Tourist attractions in south Kalimantan

Attractions: South Kalimantan profile
A. City Banjarmasin
 

The capital city of South Kalimantan Province Banjarmasin and traversed this region many large rivers and small streams (channels). Lots of community activities including activities carried out in the river trade, known as the floating market. Banjarmasin city residents are still many who live on the water. Houses built on poles or over the edge of the river raft.

Culture of the river continues to grow, providing its own culture and interesting style. One of the most attractive tourist activities in the city of Banjarmasin is a stroll along the river and canal. Suburban landscapes and pristine river travelers can navigate along rivers and streams Martapura Barito klotok by boat and Speedboat. Banjarmasin City Centre is located along the New Market road, while the Bank's regional offices are on the road especially Mangkurat Stomach. Barito River located next to its West of downtown.
Most of the activities of people in Banjarmasin occur around rivers or streams. It is extremely interesting witness the life of the City from the middle of the river. Tourists can rent a motor boat which hung on the banks of the river at a rate of about Rp. 75,000 per hour to start the journey down the river past the withdrawal of a number of locations with a travel time of two to three hours.
 

The journey begins by crossing the Grand Mosque to the market kuin Sabilal Muhtadin toward the river where the water flows toward the river Barito Kuin. Tourists can also stop at the Island Flower and then traveled through a sawmill on the river Alalak and returned to the City Centre via the River I wish.
 

Floating Market is a traditional market that has existed since then and is a reflection of cultural river Banjar. Typical market again this unique place to do transactions on the water by using large and small boat which came from all corners. Floating Market takes place only in the morning around 05:00 until 09:00 every day. And by boat from the city of Banjarmasin klotok can be achieved about 30 minutes.
 

Tourists should come early in the morning to be able to see this flurry Floating Market. One of the Floating Market at Market Kuin Banjarmasin is located at the junction between the River and River Barito Kuin.
Since the first Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, especially famous for its wood and rattan. In the past felled wood directly shipped out of Borneo, but this time before being sent out the first processed into semi-finished materials, as well as for the rattan industry.
 

Sasirangan is typical batik South Kalimantan which in ancient times used to ward off evil spirits and are only used by among those who passed away like the descendants of kings and nobles. The process of making is still done traditionally. Sales locations in East Banjar district, 20 minutes from downtown Banjarmasin.
One of Landmark City Mosque Sabilal Banjarmaisn is Muhtadin who are on General Sudirman. Sabilal Muhtadin Grand Mosque in the heart of the city stands majestically overlooking the River Martapura Banjarmasin. Mosque building with modern architecture surrounded by five high-rise towers and a large garden and beautiful mosques. Mosque Sabilal Muhtadin two-story place has a capacity for 15,000 worshipers and prayer is the mosque of South Kalimantan community pride and Islamic religious study center.

B. Banjarbaru City

The town is situated on the south eastern city banjarmasin has a museum containing objects peninggalanSuku Banjar and Dayak. The statues from the Hindu temple in Borneo is also contained in this Mangkurat Stomach Museum. There is also a cannon, swords and other objects remnants of war against the Dutch. Gastric other Mangkurat Museum Collection is Traditional Circumcision equipment such as knives and leaves Banjar used as antibiotics.

Gastric Mangkurat Museum in Kota Banjarbaru is located about 35 km from the city of Banjarmasin, storing various historical and cultural relics as well as an overview of the face of South Kalimantan in various aspects of natural life and its natural potential.
 

The most interesting collections of the Museum of Gastric Mangkurat are objects excavated from the temple-like Temple Hindu Temple Overseas and Barrel in the Great Temple in Amuntai. In East Kalimantan, among others, the Statue of Nandi and Symbol Cow Genital Lord Shiva called Lingang. The remains found in the village temple Margasari barrel, near the City Overseas, while the remnants of the Great Temple located in the City Amuntai which is 150 km from Banjarmasin.

Museum's collection consists of items, the Sultan of Banjar, archaeological objects from the Great Temple and the Temple Barrel, Tools of Stone, Wood Carving Ulin, Agricultural Tools and Household Furniture, Traditional Musical Instruments and so on.
 

