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More About South Kalimantan

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 16 May 2009 04:55:00 +0000

Kalimantan Selatan - KalSel - is the smallest of the four provinces in Kalimantan. This was different in the past. Until far in the 1950's the nowadays Kalimantan Tengah - Central Kalimantan - belonged to KalSel. With small guerrilla-like actions and support from Jakarta the Dayak managed to break off their own territory from the mostly islamic KalSel.

In geographical way, KalSel is dominated by the Meratus Mountain Range, a long and wide chain which stretches from north to south over the biggest part of the province. The highest peak is Puncak Besar (1892 meter). Outside the highway between Banjarmasin and Balikpapan, the Barito River and is biggest downstream sideriver , the Martapura, are still very important for trade and communication with the hinterlands. Along the coast the landscape is formed by tidal swamps, which has turned into ricefields by some farmers.

With over 2,5 milion inhabitants on 37.660 sq.km, KalSel is the most densely populated province. The population, for the biggest part Banjarese, is from different origin. Among the ancestors are four Dayak populations - the Ma'anyan, Lawangan, Bukit and Ngaju - and furthermore the Malay from Sumatera, Jawanese, Sundanese, Arabs, Chineze and Buginese. The Banjarese dialect is closely related to Malay.

The hindu-principalty Negara Dipa

The Banjarese think that their roots are to be found in a legendaric old hindu-principalty. The wife of the first raja should have been emerged from a huge cloud of white foam - just like the Greek goddess Aprhodite. Her birth was seen by a stunned public, among them the ruler Lambung Mangkurat. The ruler survived three generations, while he helped building the new principalty of Negara Dipa. The main street in Banjarmasin and the museum in KalSel are named after him. The story goed that the ruines od Candi Agung, a hinduist structure in the hinterlands, are the fundaments of the history of KalSel. But there is very little proove of this. There is a second old hinduist temple in the district of Tupin, Candi Laras. Both temples are not worth while visiting.

At the end of the 13th century, the real history of KalSel started. Ampoedjatamaka, son of a trader from India, founded a settlement which would later grow into the city opf Banjarmasin. Three generationa later, the daughter married with the ruler of the Majapahit-prince of Jawa. This made Negara Dipa a supported state of the mighty Majapahit principalty. The name Negara Dipa was changed into Banjar (the later sultanate Banjarmasin) for undisclosed reasons.
The influence of Majapahit could be seen everywhere. Local laws were replaced and Jawanese workers built new palaces. In cultural means the wayang-puppets, gamelan-orchestras, topeng-masks, art- and dance-styles and metal decorations remember of this period. They are still being practiced however Banjar - just like the rest of Indonesia - came under islamic influence not long after.

In 1620 a local battle for power was decided by military support from the Jawanese principalty Demak. In trade the Banjarese converted to islam. De religion had a big influence on every day life and the art. Due to the widespread islamic trade network, contacts emerged between Jawa and the coastal area of Gujarat in India. To be able to compete with the spice trade, Banjar planted peper bushes. The population spread it's influence over the surrounding areas, wich were forced to pay taxes, or came under political control. In wich is called the Golden Century of Banjar, the people settled rule in the small sultanated along the southern coast, and next in big parts of Kalimantan: Sukadana, Sambas and Ganggau in the west and Pasir, Kutai and Berau in the east. The Banjarese sultanate was brought down by the Dutch. Weakened by internal problems, the Banjarese had to see that the whites placed a puppet on the throne. In 1860, the Dutch declared the sultanate banned, and Banjarmasin (in special the city of Martapura) became the kolonial headquarters of Dutch Borneo. Between 1860 and 1864 the Banjarese revolted under Pangeran Antasari (the Banjarmasin War), which lasted until the end of the 19th century in the form of scattered revolts.

A lively capital

With it's many attractions, the capital Banjarmasin is the most interestin urbanized area of Kalimantan. The nearby islands in the Barito River are inhabited by hurds of monkeys. In the hinterlands, buffalo's pull carts over a paved road to the diamond-fields of Cempaka, and to Martapura, where the gemstones are processed. Banjarmasin has many hotels and good restaurants. Travel agencies offer trips to the Dayak in the Loksa region (especially interesting because of the trip) and the Tanjung Puting Reserve and orang hutan centre. You can rent free-lance guides, they speak a little English as well.
A paved road connects Banjarmasin with Balikpapan. Over water there are connections with Palangkaraya, capital of Kalteng and with cities along the Barito, from where the hinterlands can be explored. There are also good connections available through the air.

Skilled farmers

Historically, Banjarmasin is known for it's production of black pepper. Nowadays the region lived from the big surplusses of rice and other products wich are grown on the alluvial soils. But besides the fertile soil, the region has not always been used for agriculture. Banjarese farmers have done a lot of work by drying up the tidal swamps, which were changed into ricefields in a skilled way.

This technology is very handy, becayse Indonesia consists of 25 per cent (43 milion hectares) of mangrove or tidal-swamps (Papua, with the worlds biggest swamp is left out). Almost 50 per cent is located in Kalimantan, and about 20 per cent can in fact be used for agriculture. But as of now, only a very small part is used. In KalSel, just only over 100,000 hectares of swamps were turned into agricultural area, more than in the other - bigger - provinces of Kalimantan. In 1939, the first subsidised settlement was built in Purwosari. It was meant for transmigrants which wanted to work as a farmer in the fresh agricultural areas.

Most Banjarese are rice farmers, however they also grow grains. Improved spiecies of cattle, developed because of special programs, have improved the financial situation of the farmers. The government helped with the development of different kinds of rice, which have a high yield in the swamps. Due to irrigation programs, there can be two or three harvests every year. The production has been increased more because of the introduction of two new kinds of rice, which are planted directly in the swamps. Because the waterlevel can sometimes reach two meters, boats are used for the harvest.
With the help of modern methods, new kinds of rice and the irrigation of about 500,000 hectares of soil, the rice production has dramatically increased in the last decade of the 20th century. The surplus is being exported, especially to Central and East-Kalimantan.

A range of export products

As well as elsewhere in Kalimantan, wood is the main export product. In 1987, plywood and lumber wood worth US$332 was exported, especially to the US and Japan. Besides 13 plywood factories there are 43 wood-processing factories, where most of the workers are Jawanese. The Banjarese mainly choose for agriculture and trade over the hard work in the factory. After wood, rubber is the most important export product (1987: exports worth US$41 milion, mainly to Singapore). It's the most common trade crop in the villages. Furthermore about US$30 milion in ratten is exported to Japan, and for US$10 milion of frozen river shrimps to Japan and Singapore. Ratten from Central Kalimantan is being processed in KalSel. Amuntai is the ratten-centre, but the big factories, where mostly women and girls work, are located in Banjarmasin. Other export products are frog-legs, snake- and lizard-skins, treebark for the production of incense and insect repellent, roots for jamu and other traditional medications, and gaharu.

