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MaiSinggahandTheCrazyTourist ✿25 Best Things to Do in Surabaya*post #45
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16. Visit Klenteng Sanggar Agung
Klenteng Sanggar Agung
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Klenteng Sanggar Agung
Klenteng Sanggar Agung is a well known Chinese temple in the city that is a place of pilgrimage by those who follow the Tridharma faith, If you want to see a different side of the religious diversity of the city then this is a great place to visit and the temple is located in a strategic position overlooking the water and you will find aromatic incense and red candles burning all over the temple and the adjacent courtyard.
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17. Enjoy the nightlife
Nightlife
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Nightlife
Surabaya, as you would imagine for a big city, has an interesting nightlife scene and you won’t be short of things to do in the evenings.
As well as restaurants, many of which are open 24 hours, you will also find bars and nightclubs such as Our Bar or Colours Pub and Restaurant.
The best way to find where to go for a night out is to ask a local or spend some time exploring the city on food and seeing where looks lively. 
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18. Make a splash at the Ciputra Waterpark
Ciputra Waterpark
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Ciputra Waterpark
If you want to cool off in Surabaya then consider a trip to the Ciputra Waterpark which is a great spot to have fun, especially if you are travelling with children.
The park is part of the wider CitraLand entertainment complex and you can enjoy attractions like wave pools, slides, and smaller play areas for children.
The park is open until 8 pm every day and gets very busy around the weekends so make sure to plan accordingly. 
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19. Visit Grahadi
Grahadi
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Grahadi
Grahadi is the home of the Governor of East Java and the building dates from the colonial period.
It is located close to the adjacent Balai Pemuda which is a Youth Hall and also a historical building in Surabaya in its own right and you can catch a traditional dance show called the ‘Reog Dance’ here every Sunday at 8.30 am. 
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20. Check out Masjid Al Akbar Surabaya
Masjid Al Akbar Surabaya
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Masjid Al Akbar Surabaya
Masjid Al Akbar Surabaya is a huge mosque complex that is well worth a visit for the views alone.
The mosque actually has its own tower that has an internal elevator and you can ride all the way to the top of the tower which sits at 65 meters above the city.
As you would imagine the views here are spectacular and you can also check out the ornate Islamic architecture at the same time.
Non-Muslims are welcome to visit the mosque provide they dress modestly. 
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21. Have a game of golf
Golf Surabaya
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Golf Surabaya
Many visitors to Surabaya may be surprised to learn that this is a city obsessed with golf.
To that end there are a huge number of courses to enjoy here include Bukit Darmo Golf which has 18 holes and the green was designed by Jack Nicklaus II. Other alternatives include Yani Golf which is something of a historic relic as the course is built on a hill and is also the sight of the crypt of the last Dutch Governor of Surabaya. 
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22. Have dinner at Ayam Penyet Bu Kris
Ayam Penyet Bu Kris
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Ayam Penyet Bu Kris
Surabaya is known for its ayam penyet which is a dish of fried chicken which is pounded before cooking to make it incredibly tender.
The chicken at Ayam Penyet Bu Kris is particularly well known in the city and it comes with a traditional sambal sauce of chilies crushed with garlic.
One of the good things about this warung is that you can customize the sauce and opt for a less spicy version if you prefer a little less heat.
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23. Pick up some souvenirs at Roode Brug Soerabaia
Jembatan Merah
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Jembatan Merah
If you want to pick up some souvenirs in Surabaya then you need to make your way to Roode Brug Soerabaia which is on Jalan Pucang Anom Timur.
Here you will find a range of retro memorabilia such as vintage t-shirts, old fashioned Japanese and British army helmets, and even miniature models of Surabaya’s famous Russian submarine.
This shop is like an antique store mixed with a museum and they also do heritage tours around the city. 
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24. Go shopping at Galaxy Mall
Surabaya Galaxy Mall
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Surabaya Galaxy Mall
Locals in Surabaya love to shop and there are a huge concentration of malls in the city.
One of the most famous is Galaxy Mall which has over 400 different shops as well as a cinema and supermarket.
One of the other big reasons to come here is that there are not one but two food courts, one of which focuses on inexpensive but delicious Indonesian food and the other which is dedicated to upscale restaurants located in an area of the mall called Dining Town. 
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25. Visit the Island of Madura
Madura Island
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Madura Island
The island of Madura is around 4 hours away from Surabaya but it is not to be missed if you are in the city.
If you leave early in the morning then you can visit Madura as part of a day trip and if you happen to go from July to August then you will be able to take in the amazing buffalo races for which the island is famous.
The races see the bulls running through rice paddies which makes it look as if they are skating on the surface of the mud and this is one of the most unique spectacles in Indonesia.
Madura is also difficult to visit on its own due to its location so if you are in Surabaya then it is definitely worth putting some time aside to venture out into the countryside. 
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