1. Muara Jambi Temple Site
Location in Muara Jambi Muaro Sebo. Is the largest archaeological areas in Indonesia and Southeast Asia that lies dihamparan area of 2002.5 hectares. In addition, from the diversity of artifacts, Candi Muara Jambi has an advantage over the temples others. There are 8 (eight) temples in various shapes and sizes, among others: gumpung temple, tall, twin rocks, Gedong, Kedaton, koto mahligai, astano, beehive, and the temple of the bay and dozens of other temples that have not been restored. In this area also found the canals that surround the area and the river melayu enshrinement is connected to the river Batang Hari.
2. National Park
There are at 4 locations namely: 1) Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS), 2) National Park Berbak (TNB), 3) Thirty Hill National Park (TNBT), 4) Taman Bukit Nasioanal Twelve (TNBD) with an area of about 669,130 ha selurunhnya . Fourth National park has a location and a different potential such as flora, fauna, panorama, and so forth.
3. Sungai Batang
Is the longest river in Sumatra that is about 1.700km. River Lake is tipped from the top and bottom of the lake through Sumatara Western suburbs in Jambi and bermuala Berhala Strait, China Sea Selatan.Para travelers can navigate the river by using pompong while enjoying the scenery along the rivers. One location is near the busy Tanggo Rajo. This area every afternoon until the evening visit crowded masyaerakat Jambi and newcomers. And enjoy a variety of foods while enjoying the beauty of the river Batang Hari is one of the attractions of this place.
4. Museum of Peoples Struggle Jambi
Located in Sultan Agung street and road Slamet Riyadi. Form of the museum building is a blend of traditional style houses and modern architecture Jambi. The museum collection is like modern firearms and traditional warfare; keris, swords, Badik, spears, war clothes, headbands, communications equipment and war materials used are religious people against colonial Jambi. Besides that, there are replicas of Catalina aircraft RI 005.
5. Kerinci Regency
Is one of the District in Jambi province has various tourist attractions. Conditions are relatively cool areas at the foot of Mount Kerinci, expanse of green tea gardens and beautiful natural scenery is main attraction of the Kerinci regency. In addition to rich agricultural and plantation, Kerinci also have special food that is lunkhead potatoes, syrup, cinnamon, tea typical Kerinci (kayoe tea aroe). Some tourist attraction in Kerinci among other things: 1) Lake Kerinci, 2) Telun Berasap Waterfall, 3) Bukit Kayangan, 4) Mount Kerinci and 5) Sightseeing hot water.
B. Crafts
1. Tulis Batik Jambi
Is a batik cloth typical Jambi already difficult to find. Jambi batik motifs and have many colors, usually brightly colored depicting the joy and merriment of Jambi. Among other motives Muaro Jambi temple motif, glass plates, puncung bamboo shoots, duo angso winged crown, crescent moon, PAUH (mango), antlas (plants), clouds, and the cicadas. Some crafters made batik batik Jambi Honimen stored as collections of Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, London and the Museum in the Netherlands Trouven.
2. Typical Root Carving Jambi
Furniture was carved and shaped roots have characteristics that do not use nails in the process. Wood used is wood Tembesu, Rengas wood, wood or wood Rengas SUNGKAI birds. Generally carving snaking follow the original form of wood or root is used. These carvings typical of island area Betung, Batanghari District.
C. Culture
1. Mandi Safar
Is one form of ritual that has lived and flourished in the village of Water Jabung Hitamlaut Eastern Cape District. The ceremony is conducted every Wednesday night last week of Safar. This ceremony is performed to avoid a variety of hosts (misfortune / calamity). The essence or three main points in the shower activity Safar, namely 1) to write or memorize the seven verses of the Quran which begins with the word Peace, 2) intend to take a shower, 3) shower activities.
2. Dance Mahligai
Is a local traditional dance that is sacred Jambi, comes from the village of Kerinci Regency Siula. This dance is part of the ceremony to summon the spirits of the ancestors in order to penetrate into the body of the dancer, who at the peak (climax) dance, the dancers move in a dynamic that has lenturdan extraordinary powers. When the spirit has possessed magical, the dancers could dance upon the shards of glass, hot coals, nails jabbing or sharp objects on his body. During the show, accompanied by the music of tambourines Sike (drum), gong, bamboo flute or other instruments as needed. Dance has worked Mahligai now become a work of art performances to enhance public appreciation of the culture.
3.Tribal Child Within
Often also called The Citadel Woods or tribe which is one of the original tribe in Jambi Province. Tribal children in the category of proto melayu (Parent Melayu). This tribe lives move in the forest in groups and spread in several districts. This tribe has a tiered system of leadership from the highest Tomonggong, DEPATI, Mangku, Menti and Jenang. Children In Family Trust of gods spirit that controls the life remains entrenched, though among them are some who have known the religion of Islam. The main livelihood of this tribe is hunting and gathering in the woods.
Source by BANK INDONESIA