Lumberwood, dried fish and also coal from the region Batu Licin are exported to other parts of Indonesia. Unprocessed oil is pumped from the region Tanjung to the refinery in Balikpapan.
The open waters of KalSel create a job for about 160,000 fishermen, more than elsewhere in Kalimantan. In contrary there are only 5000 seafishermen, a handfull compared with KalBar (15,000), KalTeng (48,000) and KalTim (19,000). Taiwanese experts have developped commercial fishing ponds in the 1990's.

The pepper harvest, no more than 500 tonnes a year, is not important anymore. Expensife trade crops like cacao are increasingly important and take more soil. Coconuts, grown on small regional plantations, are mainly for local consumption.
Big deposits of iron ore, porcelain soil and limestone are ready to be mined in the Meratus Mountain Range. The diamond fields of Cempaka give labour to a few hundred people, and a few more are looking for gold in the small streams.

South Kalimantan: Martapura Traditional Diamond Mining

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:47:00 +0000

Martapura is the capital of the Banjar regency, 36 kilometers southeast of Banjarmasin.Martapura, particularly the Cempaka district, is a well known producer of diamonds.Several mining villages exist, such as Lukaas and Sungai Tiung, lying five kilometers from Martapura.

People can be seen panning for diamonds at villages in the Cempaka district, eight kilometers from Martapura. Panners usually work in groups. Each group consists of the 16 to 18 people. The oldest person is usually named the head of the group. Before starting to work, they ask for guidance from "the expert one" the spirit of the village - so they will be led to the richest mining grounds.

First, the panners have to come to an agreement with the owner of the land, who has the right to 10 percent of the diamonds found. Then, several people are chosen to dig a hole, while others remove the soil or remove any water from the hole with buckets or with a pump. The holes are usually six to 10 meters deep. The sides are propped up with logs to prevent them from collapsing. As long as no diamonds are found, the digging continues in a horizontal direction so that tunnels are formed.

They work without schedule. It can start in the morning and continue until midnight, under the light of lanterns. Deposits are usually found at depths of 10 to 15 meters, in rocky earth layers. The dirt is taken out and washed. If diamonds are found, the head of the group must immediately be notified. The right to offer the diamond for sale belongs the group leader only.

In the past, it was strictly prohibited to talk to the person washing the gored. According to the local belief the diamonds become frightened and hide among the grains of sand. Women are strictly forbidden to step over the pits. The rough diamonds are referred to as "virgins".

South Kalimantan diamonds are classified into four types: petrous diamonds (yellow and of low quality), black diamonds (black and believed to posses mystical powers), white diamonds and pink diamonds (the best sparkling with the colors of a rainbow).
The Trisakti diamond was the most expensive diamond ever found in this region. It weighed 160 carats and belonged to the pink diamond category.
Diamonds are cut and polished in the Diamond Market of Martapura. Such places are always better known than the sites where the diamonds are found. That is why Martapura is also known as Diamond Town. There are several well known experts in diamond processing in Martapura.

Main Interest & Things to do :
Martapura Cempaka traditional Diamond Digging and Market
recommended visit time is 1 day
Traditional digging is done in the area of Cempaka and Martapura including a local markt of stones and diamonds, as one of the famoest in Indonesia.
Rainforest and traditional farming with Coconut, Pepper and rubber plantations can be found along the way
Sight seeing city tour at Banjarmasin
Jungle Trek can be done between villages

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South Kalimantan: Muara Kuin Floating Market

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:44:00 +0000

A. Brief Information

Muara Kuin Floating Market is one kind of trading interaction patterns of people who live above the water. The sellers and buyers conduct the trade on boats called Jukung (Banjar Language). The trade activities start after morning prayer and usually end when the sun has moved up about 9 a.m. (Middle Indonesia Time). Late that that, the market is deserted by the traders who go along the river, selling their stuff to the inhabitants living along the river.

This floating market has existed since more than 400 years ago and this is the proof about the trading activities of people who live above the water. Like markets in the land, on this floating market, trading commodities, such as vegetables, fruits, fishes, and other household needs are also sold. The first buyer is called dukuh while the second buyer who buys from the first hand to be sold again is called panyambangan. In this market, visitors can watch the trading transaction which is done traditionally by bartering amongst boating traders. In Banjar Language, it is called bapanduk.

Unfortunately, the attractive condition of trading activities on boat gradually loses its fame, not only because of the decreasing amount of the local traders, but also because of traders‘ attitude which is not friendly anymore and the lack of support from the government of Banjarmasin City. The government policy to build market in the land nearby Muara Kuin floating market and hundreds of low bridges which block the river traffic access directly or indirectly, is one the causes make the trading activities disappear in this floating market.

B. Distinctive Features

Visiting Muara Kuin floating market will give unforgettable memories about how the people who live above the water complete their daily needs. Besides, visitors will also know the trading transaction pattern which have existed since more than 400 years. Because this market has become a witness of economic activity journey of South Kalimantan society, a familiar saying appears that “if you have not yet visited Muara Kuin floating market, you have not gone to Banjarmasin”.

The jostling situation between big boats in this floating market is pretty unique and special. The jukung drivers with his skill of chasing the buyers or the sellers who hang around and oaring their boat which often shakes because of Barito River wave. Tourists who come from big cities will feel different sensation when seeing woman traders with their wide hat riding in a boat to sell garden products or food made by themselves.

Floating market does not have organization as market in land, so it is not recorded how many traders and visitors, the traders division based on commodity, and places to sell which always move.

Visitors who only want to relax can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and food/cookies from Banjar, while enjoying the shaking wave which spring upon the klotok (motorboat) that is ridden. Visitors can also see floating houses (Lanting House) which are located along the river side.

C. Location

Muara Kuin floating market is located in the current of Barito River, exactly in the estuary of Kuin River, North Banjarmasin Sub-district, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan Province.

D. Access

If leaving from the center of Banjarmasin by using motorboat or usually called klotok, it needs about 45 minutes to reach the market which is located in the current of Barito River.

If you want to reach it earlier, visitors can use land transportation by taking Banjarmasin City – Alalak Village route. From Alalak Village to the location of floating market which is not really far, visitors can charter klotok which costs 70.000,00 IDR (based on charters‘ ability to bargain). By renting klotok, visitors are not only able watch the activity in the floating market, but also invited to picnic to Kembang Island.

E. Ticket Price

There is no entrance cost.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities

This place provides renting place for klotok boat, restaurants, stall which sell food and soft drinks. Besides, in this market, visitors can spend the night in Lanting House which stands in a line in the river side.

Source:www.wisatamelayu.com

South Kalimantan: The Museum of Lambung Mangkurat

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:37:00 +0000

A. Brief Information

The Museum of Lambung Mangkurat was officially opened in 1979. It is traditional house of Banjar architecture, Rumah Bubungan Tinggi (High Ridge House), which is polished in modern style. The collections of the museum are the archaeological remains of The Sultanate of Banjar, Agung Temple, and Laras, stone alliances, Ulin woodcarvings, farming tools and household appliances, and traditional music instruments.

