Recommendation for one day trip in Pekanbaru

Traveling in the middle of a business trip can be tricky. Besides having limited time, you also need the ability to set up an itinerary and schedule to save your body’s energy. 

For those on a business trip to Pekanbaru, TRAC has compiled a list of tourist and culinary destinations you can visit in Bumi Lancang Kuning. Let's look at tourist recommendations in Pekanbaru that are suitable to be enjoyed in the middle of a business trip.

Traveling destinations around Pekanbaru for a one-day trip

Sultan Syarif Hasyim Grand Forest Park

Come early in the morning to avoid the crowd and for fresher air while walking among the shady trees. Administratively, this forest park covers an area of Pekanbaru City, Kampar Regency, and Riau Regency with an area of 6,172 hectares. Don’t bother traversing across the entire side; just walking while breathing the clean air will help you unwind between activities during a business trip.

Rainbow hills, the viral destination in Pekanbaru

Stop for a moment to one of the most viral destinations recently in Pekanbaru. The best time to visit Rainbow hills is when the sun is starting to get higher or when the colorful rocks can be seen clearly. Snap a photo or many when visiting Rainbow hills, which is said to look an uncanny resemblance to Vinicunca in Peru.

Cuik Restaurant

By daytime, you can unwind while enjoying the typical cuisine of Pekanbaru in Cuik Restaurant. The restaurant has been around since the 70s and is famous for its fish and river prawn dishes. Sample a portion of fish curry, crispy fried fish, and prawns as well!

Hunting for gifts in Pekanbaru local market

There’s no better time for souvenir and gift hunting for relatives and family back home. Ess than 10 minutes drive from Cuik Restaurant, and you will arrive at Pasar Bawah. Just like any market in general, it is a bit difficult to find a parking space in this place.

You can find various snacks often brought home as souvenirs in the market’s basement. Assorted cassava chips from salty, sweet-spicy, and spicy are also up for grabs. Some shops also sell typical Riau souvenirs, like woven headbands or other accessories like brooches.

A cup of coffee from Kim Teng

To cap off the day, a cup of coffee and a cup of srikaya toast is a perfect combo to replenish your energy. Like most Kopitiam, this coffee shop serves a simple milk coffee with the right mix of condensed milk. For black coffee lovers, go for Kopi O. You find many different things on Kim Teng’s menu, but you can buy various snacks at the stalls inside this coffee shop.

Besides the five places above, if you’re in town for a couple of days, you can add Istana Siak Sri Indrapura in Siak Regency to your bucket list. You can reach the Istana Siak Sri Indrapura at Siak Beach in two hours by car from downtown Pekanbaru. Even though it’s a bit of a drive, this place should really not be missed while you’re in Pekanbaru.

Just like any other big city in Indonesia, you can also easily get stuck in traffic while in Pekanbaru. So, to make the best out of your trip, rent a car with a private driver to make your trip easier. With TRAC, you can get a truster car rental service with a network across Indonesia.

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