Prince Antasari Tomb Complex is a National Hero cemetery Prince Antasari and relatives, which is located in The Village Jingah River, District of North Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin.
Figures are buried
Prince Antasari, Indonesia's national heroQueen Antasari, wife of Prince Antasari
Panglima Batur, loyal followers of warlord Prince Antasari of Dayak Siang Joyless
Hasanuddin H.M. (Hasanuddin bin Haji Madjedi), the hero Ampera (mandate of the suffering of the people) of this region, he Mangkurat Banjarmasin Gastric University students who died in 1966.
Mangkiling, in the Benawa district, is an area covered by jungle far in the hinterland. It is cool place, shaded by big trees, at the side of a fast-flowing river. Many people who travel through South Kalimantan Island pay a visit to this area although it is rather difficult to reach. A village near the spot is inhabited by several thousand people.From Barabai, visitors make the trip to Loksado via Hantakan, Tilahan, Kampung Baru and PapangkanOther tourist sites that can be reached from Barabai are Ugud village (one hour by foot from Barabai); Namang (three hours from Ugud); Batu Kembar (15 minutes from Namang); Kiyo (three hours from Batu Kembar); Datai Alai (three hours from Kiyo) and Kadayang (11 hours from Datar Alai).
Tour Destination : Mangkiling, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Main Interest & Things to do :
Jungle trek, and exploring the Flora and Fauna which can't be found anywhere else in the world, as only at Kalimantan.
Recommended visit time for Mangkiling is 2 till 4 days.
Culture : Dayak, Banjar
Flora & Fauna : Tropical Rainforest and Wild life
Tour Starting Point : Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Transport Possibilities :
by public bus or chartered car from Banjarmasin to Mangkiling, or by public ferry or chartered motor canoe cruising up the Barito River
Tour Ending Point : Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Travel Distance to enry point : 300 Km from Banjarmasin Airport, South Kalimantan
Tour Duration : Short Get Through Visit 3 to 5 Days
Hotels & Accommodation : Simple Hotels, Local Houses or Jungle Camp
Tour Grade : Usual till Challenging
Tour Destination : Mangkiling, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Main Interest & Things to do :
Jungle trek, and exploring the Flora and Fauna which can't be found anywhere else in the world, as only at Kalimantan.
Recommended visit time for Mangkiling is 2 till 4 days.
Culture : Dayak, Banjar
Flora & Fauna : Tropical Rainforest and Wild life
Tour Starting Point : Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Transport Possibilities :
by public bus or chartered car from Banjarmasin to Mangkiling, or by public ferry or chartered motor canoe cruising up the Barito River
Tour Ending Point : Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Travel Distance to enry point : 300 Km from Banjarmasin Airport, South Kalimantan
Tour Duration : Short Get Through Visit 3 to 5 Days
Hotels & Accommodation : Simple Hotels, Local Houses or Jungle Camp
Tour Grade : Usual till Challenging
Administratively, Pagatan Beach included in the Village area, District Dull Hilir, Tanah Bumbu regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. In South Kalimantan province, there is one district whose name is quite unique, namely the Tanah Bumbu regency officially founded in 2003 by the Republic of Indonesia Law No. 3 of 2003.
Named Tanah Bumbu, because in ancient times this area is known as one of the centers producer of nutmeg and spices in Indonesia. That said, the center at that time was the area around Batulicin and Pagatan. Today, districts are exactly located at the southeastern tip of Borneo island is famous for the mining, especially coal.
However, there is an association of more real when people call the Land of Spices, which is an exotic place as beach tourism in the district of the division of Kotabaru District has a coastline of about 200 kilometers. In general, the beaches in Tanah Bumbu regency was in the administration area Dull Hilir subdistrict. Pagatan Coast, Cape Coast evening, Salak Island coast, and Love Nature Coast is among the famous natural attractions in the district.
So, for those who visit the District Tanah Bumbu, there is no harm if taken the time to enjoy the panoramic beauty of the beach. One is an excursion to the beach Pagatan popular stretch of white sand with it.
Visiting the beach Pagatan somewhat special, because this beach has a panoramic ocean blue background sky is also blue, a relatively small waves, palm trees are waving, and the sea breeze blowing breeze. Picnic with family or colleagues here will certainly feel more exciting again.
White sand beach that extends from west to east about 1.5 miles, and breadth of up to 1.5 acres, giving enough space to tourists to carry out various activities. Making sculptures from sand, sun, down the beach, and sports (beach soccer and beach volleyball), are among the activities that can be done by tourists on this beach.
Meanwhile, waves of the sea is relatively small and is supported by the seawater is crystal clear and clean, strongly supports the tourists who want to swim or just playing chase with the waves on the beach. Fishing is the other exciting activities that tourists can do here, because the area around Beach Pagatan renowned as one of the marine fish production centers for Tanah Bumbu regency.
In the afternoon, the exotic beach Pagatan increasingly felt. Seconds ahead of the sunset (sunset) on the opposite horizon is one of those special moments that can be enjoyed by tourists here. Moment can be perceived by the tourists while relaxing on the beach, shelter, shelter, or from the tourist huts.
When bored at the beach, travelers can visit the fishing village located not too far from shore. Besides watching the daily life of fishermen, travelers also can see the fish grown in ponds, pools, and cages. There are also sold fish chips (amplang) as souvenirs for family or colleagues.
As for you who want to see the typical fisherman rituals around Bugis descent Pagatan Coast region, came there in the last two weeks of April. Famous beach party with a ritual Mappanretasi / Mappanretase (Sea Offering Ceremony) is an expression of gratitude to His Pagatan Coast fishing power over abundance of seafood and also ask for protection at sea.
The highlight which is also known by the name â € œPesta Lautâ €? This is melarungkan offerings that have been charmed out to sea or belarung misstatement.
Typically, this ritual is also enlivened by the attraction of music and traditional dances from the local area. In the area there Batakan Coast markets, shops, and cafes that provide various needs of tourists, such as food, beverages, reload, and fishing supplies.
For tourists who want to stay, can rent a guesthouse, hotel, and home stay located in the area around this beach. In the region were also available a vast camping ground and safe, so it can be used by tourists who want to camp.
Various other facilities, such as prayer house, cottage, shelter-shelters, lifeguard, as well as rental boats and trains cattle, is also available here.
Batulicin city, capital of Tanah Bumbu regency, located east of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan provincial capital. Distance Barjamasin-Batulicin about 315 kilometers with a travel time of approximately 10 hours by bus. While the distance-Beach Cities Batulicin Pagatan about 38 kilometers which can be accessed tourists about 1 hour by bus. Location of Beach Pagatan located on the edge of the highway Banjarmasin-Batulicin facilitate tourists to the country.
However, there is an association of more real when people call the Land of Spices, which is an exotic place as beach tourism in the district of the division of Kotabaru District has a coastline of about 200 kilometers. In general, the beaches in Tanah Bumbu regency was in the administration area Dull Hilir subdistrict. Pagatan Coast, Cape Coast evening, Salak Island coast, and Love Nature Coast is among the famous natural attractions in the district.
So, for those who visit the District Tanah Bumbu, there is no harm if taken the time to enjoy the panoramic beauty of the beach. One is an excursion to the beach Pagatan popular stretch of white sand with it.
Visiting the beach Pagatan somewhat special, because this beach has a panoramic ocean blue background sky is also blue, a relatively small waves, palm trees are waving, and the sea breeze blowing breeze. Picnic with family or colleagues here will certainly feel more exciting again.
White sand beach that extends from west to east about 1.5 miles, and breadth of up to 1.5 acres, giving enough space to tourists to carry out various activities. Making sculptures from sand, sun, down the beach, and sports (beach soccer and beach volleyball), are among the activities that can be done by tourists on this beach.
Meanwhile, waves of the sea is relatively small and is supported by the seawater is crystal clear and clean, strongly supports the tourists who want to swim or just playing chase with the waves on the beach. Fishing is the other exciting activities that tourists can do here, because the area around Beach Pagatan renowned as one of the marine fish production centers for Tanah Bumbu regency.
In the afternoon, the exotic beach Pagatan increasingly felt. Seconds ahead of the sunset (sunset) on the opposite horizon is one of those special moments that can be enjoyed by tourists here. Moment can be perceived by the tourists while relaxing on the beach, shelter, shelter, or from the tourist huts.
When bored at the beach, travelers can visit the fishing village located not too far from shore. Besides watching the daily life of fishermen, travelers also can see the fish grown in ponds, pools, and cages. There are also sold fish chips (amplang) as souvenirs for family or colleagues.
As for you who want to see the typical fisherman rituals around Bugis descent Pagatan Coast region, came there in the last two weeks of April. Famous beach party with a ritual Mappanretasi / Mappanretase (Sea Offering Ceremony) is an expression of gratitude to His Pagatan Coast fishing power over abundance of seafood and also ask for protection at sea.
The highlight which is also known by the name â € œPesta Lautâ €? This is melarungkan offerings that have been charmed out to sea or belarung misstatement.
Typically, this ritual is also enlivened by the attraction of music and traditional dances from the local area. In the area there Batakan Coast markets, shops, and cafes that provide various needs of tourists, such as food, beverages, reload, and fishing supplies.
For tourists who want to stay, can rent a guesthouse, hotel, and home stay located in the area around this beach. In the region were also available a vast camping ground and safe, so it can be used by tourists who want to camp.
Various other facilities, such as prayer house, cottage, shelter-shelters, lifeguard, as well as rental boats and trains cattle, is also available here.