The Museum of Lambung Mangkurat, is a two-storey building. The first floor has three display rooms; an open exhibition room and two close exhibition rooms. In the open exhibition room, visitors can find three river transportations mean of Banjar people: jukung sudur, perahu pandan liris, and jukung tambangan. Beside those three kinds of boat, visitors will also find kinds of sea fauna fossil, such as whale (Rhineodon Typus Cotaceae) skeleton. While in the close exhibition rooms, visitors will be brought to the age far before we were born. In one of the rooms, visitors can see the displays of devices used in the pre-history age, such as pickaxe, shoulder axe, pahat kapak lonjong, and bronze axe mould. In the other one, visitors can find kinds of archaeological remains of Banjar kingdom.

In the second floor, visitors can observe some ethnical photos painting and the map of the dissemination of Indonesia tribes in South Kalimantan. In this place, visitors will find some types of traditional Banjar house such as Bubungan Tinggi and Gajah Manyusu. Moreover, visitors can also find the life cycle diagram of Banjar people, from birth- children- adults- getting married- giving birth- phase, until death. Those phases are described in some Islamic ceremonies such as Baayun Anak, Basunat, Baantar Jujuran, Batamat Al Quran, and Bakawinan.

B. Distinctive Features

Entering the Museum of Lambung Mangkurat, visitors are brought to experience the era when South Kalimantan had not became a province yet. This Museum give a better understanding to the visitors about the development of Banjar people from the stone age, when all devices were made of stones, until the age of the influential kingdoms that existed in South Kalimantan. Seeing Genta Kencana (a place where the king rested), for example, the visitors will know the civilization of Banjar people at the time.

C. Location

The Museum of Lambung Mangkurat is located in Banjarbaru, Banjarmasin city, South Kalimantan province.

D. Access

The Museum of Lambung Mangkurat is located in Banjarbaru, 35 km from Banjarmasin. The strategic location on A.Yani Street, makes it easy to reach by any public transportation or private transportations. From Syamsudin Noor Airport Landasan Ulin Banjarbaru, it takes about 20 minutes.

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South Kalimantan: The Great Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:28:00 +0000

A. Brief Information

The Great Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin was built in November 1974 and was finished in October 1979 on a 100.000 meters area of land. The body of the Mosque consists of the main building, 5.250 meters in width, with a 38 meters diameter dome and five towers. One of the five towers’ height is 45 meters, while the other four’s is only 21 meters.

The name ”Sabilal Muhtadin" was given as a respect to the great ulama (Islamic thinker), Syekh Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari (1710-1812 A.D), whose life was spent to deepen and develop Islam in South Kalimantan. The name Sabilal Muhtadin is the title of one of the books that Syekh Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari wrote.

B. Distinctive Feature

The Great Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin is the biggest mosque in South Kalimantan and able to accommodate 15.000 people; 7500 in the inside part, and 7500 in the outside part. The dome of the mosque has the diameter 38 meters. It was made of gold Inside the mosque, the wall is decorated with the calligraphy of the Koran verses, Asmaul Husna (names of Allah), and the name of four main caliphs in Islam. All calligraphies were made of black copper, so are the door, krawang and railing. All of them are made of copper with the relief based on the decoration that is common in South Kalimantan.

Tourists who visit the mosque can feel peaceful and calm, and also marvel from the beauty of the decoration which becomes the speciality of South Kalimantan.

C. Location

The Great Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin is located in the middle of the city of Banjarmasin, in Jenderal Sudirman Street, Banjarmasin, not far from the Governor of South Kalimantan office.

D. Access

To get there, tourists can go by public transportation or private vehicle.

E. Tickets

Tourists can enter the building freely. No charge.

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South Kalimantan: Kaget Island

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:25:00 +0000

A. Brief Information

Kaget Island is one of the tourism destinations located in the forest of Barito Kuala sub-district. The island is a delta close to the mouth of the Barito River. The island is inhabited by kinds of monkey with long nose which are known by the people as the Dutch Monkeys/Bekantan (Nasalis Larvatus). They are known for having long noses, red faces, and big bellies. There are also a number of different types of birds in this area. This area which is 85 Ha wide is established as a nature preserve in 1976 due to the decree of Agricultural Minister No. 788/Kptsum11/1976.

The local government of South Kalimantan enacted the Bekantans as the mascot of the province in 1990 according to the decree of the Governor. The I Provincial Chief Executive of South Kalimantan No. 29, dated on January 16th,1990 and was agreed upon by (Provincial House of Representative) DPRD I South Kalimantan which is written on the decree of DPRD No. 162/112/DPRD, dated on March 28th, 1990.

The enacting of Bekantans as the mascot of the province results in strategic benefits for the area both as its symbol and as a tourism destination. As a habitation of preserved beasts, the nature preserve of Kaget Island becomes one of a well-known tourism sites for domestic and foreign tourists.

Unfortunately, the existence of illegal lodging and environmental pollution drag the island into critical situation. Rambai Padi (Sonneratia Caseolaris), the main food of Bekantans, is one of the trees which are mostly threatened. It puts the beasts in danger as their numbers are decreasing.

B. Distinctive Features

The visitors will see various preserved animals around the destination, Bekantan. The preservation of the beasts is written in the law: The law of prevention to cruelty animals No. 2666 year 1931, the law No. 5 year 1990, the decree of Forestry minister no. 301/Kpts-II/1991, the decree of Forestry Minister No. 882/Kpts-II/1992, and the Government Regulation No. 7 year 1999. These beasts are internationally categorized as vulnerable in IUCN (International Union for conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) Red Data Book and is enclosed in Appendix I of the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna).

Those who visit this place for the first time will be surprised or will spontaneously drag a friend‘s hand when suddenly hear a sound from the leafy trees “nguuk…nguuuuk, nguuuuk….”, which is actually the sound of hundreds of monkeys. The sound of Bekantan will always stuck on thevisitors‘ head. They also will be amazed to witness the beasts which are known to be shy and only be found in Kalimantan, energetically hanging around from one tree to another.

C. Location

Kaget island is located in the district of Tabunganen, Barito Kuala, South Kalimantan Province.

D. Access

The visitors can reach Kaget Island using speed boat from Banjarmasin which takes around 15 minutes or around 1, 5 hours using kelotok.

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South Kalimantan: Kembang Island

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:14:00 +0000

A. Brief Information

Kembang Island is a 60 Ha delta that locates on the middle of the Barito River, and is inhabited by monkeys and several different types of birds. It was established as a tourism destination in 1976 by the decree of Agricultural Minister No, 788/Kptsum12/1976.

