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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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,…
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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,…
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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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