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  1. Heroes' Day · 10 Nov

    Heroes' Day season in the City of Heroes

    The Parade Surabaya Juang and Heroes' Day ceremonies centre on Tugu Pahlawan in the run-up to 10 November. Visit the museum early to beat the crowds.

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  2. Heritage walk

    Wander Kota Lama, the restored old town

    The old trading quarter around Jembatan Merah and Jalan Rajawali is free to explore. Go early or after 15:00 to dodge the midday heat.

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  3. Cost of living

    UMK 2026 is Rp5.29M — what does it cover?

    Surabaya's 2026 minimum wage is Rp5,288,796 a month. Try the budget planner to see a frugal, standard or comfortable month.

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  4. Weekend nights

    Kya-Kya: dinner in old Chinatown, Fri–Sun

    Jalan Kembang Jepun turns into a food street on weekend evenings: bakmi, dim sum, satay and traditional cakes, a short walk from Kota Lama.

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  5. Getting around

    Cross the city for Rp5,000

    Suroboyo Bus and the Wira Wiri feeder vans charge a Rp5,000 flat fare (Rp2,500 for students), roughly 05:30–21:00 daily. Pay by QRIS or e-money card.

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  6. Culinaries

    Rawon Setan

    Surabaya's most famous rawon: black keluwak beef soup in a decades-old depot that earned its 'devil' name by serving deep into the night.

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  7. Attractions

    Suramadu Bridge

    Indonesia's longest bridge, a 5.4 km cable-stayed crossing of the Madura Strait, and lit in colour at night.

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  8. Culinaries

    Sate Klopo Ondomohen Bu Asih

    The city's best-known sate klopo: beef and chicken skewers rolled in grated coconut, grilled over smoky charcoal on Jalan Walikota Mustajab.

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