Things to do in Pontianak
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Taman
The Taman between the ferry crossing and Kartika Hotel showcases river activity.
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Equator Monument
Grown from a simple marker in 1928 into a goofy collage of circles and arrows with a huge replica outside marking its spot, Patung Khatulistiwa or Equator Monument makes much - too much - of Pontianak's geographical draw. It draws crowds every equinox to experience shadowless sunlight.
Take a bis kota (intercity bus) from outside Kartika Hotel or an opelet (local minivan) from Siantan terminal heading northwest. Patung Khatulistiwa is alongside the highway, and, believe us, you can't miss it.
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Saham Longhouse
The traditional Dayak dwelling closest to Pontianak, Saham Longhouse (rumah betang) in Pahauman is one of KalBar's oldest - more than 200 years - and longest -180m.
Visit by bus from Batu Layang toward Ngabang or executive buses toward Sanggau. Get dropped at the Pahauman turn, then catch a local taxi or ojek). There are also Kijangs from Pontianak.
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Mesjid Abdurrahman
The royal mosque Mesjid Abdurrahman has a Sumatran-style square-tiered roof. Continue across wobbly planks to stilt houses, best enjoyed at early or late day washing times. Get here by canoe taxi or charter from the Kapuas Indah piers.
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Museum Negeri Pontianak
South of Pontianak's centre, the Museum Negeri Pontianak features Dayak tribal artefacts and tempayan: ceramics (mostly water jugs) from Thailand, China and Borneo dating from the 16th century.
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Tubrux
The most popular coffee shop downtown, people pack its outdoor and indoor tables to share the local dish. Tubrux also dishes simple Indonesian food, and solo women will feel comfortable.
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Pinisi Harbour
The Pinisi Harbour features these sailing schooners, produced by South Sulawesi's Bugis seafarers, docked alongside KalBar's unique bandung, floating general stores.
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Warung Lamongan Pak Ari
Giant deep fryers outside draw big crowds for fish or chicken served with special sambal (chilli sauce) guaranteed to clear airways.
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Istana Kadriyah
The ironwood palace of Syarif Abdurrahman Alqadrie, Pontianak's sultan 1770 to 1808, Istana Kadriyah is now a museum showing royal relics.
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Restoran Hawaii
This Hawaii is a comfortable place to sample Chinese food, KalBar style, blending traditional and tropical flavours.
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Restoran Beringin
Padang restaurant offering enormous variety. With Panorama Tours, it flanks the alley to Hotel Khatulistiwa.
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Cazasuki Italian Steakhouse
Fusion or confusion? Shabu-shabu, spaghetti, sauerbraten, steaks and burgers, even satay, all scrumptious.
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Kaisar
This bakery-turned-shopping empire's Roman logo nobly roams KalBar. Breads run very sweet or very white.
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Ligo Mitra
Food and coffee stalls appear nightly, many along Jln Gajah Mada. Self-caterers, use Ligo Mitra.
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Sam Hak Heng
For a stellar Chinese street feed and cooking demonstration, try Sam Hak Heng.
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Dayak Longhouse
The replica Dayak Longhouse has genuine totems and carved log steps.
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