The building houses a museum is a combination of traditional modern style was inaugurated in 1979.
Panning
 

Traditional Diamond panning area located in District Cempaka. For residents of the Village Cempaka, panning for diamonds is a livelihood for generations. The miners usually in groups multiply into the hole at about 10-12 meters using traditional tools and methods for long. They worked hard tempt fate. Minerals are then washed to look for a Diamond, miners sometimes discover the agate and the Golden Sand.
Chrysolite is a diamond and gold mining area, located 47 km from the city of Banjarmasin and 7 miles of Banjarbaru City. In this place visitors can see first hand how workers search for Diamond or Gold filled in the holes dug and filled with mud. From the historical record in these mines ever discovered the largest diamond weighing 20 carats in 1846, the record was later broken in 1850 with the discovery of an even larger diamond weighing 167.5 carats.
 

C. Banjar Regency

The attraction is located near the city of Banjarbaru City is a traditional market atmosphere that only held every Friday. This market is crowded with women dressed in their traditional Banjar colorful. In this market there is a market building Banjar traditional form with a blue roof.
In the broad market, women Banjar sell miscellaneous goods including various types of food. If you are a fan of gemstones, this market is the place. Gemstone merchants provide various kinds of stones such as diamonds and other gemstones, either already in or a rough sharpening. Various forms are also available beads and silver jewelry as well. You can also visit the diamond polishing Sukaramai at Jalan Kayu Tangi, who is behind this market.
 

At the heart of the City Martapura many found homes where polishing diamonds both traditional and modern is the famous Diamond Wood Traditional scrubbing Martapura Tangi. Here the diamonds and rocks were brought and in traditionally rub with a variety of forms.
In addition there are scrubbing Aji Stone, no less interesting is the craft beads or ornaments Arguci done uniquely and in groups by the craftsmen at the Malay Village, District Martapura. Marketing to the State of Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.
 

Right cascade lake is part of Forest Park Sultan Adam Aranio located in the Village, District Aranio. Located about 65 km from the city of Banjarmasin. Meratus the beautiful mountains surrounding the lake and the green cascade Right covering an area 8000 hectares. Pine Island is located in the middle of the lake are ideal places for family recreation while enjoying the peacefulness of nature. The water is crystal clear and tranquil lake is also ideal for water sightseeing, swimming, and fishing.
 

Not far from the city there is a cultural attractions Martapura the Village District Kelampayan Astambul, a great scholar of the Tomb of Sheikh Muhammad Al Banjari Arsyad, propagator of Islam in Borneo, the tomb is visited by many pilgrims who came from Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.
Floating Market at Lok Baintan Martapura River. Its activity is similar to the existing Floating Market on the banks of the River Barito and that distinguish traders only use a cap called Tanggui.
 

Pine Forest Park located about about 35 km from the city of Banjarmasin. Recreation under a shady pine forest, so it is good to sit under a tree while enjoying a meal that has been prepared. Pine Forest Park is an urban greening and garden coaching. Forest Park is located in the village of Sultan Adam Mandiangin Coral Diamond District, about 55 km from the city that have a broad Banjarmasin 106 400 ha. In addition there are two Dutch relic located 2 km from Tahura. There was Elephant Village, Deer and the Crocodile protected. Visitors come every day off to enjoy the beautiful nature and cool, as well as a research site and camp for students and university students.
 

D. District Tapin

1. Goa Stone Hapu
Cave Rock, located in the village of Hapu Hapu Sub Hatungun Stone is a cave that has a remarkable panorama which has stalagnit and stalagmites adorn the cave that can inspire greatness of Allah in His creation as a lesson of natural knowledge, this cave has a touch of refinement and structuring, Local Government in respect of damage caused by the greed of unscrupulous men who pursue only economic gain momentary tanpamensyukuri other favors provided by nature. Hapu Batu Cave is located off the market as far as 16 km Binuang enter the path is good enough, reached by a leisurely stroll while enjoying the scenery of rural life and the natural feel of the mountains for 30 minutes, this cave is located in the mountains so that have a hobby of rock climbing challenges is where the nerve was tested, but the risk is borne itself because it has not in the insured, the community around the cave ready to partner with waisatawan who wish to spend the night while enjoying food and life of rural communities. Entertainment events held during the holidays and great days on the day of Eid al-Fitr to 2, New Year and school holidays.
 

