Jembatan Merah

Jembatan Merah (Red Bridge) Surabaya :
( Where the British Brigadier General Mallaby
was Killed in November 1945)


Translated as The Red Bridge which located at North Surabaya, in whose surrounding is one the most savage fightings ever seen on Java. The battle of Surabaya began on 10th November 1945, less than three months after the proclamation of the Indonesian independence day which readed in Jakarta and it was right here that Brigadir General Mallaby from England was killed. Further down the red bridge is the china town which surrounding packed with buildings of typical chinesse architectural and construction. It is still the most crowded business and trade center.

Jembatan Merah (Red Bridge) Area was a trade area that grows as the consequence of Paku Buwono II Agreement from Mataram with VOC by 11 Novembers 1743. In that agreement some of north coast areas, include Surabaya, delivered his domination to VOC. After that, Surabaya resided fully in Dutch power. Now, its position as the center trade is always taken place. Around the bridge, there is economics indicators, include one of them is Jembatan Merah Plaza.

Change of its physical happened around year of 1890-an, when its constrictor fence with the river changed from wood becomes iron. Now the bridge condition connects Rajawali Street and Kembang Jepun Street in north side of Surabaya, almost same with other bridge. Its difference is only the red color.

Because the strategic situation, hence Tanjung Perak port also the center sea transport of inters lair East Indonesia area. Ahead, Ocean ships unload and load its goods through lighters and boats that can reach Jembatan Merah (the first port by then) is reside in Surabaya city heart through Kalimas river. Because of the traffic commerce development and goods current improvement and the transportation current increase hence the dock facilities in Jembatan Merah finally fallen short.

Memorized the Heroic Event around Red Bridge (Jembatan Merah) Surabaya

To disarm Japan army, free interning Europe and cure the security safety in ex Japan occupy region in South-East Asia, include Indonesia, ally army (Allied Forces) assign Vice Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, The Chief of Ally Army Commander In South-East Asia (Supreme Commander South East Asian Command).

For this duty, Mountbatten mobilizes 3 Divisions (British-Indian Divisions) and assisted by 2 Australian Divisions under General Morsehead.

But, besides the duty from Allied Forces, there is hidden agenda, which done by British army and Australian, that is assisting Dutch to get back at it country, as the agreement between English and Dutch in Chequers, near to London, on 24 Augusts 1945, named Civil Affairs Agreement, where agreed, that British army will clean strength armed of Republic of Indonesia, and deliver area which have " cleaned" to Netherlands Indies Civil Administration (NICA).

British Battleship, HMS CUMBERLAND, has just arrived on 15 Septembers 1945 in Jakarta. Follow with this ship is Dr. Charles Olke van der Plas, former East Java Governor at colonization epoch India-Dutch.

Bromo Day Tour

Bromo Day Tour Package w/ Breakfast (Whispering Savannah Tour) $70.00
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The tour starts leaving in the morning at 06.00 for 3 hours' drive to Cemara Lawang village (2.300 m). After having a breakfast at local restaurant, the tour is continued & conducted through a jeep transfer, crossing the sea-of-sand, climbing 245 stairs cases to reach the rim crater of Mt. Bromo. After enjoying the lovely panorama from the peak of Mt. Bromo then proceed to "whispering savannah" the beautiful untouch green part of Bromo.

You will find yourself right in the middle of green savannah.

From there we return back to Surabaya. Approximately arrived in Surabaya at 17.00.


Duration : 11 hours

Included:
Transfer Surabaya – Bromo vv,
4WD for visiting Bromo & "whispering savannah",
Breakfast at Cemoro lawang,
English speaking driver / guide

Excluded:
Personal expenses & tips/gratitudes for driver

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Bromo MotorBike Tour Package 2D1N (All inclusive)

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Bromo MotorBike Tour Package 2D1N (All inclusive)

D1. Surabaya – Bromo (D)
From Surabaya, meeting services (afternoon) then drive up to Bromo area. On Arrival in Bromo area, check in hotel for overnight. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure. Early morning start Bromo Tour to see the sunrise from the top of Mt. Bromo…

D2. Bromo – Surabaya or Ketapang Ferry Terminal (B/L)
... The tour is conducted through crossing the sea-of-sand, climbing 245 stairs cases to reach the rim crater of Mt. Bromo where you will see the sunrise coming up beautifully from the eastern range of Mt. Tengger (If weather allowed). After enjoying the lovely sunrise and view of Mt. Bromo, return to hotel for breakfast. Next transfer to airport of Surabaya for you onward flight departure. Lunch will be provided en route to Surabaya.

Tour Fare : US$ 55 per person (valid for one person only)

Included:
Transfer Surabaya – Bromo by MotorBike,
1 Night Hotel Accommodation at Cemara Indah/Yoschi/Bromo Permai Hotel,
Tours & Meals as per itinerary,
English speaking biker cum as guide