A story tells that the island was originally a British ship which was smashed by the Bianju people in 1750‘s under the command of Sultan Banjar. Trees grew on and around the ruins of the ship as time went by, and it later turned into an island where a group of monkey inhabited. The people who live around believe that those monkeys are ghosts in disguise of monkeys. The monkeys are led by a very big monkey known as Anggur. The belief makes the island as a place where people come to make vows. Many people come to this place bringing offerings such as bananas, eggs, nasi ketan (sticky rice), mayang-pinang, and different kinds of flowers. Because of the many people who hold ceremonies and spread flowers around it, the island is later on known as Kembang Island (kembang literally means flower).

There is an altar in this site to put the offerings for the “guardians” of Kembang which is symbolized by a white statue in a form of a monkey (Hanoman). The altar notes that the visitors come there not merely to see those monkeys but also to pray, especially Chinese people.

The monkeys in this area are hundreds and even thousands, and are friendly to the visitors (though some of them are beasts). The monkeys usually gather in groups at the harbor as they see the tourist coming to the area, waiting the people to feed them with bananas, nuts, and other foods.

However, here are some suggestions to notice for anyone intends to visit this site since not all of the monkeys are friendly to people:

Prepare snacks such as nuts, bananas, and other foods to give to the monkeys beforehand. Put your things such as bags in a safe and hidden place because the monkeys sometimes would grab things from people and take them away. Be careful when putting things (bags, etc) in the klotok for the monkeys are able to jump into the boat and destroy things in it.

It is suggested for the visitors to prepare small changes (coins) to give to the many beggars around the area.

B. Distinctive Features

Kembang Island is inhabited by hundreds and even thousands of monkeys and also some various birds. People can have the chance to see one of the monkeys which are the mascot of the beasts of South Kalimantan if they are lucky, Bekantans (Nasalis Larvatus). These monkeys are shy, having reddish brown hair, and long noses. People can also see the monkeys swimming there. The visitors can also interact with them by feeding them with nuts and enjoy the feeling of being crawled by them.

There is a temple in the island where people put their offerings or say their vows. People relate the island to many mystical kingdoms. Many visitors confess to have mystical experiences such as seeing a bridge that connects Kembang Island with a land, seeing a prince in white riding a horse crossing the bridge, etc.

C. Location

Kembang Island locates on the middle of the Barito River, Alalak sub-district, in the district of Kuala, South Kalimantan province.

D. Access

Kembang Island which is 60 Ha wide is 1, 5 km from Banjarmasin and can be reached by taking klotok, available for rent that costs around Rp. 200. 000 per hour (people can bargain for cheaper amount). It takes around 10 minutes from Banjarmasin to reach the location.

E. Ticket Price

The entrance ticket to Kembang costs Rp 2. 500 per person

F. Accommodations and other Facilities

There are many peddlers selling drinks and snacks around the area.

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South Kalimantan: Gedambaan Beach

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:09:00 +0000

A. Brief Information

Gedambaan Beach offers the beauty that fulfills spiritual satisfaction. In spite of its shiny white sand, its view also hypnotizes the visitors that they would spend hours and hours at the beach. People are able to enjoy the sunrise and sunset here decorated by the shiny light from the water of the sea. People long to come again to the beach for its wonderful beauty.

There are thousands of people come to the beach on Sundays and holidays. People from South Kalimantan as well as from outside of Kalimantan come to enjoy the view. There are thousands of people in crowd coming there using both public and private transportations on holidays.

The local government is mandated to clean the area weekly to keep its clean and beauty. Moreover, other supporting facilities such as the places for people to rest, giant aquarium, the garden full of fruits and flowers, a big mirror known as a mirror with thousands shadows, mini circuit, a room for studying physics, mini recording studio, and the camping ground are also available. Game stations for bowling and other sports are about to built to complete the facilities.

B. Distinctive Features

Gedambaan Beach is one of the few beaches in Indonesia which still have the mangrove. It is inhabited by several animals such as birds, fireflies, and bees.

The beach is also known for its strategic location which is on the slope of green Pulau Laut mountainous area. It is nearby other tourism objects such as pools and Sigam warm seaside resort. To put it in other words, people can also visit other tourism objects surround as they visit this site.

C. Location

Gedambaan Beach is located around 14 km from Kotabaru, or in Gedambaan, Pulau Laut Utara sub district, in the district of Kotabaru.

D. Access

People can use public transportations such as bus and minibus to reach the destination. Private cars are suggested for those who would like to visit other tourism destinations around.

E. Accommodations and other Facilities

There are many cottages (inns) around the beach in spite of the transportation available, as well as mushola, fishing pond, food stalls, and benches on the edges of the beach to sit on. Wide parking lots are also available to help the visitors to park their vehicles safely. The cottages are available for rent for those who intend to spend nights there which costs around Rp. 100.000-Rp. 125.000 per night/per cottage.

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South Kalimantan: Some Hotel Address

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:03:00 +0000

South Kalimantan Hotel

Arum Hotel
Lambung Mangkurat Street
Phone: (62-0511) 66818, 67993
Fax: 67345
Telex: 39459

Barito Palace Hotel
Haryono MT Street 16 - 20
Phone: (62-0511) 67300
Fax: 52240

Mentari Hotel
Lambung Mangkurat Street
Phone: (62-0511) 68944
Fax: 53350

Banjarmasin Hotel
Jend. A. Yani Street
Phone: (62-0511) 67007
Telex: 39426

Sampaga
Sutoyo. S Street
Phone: (62-0511) 52753, 52480
Fax: 52480

Metro Hotel
Sutoyo. S Street
Phone: (62-0511) 52427

Kartika Hotel
Pulau Laut Street 1
Phone: (62-0511) 52325

Sabrina Hotel
Bank Rakyat Street
Phone: (62-0511) 54442

Kuripan Hotel
Jend. A. Yani Street km 2
Phone: (62-0511) 52325

Perdana Hotel
Brigjend Katamso Street
Phone: (62-0511) 68029

Batung Batulis Hotel
Jend. Sudirman Street
Phone: (62-0511) 53458, 66270

Wisma Palm
S. Parman
Phone: (62-0511) 55277, 53427

Pondok Wisata Borneo
Hasanudin Street
Phone: (62-0511) 66545

Biuti Hotel
MT. Haryono Street
Phone: (62-0511) 654493

Bina Subur Hotel
Skip Lama Street
Phone: (62-0511) 67001

Kalimantan Hotel
MT. Haryono Street
Phone: (62-0511) 54483

Kertak Baru Hotel
MT. Haryono Street
Istana Pos Hotel
Pos Street

SAS Hotel
Kacapiring Hotel
Phone: (62-0511) 53054

Andalas Hotel
Perintis Kemerdekaan Street
Phone: (62-0511) 68608

Rahmat Hotel
Jend. A. Yani km 1
Phone: (62-0511) 54429

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South Kalimantan: Some Artshop Address

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Artshop in South Kalimantan

Mitra Plaza
Pangeran Antasari Street

Junjung Buih
Pangeran Samudera Street

Cempaka Indah
Niaga Street

Siolatama Supermarket
Jend. A. Yani Street

Hero Supermarket
Kol. Soegiono Street

Sarikaya Prima
Pasar Baru Street

Lima Cahaya
Pangeran Samudera Street

Arjuna Plaza
Lambung Mangkurat Street

South Kalimantan: Tanah Laut Interesting Place

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Tanah Laut regency also has Batakan beach, which has beautiful panorama to be visited.