Batulicin city, capital of Tanah Bumbu regency, located east of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan provincial capital. Distance Barjamasin-Batulicin about 315 kilometers with a travel time of approximately 10 hours by bus. While the distance-Beach Cities Batulicin Pagatan about 38 kilometers which can be accessed tourists about 1 hour by bus. Location of Beach Pagatan located on the edge of the highway Banjarmasin-Batulicin facilitate tourists to the country.
Administratively, Cote Batakan included in the Village area, Penyipatan Subdistrict, Tanah Laut, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. When you visit the South Kalimantan Province, was not it was excursion to places of tourist located in the district of Tanah Laut. District of capital in Pelaihari is famous for its stunning beaches recreation. Coast Batakan one of them. Batakan beach located south of the City Pelaihari, and has been designated as a tourist in 1982 by H. Muhammad Said, the Governor of South Kalimantan Province at the time.
Although relatively new, this beach is quite frequently visited by tourists, especially on weekends and other holidays. As one of the mainstay attractions, local government has been managing the beach overlooking the Java Sea this seriously. This was proved by various support facilities have been built in this coastal region.
Lively and exotic. That's about first impressions when visiting the beach Batakan. Stretch of white sand beach wide and ramps, as well as a stunning panorama of nature, makes it so special attractions visited with family or colleagues. The wind is blowing breeze and coconut leaves are swaying, and punctuated by low-flying sea birds and the occasional grabbing of sea water, add to the attraction of this tourist area.
Sand beaches stretching to give enough space to tourists to carry out various activities, like sunbathing and making sculptures out of sand. Fine sand beaches are very supportive of tourists who want to work out here, like playing football and beach volleyball. Meanwhile, waves of the sea is relatively little support tourists who want to swim and play waves on this beach.
Here also is available the rental boat and horse, so it can be used by tourists who want to enjoy the beach area along the two kilometer boat ride and ride horses. Besides enjoying the beaches, fishing is also one tourist destination visited Batakan Coast, because in this region there are different kinds of fish.
After enjoying the beauty of Batakan beach, tourists can then rent a motor boat to visit the island of Datu, an island area of ??10,000 square kilometers located off the coast Batakan. The island is often visited by people who want to visit the tomb of Datu Pamulutan, a scholar / spreading of Islam in Tanah Laut regency of his day loved to catch the bird with sticky rice (sap).
In the afternoon, panoramic coastal areas are increasingly exotic. Travelers can enjoy the sunset (sunset) while relaxing in the tourist huts, shelters, shelter, and food stalls are found there.
The existence of these attractions more complete with a main ritual of fishermen Batakan Coast region in July or August each year. Rituals are performed to obtain the blessing and salvation to those sponsored in Papadangan fishermen, a place which is about 1.5 kilometers from the beach Batakan. In the area there Batakan Coast markets, shops, and cafes that provide various needs of tourists, such as food, beverages, reload, and fishing supplies.
For tourists who want to stay, can rent a cottage, guesthouse, and home stay located in the area around this beach. In the region were also available a vast camping ground and safe, so it can be used by tourists who want to camp. Various other facilities, such as the pavilion, cottage, shelter, shelter, tourism police, coastguard, health centers, as well as boat and horse rentals are also available here.
Pelaihari city, the capital of the Land of the Sea, located about 104 kilometers from Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan provincial capital. While Batakan Coast about 40 kilometers south of the City Pelaihari. Tourists can access it using a private vehicle or public transportation (buses), either to the city of Banjarmasin City Pelaihari and from the city to the beach Batakan Pelaihari.
Grand Mosque is located in road Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin City General Sudirman. It lies right in the middle of the City Banjarmasin. Around this mosque there are also Forest City and adjacent to the Park Mascot and Siring Martapura River. Sabilal Muhtadin is the name of the Great Mosque which is located in the capital of South Kalimantan Province, INDONESIA.
The mosque was built as a form of respect and appreciation for the Great Ulema Shaikh Muhammad al-Banjari Arsyad (1710 - 1812 AD) who during his life to deepen and develop the Islamic religion in the Kingdom of Banjar (South Kalimantan). Great Ulama is not only known throughout the archipelago but also known and respected outside the borders of his country, which is up to Malacca, the Philippines, Bombay, Mecca, Medina, Istanbul, and Egypt. Sabilal Great Mosque was built in 1974 Muhtadin above ground area of 100,000 square meters. It lies in the middle of the city of Banjarmasin, formerly the Army Dormitory Complex Tatas. In the days of Dutch colonialism, this place is known as the Tatas or the Citadel Fort Tatas. Mosque building Sabilal Muhtadin divided into the main building and tower. The main building of the extent of reaching 5250 square meters of space divided into two places of worship. Two of these rooms have an area of 3250 square meters. Space on the inside of the most spacious two-story has reached 2000 square meters. Tower of the mosque consists of a large tower height of 45 meters, and four smaller towers, the height 21 meters respectively.
At the top of the main building there is a large dome with a diameter of 38 meters are made of gold colored aluminum sheet kalcolour supported by a steel frame structure. In addition there is also a small tower with a dome diameter of 5 and 6 meters. As usual great mosque, Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin also has ornate calligraphy that read the verses of the Qur'an and Asmaul Husna, the 99 names for God's glory and the names of the four main Caliph in Islam. Calligraphy is entirely formed of copper material blacked out by the selection-Arabic writing (calligraphy) are handled carefully and precisely to show the weights and the implied meaning of the scriptures themselves. Likewise contained calligraphy decoration on the door, Krawang and railing, the whole is made of copper material with a form of relief on the basis of art decoration that is widely available in the areas of Borneo.
Walls and floors of buildings, towers and plazas, also part of the pond which is located in the front yard of the mosque, the whole covered with marble. Space where ablutions, walls, and floors covered with porcelain, was for the whole floor of the mosque plaza lined with ceramic. With the layout as described above, the mosque can accommodate pilgrims Sabilal Muhtadin as many as 15,000 people, namely 7500 and 7500 on the inside of the building on the page. When viewed more closely, the role of ornamental elements on a building will reveal something not only beautiful but also meaningful in the eyes of other visitors. The decorative element may provide an experience that touches the mind and cause all sorts of feelings, such feelings of emotion, awe, solemn, and so on. Nuances of aesthetic insight and technical architect of this mosque is the election really feels to be the basic concept of creativity footing.
There are three meanings footing Sabilal Muhtadin mosque architect who made the concept of Sabilal Muhtadin ornate Grand Mosque, namely:
1. Something that can provide and lead to a deeper religious sense.
2. Decorative ornament that is consistent and in accordance with the functional architecture of the mosque.
3. Characteristic or identity that shows the wealth of Borneo environmental culture.
On this basis, the aesthetic element is formed masjidraya in Arabic calligraphy by taking the verses of the Koran, Asmaul Husna, the 99 names of God's greatness and the names of the fourth Caliph of the Islamic Calligraphy Major is then assembled and combined with various elements ornamental motifs typical plants of Borneo. Decorative Borneo is the inventory value on the building traditions of decorative arts building Sabilal Muhtadin Mosque.
Walls and floors of buildings, towers and plazas, also part of the pond which is located in the front yard of the mosque, the whole covered with marble. Space where ablutions, walls, and floors covered with porcelain, was for the whole floor of the mosque plaza lined with ceramic. With the layout as described above, the mosque can accommodate pilgrims Sabilal Muhtadin as many as 15,000 people, namely 7500 and 7500 on the inside of the building on the page. When viewed more closely, the role of ornamental elements on a building will reveal something not only beautiful but also meaningful in the eyes of other visitors. The decorative element may provide an experience that touches the mind and cause all sorts of feelings, such feelings of emotion, awe, solemn, and so on. Nuances of aesthetic insight and technical architect of this mosque is the election really feels to be the basic concept of creativity footing.
There are three meanings footing Sabilal Muhtadin mosque architect who made the concept of Sabilal Muhtadin ornate Grand Mosque, namely:
1. Something that can provide and lead to a deeper religious sense.
2. Decorative ornament that is consistent and in accordance with the functional architecture of the mosque.
3. Characteristic or identity that shows the wealth of Borneo environmental culture.
On this basis, the aesthetic element is formed masjidraya in Arabic calligraphy by taking the verses of the Koran, Asmaul Husna, the 99 names of God's greatness and the names of the fourth Caliph of the Islamic Calligraphy Major is then assembled and combined with various elements ornamental motifs typical plants of Borneo. Decorative Borneo is the inventory value on the building traditions of decorative arts building Sabilal Muhtadin Mosque.
Forms of floral decoration (plants) give the impression of something living and dynamic, while avoiding the tendency to worship the image, like a picture with the theme of human and animal forms. Similarly, the sacred texts are written in the form of beautiful handwriting in Style Naski, Diwani, Riqah, Tsulus and Kufik. This style creates a feeling of richness and flavor of fantasy art for meluhurkan praise to God.
The overall design of the building mosques with domes, pillars and well-built sturdy and thick and solid walls covered by approximately 14,830 square feet of young beige marble. This layer provides an atmosphere heavy, sturdy and sometimes feels oppressive. This impression arises from both the exterior and interior. The overall situation into consideration in the mosque banguanan consider making an aesthetic element to be placed in the space within and outside the building of this mosque.
Determination Krawang design for the main door, side door, and walls are an attempt to provide a balance between a sense of weight that caused the physical buildings and mild flavor caused by the opaque nature of these Krawang ornaments. Decorative lighting (chandeliers) which consists of 17 pieces of the unit, hung with thousands of glass balls arranged in a circle about 9 feet in diameter. Chandelier is also intended to engender a sense of light that is placed in contrast to the physical building that feels heavy. Location Sabilal Muhatadin Mosque which is located in downtown Banjarmasin enables the availability of accommodation and a complete facility for visitors. And accommodation facilities such as restaurants and inns around the mosque, available equitably. For the hotel facilities, the City Banjarmasin has several three-star hotel located not far from the mosque.
