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The city of Jambi is the
province’s business hub, serving the timber, oil, paper, rubber and
palm oil industries. It is a busy town that still maintains a laid
back atmosphere, despite its modern façade. The Provincial Museum
offers visitors an excellent introduction to the arts and culture of
the region. The area’s major attraction is located about 25
kilometers out of town at Muara Jambi. Here visitors can explore the
largest and most important Hindu-Buddhist archeological site in
Sumatra, a fascinating complex of eight temples and hundreds of
statues and artifacts, dating back to the 9th to 13th
centuries.
Travelers to Jambi can
also shop for exquisite regional crafts, including the province’s
specialty, batik cloth dyed in traditional floral motifs. Jambi’s
accommodations include three star hotels, and its restaurants offer
Chinese, Western and spicy Sumatran delicacies.
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