BATAKAN BEACH
Batakan beach is located about 150 km from Banjarmasin. In the coastwise is outspread the white sand & fir-tree sycamore growing green around the beach. For them, which wish to overcome the night, in the beach, it available cottages that being rented.

South Kalimantan: Hulu Sungai Utara Interesting Place

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Hulu Sungai Utara regency also has tourism potency like Agung temple, which is the historical tourism object.

AGUNG TEMPLE
At this tourism object there is a temple that the Dipa Empire omission. To visit it, we can apply vehicle of wheel two or four. Located 190 km from town Banjarmasin.

South Kalimantan:Hulu Sungai Selatan Interesting Place

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:57:00 +0000

Hulu Sungai Selatan regency is one of imteresting area because it has many tourism objects, such as; Mosque Su’ada, Loksado Area that located in mount Meratus, and Haratai waterfall, which is a beautiful recreation place.

MOSQUE SU'ADA
It is located in Wasah Hilir village, Simpur district, Kandangan regency or 140 km from Banjarmasin. This Mosque Su'ada has engraving and calligraphy, traditional architecture. H. Abbas and H. Said build this mosque in 1908 with 27 meters building height.

LOKSADO AREA
Located in plateau of mountain Meratus, Hulu Sungai Selatan regency or 175 km from town Banjarmasin. In this Loksado Area there are many caves, waterfall and rivers with cleanness water. It is area with hinterland public life procedure, which still traditionally with tribe custom house Dayak.

HARATAI WATERFALL
It is beautiful recreation place. During the vacation season it visited by many the adolescents and family. Located 25 km from Kandangan village upriver the Selatan River, or 180 km from Banjarmasin.

South Kalimantan: Banjar Interesting Place

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:56:00 +0000

Banjar regency has many tourism objects that very interesting, such as; Matapura town, which become a diamond town; Riam Kanan Lake with its natural beauty, Mount Kahung and its dale that has grafity the adventure instinct.

MARTAPURA THE DIAMOND TOWN
Martapura Town is located 40 km from Banjarmasin. This is a place of diamond furbishing, both by using modern and also traditional equipments. Besides that, Martapura with its Martapura Plaza shopping centre is the center sale of diamond stone, sacred stone and the other stones, various other ornaments and the other crafting.

RIAM KANAN LAKE / DRAUGHT / PLTA
With its natural beauty, and beautiful panorama, suited for recreation and camping. Located 64 km from Banjarmasin.

ROUTE BALANGIAN - KALAAN - MOUNT KAHUNG - BAJUIN
Mount Kahung and its dale is the precise choice to gratify the adventure instinct for anyone who has the adventure hobby. Because the mountain that mostly its area is protected forest, will give separate challenge to the adventurer soul. In this location we would find original tropical and beautiful nature scenery with various floral types and its dwelling fauna. This area still PPA part. Located about 72 km from Banjarmasin.

South Kalimantan: Banjarbaru Interesting Place

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Banjarbaru regency is one of regencies in South Kalimantan that has many kinds of tourism objects, such as; Pedulangan Intan Cemara that has diamond tray area; Lambung Mangkurat Museum, which collect many kinds of historical objects, etc.

PEDULANGAN INTAN CEMPAKA
Be place of where life of its resident are pokes hereditarily from the result of dig or diamond tray by using simple equipments. Located in Cempaka village, 10 km from center Banjarbaru, or 45 minutes by using common vehicle from Banjarmasin.

LAMBUNG MANGKURAT MUSEUM
Located In Kotip Banjarbaru, 36 km from Banjarmasin. This Museum is the one museum, which stay in South Kalimantan Province. In this museum we can see the historical objects of the empire omissions of Banjar like traditional custom and decorative wedding-bed of Banjar couple, jars, antique saucers and the other objects history, and it also on file Al Qur'an that written by a famous scholar Moslem hand, late Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad Al Bajari (1710 - 1812 M).

South Kalimantan: Banjarmasin Interesting Place

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:41:00 +0000

Banjarmasin is one of the biggest cities and enough important in Kalimantan, broadly regional 72 km2, 45 districts and 49 sub-districts, Banjarmasin is the provincial capital of South Kalimantan. Town region Banjarmasin stay between three provinces that is: South Kalimantan Province, Central Kalimantan Province, and East Kalimantan Province.

Banjarmasin city has written in world map since four centuries ago. During the Dutch colonization Banjarmasin city is area with autonomy and have representative area. And that take place is finite a period of Japan colonization. During transition (1945-1949) Banjarmasin become center power switchover since independence had proclamation. Banjarmasin now is preparing various areas covering: Administration, commerce, port town, education and tourism.

FLOATING MARKET
The uniquely of this floating market, is caused of transaction of sales that done on the boat. The merchants bring land product such as; fruits, vegetables, food and it handicrafts. This activity takes place from 05.00 to 09.00 mornings. Its location resides in Barito River.

RAYA SABILAL MUHTADIN MOSQUE
This biggest mosque and luxury in Banjarmasin town, has occupied an area with 10,36 Ha width. It is flowing Martapura River in front of the building, which is crowded with water traffic. This mosque is built during 7 years since 1974. Besides as place to have religious service, this mosque also as supporting facilities for education of religion learn space and library, also place of the management of Islam celebration day. Its location resides in Banjarmasin downtown.

P. KEMBANG
This amenity forest area enough multitudes visited by people, especially descendant resident of China with a purpose to look for benediction. Thousands of tame monkey and monkey typical of South Kalimantan "Bekatan" are free to stay here. This tourism resides in the Basin of Barito River.

THE TOMB OF PRINCE ANTASARI
Prince Antasari is a persistent national warrior who fights against the colonization in South Kalimantan. Its location resides in Banjarmasin.

TRADITIONAL KAMPONG
Countrified is original resident with the individuality that is a real depending on the river. Its location reside in Kuin, Sei Bilu, Sei Jingah

LANTING HOUSE FLOATING
Above wood houses is a kind of raft, which spread over and creeps along Sei Martapura and Barito. Its location is stay at Banjarmasin.

THE TOMB OF PRINCE SURIANSYAH
Prince Suriansyah who titled Prince Samudera is the king of Banjar Empire who firstly propagated Islam in South Kalimantan, and declared as king of Banjar Empire on 24 Septembers now commemorated as day thus town Banjarmasin. P. Suriansyah governed between 1526-1550. Here also there is tomb of Sultan Rahmatullah which in command in 1550-1570. Its location resides in Kuin Utara village, Banjar Utara district.