To go Sabilal Muhtadin Mosque, visitors can take two routes, namely overland and river. For a landline, visitors can use public transport modes as well as private vehicles. For public transportation, almost all transport trajectory through Sabilal Muhtadin Mosque. Especially public transport route from Banjarmasin to the Old Market. As for the path of the river, visitors can use a motor boat (klotok) from across the river in Yogyakarta. Klotok goal can be targeted to Siring River Sabilal Muhtadin Martapura or mosque. Klotok is usually docked at the pier attractions located not far from the mosque.
The overall design of the building mosques with domes, pillars and well-built sturdy and thick and solid walls covered by approximately 14,830 square feet of young beige marble. This layer provides an atmosphere heavy, sturdy and sometimes feels oppressive. This impression arises from both the exterior and interior. The overall situation into consideration in the mosque banguanan consider making an aesthetic element to be placed in the space within and outside the building of this mosque.
Determination Krawang design for the main door, side door, and walls are an attempt to provide a balance between a sense of weight that caused the physical buildings and mild flavor caused by the opaque nature of these Krawang ornaments. Decorative lighting (chandeliers) which consists of 17 pieces of the unit, hung with thousands of glass balls arranged in a circle about 9 feet in diameter. Chandelier is also intended to engender a sense of light that is placed in contrast to the physical building that feels heavy. Location Sabilal Muhatadin Mosque which is located in downtown Banjarmasin enables the availability of accommodation and a complete facility for visitors. And accommodation facilities such as restaurants and inns around the mosque, available equitably. For the hotel facilities, the City Banjarmasin has several three-star hotel located not far from the mosque.
To go Sabilal Muhtadin Mosque, visitors can take two routes, namely overland and river. For a landline, visitors can use public transport modes as well as private vehicles. For public transportation, almost all transport trajectory through Sabilal Muhtadin Mosque. Especially public transport route from Banjarmasin to the Old Market. As for the path of the river, visitors can use a motor boat (klotok) from across the river in Yogyakarta. Klotok goal can be targeted to Siring River Sabilal Muhtadin Martapura or mosque. Klotok is usually docked at the pier attractions located not far from the mosque.
Gastric Mangkurat Museum is located in the city of Banjarbaru, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. Gastric Mangkurat Museum inaugurated its use in 1979. The building of this museum architecture Banjar traditional house, house ridge High, which is polished with a modern style.
Museum collection items consisting of Banjar Sultanate heritage, the great Temple, and Temple of the barrel, stone tools, wood carving Ulin, agricultural tools and household furniture, traditional musical instruments and so on. Gastric Mangkurat Museum, consists of two floors. The first floor consists of three exhibition spaces (display), which is an exhibition space open and two enclosed exhibition space. In the open exhibition space, visitors can see three people Banjar river transport, namely: sudur boats, boat pandanus lyrical, and ferry boats.
Besides these three types of vessel, visitors can also see a variety of fossils of marine fauna, such as whale skeleton (Rhineodon Typus Cotaceae). While in the second exhibition hall is closed, visitors will be brought into the distant days before we were born. In one of these closed room, visitors can see the equipment used in prehistoric times, such as pickaxes, axes shoulders, hatchet shaped chisel, casting bronze axes and other objects. While in other enclosed showroom, visitors will witness the diverse heritage Banjar kingdom.
On the second floor, visitors will see paintings photographs and maps of distribution of ethnic tribes who resided in the area of South Kalimantan. In this place, visitors can see various forms of traditional Banjar houses such as: High ridge, Elephant Manyusu, and so forth. In addition, visitors can also see a complete storefront Banjar society's life cycle, from birth phase, children, adulthood, marriage, birth to death. These phases, described in the form of ceremonies that are close to the development of Islam as traditions Baayun Children, Basunat, Baantar honesty, Batamat Qur'an, Bakawinan, and so forth.
By entering the museum Gastric Mangkurat, the visitors brought kemasa ago, namely the period before turning into a South Kalimantan province. The museum is able to provide insight to the visitor about the development of Banjar society from ancient times, when still using stone tools, until the development of kingdoms in existence and influence in South Kalimantan. By looking at Genta Kencana (resting place of the king), for example, visitors will learn how the civilization that built Banjar society at that time. This museum has been equipped with a variety of accommodations and facilities, such as a restaurant that serves dishes typical banjo, internet cafe, room service conservation of cultural property, and home stays.
The museum is located in Banjarbaru, 35 km from Banjarmasin. Towards Gastric Mangkurat museum, it is not too difficult. The strategic location on Visit A. Yani made easily accessible by whatever means of transportation, either private vehicles or public transport. From the airport Banjarbaru Ulin Syamsudin Noor Foundation, visitors only takes about 20 minutes.
Besides these three types of vessel, visitors can also see a variety of fossils of marine fauna, such as whale skeleton (Rhineodon Typus Cotaceae). While in the second exhibition hall is closed, visitors will be brought into the distant days before we were born. In one of these closed room, visitors can see the equipment used in prehistoric times, such as pickaxes, axes shoulders, hatchet shaped chisel, casting bronze axes and other objects. While in other enclosed showroom, visitors will witness the diverse heritage Banjar kingdom.
On the second floor, visitors will see paintings photographs and maps of distribution of ethnic tribes who resided in the area of South Kalimantan. In this place, visitors can see various forms of traditional Banjar houses such as: High ridge, Elephant Manyusu, and so forth. In addition, visitors can also see a complete storefront Banjar society's life cycle, from birth phase, children, adulthood, marriage, birth to death. These phases, described in the form of ceremonies that are close to the development of Islam as traditions Baayun Children, Basunat, Baantar honesty, Batamat Qur'an, Bakawinan, and so forth.
By entering the museum Gastric Mangkurat, the visitors brought kemasa ago, namely the period before turning into a South Kalimantan province. The museum is able to provide insight to the visitor about the development of Banjar society from ancient times, when still using stone tools, until the development of kingdoms in existence and influence in South Kalimantan. By looking at Genta Kencana (resting place of the king), for example, visitors will learn how the civilization that built Banjar society at that time. This museum has been equipped with a variety of accommodations and facilities, such as a restaurant that serves dishes typical banjo, internet cafe, room service conservation of cultural property, and home stays.
The museum is located in Banjarbaru, 35 km from Banjarmasin. Towards Gastric Mangkurat museum, it is not too difficult. The strategic location on Visit A. Yani made easily accessible by whatever means of transportation, either private vehicles or public transport. From the airport Banjarbaru Ulin Syamsudin Noor Foundation, visitors only takes about 20 minutes.
You want to see or move directly in the market of the river by boat. This floating market is located in Banjarmasin precisely at the intersection of River and River Barito Kuin. Floating market is a reflection of culture in Banjarmasin Banjar that have taken place long ago.
In South Kalimantan, there are hundreds of rivers became an important transportation route to the present. Sights were resting on the river, like the floating market in the city of Banjarmasin Estuary Kuin this.
When the sun rises visit this market that reflects light in the morning between transactions vegetables and garden produce from the villages along the Barito river and its tributaries.
Floating Market Kuin Estuary is a traditional floating market on the river at the mouth of the river Barito Kuin, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. The merchants and buyers to use boats, boat title in Banjar. This market started after Fajr prayer until after 9 am.
The specialty in this market is still frequent barter transactions between the merchants who in the language of boating bapanduk called Banjar. Women traders (hamlet) of boating sell their own production, while the second hand purchase from the hamlet called panyambangan for resale.
Banjarmasin as the capital of the province is a center for trade and tourism. Banjarmasin city earned the nickname City of Water because the location of land a few inches feet below sea level. Banjarmasin city, has an area of approximately 72 square miles, or about 0.22 percent of the total area of South Kalimantan.
The city is split by the river Martapura provide its own characteristics on the lives of its people, especially the use of rivers for water transportation, trade and tourism. In addition to the floating market in Muara Kuin Banjarmasin, other floating markets that you can meet is in the Lok Baintan which is above the River Martapura.
In 1526 Sultan Suriansyah establish the kingdom on the banks of the river and Barito Kuin who later became the forerunner of the city of Banjarmasin. On the banks of this river was originally held the traditional commercial center developed. Merchant in a small boat made of wood. These traders are mostly women who wear clothes and hat Tanggui Banjar typical width made of sago palm leaves.
In South Kalimantan, there are hundreds of rivers became an important transportation route to the present. Sights were resting on the river, like the floating market in the city of Banjarmasin Estuary Kuin this.
When the sun rises visit this market that reflects light in the morning between transactions vegetables and garden produce from the villages along the Barito river and its tributaries.
Floating Market Kuin Estuary is a traditional floating market on the river at the mouth of the river Barito Kuin, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. The merchants and buyers to use boats, boat title in Banjar. This market started after Fajr prayer until after 9 am.
The specialty in this market is still frequent barter transactions between the merchants who in the language of boating bapanduk called Banjar. Women traders (hamlet) of boating sell their own production, while the second hand purchase from the hamlet called panyambangan for resale.
Banjarmasin as the capital of the province is a center for trade and tourism. Banjarmasin city earned the nickname City of Water because the location of land a few inches feet below sea level. Banjarmasin city, has an area of approximately 72 square miles, or about 0.22 percent of the total area of South Kalimantan.
The city is split by the river Martapura provide its own characteristics on the lives of its people, especially the use of rivers for water transportation, trade and tourism. In addition to the floating market in Muara Kuin Banjarmasin, other floating markets that you can meet is in the Lok Baintan which is above the River Martapura.
