The once sleepy river port on sungai Siak, has transformed into one of Indonesia’s oil capitals, with all the hustle and bustle of a modern city. Long before today\'s affordable air travel, it served as a transit point for tourists between ferries from Singapore. Following the Americans striking oil back in the 1930\'s, Pekanbaru\'s economy was heavily dependent on oil revenues and now its not uncommon to have a conversation with a Western oil executive, on a business trip when visiting.
Jeju City is the administrative and capital of Jeju Island, a renowned island for its beautiful and amazing nature. Jeju City is a great start point to explore the island’s interior and attractions, such as Mt. Halla, Jeju Folk Village Museum, etc. The city also easy to reach. It is located on the north side of the island and among the Mt. Halla and the coast. The area of the city has played a central role in Jeju.