there is no safety life jacket. So prepare for the waves causes by other boat that impacting your boat.
The other way is from Pusri area which is very near, maybe 2-3 mins ketek boat ride.
The island itself is nothing special, there is some picture spot, and the kids local are friendly.
Written 29 December 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Karsiniwati
Arnhem, The Netherlands296 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
At our last hours in Palembang, I insisted to see the island of Kemaro. From one boat operator to another one, they asked for enormous difference price to cross the river on to go to the island. Perhaps they saw my hub as a foreigner. Anyway, when we reached the place, we were dissapointed. One little information about the man who is drawn with his wife because of his hidden presence from his parents and then I do not understand what is the connection with the temple an so on.
Man will spent only 15 minutes the most to explore the "famous" island and if man has to dig theirs pocket so deep for that, it was not worthy. Guests, think twice before you decided to go to Kamaro island unless after this review they change the situation or the information of that famous island.
Man will spent only 15 minutes the most to explore the "famous" island and if man has to dig theirs pocket so deep for that, it was not worthy. Guests, think twice before you decided to go to Kamaro island unless after this review they change the situation or the information of that famous island.
Written 7 March 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
WestonSouthFlorida
Turin, Italy38 contributions
Aug 2018
It all begain with a boat ride. I was impressed with the high safety standards; it took a while to double check that everyone had a life jacket and that the number of people was under the boat limit. Then, the pagoda and experience of the Buddhist temple was lovely. We were able to play a divination game at the temple and enjoy the fragrant incense. I suggest climbing the steps up to the 9th floor and enjoy the glorious view.
Written 3 October 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
RoyGitsu
Jayapura, Indonesia81 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Visiting the island accidentally and loving it. started from the very beginning with small boat from Ampera bridge to the island, along the way was so much fun and when reaching the island, suddenly was very peaceful. so many trees and family having their picnic. it is one of away from the city activity fit for family. either renting a bike or walking around is good.
Written 27 September 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Monica Jani K
35 contributions
Jul 2018 • Business
The place can be an icon of Palembang with a proper maintenance . they need to clean and upgrade the place and also the temple. What a waste!
Written 16 July 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Cecil_gading
Jakarta, Indonesia41 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
It's a place that reminds us to honour and respect our parents.. the history about the missing Siti Fatimah and her husband Tan Boen An makes the people here take this place as a sacred one.
Written 19 June 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Olivia
Jakarta, Indonesia61 contributions
Apr 2018 • Business
The iconic thing about Pulo Kemaro is the Pagoda. There are two ways to go to Pulo Kemaro. First is using speed boat at Jembatan Ampera. It costs you about 400-500k/boat. And the second one is by using a regular boat at the deck near PT. Pusri (100-200k/boat).
Written 8 May 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
yulia
367 contributions
Apr 2018 • Business
From palembang we have to go to harbour to go to Kemaro Island. There are few choice to get there..you could rent slow boat, fast boat. My group prefer the fast boat which offer only 30 minutes from harbour to the island. But unfortunately musi rives was smell bad, dirty.
On the island there a big pagoda, "klentheng" to pray n few stall that sell drink such as "ES KELAPA", mineral water etc. But quite hot
On the island there a big pagoda, "klentheng" to pray n few stall that sell drink such as "ES KELAPA", mineral water etc. But quite hot
Written 26 April 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listingKemaro Island (Palembang) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) - Tripadvisor
Frequently Asked Questions about Kemaro Island
- Hotels near Kemaro Island:
- (5.48 km) THE 1O1 Palembang Rajawali
- (5.49 km) The Alts Hotel
- (6.41 km) Novotel Palembang Hotel & Residence
- (5.87 km) ibis Palembang Sanggar
- (6.95 km) Harper Palembang
- Restaurants near Kemaro Island:
- (6.41 km) The Square
- (6.72 km) Mie Celor 26 Ilir H Syafe'i
- (6.58 km) Pempek & Es Kacang Vico
- (1.66 km) Al Fath Resto
- (6.89 km) Pempek Beringin