In 1526 Sultan Suriansyah establish the kingdom on the banks of the river and Barito Kuin who later became the forerunner of the city of Banjarmasin. On the banks of this river was originally held the traditional commercial center developed. Merchant in a small boat made of wood. These traders are mostly women who wear clothes and hat Tanggui Banjar typical width made of sago palm leaves.
The Bunaken National Marine Park was formally established in 1991 and is among the first of Indonesia's growing system of marine parks. The park covers a total surface area of 89,065 hectares, 97% of which is overlain by sparkling clear, warm tropical water. The remaining 3% of the park is terrestrial, including the five islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen. Although each of these islands has a special character, it is the aquatic ecosystem that attracts most naturalists.
The waters of Bunaken National Marine Park are extremely deep (1566 m in Manado Bay), clear (up to 35-40 m visibility), refreshing in temperature (27-29 C) and harbor some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world. Pick any of group of interest - corals, fish, echinoderms or sponges - and the number of families, genera or species is bound to be astonishingly high. For example, 7 of the 8 species of giant clams that occur in the world, occur in Bunaken. The park has around 70 genera of corals; compare this to a mere 10 in Hawaii. Although the exact number of fish species is unknown, it may be slightly higher than in the Philippines, where 2,500 species, or nearly 70% of all fish species known to the Indo-western Pacific, are found.
The waters of Bunaken National Marine Park are extremely deep (1566 m in Manado Bay), clear (up to 35-40 m visibility), refreshing in temperature (27-29 C) and harbor some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world. Pick any of group of interest - corals, fish, echinoderms or sponges - and the number of families, genera or species is bound to be astonishingly high. For example, 7 of the 8 species of giant clams that occur in the world, occur in Bunaken. The park has around 70 genera of corals; compare this to a mere 10 in Hawaii. Although the exact number of fish species is unknown, it may be slightly higher than in the Philippines, where 2,500 species, or nearly 70% of all fish species known to the Indo-western Pacific, are found.
Oceanic currents may explain, in part, why Bunaken National Marine Park is such a treasure trove of biodiversity. Northeasternly currents generally sweep through the park but abundant counter currents and gyros related to lunar cycles are believed to be a trap for free swimming larvae. This is particularly true on the south side of the crescent-shaped Bunaken Island, lying in the heart of the park. A snorkler or diver in the vicinity of Lekuan or Fukui may spot over 33 species of butterfly fish and numerous types of groupers, damsels, wrasses and gobies. The gobies, smallish fish with bulging eyes and modified fins that allow them to attach to hard surfaces, are the most diverse but least known group of fish in the park.
Biologists believe that the abundance of hard corals is crucial in maintaining the high levels of diversity in the park. Hard corals are the architects of the reefs, without them, numerous marine organisms would be homeless and hungry. Many species of fish are closely associated with particular types of corals (folious, branching, massives, etc.) for shelter and egg-laying. Others, like the enormous Bumphead Parrotfish, Balbometopon muricatum, are "coralivores" and depend on hard corals for their sustenance. Bony mouth parts fused into an impressive "beak" allow these gregarious fish to crunch corals like roasted peanuts.
Some 20,000 people live on the natural resources of Bunaken National Marine Park. Although there are inevitable conflicts between resource protection and use by people, the Indonesian government is taking a fairly unusual and pragmatic approach to park management. The idea is to promote wise resource use while preventing overexploitation. Local communities, government officials, dive resort operators, local nature groups, tourists and scientists have played an active role in developing exclusive zones for diving, wood collection, fishing and other forms of utilization. If successful, Bunaken Marine Park will stand as an important example of how Sulawesi, and the rest of Indonesia, can work to protect its natural resources.
Accommodation and Transfer
On the island you have the choice amongst a number of homestays, with rates starting at around Rp. 80 000 per day and person incl. fullboard. If you only go for the cheapest option don't complain afterwards if the water in your mandi (bathroom) doesn't get filled up regularly, or food isn't quite as nice as you had hoped for. Life in North Sulawesi in general isn't as cheap as in other regions of Indonesia, and most things on Bunaken have to be brought in from Manado. Depending on the season even fish can be pretty expensive. Better think twice before you try to bargain down prices which are already cheap; for the locals it could mean the difference between being able to eat 3 or only 2 meals a day, or buying school books for the children or not.
Some of the dive operations on Bunaken are offering more upmarket accommodation, even hot showers (Living Colours, Cha Cha Nature Resort).
Some guesthouses ("homestays") on Bunaken:
Pangalisang Beach: Lorenso's Homestay
Liang Beach: Panorama, Nelson's, Papa Boa
There are a lot more...
Bunaken's much smaller neighbour Siladen only offers few accommodations. Most popular among budget travelers seems to be Martha's Homestay.
The most upmarket resort within the boundaries of the Bunaken National Park is Siladen Resort & Spa which started operations in 2003. The eco-friendly luxury boutique resort places high emphasis on the protection of the Marine Park and the environment.
The public boats from Manado to Bunaken are leaving daily around 2 p.m (depending on tide), except Sundays, from Pasar Jengki near Manado harbour. Back from Bunaken to Manado usually early in the morning, around 7-8 a.m. Even on Sundays there might be boats, just go to the harbour and ask people there. To charter a boat is about Rp. 150,000 - 200,000 OW. If you want to go to Siladen it is better to inquire first at the harbour, but usually there are several boats as well. The fare to Siladen is also Rp. 15 000.
Bunaken - Scuba Diving
A growing number of dive centers is operating from the mainland around Manado and directly from Bunaken Island. Generally spoken you should rather pay a few dollars more and go for safe and experienced operators than just choose the cheapest option. Tank fillings can be a problem, and headaches after each dive give you a clear sign that your dive operator saves money on filters; better go somewhere else if you experience this.
In general diving standards in North Sulawesi are high, as is environmental awareness among the dive operators, especially the ones who have formed the North Sulawesi Watersports Association, NSWA. The NSWA has made significant strides in improving the management and conservation of Bunaken National Park and surrounding marine ecosystems and in conferring concrete benefits of tourism to the villagers living within the park. Many of its members have spent a lot of their money and time for various ecological and social achievements within the park. This has not gone unnoticed; the Bunaken National Park has received the "Tourism for Tomorrow Award" and the "UN Equator Prize" (more on www.divenorthsulawesi.com).
Unfortunately some stupid backpackers still think that they know everything better than these international organisations and refuse to pay the entrance fee to the National Park. If you are planning to do this, please stay away. You are not welcome - the National Park needs support, not ignorance!
A few Bunaken Dive Operations (just a few):
Living Colours Diving Bunaken: Dive center and resort on the eastern side of Bunaken; idyllic location, nice and professional team, relaxed atmosphere, good food. Hot water showers.
Cha Cha Dive Lodge Bunaken: Small and intimate dive resort, also on the eastern side. Run by an Irish-Italian/Japanese couple. Excellent food, hot water showers.
Two Fish Divers Bunaken: PADI operation based at Pangalisang. Two British instructors, recommended for courses.
Bastianos Resort & Diving Center: located on Liang Beach, western side of the island. Since April 2004 the dive center is managed by Indonesian instructor Frans Rattu.
A few Manado Dive Operations (not complete):
Eco Divers Manado have their base at Minahasa Lagoon Resort to the south west of Manado. Modern and well-organized dive center. They have their own resort in Lembeh, so Eco Divers is an excellent choice if you want to do both, which is highly recommended.
Since April 2009 diving at the nice and friendly Tasik Ria Resort Manado (about 20 minutes by car from the city) is run by Tasik Divers, with all new boats and equipment.
Celebes Divers: Nice resort south of Manado, run by Italians.
Minahasa Lagoon Resort: One of the most upmarket (dive) resorts in North Sulawesi. Located at a beautiful bay about 30 km south-west of Manado. Very well run, excellent services, even small things are very well taken care of.
LumbaLumba Diving: Dive center with own cottages based in Tasik Ria. Very well run, owned by a Dutch couple.
In general diving standards in North Sulawesi are high, as is environmental awareness among the dive operators, especially the ones who have formed the North Sulawesi Watersports Association, NSWA. The NSWA has made significant strides in improving the management and conservation of Bunaken National Park and surrounding marine ecosystems and in conferring concrete benefits of tourism to the villagers living within the park. Many of its members have spent a lot of their money and time for various ecological and social achievements within the park. This has not gone unnoticed; the Bunaken National Park has received the "Tourism for Tomorrow Award" and the "UN Equator Prize" (more on www.divenorthsulawesi.com).Unfortunately some stupid backpackers still think that they know everything better than these international organisations and refuse to pay the entrance fee to the National Park. If you are planning to do this, please stay away. You are not welcome - the National Park needs support, not ignorance!
A few Bunaken Dive Operations (just a few):
Living Colours Diving Bunaken: Dive center and resort on the eastern side of Bunaken; idyllic location, nice and professional team, relaxed atmosphere, good food. Hot water showers.
Cha Cha Dive Lodge Bunaken: Small and intimate dive resort, also on the eastern side. Run by an Irish-Italian/Japanese couple. Excellent food, hot water showers.
Two Fish Divers Bunaken: PADI operation based at Pangalisang. Two British instructors, recommended for courses.
Bastianos Resort & Diving Center: located on Liang Beach, western side of the island. Since April 2004 the dive center is managed by Indonesian instructor Frans Rattu.
A few Manado Dive Operations (not complete):
Eco Divers Manado have their base at Minahasa Lagoon Resort to the south west of Manado. Modern and well-organized dive center. They have their own resort in Lembeh, so Eco Divers is an excellent choice if you want to do both, which is highly recommended.