NATURE ASYLUM AREA AND ASYLUM MARGASATWA KAGET ISLAND
In this area can be met length nose monkey Bekantan which is unique, scarce and there's only in kalimantan. They are free-living in tree Rambai forest. Located in the estuary Barito River. Can be reached with Klotok boat from Banjarmasin downtown about 1,5 hours or 1 hour with speedboat.

SULTAN ADAM GREAT FOREST GARDEN
Located in Karang Intan and Aranio district, 62 km from town Banjarmasin. This garden opened by president Soeharto on 8 Decembers 1989, broadly about 106.400 ha. In this Adam Sultan Great Forest there is many kinds of birch, various crops and various orchid types. Also various animal types like pig, deer, snake deer and various bird types. Not far from this garden, there is a lake / accumulating basin PLTA Ir. Prince Moch. Noor, which used as power electrical plant.

PAGATAN
Pagatan is a small town / village, about 240 km from Banjarmasin. The countryside is a real sloping coast area and is fisherman countryside. The beach in Pagatan is enough length with white sand. This beach has not visited yet by the tourist, so that it condition is cleanness. Every year along the beach is performed a sea party called 'MAPPARENTASI', which done by the fisherman who remaining this beach that mostly come from South Sulawesi Province.

SOGUNG CAVE
In this area we can meet a cave which still originally and around of wilderness. From within the cave we can see the stalagmite and beautiful stalactite that is allusion the wall cave and we also admit to meet the other caves around area with the number is 20 caves. Its situation is 75-north direction km of Pagatan and keeps handy by public vehicle.

BASISILAAN
It is the sale area of Banjar food typical that placed in the center market Sudimampir shop and eat 'Lesehan', so that visitor can enjoy dish and enjoy the beautiful of town Banjarmasin from the top.

Source:www.indonesia-tourism.com

South Kalimantan: The History

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:35:00 +0000

South Kalimantan is full of colourful and distinctive traditional arts and cultures which can be seen in its people's ways of life, art, dance, music, ancestral dress, games and ceremonies. Exquisite traditional and commercial handicrafts are all made from local raw materials which include a variety of precious and semiprecious stones, gold, silver, brass, iron and a wide variety of wood including bamboo and rattan. South Kalimantan, is one of the largest wood producers in Indonesia. Extensive forests with a wide variety of trees such as iron wood, meranti, pinus and rubber have helped to make the province a unique and rich natural resource.

The southern section of the province, however, is much flatter and is characterized by large and powerful rivers, meandering through lowlands and depositing enormous of silt, at vast mangrove swamps all along the coast helping to make South Kalimantan an exceptionally fertile land. Many villages and settlements hove been built along these rivers, particularly the Barito river, by the indigenous majority, the Banjar.

The Meratus mountains stride through the center of the province, effectively dividing South Kalimantan into two distinct regions. the eastern part of the province is mountainous and lush with dense tropical rain forests and is home to the "Orang Gunung" or Mountain People. Collectively called Dayak, they form the minority of the region's population.

Source:www.indonesia-tourism.com

About South Kalimantan

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:33:00 +0000

South Kalimantan Province is located in Kalimantan Island. South Kalimantan is a province of Indonesia. It is one of four Indonesian provinces in Kalimantan - the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo. The provincial capital is Banjarmasin. The province has a population of 2.97 million (2000 census).

There are 11 regencies in South Kalimantan: Banjar, Tanah Bumbu, Kotabaru, Tanah Laut, Barito Kuala, Tapin, Hulu Sungai Selatan, Hulu Sungai Tengah, Hulu Sungai Utara, Balangan, and Tabalong. This province has an administrative city, Banjarbaru.

Banjarmasin city is the capital of South Kalimantan have face in five dimensions that is; Government Town, Port Town, Commerce Town, Industrial Town and Tourism town. This town is located in tip of south as the gateway of South Kalimantan, occupy lowland which swamps, and stay between 3150 - 3220 south latitudes and between 114 320 - 114 380 east longitudes.

Riparian life is initial individuality from the growth of this town with it river transportation, beside its land transportation that starting rapidly grow.
The existence of Flora and Fauna in swamps lowland along the length of the river flowing downstream to go upstream and ridge life is a journey corridor of tourism preoccupying.
Floating Market, which is the only one in Indonesia and other world, is unique culture value.

Banjarmasin city, as Tourism town, has big enough potency. National tourism is pledge sector in the economic activity, to enlarge foreign exchange, to extend and smooth down opportunity to try and employment, push development of area, introduce nature and cultural and to have fatherland love.

Source:www.indonesia-tourism.com

Central Kalimantan: Visit Camp Leakey Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:22:00 +0000

Camp Leakey Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre was founded in 1971 as the first place in Indonesia to become a rehabilitation centre for orangutans. There are now three orangutan rehabilitation locations, Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui, and Camp Leakey. Camp Leakey at Tanjung Puting National Park at Central Kalimantan Indonesia Borneo Island is the location for semi-wild and wild orangutans in the middle of the prime Rain Forest. Tours for watching orangutans, Long Nose monkeys and other animals along the river can be done.

Borneo Tanjung Puting National Park is the land of the Orangutan and Rainforest. Kalimanantan 's Flora and Fauna is an ecological wealth, from coast featured mangroves swamps, and low-land rain forest, to dense jungle.

Towering dipterocarpus trees, valuable ebony and iron wood trees are scattered throughout. The wild life is exotic, orangutan, only found at Sumatra and Borneo, along with the endemic proboscis monkeys, and other forest denizens including clouded leopard, leaf monkey, macaque, pangolin anteater, tiny tarsier, lizards, crocodiles, pythons and more then 600 bird spieces as the most famous Sun Birds, pheasants, Kakatua, and Hornbills.

Main Interest & Things to do :
Orang Utan and Jungle Trek
recommended visit time is 3 or 4 days
Orang Utan Rehabilitation center and wild life with it's excotic flora and fauna of Tanjung Puting National Park.
Jungle Trek can be done throughout the park

Central Kalimantan :Tanjung Puting National Park

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:18:00 +0000

Tanjung Puting National Park has several ecosystem types: lowland tropical rain forest, dryland forest, freshwater swamp forest, mangrove forest, coastal forest, and secondary forest.

The Park is dominated by lowland forest plants like jelutung (Dyera costulata), ramin (Gonystylus bancanus), meranti (Shorea sp.), keruing (Dipterocarpus sp.), and rattans.

Endangered and protected species of animal inhabiting the Park include the orangutan (Pongo satyrus), proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), maroon leaf monkey (Presbytis rubicunda rubida), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus), lesser Malay mouse deer (Tragulus javanicus klossii), clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), and leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis borneoensis).

This Park was the first place in Indonesia to become a rehabilitation centre for orangutans. There are now three orangutan rehabilitation locations, Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui, and Camp Leakey.

The orangutan of Kalimantan has dark reddish fur and no tail. As they get older, the adult males cheeks flesh out, resembling cushions. The older they get, the bigger these cheek flanges grow, giving them a fierce look.

