Surabaya

• Surabaya boasts of South-East Asia's largest shopping malls.
• Tunjungan Plaza and Galaxy Mall are two popular malls, with a large variety of shopping options.
• For souvenirs, tourists may visit Rood Brug Sorebaia.
• Pasar Ampel is a large colourful Arab market, with unique food options. But it is advisable for tourists to visit this market during the day, for it can get crowded and unsafe in the evenings.
• Pawar Genteng is another traditional Indonesian market, with eclectic fabrics and food.

• Surabaya has a moderately active nightlife, with the most expensive bars being at hotels, and the cheaper bars scattered around the city.
• Blowfish and Shangri-La are the expensive variants, with clubs and expensive drinks.
• The cheaper clubs include Colours Bar & Resto, which is also very popular.
• Citilites Club and Bistro offers a breathtaking view of the Surabaya skyline.

• In Indonesian culture, it is generally taboo to touch heads, no matter what the age of the person.
• It is also taboo to use the left hand to make payments or eat or do anything important.
• Also, conservative dressing and appropriate respect for Indonesian traditions is also expected of every tourist.

The best time to visit Surabaya is from May-September. Like other Indonesian destinations, Surabaya has a tropical climatic condition as it is located quite close to the equator. May - September is considered to be the dry months in the country and hence, is the peak season for travellers. During this time, there’s minimal rainfall, and the temperature is hot and humid, but comfortable enough for touring around the places during the daylight. October - April, on the contrary, are the wettest months in Surabaya and hence, exploring the places is a little challenging.

The warmest weather in Surabaya is generally mid-October when the average temperature is around 95.5°F (35.3°C) daily. So, to get the most out of your trip to Surabaya, make sure that you plan your holidays during the dry months of May-September.