10 Recommended Tourist Attractions in West Kalimantan
West Kalimantan is one of the provinces in Indonesia that is rich in natural and cultural beauty. This province has a variety of interesting tourist destinations to visit, ranging from natural tourism, cultural tourism, to historical tourism.
The following are 10 must-visit West Kalimantan tours:
1. Lake Sentarum
Lake Sentarum West Kalimantan
Lake Sentarum is one of the largest lakes in West Kalimantan. The lake is located in Kapuas Hulu Regency and is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including orangutans, proboscis monkeys and crocodiles. Lake Sentarum is also known as a birdwatcher’s paradise. Because here all natural animals still live roaming freely.
Lake Sentarum West Kalimantan
Lake Sentarum is one of the largest lakes in West Kalimantan. The lake is located in Kapuas Hulu Regency and is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including orangutans, proboscis monkeys and crocodiles. Lake Sentarum is also known as a birdwatcher’s paradise. Because here all natural animals still live roaming freely.
2. Gunung Palung
Gunung Palung West Kalimantan
Gunung Palung is one of the national parks in West Kalimantan. The national park is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including orangutans, sun bears and hornbills. Gunung Palung is also known as a place to see wild orangutans.
3.Bukit Kelam
Bukit Kelam West Kalimantan
Bukit Kelam is one of the tourist icons of West Kalimantan. This hill is located in Sintang Regency and has an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level. Bukit Kelam has a very beautiful view, especially at sunrise and sunset.
4. Equator Monument
West Kalimantan Equator Monument
The Equator Monument is one of the popular tourist destinations in West Kalimantan. The monument is located in Pontianak City and marks the equator line that crosses Indonesia. Around the monument, there are various tourist facilities, such as museums, playgrounds and restaurants. This equator monument is one of the pride of Indonesia because this equator monument is the zero point in the whole world and on certain dates at this equator monument there are several events that only occur at the equator such as on certain dates if you stand under the equator monument monument then your shadow will not be seen or nonexistent because the sun is right above the equator monument.
5. Mujahidin Grand Mosque
Mujahidin Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosques in West Kalimantan. The mosque is located in Pontianak City and has a unique architecture. The mosque is octagonal in shape and decorated with beautiful carvings. This mosque is located in the city of Pontianak, West Kalimantan.
mujahidin is the largest mosque in West Kalimantan with architecture like the Nabawi mosque. The parking lot is very wide and this location is one of the fun ones to take pictures or take selfies.
6. Kadriah Palace
Kadriah Palace West Kalimantan
Kadriah Palace is one of the historical heritages in West Kalimantan. The palace is located in Pontianak City and is the former residence of the Sultan of Pontianak. The palace was built in the 18th century and has a distinctive architecture.
7. Pasir Panjang Beach
Pasir Panjang Beach is located in Kecamatan Tujuh Belas, Singkawang City, West Kalimantan Province. This beach is named Pasir Panjang Beach because the beach stretches long in the open sea along 3 Km. This beach has beautiful white sand and calm waves. This beach can be reached by vehicle for 20 minutes (17 Km) from the center of Singkawang City towards Pontianak.
The carpet-like white sand, the rocks, the unspoiled natural panorama and the calm sea water make this beach very worthy of a visit. Feel the sea breeze caressing your skin as you walk along the shoreline looking out to sea. The atmosphere will be even more beautiful when the sun starts to disappear in the western horizon.
8. Batu Payung Beach
Batu Payung Beach West Kalimantan
Batu Payung Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in West Kalimantan. This beach is located in Mempawah Regency and has soft white sand. This beach also has a beautiful view, especially at sunset.
9. Lemukutan Island
Lemukutan Island West Kalimantan
Lemukutan Island is one of the most beautiful islands in West Kalimantan. The island is located in Sambas Regency and has unspoiled natural beauty. The island has a wide variety of flora and fauna, including turtles, dugongs and hornbills.
Amazing people who want to enjoy the beauty of Randayan Island, there is a luxury resort located on the island. It is called Randayan Resort by Kagum Hotels and is one of the favorite accommodations on Randayan Island. Feel the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city by staying overnight on Randayan Island. Amazing People can order Randayan Tour Package at Amazing Singkawang.
10. Sinka Island Park
Sinka Island Park West Kalimantan
Sinka Island Park is one of the amusement parks in West Kalimantan. This amusement park is located in Singkawang Regency and has a variety of game rides. The amusement park also has a variety of entertainment attractions, such as music and dance performances.
From the beginning, the construction of Sinka Island Park aimed to provide a place of entertainment for the people of Singkawang City and its surroundings. A very large and amazing entertainment place, how not, there are 3 (three) tourist attraction centers at once that you will find at Sinka Island Park. Park, beach, and zoo.
Those are 10 West Kalimantan tours that must be visited. Hopefully this information is useful for those of you who want to take a vacation to West Kalimantan.
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