Palung National Park (West Kalimantan)

The Gunung Palung National Park, located in the Ketapang regency covers over 90,000 sq km, is home to an incredible array of flora and fauna. Hot springs, lakes and caves are among the many special features here.

The park can be reached by plane or express boat from Pontianak to Ketapang or to Telok Melano and proceed by minibus for 2 hours drive or by kandong (traditional boat) for 6 hours.

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Pasir Panjang (West Kalimantan)

17 km from Singkawang in the Sambas regency, is the beach resort of Pasir Panjang, ideal for swimming and tennis. Comfortable cottages are available. In the vicinity of Singkawang, the Gunung Poteng Hill Resort is a good place for nature lovers.

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Selimpah Beach (West Kalimantan)

Selimpah Beach is a camping area on the beach where among February until May, many turtles lay their eggs there. It is 305 Km from Pontianak city or 80 Km from Sambas.

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Equator Monument (West Kalimantan)

Equator Monument, a five kilometers north of Pontianak city is the precise spot at which the equator bisects the earth. Explore an astronomi cal experiences of the phenomena for a period of only 5-10 minutes twice a year.

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A Long House Replica (West Kalimantan)

A Long House Replica. Reflection of the past of the Dayak tribes, a long house “Rumah Betang” situated at Jl. Letjen Sutoyo Pontianak is a unique traditional house. On April 20-23 every year, the ceremony of “Gawai Dayak” will be held.

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Dancing Dragon with its Magical Tatung LOYA (West Kalimantan)

As one of the highest concentration of ethnic Chinese or locals “Tionghoa”, in West Kalimantan the Singkawang city provides the Spectacular Magical Tatung and Dancing Dragon during the Chinese happy New Year with its Cap Go Meh – Imlek – Xong She Fat Xoi.

The most attractive traditional musical instrument displayed on special occasion of: Xong Xi Fat Choi or Wedding party. Amazing Singkawang Chinese Tionghoa Dancing Dragon with the Magical Tatung.

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