Here are the tourist attractions in the island of Borneo:
Kepulauan Derawan, East Kalimantan
This is the second diving paradise in Indonesia, after Raja
Ampat which many people's lips in 2011 that the Derawan Islands in East
Kalimantan. The archipelago is famous for its underwater natural beauty. So, do
not forget to dive, because you will be presented with various coral reefs and
beautiful fish.
Derawan Islands consists of several small islands. The
islands most frequented by tourists are Kakaban. The divers from inside and
outside the country vying to meet with hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and
green turtle (Chelonia mydas) which was busy swimming in the sea.
In addition, a place not to be missed when visiting this
place is Lake Kakaban which is a lagoon. The lake was formed from sea water
trapped in the island for hundreds of years and mixed with rain water. If you
come to this lake, you can see the jellyfish that swim upside down, tentacles
above. Lake as there are only two in the world.
Martapura, South Kalimantan
When talking Martapura, can not be separated from the
gemstones. Yes, this place has become a prime location for tourists who have a
hobby of hunting gemstones and diamonds. Well, for you lovers of precious
stones and various processed products can come directly to the trading center
stone diamonds. In Martapura, there are two trade centers processed gemstones,
namely the Stone Market and Good Earth Market Light.
When visiting the Stone Market and Market Light Earth
Congratulations, you would find that there are many shops that sell a variety
of handicrafts gemstones. Start of bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings can
be found in this market. Visitors are free to choose which stores will be
entered. More fun again, if you are good at bargaining, the price obtained can
be quite cheap. Not only gemstone, this market also sells sasirangan, typical
fabric Kalsel.
Pasar Terapung Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan
The roads to Borneo incomplete when not come to the floating
market in Kuin River. Market that characterizes South Kalimantan you can find
not far from the center of the city of Banjarmasin. Arriving on the banks of
the river, catamarans will pick you up to surround the river. There are two
packages offered, namely the package around the river and around the package at
the same visit Flower Island.
The best time to visit the floating market is dawn. At dawn,
the market is still filled with boats that peddle goods. Ranging from groceries
to kitchen equipment, even schools in this market. Do not forget to taste the
typical breakfast Banjarmasin, Soto Banjar. Feel the thrill of exciting
enjoying soup on a boat that rocked. Still in Kuin River, there is a habitat
Kambang Island monkeys. If lucky, visitors can see the proboscis monkey, the
monkey long nose.
Taman Bougenville Singkawang, West Kalimantan
This is a tourist area that is not less exciting in West
Kalimantan, Park Bougainville. Bougenville Park is a park that is dominated by
Bougenville interest. Bougenville variety planted comes from within and abroad.
There are about 46 species counted Bougenville flowers in this garden. Although
dominated Bougenville, visitors who come can still see that there are a variety
of other flowers like, aglonema, antorium and various types of orchids.
In addition to a variety of beautiful flowers, Garden
Bougenville also provides other fun facilities, such as a mini swimming pool,
super cool area and greenhouse. One of the favorite places is the homogeneous
forest. This area is filled by tree aloes. If you sit in this area, you will be
presented with a super cool air and pollution free. Therefore, homogeneous
forest is also often referred to as super cool area.
Danau Sentarum - Hulu Kapuas, West Kalimantan
Lake Sentarum a seasonal lake and be a part of the National
Park Lake Sentarum. During the wet season, the lake will Sentarum flooded
depths of 6 to 14 meters. Water is also included on the Kapuas river overflow
and flow of the hill. But the contrasting scenery will appear when the dry
season arrives. At that time 80% of the area of Lake Sentarum will dry. At this
moment, the people around is easy to harvest fish lake dwellers.
There is a rare sight that you can see while visiting this
lake, the forest harvesting honey bees. Sentarum Lake National Park is a haven
for the birdwatcher. Here, you can see the hornbill or who became an icon of
the Dayak community. If lucky, you can also see bekakak flying low past the
speed boat. Tiny winged bird blue and golden yellow body with a beautiful fly.
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