Historical Tours

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November 12, 2009

The Indonesian government was reviewing possible sites in the District of Jambi Muaro Maro Sebo, Muaro Jambi, to be presented as a world heritage or world heritage. Along with this, the enthusiasm for maintaining the site and manage it as a tourism asset that underpins the economy growing community. These efforts have encouraged the rapid growth of the number of tourists.

The number of tourists who visit in previous years under 500 people per month, now up to 600-800 people per month. In fact, the Lebaran in September alone, the number of visitors reached 4229 people. Can be said, for now, Muaro Jambi temple has become the mainstay of tourism assets Jambi and local governments.

This month, the community began to welcome the beginning of harvest durian. To attract more tourists to visit, the local boy back to open the package tour through enshrinement Muaro Jambi while enjoying the harvest of durian, a local traditional food, and the mask dance which has been lasting for generations.

“We already have several interested parties to participate in this tour package,” said Circle of Friends Youth Coordinator Candi Muara Jambi (PPCMJ), Hadi.

In self-help, the youths who also became a tour guide opened a number of travel packages. There are packages through enshrinement in the evening, during the day, and travel through the Batang Hari River and a boat ride along the canals that used to stop in the local temples.

In addition, they produce a souvenir T-shirt Muaro site Jambi, pins, mugs, and the typical local crafts from bamboo and rattan materials.

According to Subrata, PPCMJ board, they are very enthusiastic to develop local tourism. At last Lebaran, for example, the youth held a music scene full week free of charge to visitors. This so travelers get more satisfying entertainment again.

“Having tired of walking down a very large temple, they can relax enjoy the music,” he said.

Jambi Muaro site is not only a tourism mainstay. This site has become a local livelihood. They became guardians ticket office, as a guide, selling food and drinks, to souvenirs. The Archeological Heritage Preservation Hall Jambi, they are also empowered to participate in the restoration of the temple and the guard and the site maintainer. Some residents who were unemployed had been feeling the impact of the existence of the temple in their neighborhood.

“We believe, by keeping and caring for this site, community life will be maintained, both peace and prosperity,” said Zubaidit, a guard