Tourist Attractions In Surabaya From THP Kenjeran To The Zoo Are Open During Eid Holidays

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SURABAYA - A number of tourist destinations in the city of Surabaya, East Java, remain open during this year's Eid, from the Kenjeran Beach Amusement Park (THP), Surabaya Square, Hero Monument to the Surabaya Zoo (KBS).

"So during the Lebaran holiday, tourist destination activities remain open. For example at THP Kenjeran, Surabaya Square, Tugu Pahlawan and KBS we are open. So let the concentration not only be at THP Kenjeran," said the Head of the Culture, Youth and Sports and Tourism Office ( Dispudporapar) Surabaya City Wiwiek Widayati was reported by Antara, Monday, May 2.

Because, he continued, during the Lebaran holiday in 2019, or before the COVID-19 pandemic, tourist visits dominated the THP Kenjeran Surabaya. Even at that time, tourist visits at THP Kenjeran reached 21,000 people.

"Two years, it was not open due to the pandemic, then it was re-opened during the 2021 new year, the position was 5,069 visitors. So our anticipation is like that," he said.

In addition to THP Kenjeran, Wiwiek said, the Suroboyo Bridge, which is not far from THP Kenjeran, was also opened during the Lebaran holiday.

Apart from being a tourist destination, he continued, the opening of the Suroboyo Bridge was carried out to anticipate traffic jams in the area.

Meanwhile, the Tugu Pahlawan museum which is located on Jalan Pahlawan Surabaya on 2 and 3 May is closed, but the rest is open to the public.

"For Surabaya Square, it will remain open during the Idul Fitri holiday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.," he said.