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WEST KALIMANTAN
West Kalimantan is
easily accessible from Jakarta or Singapore by air. One of its main
attractions is the culture of its Dayak ethnic
groups.
Most Dayaks live in long houses along rivers
which crisscross the land. This province covers an area of 146,807
square km. Its low plains are swampy with more than 100 rivers
playing a vital role in communications and the
economy.
Scattered across the swamps are several
lakes and villages, often linked by bridges. The provincial capital,
Pontianak lies exactly on the Equator. It is a fast growing city
divided into three parts by the Kapuas and Landak rivers. Pontianak
is the main gate to enter this province through Supadio Airport, 18
km from the city.
The Kapuas river, about 1,143 km,
is one of the longest river in Indonesia, connecting Pontianak with
the Sanggau, Sintang and Kapuas Hulu Regencies. Among the branches
of the Kapuas river are the Landak, Kubu, Punggur, Melawi and
Sekayam rivers.
The population of West Kalimantan consist
of the Dayaks, Malays, Chinese and some other Indonesian ethnic
groups.
Dayak dances express respect, heroism,
welcome and cure. It is recommended to take a river trip and make
overnight stops at villages where dance performances are organized
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PLACES OF INTEREST |
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Pontianak
As the capital of West
Kalimantan, there are some interesting places to visit, among
others theEquator Monument, Kadariah palace in Kampung Dalam,
the State Museum, the Kapuas and Landak Bridges with a river
view and floating market. You can also simply relax in the
recreational park Tirta Ria. The beach resort of Kijing and
Temajoh Island are good places for diving, fishing and
sailing. |
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Betang (Long House)
On the
outskirts of Pontianak is a Dayak traditional long house at
Saham village, 158 km from Pontianak. The measures of this
long house are: 186 m long, 6 m wide, in habited by 269
people. There is no accommodation here. |
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Pasir Panjang
It lies 17 km from
Singkawang in the Sambas regency. There is a beach resort,
ideal for swimming. Comfortable cottages are available
equipped with a tennis court. In the vicinity of Singkawang,
the Gunung Poteng hill resort with its fresh air is a good
place for nature lovers. |
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National Park and Nature Reserve
The Gunung (Mount) Palung National Park located in the
Ketapang regency is home to miscellaneous flora and fauna. The
Raya Pasi mountain located in the Singkawang regency is also
interesting to visit to see the Rafflesia or the Giant
Flower.
Singkawang is also a nature reserve.
The forest of Sanggau is worth a visit where hot springs,
lakes and caves can be found. The other nature reserves are
the forests of Baning and Kelam Hill in the Sintang Regency.
While in Kapuas Hulu, there is the Bentuang |
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ACCOMMODATION |
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West Kalimantan has recently been
developed for tourist traffic, however, Pontianak has two
three-star hotels, each with modern amenities and also
facilities for conventions.
Two and one-star
hotels have air-conditioned rooms with attached bathrooms,
telephones, TV and restaurants. Several moderate
accommodation, such as lodges and inns are common in every
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