2. Datu Datu, or Tomb-Tomb of Datu Ulama Bun
Tomb of Datu or cleric has been in the renovation and get a facility in an effort to facilitate the addition of pilgrims which is one of nuanced religious culture, which is the strength of tourism development as a tourist relegius Tapin district. Development of this tour as an effort to recognize and remember the history, because as a nation who want to advance must not forget the history of the struggle our predecessors, especially the Datu or scholars who have fought to spread religious knowledge and life. Tomb as a pilgrimage destination among other tomb which is the tomb of Datu Nuraya length may even be the tomb of the world's longest (± 60 meters) and haulannya (annual commemoration) is on the 14th of Dhu al-Hijjah. The tomb is located in the District of South Tapin. Next is a pilgrimage to the tomb is located in the village of Datu bun tray Tapin District, haulannya each dated 21 Dhu al-Hijjah, the pilgrimage site adjacent to the tomb continued Datu Suban known as Datu Bun haulannya teachers every month Shawwal every year, then continued the journey to the grave Syech Salman Alfarizi known as educational leaders are also experts in the field of agriculture from the village of Bluebird District Bakarangan (± from the tomb of Datu Suban distance 14 km) event haulannya each dated 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
 

E. Upper South River District
Kandangan is a transit city for Banjarmasin City vehicles that will go to the City of Nagara or vice versa. This small town has a fairly busy terminal and an old market building with its impressive architectural legacy of the colonial era. If you stop in this city, try a cuisine that is delicious Kandangan District Ketupat are eaten with Curried Fish Haruan.
 

Nagara is a small town occupied by the River Nagara (Barito branch) and often overwhelming. Therefore, the houses in this tenpat generally is a house built on high poles. During the rainy season, almost all parts of the city except tertutupair a deliberately high road, but at the height of the rainy season, the road surface is also covered in water so that the Nagara turned into a kind of "City of Water".
 

According to historical records, Nagara, located not far from the city Kandangan, is the capital of the first empire in South Kalimantan named Dipa Nagara before it was moved by the Indian prince to Bandarmasih which later evolved into the current City of Banjarmasin. Nagara is also a crafts center sharp weapons such as swords, machetes and dagger. The craftsmen in this place is capable of producing various types of weapons such as Mandau with a beautiful shape comes with a holster.
 

Saber is a sword made of traditional Dayak tribe in the village of Banyu Hadirau and collisions. Memnggunakan making simple equipment and completed a group of craftsmen and Mandau made just for decoration. But a typical unisex Mandau made by the experts and the sword is believed to have magical powers who charged through ritual.
 

Making pottery is located in the village not far from the Market Bayanan Nagara, visitors can see every stage of manufacture with simple equipment or even a visitor can participate attempting to manufacture. Craftsmen typically create various forms of pottery and the famous Kitchen Nagara or Anglo.
 

Mount Kentawan better known as the symbol of the region Loksado juice because of its strategic and can be viewed from different directions. This mountain is a mountain protected area hutaqn rocks overgrown with trees around it, this region lies about 28 km from the city Kandangan, and to walk through the village  Lumpangi, estuary or Flat Hanip Carambola (Hulu Banyu). With a total of approximately 245 ha, in which there are various types of flora and fauna including orchids Forest protected as proboscis monkey, gibbons-Gibbons, King Prawn (Halcyon SP) etc..
 

Tanuhi Hot Water is a tourist attraction that is very beautiful and interesting place to visit, besides the beautiful scenery is also available some facilities such as: Cottag Type A and B, Gazebo, Hall for a meeting, Swimming Pool, Swimming Bath, Outdoor Hot Water Heat of Nature, Cafeteria , Tennis Court and Children's Play Place. Access road to the site is very easy from the Provincial Capital Banjarmasin 168 km can be reached by four wheel for 4 hours.
 

Balai Adat Malaris is the largest among the other bali Loksado region, unlike other traditional Balia, this hall is still inhabited where there are 40 large families. Located 2.5 miles from Loksado. Not far from the Hall Malaris there is a dam powerhouse and a cascade to bemandi ria, ie cascade and cascade Berajang Anai.
 

Loksado primary forest area has a lot of overgrown trees and woody diverse. Tree species that grow within this area is like: Meranti, Sungkai, Ulin, Rubber, Cinnamon, and types of fruit trees and various types of orchid flowers. In the forest also lived a variety of wildlife, such as: Deer, Mouse Deer, kind, Bear, various species of monkeys including the Proboscis monkeys, reptiles and animals species of birds, such as: King Prawn, hornbills, Chicken, Forest etc.. So it is with a Butterfly with colorful charming.
 