Interesting locations/attractions:

Tanjung Harapan: this is the first station in the orangutan rehabilitation process. Situated in the midst of secondary forest and swamp forest, it has a guesthouse, an information centre, and trails. Pondok Tanggui: orangutans that have passed the semi-wild phase are moved to Pondok Tanggui. There, they are closely monitored from a distance, and human contact is avoided. Camp Leakey: founded in 1971 in the middle of primary forest, this is the location for semi-wild and wild orangutans, and for younger orangutans from birth until three years of age. Natai Lengkuas: bekantan research station, and watching other animals along the river. Buluh River and Danau Burung: watching birds, in particular migrant species.

How to reach the Park:

Jakarta-Semarang-Pangkalan Bun by plane, or from Semarang to Pangkalan Bun by ship. Also Flight from Pontianak To Pangkalan Bun or Banjarmasin To Pangkalan Bun are available.

Source:www.borneotourgigant.com

Central Kalimantan: Some Hotel Address

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:07:00 +0000

PALANGKARAYA

Lampang Hotel
A. Yani Street 90
Phone: (0536) 21270

Foni Hotel
K. S. Tubun Street 28
Phone: (0536) 24713

Wisata Hotel
RTA. Milono Street Km. 1,5
Phone: (0536) 24176

Yanti Hotel
A. Yani Street 82 A
Phone: (0536) 21634

Nyai Rindang Hotel
Tjilik Riwut Street Km. 10
Phone: (0536) 21993

Sakura Hotel
A. Yani Street 90
Phone: (0536) 21680

Virgo Hotel
A. Yani Street 13
Phone: (0536) 21256

Dandang Tingang Hotel
Yos Sudarso Street 11
Phone: (0536) 24047

Harapan Hotel
Nias Street 18
Phone: (0536) 21805

Batu Suli Hotel
Raden Saleh Street 1
Phone: (0536) 26535 - 26536

Dian Wisata Hotel
A. Yani Street 68
Phone: (0536) 21241

Adidas Hotel
Dr. Murjani Street 9
Phone: (0536) 22736

Pahandut Jaya Hotel
Nias Street 18
Phone: (0536) 21541

Halmahera Hotel
Halmahera Street
Phone: (0536) 27553

Sahid Raya Hotel
Bali Street 59
Phone: (0536) 21002

Sahid Tamara Hotel
RTA. Milono Street 109
Phone: (0536) 35501

Rachman Hotel
A. Yani Street 90
Phone: (0536) 21770 - 21771

Mina Hotel
Nias Street 17
Phone: (0536) 22182

Pasah Asih Hotel
Raya Galaxi 96
Phone: (0536) 30111

Mahkota Hotel
Kalimantan Street
Phone: (0536) 21672

KAPUAS

Raudah Hotel
A. Yani Street 17
Phone: (0513)

Danau Mare Hotel
S. Suprapto Street 2
Phone: (0513) 21054

Seroja Indah Hotel
Seroja Street 50
Phone: (0513) 21572

King Hotel
Sudirman Street
Phone: (0513) 21053

Roos Hotel
Tambun Bungai Street 20
Phone: (0513) 21475

Walet Mas Hotel
Jend. A. Yani 102
Phone: (0513) 22513

Laris Hotel
A. Yani 80
Phone: (0513) 21159

Anggrek Hotel
Anggrek Street 23
Phone: (0513) 21649

Teratai Hotel
Tambun Bunga Street 27
Phone: (0513) 23071

KOTAWARINGIN BARAT

Purnama Indah Hotel
A. Yani Street Km. 2
Phone: (0532) 24990

Agus Dwi Jaya Hotel
Pasir Panjang Street
Phone: (0532) 23386

Blue Kecubung Hotel
Domba Street 1
Phone: (0532) 21211

Andika Hotel
Hasanudin Street 20
Phone: (0532) 21218 - 21363

Bone Hotel
Domba Street 21
Phone: (0532) 21213

Abadi Hotel
P. Antasari Street 150
Phone: (0532) 21021

Thamrin Hotel
P. Diponegoro Street
Phone: (0532) 22061 - 22173 - 21376

Candi Agung Hotel
Patih Surya Dilaga Street
Phone: (0532) 22259 - 21483

Rimba Lodge Hotel
Domba Street
Phone: (0532) 25044

Diana Hotel
Pakunegara Stret 18
Phone: (0532) 21375

Sampuraga Hotel
Domba Street 9
Phone: (0532) 21196

Garuda Hotel
Gerilya Street 377 Kumai
Phone: (0532) 61145

Melati Mutiara hotel
Sukma Aria Ningrat 4
Phone: (0532) 23498

Selecta Hotel
P. Antasari Street 1/13
Phone: (0532) 21532

KOTAWARINGIN TIMUR

Purnama I Hotel
A. Yani 5
Phone: (0531) 21857

Wella Hotel
Tjilik Riwut Street Km. 3
Phone: (0531) 31626

Purnama II Hotel
K. S Tubun Street
Phone: (0531) 21352

Nirwana Hotel
S. Parman Street 58
Phone: (0531) 24955 - 24956

Mutiara Hotel
Sutoyo Street
Phone: (0531) 21213

Rama Hotel
Beamang Tengah Hotel
Phone: (0531) 23884

Mustika Hotel
S. Parman Street
Phone: (0531)

Wjaya Kusuma Hotel
Iskandar Street 20
Phone: (0531) 23859

Mitra Hotel
Iskandar Street 2
Phone: (0531) 22220

Putra Hotel
Jend. A. Yani 51 A
Phone: (0531) 21243

Farida Hotel
Juanda Street 16
Phone: (0531) 31139

Kurnia Hotel
Beamang Hilir Street
Phone: (0531) 23542

Delta Mentaya Hotel
H. M. Arsyad Street 69
Phone: (0531) 21848

Empat Bersaudara Hotel
Iskandar Street 21
Phone: (0531) 25359

SOUTH BARITO

Anna Hotel
Merdeka Raya Street 15
Phone: (0525) 21056

Linda Hotel
Panglima Batur Street 28
Phone: (0525) 21128

Berkat Do’a Hotel
Pelita Raya Street 289
Phone: (0525) 21263

Permai Hotel
Panglima Batur Street 94
Phone: (0525) 2140

NORTH BARITO

Permata Barito Hotel
A. Yani Street 176
Phone: (0519) 22882

Andung Kencana Hotel
Pahlawan Street 136
Phone: (0519) 22208

Gloria Hotel
Panglima Batur Street 100
Phone: (0519) 21126

Gunung Sintuk Hotel
T. Surapati Street 113
Phone: (0519) 21088

Pacifik Hotel
Panglima Batur Street 87
Phone: (0519) 21231

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Central Kalimantan: Some Restaurant Address

