Top places to visit in Pekanbaru

• Masjid Raya An-Nur

  Mosque · 4.8 rating · about 0.8 h

  Grand provincial mosque blending Malay, Turkish, Arab and Indian design — the "Taj Mahal of Riau".

• Balai Adat Melayu Riau (Riau Malay Cultural Hall)

  Cultural · 4.2 rating · about 1.3 h · entry IDR 5,000

  The premier cultural showcase of Riau Malay heritage — a grand traditional stilt-house complex with exhibition halls tracing Riau architecture, textiles, traditional medicine, and court ceremonies. Performances of zapin dance and kompang…

• RTH Putri Kaca Mayang

  Nature · 4.3 rating · about 1 h

  Central green city park with a jogging track, play areas and an open-air theatre.

• Alam Mayang

  Nature · 4.3 rating · about 2 h · entry IDR 25,000

  Family recreation park with fishing lakes, gardens and rides on the city's east side.

• Pasar Bawah

  Market · 4.4 rating · about 1 h

  Riverside Chinatown market famous for souvenirs, ceramics and local snacks.

• Anjung Seni Idrus Tintin

  Cultural · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h

  Striking Malay-architecture arts venue at the Bandar Serai cultural park.

• Museum Daerah Riau Sang Nila Utama

  Museum · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · entry IDR 5,000

  Riau provincial museum of Malay history, culture, crafts and natural history.

Things to do

• Siak Sri Indrapura Palace Day Trip from Pekanbaru Cultural · 6 h · from IDR 350,000 per person
• Pekanbaru Riau Malay Cultural Experience Cultural · 3 h · from IDR 150,000 per person

Where to stay in Pekanbaru

• City Center about IDR 1,500 per night

  Riau capital with mid-range accommodation

Hotels

• Novotel Pekanbaru 4-star · IDR 600,000 to IDR 1,400,000 per night
• Grand Zuri Pekanbaru 4-star · IDR 650,000 to IDR 1,800,000 per night
• Aryaduta Hotel Pekanbaru 4-star
• Swiss-Belinn SKA Pekanbaru 3-star

Where to eat

• Sushi Tei Pekanbaru Japanese, Sushi, Asian · about IDR 120,000 per person
• Koki Sunda Sundanese, Indonesian · about IDR 75,000 per person
• Gulai Ikan Patin Bu Yuni Riau Malay, Indonesian · about IDR 65,000 per person
• Mie Sop Ayam Pak Ongah Riau Malay, Indonesian · about IDR 25,000 per person
• Kedai Kopi Kimteng Coffee Shop, Indonesian, Chinese · about IDR 25,000 per person
• Pondok Gurih Indonesian, Seafood, Malay · about IDR 70,000 per person
• Sultan Resto indonesian, malay · about IDR 72,500 per person
• RM Pauh Piaman indonesian, padang · about IDR 45,000 per person

Getting around

• Ride Hail main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Walking

  Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.

Safety and scams to avoid

• Scooter rental damage claim

  Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport taxi touts · city centre scooter rental stalls · Siak Palace day-trip overcharges

  Pre-existing damage is invoiced when you return the scooter — often Rp 2–5M.

  How to avoid it: Video the scooter on pickup. Rent only via your hotel.

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