Jambi, Province in Sumatra, Indonesia
Jambi is a province on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, stretching from the eastern coast to the Barisan Mountains in the west. The area includes coastal plains, lowland forests, and mountain regions, crossed by the Batanghari River that winds through the entire province.
The area belonged to the Srivijaya Empire in the 7th century, which controlled trade along the Strait of Malacca. Later it became an independent sultanate before falling under Dutch colonial rule and eventually becoming part of independent Indonesia.
The name comes from a Malay word for the trees along riverbanks that once marked trading routes. Today you can still see traditional stilt houses in villages, reminding of the time when floods shaped the rhythm of daily life.
The best time to visit falls during the dry season between April and October, when forest paths are more easily accessible. For trips to the highlands, plan several days as mountain roads wind steeply and distances are greater than they appear on maps.
The Kerinci volcano rises 3805 meters (12 484 feet) above all other peaks in Southeast Asia and is still active. Its crater lake glows green and sometimes changes color when minerals in the water shift.
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