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:58:00 +0000

PALANGKARAYA

Bukit Raya
Jl. RTA. Milojo
Phone : (0541) 21413

Simpang Raya
A. Yani Street
Phone: (0536) 21638

Saiyo
R. T. A. Milono Street
Phone: (0536)

Saiyo
S. Parman Street 20
Phone: (0536) 21619

Sakura
A. Yani 87
Phone: (0536) 22355

Dandang Tingang
Yos Sudarso Street
Phone: (0536) 21805

Adidas
A. Yani 90
Phone: (0536) 21770

“OR” Fried Chicken
Kini Balu Street 27
Phone: (0536) 26766

Foni
K. S. Tubun Street 28
Phone: (0536) 22011

Lampang
Irian Street 2
Phone: (0536) 20002 - 2003 - 20261

Halmahera
Halmahera Street
Phone: (0536) 21619- 20262

Rachman
Dr. Murjani Street
Phone: (0536) 21428

KAPUAS

Raudah
A. Yani Street 17
Phone: (0513) 23966

Eli Rahmawati
Jend. A. Yani Street 4
Phone: (0513) 21213

Walet Mas
Jend. A. Yani Street 102 A
Phone: (0513) 22513

Husu
Jend. Sudirman Street 6
Phone: (0513) 21424

Ombilin
Jend. A. Yani Street

Sewarga
Jend. Sudirman Street 6
Phone: (0513) 21424

PANGKALANBUN

Blue Kecubung
Pangkalan Bun

BUNTOK

Sasameh Restaurant
Buntok

Rini Restaurant
Buntok

EAST KOTAWARINGIN

Purnama Restaurant
Jend. A. Yani
Phone: (0531) 21248 - 21398

Sahabat
RM. Arsyad Street 48
Phone: (0531) 21692

Purnama
Rahadi Usman 3
Phone: (0531) 21206

Baganangan
Letjend S. Parman Street 3
Phone: (0531)

Ria
Rahadi Usman Street 3
Phone: (0531) 21501

Martapura
Usman Harun Street

Gumarang Jaya
Mayjend Sutoyo Street 10
Phone: (0531) 21373

Sari bundo
Jend. A. Yani Street 28

Bundo Kanduang
Iskandar Street
Phone: (0531) 21248

Karya Rasa
Patih Rumbih Street

Bahagia
Mayjend Sutoyo Street 7
Phone: (0531) 21213 - 22233

EAST KOTAWARINGIN

Thamrin
Diponegoro Street 91
Phone: (0532) 22061 - 21376

Hasanuddin
Hasanudin Street 51
Phone: (0532) 21216

Blue Kecubung
Domba Street 1
Phone: (0532) 21211

Tanjung Putting
Achmad Wangsa Street 20
Phone: (0532) 21313

Andika
Hasanudin Street 51 A
Phone: (0532) 21218

Purnama Indah
A. Yani Street Km. 2
Phone: (0532) 24990

Phoenix
P. Antasari Street 111 E
Phone: (0532) 21466

SOUTH BARITO

Sasameh
Merdeka Raya Street

Berkat Do’a
Pelita Raya Street 289
Phone: (0532) 2104

NORTH BARITO

Pacifik
Panglima Batur Street 50
Phone: (0532) 21053

Pontianak
Panglima BaturIII.

Central Kalimantan: Some Artshop Address

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:54:00 +0000

PALANGKARAYA

Toko Wisata
Madura Street
Phone: (0536)

Toko Permata
Madura Street
Phone: (0536)

Toko Budi
Madura Street
Phone: (0536)

Toko Fadli
Madura Street
Phone: (0536) 28456

Fauzi Art Shop
Jl. Madura, Palangkaraya
Phone : (0514) 22814

Martapura Art Shop
Jl. Madura No. 60B
Phone: (0514) 22464

Fitri Art Shop
Jl. Madura, Palangkaraya
Phone: (0514) 21065

Wisata Art Shop
Jl. Madura No. 9
Phone: (0514) 22108

A r i e s
Jl. Madura, Palangkaraya
Phone : (0514) 22291

EAST KOTAWARINGIN

Toko Budiana
P. Antasari Street

Toko Inayah
Iskandar Street

Toko Martapura
Toko Tiga Taya

WEST KOTAWARINGIN

Bandar Udara Iskandar
Pramuka Street 01

M. Halimatus Saadiah
P. Antasari Street, Mendawai

Kopinika Batu Aji
Pasar Indah Sari Street

SAMPIT

Toko Inayah
Jl. Iskandar, Sampit

Toko Budiana
Jl. Antasari, Sampit
Phone : 21025

Central Kalimantan: North Barito Interesting place

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:51:00 +0000

RIAM AND ONGKONG BONDANG
This tourism object is interesting for they venturesome, it caused alongside of Riam side to present experiencing forest natural beauty, Onkong (small Riam) and the waterfall. Besides that, this Riam is not as dangerous as Riam Hatas and the other Riam in upriver Barito River.

SUPAN APUI WARM POOL
This warm pool is the only warm pool that now met in North Barito regency, and the existing finite also have not known yet what is the special quality from the temperature water. This tourism object is located in Olong Siron and Kalali village, Tanah Siang district.

SOKO AND ONGKONG MANTIBAB WATERFALL
This tourism object is located in 8 km in Puruk Cahu-Puruk Bata-Saripoi Street (Tanah Siang district). Soko / Mantibab Waterfall which till now used as a source of standard water PDAM Puruk Cahu, solid with Ongkong (a kind of beautiful lake, with clean and transparent water).

LIANG PANDAN AND PURUK CAHU WATERFALL
Located Puruk Cahu - Konut Street (Beriwit village, Murung district). This tourism object is Batu cave the place of having a nest of bats, which is near with the waterfall from watercourse, Beriwit River.

MOUNT BONDANG
This tourism object is located in Tanah Siang district. This mount is Mount Perawan with its maiden forest and rich with myth that being trusted by the vicinity public, such as myth about Malay land and Perindu reed, by local public is trusted to have a magical love and can give benediction of properties.

PRESERVE / PROTECTED FOREST PARARAWEN
It is tourism object, which is rich with Perawan forest panorama. This preserve is located in Lemo village region, Teweh Tengah district.

BUTONG LAKE
It is the one of lake that stayed in North Barito regency. The tourism object, which is rich, of nature panorama and fish content located in Butong village, Teweng Tengah district.

Source:www.indonesia-tourism.com

Central Kalimantan: South Barito Intersting Place

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IRRIGATION TRINSING DAM
It is tourism object, which located in Trinsing village, 18 kilometers from Muara Teweh is a water tourism that unify with 'Balai Benih Ikan' (Fish Seed Hall). Today, this dam become fishing arena and many applied as place of recreation of adolescent Muara Teweh.

SADAR LAKE
Sadar Lake have beautiful nature panorama, caused the countrified around the Lake give special pattern for live by to catch river fish. This tourism objects have equipped with stadium for visitor to see the various oar athletics attractions, competition Klotok (small machine boat), ski and the other demonstrate.