Since April 2009 diving at the nice and friendly Tasik Ria Resort Manado (about 20 minutes by car from the city) is run by Tasik Divers, with all new boats and equipment.
Celebes Divers: Nice resort south of Manado, run by Italians.
Minahasa Lagoon Resort: One of the most upmarket (dive) resorts in North Sulawesi. Located at a beautiful bay about 30 km south-west of Manado. Very well run, excellent services, even small things are very well taken care of.
LumbaLumba Diving: Dive center with own cottages based in Tasik Ria. Very well run, owned by a Dutch couple.
Welcome to West Kalimantan
Area: 520 Hectares
The location: Sintang
Designation area: Year 1992
The location: Sintang
Designation area: Year 1992
Dark Hill Nature Park is one of the two conservation areas with the status of the Forest Nature. Located in Sintang, ± 15 km from the City Sintang.
ASSESIBILITAS
Attainment area can be easily done by using public transport (bus) or private vehicles.
Route to the area:
NO. TIME TRAVEL VEHICLE ROUTE
(JAM)
A Pontianak – Sintang 6
2 Bus
aircraft
2 Sintang – Regions 1.5 Public Transportation
NO. TIME TRAVEL VEHICLE ROUTE
(JAM)
A Pontianak – Sintang 6
2 Bus
aircraft
2 Sintang – Regions 1.5 Public Transportation
POTENTIAL FOR TOURISM
As Forest Travel, recreation and tourism being the object becomes an important role to bring visitors. Some of these interesting objects is the panorama of nature, which reveal a steep cliff as high as ± 600 meters interspersed with dense forest at the foot of the mountain and its peak, there are waterfalls and natural caves.
The most unique flora in this region is the presence of type Bag Red Semar (Nephentes sp) which is a plant endemic to this region.
FACILITY TOUR
In order to develop tourism facilities and procurement of the region, Sub Resource Conservation Center in collaboration with the Local Government Level II Sintang, build several facilities:
1. Permanent tourist route that can be easily used by visitors to reach the objects within the region.
2. A permanent building which has been prepared as a meeting hall and information center region.
2. A permanent building which has been prepared as a meeting hall and information center region.
In the development of this region will be pursued further the provision of infrastructure and supporting facilities such as recreational activities and tourism Interpretation Program Area, and the appeals board instructions guide the conservation area and will help connect objects and visitors.
Sentarum Lake National Park is representative of wetland ecosystem of the lake, freshwater swamp forest and tropical rain forest in Borneo.
Lake Sentarum as a seasonal lake in the park is located on the Kapuas river basin, which is about 700 km from the estuary leading to the South China Sea. Bounded by the hills and highlands that surround, Lake Sentarum a water catchment area and at the same time as the regulator of the water system for 
the Kapuas River Basin. Thus, the areas located downstream of the Kapuas River is highly dependent on fluctuations in the amount of water collected in the lake.
the Kapuas River Basin. Thus, the areas located downstream of the Kapuas River is highly dependent on fluctuations in the amount of water collected in the lake.Sentarum Lake National Park has a distinctive and original plants are tembesu / tengkawang (Shorea beccariana). There are also lowland forest plants such as jelutung (Dyera costulata),
ramin (Gonystylus bancanus), meranti (Shorea sp.), Keruing (Dipterocarpus sp.), And ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri).
ramin (Gonystylus bancanus), meranti (Shorea sp.), Keruing (Dipterocarpus sp.), And ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri).Aquatic systems from freshwater lakes and flooded forests makes Lake Sentarum unlike other lakes. The water was colored dark reddish because they contain tannins derived from peat in the surrounding forest. In the rainy season, the depth of the lake water can reach 6-8 meters and cause tergenangnya surrounding forest. However, during the dry season, where the water level in Sungai Kapuas gradually decreased, water from Lake Sentarum will flow into the Kapuas River so that water in the river discharge is relatively stable. Finally at the peak of the dry season, state Sentarum Lake and the surrounding area will become a vast expanse of land. The fish that had been on the lake, will be seen in small pools.
People’s lives around the national park which tribe Dayak Iban, Sebaruk, 
Sontas, Kenyah and Punan still traditional. Longhouse (betang) which is inhabited by tribes are diverse in size, there are five to eight inhabited and there are heads of households are occupied by 15 to 30 heads of households. Longhouses inhabited by 15-30 heads of families, have an average length of 186 meters and 6 meters wide. Life at home betang show a harmony, innocence and the hospitality of the tribe, and usually tourists will be treated to dance Dayak.
Sontas, Kenyah and Punan still traditional. Longhouse (betang) which is inhabited by tribes are diverse in size, there are five to eight inhabited and there are heads of households are occupied by 15 to 30 heads of households. Longhouses inhabited by 15-30 heads of families, have an average length of 186 meters and 6 meters wide. Life at home betang show a harmony, innocence and the hospitality of the tribe, and usually tourists will be treated to dance Dayak.Some locations / attractions to be visited:
Lanjak Hill, and Mount Nanga Kenelang Tekenang. View a panorama of the lake, boating and bird and animal observation equipped research laboratory facilities.
Lanjak Hill, and Mount Nanga Kenelang Tekenang. View a panorama of the lake, boating and bird and animal observation equipped research laboratory facilities.
How to reach the location:
How to reach the location: Pontianak-Sintang-Semitau using four-wheel vehicle about 11 hours or Sintang-Semitau use longboat (Bandong) taken about seven hours. From Semitau to the location using a motor boat Lanjak majors. Pontianak-Putussibau by plane about two hours and from Putussibau longboat to Nanga Suhaid with about seven hours.
How to reach the location: Pontianak-Sintang-Semitau using four-wheel vehicle about 11 hours or Sintang-Semitau use longboat (Bandong) taken about seven hours. From Semitau to the location using a motor boat Lanjak majors. Pontianak-Putussibau by plane about two hours and from Putussibau longboat to Nanga Suhaid with about seven hours.
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| Menanggar Waterfall |
There are also lots of tourist objects that you will see and enjoy during your stay in Ngabang (Landak).One of them are Melanggar Waterfall. Menanggar waterfall, located 220 from the capital district, waterfalls with seven levels of this district is located in the Air Besar. Height of each level is approximately 70 meters. Location can be reached by land transportation to and Serimbu followed by the cascade of water and swift walk. Mountain panorama Seha one of which is the natural potential to be a District Landak tradional market society. Located 48 km from the capital district in District Sengah precisely Temila. Sehaq the mountain was known as the haunted for the rider through the area.
A. The Description of Melanggar Waterfall as Natural Tourism Object in Landak Regency
A lot of daily activities everyday make people are busy, so they want to take a leisure time on weekend or holiday. Many activities can do in leisure time. They do favorite activities besides daily activities such as watching TV, camping, hiking, fishing or traveling to certain place that gives peaceful atmosphere in the heart, especially visiting recreation place with families, relatives, friends or couples.
In West Kalimantan there are many recreation places can be visited by tourists. They spread in many district. Some recreation places can find in big city, but many of them are away from central city, there is no reason for people who want to visit this place. In fact, many tourist choose recreation place are away from crowded people, noise and pollution. Moreover, the tourists really enjoy their journey because it has natural and beautiful atmosphere.
Besides tourists enjoy the fantastic recreation, they also can enjoy the varieties many kinds of taste traditional food and drink in a place is visited and can be found in their home. The culinary tourism can be a good choice to spend leisure time on weekend or holiday with closed people in our lives.
Most of recreation places have different potential and interesting tourist resort to visit. In different place, the visitors will get different experience. The recreation place will give the visitors unforgettable memories. In addition that place are really fantastic, enjoyable, wonderful, quite, calm, peaceful make visitors want to visit in another time, so visiting recreation places in leisure time would be more and more if they do their activities that could please them, disappear their unhappy feeling, sadness and stress are away from their mind.
Melanggar Waterfall is one of fantastic and natural tourism in Landak regency. It is located in Serimbu sub district, Perbua village. I t is about 54 kms from central city of Landak regency. The width of Melanggar Waterfall is 95 mettres and the height is 37 mettres. The visitors can see the waterfall directly. Beside it, they also can enjoy the fantastic scenery of Jappa Mountaint. If the visitors want to cross the waterfall , they can pass under the waterfall , their a cave that has form like path. But , the visitors must use raincoat when they cross it, because the sprinkling of the waterfall is like drizzle in dry season and wet season is like rain. The visitors will pass the stones have type plaque.The opposite of the waterfall there is a small beach. In this place, the visitors can do many activities such as camping, fishing , swimming, while enjoy the fantastic waterfall and genuine forest is surrounded the Melanggar waterfall.
Melanggar waterfall has dense forest that stores many varieties of flora and fauna. It can be developed as natural tourism object. On 22 September 2009, the organization of “Mahasiswa Pencinta Alam ( MAPALA ) “ of Tanjungpura University Pontianak , they done monitoring in dense forest of Melanggar waterfall. They found many kind of wild orchid.
Beside has the fantastic waterfall, Melanggar waterfall stores many uniquesness, such as Sanjan cave and Bat cave. In Sanjan cave, there is a small waterfal, it is called Taang waterfall.It is about 30 metters .In this place the visitors can spend the night. If the visitors stay here, they will feel fresh air and enjoy the clean surroundings, it is so natural.The visitors can go fishing in Landak river. It is not far from Sanjan cave. The width of the cave is about 50 metters, while its length is about 20 metters. In the space of the cave, there is a hole, it is about 75 cms.The visitors can enter in and enjoy many kinds of stones that have shape of bed, chair and table. The visitors can find a small river in this space too.If the visitors want to enter in, they must bring spotlight , rope and keep togetherness.This space is so dark and there are many room. According to the myth, people who enter the hole must leave something such as money, cigarette or whatever. If they don not do it, they can not find exit. In Bat cave, the visitors can see thousands of bats are hanging in cave at noon. People who live in Perbua village catch it to consume. They said that bat is delicious and it can care stamina. The measurement of bat cave is bigger than Sanjan cave, but people can not spent the night here, because muuc bat droppings in cave.
