Things to do in Tarakan
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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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Fish Night Stalls
Fish is the dish in Tarakan. Stalls mushroom nightly, particularly on Jln Sudirman, many serving excellent ikan (or ayam) lalapan, grilled or fried. One of the best is about 500m north of THM Plaza, just beyond the Barito Timur Hotel.
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THM Plaza
A mix of traditional shops, warungs and national chains at Jln Yos Sudarso and Jln Sudirman, marks Tarakan's centre, flanked by a newer Grand Tarakan Mall.
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Gusher Plaza
Down Jln Gajah Mada, popular Gusher Plaza (pronounced guesser) has Tarakan's only department store amid more shops, stalls and warungs. Also has ATMs.
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