Pontianak
Pontianak's dramatic domed cathedral was opened in 2015, replacing the earlier 1908 church deemed not large enough to accommodate the city's Catholic…
Must-see attractions in West Kalimantan
West Kalimantan
Known for its high-quality rice, this verdant farming village at the foot of Gunung Palung, 10km northeast of Sukadana, has a unique attitude and…
West Kalimantan
Built in 1864, this betang is home to Tamambaloh Apalin Dayak. Debate over whether it's the oldest longhouse in the region (if not Kalimantan) abruptly…
West Kalimantan
One of the most authentic and welcoming longhouses close to Putussibau, Ariung is home to 38 families in a jungle setting on the banks of the Sungai…
West Kalimantan
This organisation actively works to preserve and reinvigorate the practice of traditional weaving. The excellent gallery, in a replica longhouse known…
West Kalimantan
Not the oldest, nor the most picturesque, but perhaps the most welcoming longhouse community, this betang is 93km northwest of Putussibau. An ecotourism…
Pontianak
For an outing that will show you a bit of town, visit the wooden palace of Pontianak's first sultan on the east bank of the Kapuas; in a refurbishment…
West Kalimantan
This well-kept town beach, 3km south of the centre, is encircled by rainforested hills and looks out on some alluring islands. Basic warungs and stalls…
West Kalimantan
The Taman Dayak longhouses of Melapi 1 to 5 stretch along the Kapuas upriver of Putussibau. As per usual, the sequels don't quite live up to the original…
Pontianak
If you want to stand on two hemispheres, you can formally do so here – though continental drift has moved the monument 117m south of the actual equator…
Pontianak
This small patch of Borneo jungle is a welcome relief from the urban jungle outside. It's a community project with an orchid garden and a boardwalk…
West Kalimantan
This Dutch-sponsored local museum, about 12km east of Sintang on the road to Putussibau, is housed in enormous twin wooden buildings with three display…
Pontianak
The wooden Mesjid Abdurrahman stands north of the river where a cannonball reportedly landed after Pontianak's first sultan fired it at a pontianak (the…
West Kalimantan
This gleaming waterfront mosque, opened in 2015, dominates the town both visually and aurally. The chalk-white dome and minarets are quite a sight…
Museum Provinsi Kalimantan Barat
Pontianak
In an imposing building this well-maintained collection of artefacts provides an informative English-language overview of local Dayak, Malay and Chinese…
West Kalimantan
The first longhouse reached by road, about 7km southeast of Putussibau, Sauwes Tunggan is home to 30 families.
Pontianak
This redeveloped section of riverfront between the Sungai Kapuas and Sungai Ladak is a good place to explore 'old Pontianak', with colourful village…
Pontianak
Speedboats to Sukadana leave from behind this landmark giant tin shed containing a chaotic market.
Vihara Bodhisatva Karaniya Metta
Pontianak
West Kalimantan’s oldest Buddhist temple (1673) is a sensory feast.