Rafting on the river by bamboo raft Amandit is the peak of activity after several days journey. Activity is the most widely preferred by many tourists and the palinng impressive. There are several good locations to start the journey with the difficulty level and travel time which varies depending on the traveler's own desires.
Haratai waterfall located in the village approximately 15 minutes drive from Central Haratai, can be reached by entering the bamboo forest and rubber perkebuna or cinnamon. The three-tiered waterfall with a height of 13 meters each. Visitors can bathe in the lake ria, but the bottom of the waterfall, or just sit-dudk over large rocks. There is also a place to change clothes and Shel teruntuk rest.

Anai Waterfall cascade ± 2 km from the village Malaris Loksado District is a very swift waterfall with a height of 4 meters.
Rapid Fire Falls is located at Deas Tanuhi 4 km from the lodge / cottage Tanuhi. Can be reached by vehicle wheels 4 or 2 wheel.
 

F. Upper Middle River District
 

Al-A'la mosque in the village of Fall, Pandawan District is the oldest mosque in the district of Upper Middle River. This mosque is the origin of the flag waving propaganda symbols of Islam. Still in the District, there is also an old mosque called the Sacred Mosque and the advantages of a place of worship is said to provide a sense of khusyu.
 

Other religious tours that can be done is to visit Ibn Amin Pamangkih Boarding School that educates thousands of young scholars and future leaders of the future. Mayor Katum visit the shrine is also interesting because it always gets a visit from the South Kalimantan pilgrims and tourists.

For nature tourism activities are tourism hot water at the foot of a green hill where there are hot springs that can cure various diseases. Here there is also a pool and fishing pond Okan who is always busy in the local community visit.
 

Pagat sights Benawa Stone has beautiful natural scenery. Beautiful nature, crystal clear water, and the peaceful nature make this tourist location visited by many tourists. Game Lok Ria is an object residing in the District Haruyan surrounded by forest. The river has many rapids.
 

Nateh tourist areas in the Eastern District of Batang Alai, about 15 km from the city Barabai has beautiful natural scenery. Here the rock strewn hills are rich with charm giant caves and clear water rivers.
Goa Liang hadangan have stalagnit and stalagmites with a very impressive natural scenery and its location about 10 km from the city Barabai which can be reached by four wheel drive vehicles.
 

Benawa Stone Mountain is a popular campsite nature lovers, located about 9 km from the city Barabai, District Upper Middle River.

G. Upstream North River District
 

Amuntai city, capital of North Hulu Sungai Regency flanked by two rivers namely river and Balangan Tabalong. To tour the city, tourists can visit the Great Mosque Amuntai, Beach City Park Amuntai or looked cherished Bubble, a visit to Monument of Struggle / see the monuments that adorn the city Alabio Ducks.
Tourist attraction in this area is the Great Temple site, a remnant of the empire state built by master Dipa Jatmika XIV century AD. From this empire eventually gave birth to the kingdom of Daha in the State and the Empire City Banjarmasin.
 

Watching the race that is unique pool swim Swamp buffaloes are an interesting attraction. Swamp buffalo or so-called Kebau Kalang whose lives take more lots in the water. To attract tourists then made a breakthrough by creating a swamp buffalo swim.
 

Jami Mosque Banar River is the oldest mosque in the district of Upper North River, built in 1218 H. in addition to places of worship have also used the freedom fighters of Indonesia to strategize against the Dutch colonialists, the mosque was already included in the list cagarbudaya and many people visit for the pilgrimage.
 

H. District Tabalong
Beautiful sights in Kinarum very interesting because of the ripples and waves of water that flows on the sidelines of a large paving stone. This stone has its own legend in accordance with a different color.
From Once upon society, the rock fall while being brought by a magic Jaing who intends to seek to stem the River Princess. Until now Kinarum Beautiful location often used by the public as a place to ask intention / prayer of salvation in accordance with the local Dayak people indigenous culture. Locations of these attractions are located in the Village Kinarum and taken within 45 km from the capital district and six miles from the capital district Upau.
 

