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Places to see in South Kalimantan
Muara Kuin on the Barito River
Muara Kuin on the Barito River, Banjarmasin is one of two floating markets in this planet. There a lot more to see in the region, among them diamond mining and polishing villages at Cempaka. To experience Banjarmasin you must take to the river, either by “klotok“ (river bus), or a speedboat for longer trips.
Negara
Negara. At this place, traditional weapons usually carried by the Dayaks, the mandau or machete, are made.
Kembang Island.
Kembang Island. This island is located at Barito River and it is not far from the floating market, inhabited by tame monkey in an old Chinese temple. According to local people of Chinese origin, if one is surrounded by these monkeys, he will get his luck and fortune.
Kaget Island
Kaget Island. It takes about 1 1/2 hours by klotok boat or 1 hour by speedboat to get to this island reserve, home to wide variety of birds and Bekantan (Long-nosed and reddish-turred monkey).
Cempaka Traditional Diamond Mining.
Cempaka Traditional Diamond Mining. Cempaka is a small village 5 km from Martapura, and 45 minutes from Banjarmasin. It is an old site of traditional diamond mine, using very simple equipment. In 1965 a large raw diamond of 167.7 carats was found. Martapura is the capital of Banjar Regency.
Loksado.
Loksado is an important market town in mountains about 170 km from Banjarmasin and good for trekking. There are a few small losmen and hotels for accomodation.
The Amandit River Rafting
The Amandit River Rafting The river trip, by either bamboo or rubber boat, includes some exciting white water sections. The first trip is from Loksado to Muara Hatip. The second is from Muara Hatip to Batu Laki. The first strech has rapids ranked grades 1 to 2 1/2. The second includes rapid grade 3. Besides rafting along river Amandit, tourist may visit another objet of interest, Hatari waterfall.
Muara Kuin on the Barito River, Banjarmasin is one of two floating markets in this planet. There a lot more to see in the region, among them diamond mining and polishing villages at Cempaka. To experience Banjarmasin you must take to the river, either by “klotok“ (river bus), or a speedboat for longer trips.
Negara
Negara. At this place, traditional weapons usually carried by the Dayaks, the mandau or machete, are made.
Kembang Island.
Kembang Island. This island is located at Barito River and it is not far from the floating market, inhabited by tame monkey in an old Chinese temple. According to local people of Chinese origin, if one is surrounded by these monkeys, he will get his luck and fortune.
Kaget Island
Kaget Island. It takes about 1 1/2 hours by klotok boat or 1 hour by speedboat to get to this island reserve, home to wide variety of birds and Bekantan (Long-nosed and reddish-turred monkey).
Cempaka Traditional Diamond Mining.
Cempaka Traditional Diamond Mining. Cempaka is a small village 5 km from Martapura, and 45 minutes from Banjarmasin. It is an old site of traditional diamond mine, using very simple equipment. In 1965 a large raw diamond of 167.7 carats was found. Martapura is the capital of Banjar Regency.
Loksado.
Loksado is an important market town in mountains about 170 km from Banjarmasin and good for trekking. There are a few small losmen and hotels for accomodation.
The Amandit River Rafting
The Amandit River Rafting The river trip, by either bamboo or rubber boat, includes some exciting white water sections. The first trip is from Loksado to Muara Hatip. The second is from Muara Hatip to Batu Laki. The first strech has rapids ranked grades 1 to 2 1/2. The second includes rapid grade 3. Besides rafting along river Amandit, tourist may visit another objet of interest, Hatari waterfall.
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