Sights in Kalimantan
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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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Mangrove Forest
See two Borneo exclusives, proboscis monkeys and ikan tempankul - a fish that walks out of the water - at the mangrove forest, 300m from the town centre. Spread over nine hectares with shaded boardwalks and benches, the mangroves also shelter macaques and many bird species.
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WWII Memorials
Japanese and Australian forces clashed bloodily over Tarakan late in World War II. There's an Australian memorial (kuburan Australia) at the Indonesian military barracks. A Japanese gravesite (kuburan Jepang) is in nearby hills, amid old bunkers.
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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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Pasar Lokbaintan
Pasar Lokbaintan is arguably the busiest floating market. The 05:30 boarding is worthwhile to join small, open canoes laden with vivid produce manoeuvred precisely in tight quarters.
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Pasar Kuin
Pasar Kuin is the best-known floating market. The 05:30 boarding is worthwhile to join small, open canoes laden with vivid produce manoeuvred precisely in tight quarters.
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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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Sarong Weaving
On the south side of Sungai Mahakam, Samarinda-style sarongs are woven in Samarinda Seberang. Take a yellow angkot from Pasar Pagi.
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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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Mesjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin
This massive mosque resembles a landed spaceship. During Ramadan, the famous Pasar Wadai (cake fair) runs along the adjacent riverfront.
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Mesjid Raya Darussalam
The striking main mosque, Mesjid Raya Darussalam has missile like minarets.
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Dayak Longhouse
The replica Dayak Longhouse has genuine totems and carved log steps.
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