Banjarmasin

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Introducing Banjarmasin

Kalimantan’s largest and most beguiling city rests gingerly over a labyrinth of canals, its taped-together mosques and houses perched on stilts or bundles of floating logs, and its residents up to their floorboards in water. Beyond, Banjarmasin’s terra firma is a furore of traffic and trade, but the façade is wafer thin and the city’s charm will envelop you quicker than the dust kicked up by the two-millionth ojek. A spread of attractions in and around the city can occupy several days, and absorbing Kalimantan’s best urban culture in the markets both on and offshore is a must.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. Tookaay avatar
    Re: Planning to go to Tanjung Puting National Park, how to get there?

    by Tookaay 16 August 2011

    I agree with Blomo. There ARE wild orangutans within TPNP, although the majority are rehabilitants. This is a great combination though,…
  2. En_Hikmah avatar
    RE: Is this reasonable?

    by En_Hikmah 05 August 2011

    Let see, I'm not so good in making itinerary, but I wish i can give a little help. 1. Banjarmasin if you plan to visit floating market,…
  3. blomo avatar
    RE: planning to treck in Kalimantan : any advices to find a good guide ?

    by blomo 03 August 2011

    When we were looking for a hotel in Banjarmasin last summer, a guide found us.. His name was Tailah (mentioned in LP) and he can arrange…

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