In West Kalimantan there are many recreation places can be visited by tourists. They spread in many district. Some recreation places can find in big city, but many of them are away from central city, there is no reason for people who want to visit this place. In fact, many tourist choose recreation place are away from crowded people, noise and pollution. Moreover, the tourists really enjoy their journey because it has natural and beautiful atmosphere.
Besides tourists enjoy the fantastic recreation, they also can enjoy the varieties many kinds of taste traditional food and drink in a place is visited and can be found in their home. The culinary tourism can be a good choice to spend leisure time on weekend or holiday with closed people in our lives.
Most of recreation places have different potential and interesting tourist resort to visit. In different place, the visitors will get different experience. The recreation place will give the visitors unforgettable memories. In addition that place are really fantastic, enjoyable, wonderful, quite, calm, peaceful make visitors want to visit in another time, so visiting recreation places in leisure time would be more and more if they do their activities that could please them, disappear their unhappy feeling, sadness and stress are away from their mind.
Melanggar Waterfall is one of fantastic and natural tourism in Landak regency. It is located in Serimbu sub district, Perbua village. I t is about 54 kms from central city of Landak regency. The width of Melanggar Waterfall is 95 mettres and the height is 37 mettres. The visitors can see the waterfall directly. Beside it, they also can enjoy the fantastic scenery of Jappa Mountaint. If the visitors want to cross the waterfall , they can pass under the waterfall , their a cave that has form like path. But , the visitors must use raincoat when they cross it, because the sprinkling of the waterfall is like drizzle in dry season and wet season is like rain. The visitors will pass the stones have type plaque.The opposite of the waterfall there is a small beach. In this place, the visitors can do many activities such as camping, fishing , swimming, while enjoy the fantastic waterfall and genuine forest is surrounded the Melanggar waterfall.
Melanggar waterfall has dense forest that stores many varieties of flora and fauna. It can be developed as natural tourism object. On 22 September 2009, the organization of “Mahasiswa Pencinta Alam ( MAPALA ) “ of Tanjungpura University Pontianak , they done monitoring in dense forest of Melanggar waterfall. They found many kind of wild orchid.
Beside has the fantastic waterfall, Melanggar waterfall stores many uniquesness, such as Sanjan cave and Bat cave. In Sanjan cave, there is a small waterfal, it is called Taang waterfall.It is about 30 metters .In this place the visitors can spend the night. If the visitors stay here, they will feel fresh air and enjoy the clean surroundings, it is so natural.The visitors can go fishing in Landak river. It is not far from Sanjan cave. The width of the cave is about 50 metters, while its length is about 20 metters. In the space of the cave, there is a hole, it is about 75 cms.The visitors can enter in and enjoy many kinds of stones that have shape of bed, chair and table. The visitors can find a small river in this space too.If the visitors want to enter in, they must bring spotlight , rope and keep togetherness.This space is so dark and there are many room. According to the myth, people who enter the hole must leave something such as money, cigarette or whatever. If they don not do it, they can not find exit. In Bat cave, the visitors can see thousands of bats are hanging in cave at noon. People who live in Perbua village catch it to consume. They said that bat is delicious and it can care stamina. The measurement of bat cave is bigger than Sanjan cave, but people can not spent the night here, because muuc bat droppings in cave.
Melanggar waterfall is far from the central city of Landak regency. To get there, the visitors can use motorcycle, car or bus until Serimbu sub district. Continue the traveling by using small ship, it is called perahu motor. It takes place about 1 hour. Generally, people go there in celebrating idul fitri, idul adha, Christmas, Easter and New Year. Not only the youth, but also kid and adult can enjoy this place.
To keep the surroundings is still genuine, government forbidden people to cut woods or make rice field near by the Melanggar waterfall. It is done in order that the forest still dense. So the visitors who visit this place enjoy the fresh air and see the fantastic scenery of Jappa mountain. People who break the rule , they will get sanction such as paying fine or prison.
In short, Melanggar waterfall gives satisfied by the tourist to visit. The fantastic waterfall and natural forest make tourist want to go there. For people who like sport can use this place to do sport activities such as fishing, wading cross or outdoor swimming.
B. The Potency of Melanggar Waterfall As Natural Tourism Object In Landak Regency
Melanggar waterall is a potential tourism object in Landak regency. It has some uniqueness that can enjoy by visitors, they can see fantastic waterfall with the height is about 37 metters and width is about 95 metters. On the other word, Melanggar waterfall is one of the tourism objects in Landak regency that easy to access. But, It has not known yet by many people. It has five potencies that can fill the needs of tourism, they are as follows:
1. The Wonderful Waterfall
Melanggar waterfall is the largest waterfall in Landak regency. The visitors can enjoy fresh air and feel calm atmosphere here. The visitors will see the swallows in their genuine habitat under the waterfall when they cross the cave under the waterfall. Beside that, the visitors can do swimming and fishing in front of the waterfall. The condition of this place is safe because the water is not deep. So, not only adult can swim in this place but also the children . If you sit on the beach in front of waterfall, you can see the rainbow around you. It is caused the dews of the waterfall stuck the sunray. It is a nice place to spend leisure time.
2. Sanjan Cave
Sanjan cave is one of the big caves in Melanggar waterfall. In Sanjan cave, the visitors also can find the waterfall, it is called Taang waterfall. In this place, the visitor can do camping because the place is safe and clean to spend the night.
3. Bat Cave
Beside Sanjan cave, there is Bat cave. There are many bats are stay here. The visitors can see bats are hanging in this cave. For the visitors who like hunting the wild animal , they can hunt bats here. Beside bats, the visitor also can see swallow. Sometimes, people who live in Perbua village look the bird’s nest to sell. In this place is available waterfall too.
4. The Beautiful Scenery of Jappa Mountain
While the visitors sit on the lip of beach in front of Melanggar waterfall, they can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jappa mountain directly. Jappa mountain is still genuine and natural. In the mountain side is made from stone. It will be like wall if see from long distance.
5. Landak River nearby Melanggar Waterfall
In downstream of Melanggar waterfall are available many stones. It is caused the flow of the river fast. So, it is very suitable for visitor who likes sport tourism, such as wade crossing.
In short , Melanggar waterfall has many potencies to fill the needs of tourism. For the visitors who want to get new experience in tourism, Melanggar waterfall can give us unforgettable memory. On the other hand, do traveling to Melanggar waterfall also can give the visitors new sprit and energy to do their daily activities because it is a nice place.
"Kijing Beach" is a beautiful beach, located 18 kilometers from the city Mempawah. In this beach canteen facilities available, swimming pools, mosque, temple, garden and stage performances. Stage show featuring a variety of entertainment on weekends and other holidays. Coastal locations gravestone can be achieved using two-and four-wheeled vehicles.
When visiting the city Singkawang incomplete if it was not yet visited the vault long beach that stretches the high seas, the Coast Pasir Panjang.
Beach's iconic tourism Singkawang tourist attraction and one of the mainstay of West Kalimantan province has developed into an integrated tourism package Pasir Panjang Taman Indah (TPPI).
Pasir Panjang Beach is located in District Seven, City of Singkawang, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
Singkawang is a city directly adjacent to the State of Sarawak, Malaysia which is also known as the City of Amoy and its China Town of Indonesia, because the majority of the population (about 70%) are ethnic Chinese.
Pantai Pasir Panjang Singkawang start from the beach, visitors can enjoy panoramic ocean blue background is also blue horizon. Dimly in the distance green refracted Lemukutan Island, Isle of sackcloth, and a fenced Randayan Island Natuna Sea waters.
Wide sandy beaches and clean making it convenient to use the area for sunbathing or doing sports activities, such as beach volleyball and beach football.
Water clear and clean sea is very supportive of the activities of visitors who want to swim or dive. In addition, relatively large waves and became home to many fish, so aptly used as an arena of surfing and fishing areas.
The atmosphere of this increasingly exclusive region ahead of the moments of sunset (sunset) behind the islands located in the vicinity of this coastal region. Visitors can enjoy it from the beach or from the tourist huts are numerous in the region.
When bored on the beach, visitors can look around the fishing village community life that is not too far from the beach, or relax in the shelter-shelter located in Peninsular Love.
Pantai Pasir Panjang Pasir Singkawang In Long Beach area there are tourist information centers, discotheques, rent a speed boat, water bicycle, darmoling, Go Karting, shelter, shelter, cabin tours, and souvenir shops, here visitors fee of Rp 5,000, - per person .
Visitors who are not accustomed to swim at the beach to swim in the pool of available, but who do not like swimming or sunbathing can surround the beach with banana boat ride. Visitors who bring their children can still have fun because this region is available in children's playground.
Singkawang town is about 142 kilometers from the city of Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan Province. From Supadio Airport or Bus Terminal Pontianak, visitors can take a taxi, travel, or a bus to City Singkawang. From the city center Singkawang, Pasir Panjang Beach is about 17 kilometers longer. Visitors can access it by taxi, bus, or minibus.
Visitors are not going to look for food because of difficulty in this area there are restaurants, cafes, food stalls, and hawkers. So do you want to stay, do not have to bother bringing a tent or sleeping bag because in this region are available guesthouse and hotels with various types.
