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A local view near Surabaya, Indonesia
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THE SHORTLIST

A few places worth your time.

01Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

Jalan Pahlawan, Kel. Alun-Alun Contong, Kec. Bubutan

Tugu Pahlawan & Museum Sepuluh November

A monument dedicated to the fallen heroes of Surabaya during the Independence war of 1945-49. Adjacent to the monument area is Museum Sepuluh Nopember, named after the declaration of war against the Dutch colony on November 10, 1945. There are uniforms, pictures, dioramas and a large collection of World Was II era weapons (pistols, rifles, machine guns and a mortar). Most of the information is available in Indonesian and English.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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02Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

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Hok An Kiong Chinese Temple (Klenteng Jalan Coklat)

Excellent example of an older Chinese Southeast Asian temple, built in the early 19th century. Numerous old wooden carvings and statues from around the region. Just ask a bicycle to bring you to "Jalan Coklat" (Chocolate street) and you'll see a bright red temple building. Afterwards, walk westward then north through some of the city's numerous examples of old colonial commercial architecture.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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03Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

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Jembatan Merah

This red bridge plays a big role in Surabaya's history; not for the bridge itself, but for the Dutch colonial era commercial area which lies in northern part of the city surrounding this bridge. The area is also known as Old Surabaya. See one of the best preserved Dutch colonial quarters in Indonesia.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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04Culture · DAY 2 IDEA

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Monumen Kapal Selam (KRI Pasopati (410))

A Soviet-built submarine display which served in the Indonesian Navy since 1962. Launched in 1952, and since her decommissioning in 1990 has been preserved as a monument. The body/hull was slightly cut for stairs & door for easier public entrance & viewing. Beside the monument there is a building where a short film about the history of the submarine can be viewed. You also can see the Suroboyo monument near the river.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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05Outdoors · DAY 2 IDEA

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Surabaya Cathedral (Katedral Hati Kudus Yesus)

Seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Surabaya, established on 15 February 1928 as the Apostolic Prefecture of Surabaya from the Apostolic Vicariate of Batavia, promoted on 16 October 1941 as Apostolic Vicariate of Surabaya, promoted on 3 January 1961 as the Diocese of Surabaya, and renamed as such 22 August 1973. The local area apparently includes 150,457 (4.4%) Catholics.

Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate

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A note before you go. Start with Tugu Pahlawan & Museum Sepuluh November, then decide whether Hok An Kiong Chinese Temple (Klenteng Jalan Coklat) deserves a separate visit rather than rushing both. The suggested days are an editable grouping, not a timed tour. Visit allowances exclude transfers, meals and queues; confirm the exact entrance and current visiting arrangements for Surabaya Cathedral (Katedral Hati Kudus Yesus) before setting off.

Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.

BEFORE YOU SET OFF

A more practical kind of plan.

Getting your bearings

Taxis are plentiful on the streets of Surabaya. While most drivers are honest, it is still standard practice to ensure the meter (locally called an argo) is turned on. Drivers will appreciate if you tip, though it's not mandatory. Becak (cycle rickshaw) are a traditional form of transportation in Surabaya. Surprisingly, they are still visible everywhere in the city outskirts, unlike throughout most of Southeast Asia where they have nearly vanished already. Expect to pay around Rp 5,000 for a short-hop, or Rp 10,000 for a few blocks, Rp 20,000 for a multi-block haul.

Build a route that makes sense

Tugu Pahlawan & Museum Sepuluh November and Hok An Kiong Chinese Temple (Klenteng Jalan Coklat) are about 0.7 km apart in a straight line. Use the route link to compare the actual streets or transport connections before putting both in the same morning; the measurement is not a walking distance or a transfer estimate.

A LITTLE STRUCTURE. ROOM FOR DISCOVERY.

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Location, map & reference details

Find your bearings.

Country
Indonesia
Area
East Java
Time zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-7.2492, 112.7508

Geographic reference: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0.

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Reference credits & reuse

This city guide includes selected, abridged material by Wikivoyage contributors, adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0. The adapted guide text is available under the same license; photographs and website design retain their separate terms. Selected and abridged reference descriptions; operational prices and timetables omitted. Elsewhere added the shortlist, geographic grouping and planning notes.

Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. It is community-edited background, not firsthand reporting or a live opening-hours service.

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