Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay words for 'new market'. Wikipedia.
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Top attractions in Pekanbaru

An-Nur Great Mosque, Riau Province
1. An-Nur Great Mosque, Riau Province
4.8
(8485)
Mosque
Sights & Landmarks
Built in 1968, this large mosque features 10 domes, 4 minarets & room for 4,500 worshipers.
Mal SKA
2. Mal SKA
4.5
(26834)
Shopping mall
Shopping
A popular hangout, this large mall features stores, casual restaurants & a movie theater.
Soeman HS Provincial Library of Riau
3. Soeman HS Provincial Library of Riau
4.6
(619)
National library
Library
Mal Ciputra Seraya
4. Mal Ciputra Seraya
4.5
(4037)
Shopping mall
Shopping
An-Nur Great Mosque, Riau Province
5. An-Nur Great Mosque, Riau Province
4.8
(8485)
Mosque
Sights & Landmarks
Built in 1968, this large mosque features 10 domes, 4 minarets & room for 4,500 worshipers.
Wisata Danau Khayangan
6. Wisata Danau Khayangan
3.8
(263)
Nature & Parks
Bodies of Water
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Other notable attractions

Silungkang Art Centre
Souvenir store
Sights & Landmarks
Musholah Ar Rahman
School
Sights & Landmarks
Waterpark Boombara
Water park
Water & Amusement Parks
Cheerful waterpark with a massive pool & lots of kid-friendly water slides & play areas.
Transmart Pekanbaru
Hypermarket
Shopping
Toko khayangan Keramik bunga kristal & souvenir
Market
Shopping
Small, unfussy shop specializing in vases, planters & decor made of ceramic & crystal.
Sadira Plaza
Shopping mall
Shopping
Masjid Al-Falah Darul Muttaqin
Mosque
Sights & Landmarks
Kelenteng Dewi Samudera Sakti
Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Kasang Kulim Zoo
Zoo
Zoos & Aquariums
Compact zoo with resident elephants, reptiles & birds, plus open spaces for picnics.
Pasar Kodim
Traditional market
Food & Drink
Long-running, old-fashioned wet market supplying local produce, tools, books & other merchandise.

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Weather in Pekanbaru

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Monthly temperature highs and lows in Pekanbaru
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