Beach's iconic tourism Singkawang tourist attraction and one of the mainstay of West Kalimantan province has developed into an integrated tourism package Pasir Panjang Taman Indah (TPPI).
Pasir Panjang Beach is located in District Seven, City of Singkawang, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
Singkawang is a city directly adjacent to the State of Sarawak, Malaysia which is also known as the City of Amoy and its China Town of Indonesia, because the majority of the population (about 70%) are ethnic Chinese.
Pantai Pasir Panjang Singkawang start from the beach, visitors can enjoy panoramic ocean blue background is also blue horizon. Dimly in the distance green refracted Lemukutan Island, Isle of sackcloth, and a fenced Randayan Island Natuna Sea waters.
Wide sandy beaches and clean making it convenient to use the area for sunbathing or doing sports activities, such as beach volleyball and beach football.
Water clear and clean sea is very supportive of the activities of visitors who want to swim or dive. In addition, relatively large waves and became home to many fish, so aptly used as an arena of surfing and fishing areas.
The atmosphere of this increasingly exclusive region ahead of the moments of sunset (sunset) behind the islands located in the vicinity of this coastal region. Visitors can enjoy it from the beach or from the tourist huts are numerous in the region.
When bored on the beach, visitors can look around the fishing village community life that is not too far from the beach, or relax in the shelter-shelter located in Peninsular Love.
Pantai Pasir Panjang Pasir Singkawang In Long Beach area there are tourist information centers, discotheques, rent a speed boat, water bicycle, darmoling, Go Karting, shelter, shelter, cabin tours, and souvenir shops, here visitors fee of Rp 5,000, - per person .
Visitors who are not accustomed to swim at the beach to swim in the pool of available, but who do not like swimming or sunbathing can surround the beach with banana boat ride. Visitors who bring their children can still have fun because this region is available in children's playground.
Singkawang town is about 142 kilometers from the city of Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan Province. From Supadio Airport or Bus Terminal Pontianak, visitors can take a taxi, travel, or a bus to City Singkawang. From the city center Singkawang, Pasir Panjang Beach is about 17 kilometers longer. Visitors can access it by taxi, bus, or minibus.
Visitors are not going to look for food because of difficulty in this area there are restaurants, cafes, food stalls, and hawkers. So do you want to stay, do not have to bother bringing a tent or sleeping bag because in this region are available guesthouse and hotels with various types.
Pontianak has one well known icon beside Equator Monument and Digulis Monument, that is Alun-alun Kapuas park, it also known as Korem. Korem is a park where people can waste their plesure time. Korem provides many entertainment games such as a chalenge game for teenagers, game for children, etc. There are many people sells interesting thing at Korem. The goods is cheaper compared with other place. When you are at Korem you will not be hungry, because there are many people sell tasty foods.
Alun Kapuas Park - West Kalimantan : Indonesia
In the afternoon, while standing at the edge of the fence the park, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the Kapuas River and passing boats that take across the passenger. Visitors can also enjoy the exoticism of the region while sitting on the stairs located on the banks of the river (waterfront) by dipping a foot into the Kapuas River. The atmosphere is more perfect if it is done with family or friends over a cup of tea or coffee. Will be more interesting if the visitor to enjoy the beauty of this region while eating meatballs, boiled peanuts, satay, roasted corn / cob, and other snacks are being sold along the street traders in the region.
At night, especially on weekends or at times other holidays, park visitors are multiplying. Sitting Lesbian groups, visitors can enjoy the charm of this area, see the lights from the houses across the river which emit light or lights that cross the river water motor.
The atmosphere of night life and more romantic with the presence of singers who brought the songs that were hits with the accompaniment of guitar playing is riveting or friction that lilting violin. Visitors can ask them to sing songs of joy by giving tips modest.
When bored, visitors can enjoy the other side of the park by renting a bike water to surround the area of the park or try some arcade games that give a pack of cigarettes or a bottle of syrup as a reward.
On certain days are held regularly travel agenda, such as kite festivals, painting exhibitions, exhibition of ornamental plants, stage entertainment, and cheap market.
Location
Park Square is located at Jalan Rahardi Kapuas Oesman, District of West Pontianak, Pontianak, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
Access
Park Square is centrally located in Kapuas Pontianak and traversed by the transport trajectory of the city, so visitors can access it easily from all over the city of Pontianak. In addition to the transportation of the city, visitors can also access the park by taxi.
Accommodation and Other Facilities
In the vicinity of Park Square Kapuas there are various facilities such as mosques, ATM, bank, park, playground for children, water bike rentals, shopping centers, restaurants, food stalls, canteens, street vendors, souvenir centers and souvenirs, internet cafes, telephone kiosks, voucher refill pulse, and the guest house and hotel with a variety of types.
In the afternoon, while standing at the edge of the fence the park, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the Kapuas River and passing boats that take across the passenger. Visitors can also enjoy the exoticism of the region while sitting on the stairs located on the banks of the river (waterfront) by dipping a foot into the Kapuas River. The atmosphere is more perfect if it is done with family or friends over a cup of tea or coffee. Will be more interesting if the visitor to enjoy the beauty of this region while eating meatballs, boiled peanuts, satay, roasted corn / cob, and other snacks are being sold along the street traders in the region.
At night, especially on weekends or at times other holidays, park visitors are multiplying. Sitting Lesbian groups, visitors can enjoy the charm of this area, see the lights from the houses across the river which emit light or lights that cross the river water motor.
The atmosphere of night life and more romantic with the presence of singers who brought the songs that were hits with the accompaniment of guitar playing is riveting or friction that lilting violin. Visitors can ask them to sing songs of joy by giving tips modest.
When bored, visitors can enjoy the other side of the park by renting a bike water to surround the area of the park or try some arcade games that give a pack of cigarettes or a bottle of syrup as a reward.
On certain days are held regularly travel agenda, such as kite festivals, painting exhibitions, exhibition of ornamental plants, stage entertainment, and cheap market.
Location
Park Square is located at Jalan Rahardi Kapuas Oesman, District of West Pontianak, Pontianak, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
Access
Park Square is centrally located in Kapuas Pontianak and traversed by the transport trajectory of the city, so visitors can access it easily from all over the city of Pontianak. In addition to the transportation of the city, visitors can also access the park by taxi.
Accommodation and Other Facilities
In the vicinity of Park Square Kapuas there are various facilities such as mosques, ATM, bank, park, playground for children, water bike rentals, shopping centers, restaurants, food stalls, canteens, street vendors, souvenir centers and souvenirs, internet cafes, telephone kiosks, voucher refill pulse, and the guest house and hotel with a variety of types.
The atmosphere Kadariah Palace Pontianak, last night seemed so festive. Seen relatives gathered in the living room palace built by Sharif Abdurrachman Alkadrie in 1771 AD. Excitement that greeted the arrival of Sultan Hamid II's youngest son, Joseph, son of Sultan Sharif Hamid II, who was called Max Nico familiar. Although the Indonesian language is very minimal due to the length of stay in the land of windmills, but the conversations on the night it looked familiar. Some of the royal family are also many who speak fluent Dutch and English. Big in Holland, not forgetting to make Max Nico land of his fathers. Even according to the man who was born in Malang, January 11, 1942, the arrival to the city of Pontianak is awaited, after 22 years did not set foot in this equatorial city.
One by one, Max's relatives greeted Kadariah Palace and his wife. Not even a little of them crying, touched by seeing the arrival of Max. Meanwhile, Max and his own wife could not menyumbunyikan their compassion and happiness. "I've always longed to come to Pontianak. When set foot here, I already feel that this is my home, "said Max.Max tell you, coming to the city of Pontianak was already planned. By using a travel journey that ought to Jakarta, dimanfatkan Max and his wife visit to Pontianak. So that is time limited, the actually utilized to learn more about the history of the city of Pontianak. "Actually I wanted to stay very long. But because it follows the journey the travel, then only one week only. So Wednesday (14 / 4) before I had to go home, "he said.
He added again, many things at get it in Pontianak since his arrival last. Because up until now, he only knows the information about the City of Pontiac through his mother who is currently still in the Netherlands, and via the internet. Addition to meeting close relatives, previously on Friday (9 / 4) with the sovereign, he is also the time to visit his father's grave is located in Batu Layang funeral. The next day, he visited the tomb Juang foreman. "A lot of things that I got here. Like to see relatives, and visit the grave of my father, as well as to the Graveyard Juang foreman, makes me feel touched. So much so that my tears, especially when visiting the tomb of his father, "said Max, who is currently working in Holland as a psychologist.
According to the Sultan of Pontianak, Alkadrie Sharif Abu Bakar, who is a cousin of Max Nico, the son of Sultan Hamid's arrival was welcomed by courtiers. Since Max is the closest relative of the kingdom, where he was a son of the king's palace Kadariah Pontiac, and had not visited the city of Pontianak. "He was the last to the city of Pontianak on the death of Sultan Hamid in 1978. But then, he had only one week in Pontiac, and immediately returned to the Netherlands, "said Sy. Abu Bakr Alkadrie.
Nevertheless, the Sultan said, she could feel her childhood with Max. At the time of Sultan Hamid II, Sultan's Palace is still as Kadariah. "I remember watching him circumcised here, and is celebrated in this palace," said Sultan.Oleh therefore, take advantage of the moment of arrival of Max Nico, Sultan Palace Kadariah relatives gather, to bersilaturami , because the Sultan sure all the relatives really wanted to meet with Max. "The proof of all the relatives are gathered here. Blend into one. Telling about an old story to make us feel happy. Hopefully his arrival can again be repeated in future, "said Sultan.