Topography of the region's hilly and mountainous with a pretty wonderful natural panorama surrounded by dense forest. Distance of these attractions from the provincial capital 330 km and 85 km from the capital district, with hotmix asphalt road traffic department are on the side of Banjarmasin City and Aberdeen City.
I. Sea Land District
 

1. Coast Swarangan
The beach is located in the Village Swarangan Swarangan, District Jorong. Accessibility to these objects can be reached via ground transportation with the distance of ± 52 km from the capital Kabupayen Sea Land (Pelaihari).
2. Pantai Batu Lima
Pantai Batu Lima is located in the village of Kuala Takisung mining district, the capital of the Land of the Sea (Pelaihari) is ± 35 km. facilities available in this object, such as: Play Ground, Shelter and the Cottage which amounts to 18 pieces.
3. Bukit Khayangan
Khayangan has the charm of a hill with spectacular views of hills and the expanse of palm oil plantations. Accessibility of land can be ± 55 km from the city of Banjarmasin precisely before we go / enter the City must pass Pelaihari tourist attraction. Facilities that are available today as a place of worship (mosque), and the types of tours that can be developed in the form of MICE tourism (Travel Meeting and Conference).
J. District Land Seasonings
Spice Coast Land District has sufficient length of about 200 km, with a beautiful panorama. People who come to the District Land Seasonings after passing through the River District Pagatan Loban to be greeted with the cool sea air. There are three locations that are used as temporary beach attractions include the Natural Love Beach attractions, the island of Pulau Salak and Pagatan.
Other natural attractions is an island located in the strait of the sea and is bordered by the Mediterranean Island District Kotabaru District with an area of ​​approximately 4500 m² with a length of about 15 km lies apart.
We can ride around the island motor boat about 1 hour. The legend says that in 1970 one researcher from the United States never entered into the study of the survey results and observations contained nickel content and coal.
In this island there is a freshwater spring. It became the community's income who reside there by selling fresh water to Batulicin if the dry season. Production of clean water an average of 40 m³ per day, although this source has never dry dry with quality crystal clear water.
In this island there are also two holes to depths of about 15 m leading to a deep and when we walk on the hole humming sound that reflects the large hole.
Exciting to be a challenge for nature lovers, and we who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the island Sewangi with thick forest on the island, then this is said as his lungs district Land Seasonings.
In the municipality there is also a Land of Spices Goa Sugung that occur from natural processes located at km 44, the road Kadeco Mentewe District with an area of ​​about 12 ha, and the distance from the capital can be reached about 1.5 hours with 4-wheel vehicle and the wheel 2.
A rare sight we meet here, we can feel the coolness when inside the cave, on holidays is not uncommon to Goa Sugung a choice for local people for recreation. For lovers of the cave where it is a challenge and be a vehicle or object of research.
 

K. District Kotabaru

Kalu incomplete Kotabaru District travel if we have not visited the coast 14 km from the city Gedambaan Kotabaru with a typical scene and plus supporting facilities such as Cottage (inn), Mosque, Fishing and Outdoor Shop and Eat lots of seats available. With extensive parking facilities will allow us to picnic on the beach Gedambaan. And sleep in Gedambaan Beach Cottage.
Stone Jodoh Aru Beach is located in the District of South Sea Island is a place that is trusted by the community as a place fulfilled all pledges were lovers. Agreement or pledge to do with sitting on the stone is then a pair of lovers are mutually pledge so they believe that their pledges can be fulfilled. This belief has been trusted community for generations, so many tourists who make a pledge on the rock as proof of the faith community.
 

L. Barito Regency Kuala
Shocked Island is located about 12 km upstream from the river Barito which is a habitat of an animal that is unique or Long-nosed Monkey Large by the locals called the Apes Dutch / Proboscis as long nose, his face red and bloated stomach.
 

Flower Island can be reached by motor boat for 30 minutes from downtown Banjarmasin. In this island there is a Chinese temple which is very old and many Chinese families visit for worship. Generally the visitors come on Sunday and the monastery is guarded by a bunch of long-tailed macaques that many of the visitors to get food like beans, bananas and eggs.
 

Marabahan District is a small town located about 65 km from the city of Banjarmasin to Hulu Sungai Barito. In this city tourists can see the old houses of traditional style Banjar made of wood by the river with an atmosphere of community life around the river. From Marabahan you can rent a motor boat to Margasari is a village that produces a variety of handmade items made from rattan and bamboo, such as bags, Bakul, Fan Hand and Hats.