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Goa Putri is a cave located in Padang Bindu Village, Semindang Aji District, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, Baturaja, South Sumatra. Goa Putri is one of the iconic tourist attractions that are in demand by tourists from within and outside the country. Goa Putri is able to create beauty and historical value that should not be missed. This cave has a depth that is estimated to be about 150 meters, a height of about 20 meters and a width of 20-30 meters. In this cave, the Sumuhun River flows, according to the story, when we take a bath or wash our face in this river, all wishes can come true. According to legend, long ago there lived a daughter named Dayang Merindu, the concubine of Prabu Amir Rasyid, the Ruler of the Ogan Kingdom. One morning, the Princess took a bath at the mouth of the Sumuhun river and while taking a bath, a traveler named Serunting Sakti was eager to greet the beautiful princess, but her presence was not noticed by Putri Dayang Merindu. Serunting Sakti was upset, he said, "This princess is so arrogant, silent as a stone." Her saliva was not dry yet, Putri Dayang Merindu became a stone. Serunting Sakti then went to the village where Putri Dayang Merindu and her family lived. Seeing it was lonely, Serunting Sakti said, "The village is lonely like a lonely cave." The village became a rock cave.