All Document and Picture are translate and taken from Pontianak Post Newspaper(http://www.pontianakpost.com/index.php?mib=berita.detail&id=32732)
One by one, Max's relatives greeted Kadariah Palace and his wife. Not even a little of them crying, touched by seeing the arrival of Max. Meanwhile, Max and his own wife could not menyumbunyikan their compassion and happiness. "I've always longed to come to Pontianak. When set foot here, I already feel that this is my home, "said Max.Max tell you, coming to the city of Pontianak was already planned. By using a travel journey that ought to Jakarta, dimanfatkan Max and his wife visit to Pontianak. So that is time limited, the actually utilized to learn more about the history of the city of Pontianak. "Actually I wanted to stay very long. But because it follows the journey the travel, then only one week only. So Wednesday (14 / 4) before I had to go home, "he said.
He added again, many things at get it in Pontianak since his arrival last. Because up until now, he only knows the information about the City of Pontiac through his mother who is currently still in the Netherlands, and via the internet. Addition to meeting close relatives, previously on Friday (9 / 4) with the sovereign, he is also the time to visit his father's grave is located in Batu Layang funeral. The next day, he visited the tomb Juang foreman. "A lot of things that I got here. Like to see relatives, and visit the grave of my father, as well as to the Graveyard Juang foreman, makes me feel touched. So much so that my tears, especially when visiting the tomb of his father, "said Max, who is currently working in Holland as a psychologist.
According to the Sultan of Pontianak, Alkadrie Sharif Abu Bakar, who is a cousin of Max Nico, the son of Sultan Hamid's arrival was welcomed by courtiers. Since Max is the closest relative of the kingdom, where he was a son of the king's palace Kadariah Pontiac, and had not visited the city of Pontianak. "He was the last to the city of Pontianak on the death of Sultan Hamid in 1978. But then, he had only one week in Pontiac, and immediately returned to the Netherlands, "said Sy. Abu Bakr Alkadrie.
Nevertheless, the Sultan said, she could feel her childhood with Max. At the time of Sultan Hamid II, Sultan's Palace is still as Kadariah. "I remember watching him circumcised here, and is celebrated in this palace," said Sultan.Oleh therefore, take advantage of the moment of arrival of Max Nico, Sultan Palace Kadariah relatives gather, to bersilaturami , because the Sultan sure all the relatives really wanted to meet with Max. "The proof of all the relatives are gathered here. Blend into one. Telling about an old story to make us feel happy. Hopefully his arrival can again be repeated in future, "said Sultan.
All Document and Picture are translate and taken from Pontianak Post Newspaper(http://www.pontianakpost.com/index.php?mib=berita.detail&id=32732)
Covering an are of over 54 sq. km, Singkawang is renowned for its thousand of viharas or temples. Rich in cultural heritage, home to friendly people, and abundand in local fruits and vegetables, Singkawang is gorgeous resort facilities make it the perfect holiday destination. The city offers a wide range of accommodation options from budget options to star and standard hotels to cottages, and is made more appealing by its numerous restaurants, shopping centers and discotheques.
Alluring white sandy beaches and features the annual Cap Go Meh celebration on the 15 days after IMLEK ( Jan-Feb 2010 ) an extremely important festival for the Chinesae - Tionghoa that incorporates the Tatung, or magical spirit possession as well as the Singkawang Festival can be seen on June 2010. Be a part of it !
Tourist Information :
Phone 62-562 631423 - 62-561 742838
Fax. 62-562 636023 – 392443
SAKOK CERAMIC
Sakok is located seven kilometers from singkawang and is distinguished for its unique pottery made by locals of Chinese desent. Here is a huge kiln, approximately 30 meters (100 ft) long.
SINKA ISLAND
A resort destination in the singkawang area at Teluk Karang – Mak jantuk, sinka island offers a chance at glimpsing rare animals. Visitors also participate in horseback or delman riding.
TERATAI INDAH RECREATION GARDEN
Situated around 2 km away from singkawang city, this is the perfect garden for vacationers to enjoy the swimming pool, restaurant, and water bicycling.
PASSI-VIHARA
The Surga Neraka Vihara (Heaven and Hell Temple) at the Passi Mountain provides exciting panoramic views of the singkawang area. The local Tionghua people believe that living well and visiting this temple will bring greater rewards in the afterlife.
CHIKUNG VIHARA
30 minutes north of singkawang, the Buddha Maitreya seet will interest the architect lover and leave a lasting impression.
RECREATION GARDEN BUKIT BOUGENVILLE
The flowers of Bougenville attract visitors world wide. Situated picturesquely near Passi Mountain, Visitors enjoy the canteen and swimming pool. Beautiful souvenirs and seeds can be found here.
HONGKONG MARKET
Famous among the local people, this market is in constant swing selling a wide variety of food and drinks. The market opens daily in the afternoon and keeps moving untillate at night.
Nestled next to PALM BEACH or TAMAN IMPIAN, PASIR PANJANG is one of west kalimantan’s most beautiful beaches. This is perfect spot for nature lovers wanting to enjoy cottage living, the off-road area, and swimming pool. Sample local foods and take a stroll on the white sandy beachfront area. To the west are RANDAYAN ISLAND and LEKUMUTAN ISLAND, two islands well known for their coral reefs marine life. Dive, swim, fish, or go water skiing as you enjoy these beautiful islands.
source :http://disbudpar.kalbarprov.go.id/where-to-go/singkawang/228-singkawang-city-highlights.html
Pontianak City is one of the areas passed by the imaginary equator. To mark it, dibangunlah a monument that has Tugu Equator (Equator Monument).
Historically, development of the monument became the icon of Pontianak was started in the year 1928, together with an international expedition led by a geography expert berkebangsaan Netherlands to determine the imaginary equator. At that time, the building is simple, ie, the form of a milestone that marked a direction arrow. In the year 1938, architecture monument Silaban renovate and add a circle at the top of the tonggaknya. New in 1990, with the intention to protect tugunya the original, the local government initiative to build a dome. Then, at the top of the dome is made duplicate monument with size five times larger than the size of the original monument.
In March 2005, a team from the Pengkajian and Application of Technology (BPPT) correct location of the zero point the actual equator. After a series of depth, the team concluded that from BPPT position 0 degrees, 0 minutes, 0 second and appeared to be about 117 meters to the Kapuas River from the current location of this monument.
This monument shows that Pontianak City is passing by the equator 00 latitude. This monument at first time was built in 1928 by Astronomical Expedition Team from Dutch. And 1938, it was re-built with some improvement by Opzicter Silaban, an architect. In 1990 this monument had been re-built for the second time by duplicating it in bigger size. The size was five times bigger than the original and its purpose to protect the original statue.
The monument consists of four poles, a sketch of world with an arrow.This building was accredited on September, 21 1991.Every march 21-23 and September 21-23, at midday, the sun passes over the equator line or the culmination; therefore, it makes the shadow of that monument and every other erected things around the statue disappeared, other words the monument and the other things are in the position of without shadow. This monument is located in Batulayang sub district, North Pontianak district, the distance from the center of the town is more or less 5 km. it can be reached by land transportation such as by cars or water transportation through Kapuas river such as by motorboats or speedboats.
The monument consists of four poles, a sketch of world with an arrow.This building was accredited on September, 21 1991.Every march 21-23 and September 21-23, at midday, the sun passes over the equator line or the culmination; therefore, it makes the shadow of that monument and every other erected things around the statue disappeared, other words the monument and the other things are in the position of without shadow. This monument is located in Batulayang sub district, North Pontianak district, the distance from the center of the town is more or less 5 km. it can be reached by land transportation such as by cars or water transportation through Kapuas river such as by motorboats or speedboats.
B. Specialties
Equatorial line through the City of Pontianak is the only line of the equator in the world exactly earth split horizontally into the north and the south. So, standing in the zero latitude is there in the monument is certainly a pride for the visitors.
Uniquely, the monument is made of ironwood, not from cement, building as monument or monuments in general. Visitors may view the original building tugunya, see the documentation of the history of the monument from the beginning until now, so that visitors can obtain a basic knowledge about earth science and astronomy. Here, there is also an information board that shows the visitor statistics for both domestic and foreign.
This monument is visited by many tourists at the time of the occurrence of phenomena meridian sun bersiklus twice a year. Cycle that occurred on March 21-23, called Vernal Equinox (first intersection) as a sign of early spring, while cycles that occurred on September 21-23 is called the autumnal equinox (the intersection) as a sign of early autumn.
Although only about 5-10 minutes, to see objects directly in the vicinity of the monument does not have shadows, of course, cause a sensation that it is difficult to be depicted shape. To celebrate these two moments, usually in the monument held a variety of activities, attractions such as the traditional local arts, painting exhibitions, and so forth.
Only with pay Rp 10.000, - only, visitors will get a certificate as evidence that he ever visited the Tugu Equator. On the certificate there is a photo of the signature and the Mayor of Pontianak.
In the afternoon, the area once this is used as a place to relax with family or simply to remove the tired after working all day. At night, the more eksotisme this area feels. Location of the garden, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the Kapuas River sweep. Flickering light from the Kapuas River opposite increase the attractiveness of this tourism object.
C. Location
Monument is in the Equator Equator Road, Siantan Kelurahan, Kecamatan Pontianak Utara, Kota Pontianak, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
D. Access
Location Tugu Equator is about 5 kilometers north of Pontianak city center. City of Pontianak, visitors can ride the city bus or transportation to the location of the monument is.
E. Ticket Price
Visitors are free of charge.
F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
Tugu area around the Equator there are various facilities such as mosques, restaurants, restaurants, cafés, souvenir shops, a wide parking area and safe, and the homeless and hotels with various types.
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