South Kalimantan
South Kalimantan is a province rich in Banjar culture and traditions. With the capital city of Banjarmasin, the province is known as the ‘City of a Thousand Rivers’ due to the many rivers that serve a
South Kalimantan is a province rich in Banjar culture and traditions. With the capital city of Banjarmasin, the province is known as the ‘City of a Thousand Rivers’ due to the many rivers that serve as the main transport routes. Natural beauty, floating markets, and traditional culture make South Kalimantan a unique and alluring tourist destination.
Must-try Tourist Attractions
One of the main attractions in South Kalimantan is the Lok Baintan Floating Market, a traditional market on the river where traders sell various merchandise from the jukung (traditional boat). Here you can enjoy the unique experience of shopping on the water or simply observing the lives of the local people.
Also visit Kembang Island, an island in the middle of the Barito River that is home to a herd of long-tailed monkeys. This place is suitable for nature tourism and is a religious attraction with a small place of worship on the island.
For those of you who want to enjoy nature, South Kalimantan offers the beauty of the Meratus Mountains which are rich in tropical forests, waterfalls, and traditional Dayak Meratus villages. The Sultan Adam Grand Forest Park is a favourite destination for trekking, picnicking or enjoying the fresh air in the middle of nature.
Shopping and Culinary Paradise in South Kalimantan
South Kalimantan has culinary specialities that should not be missed. Like Soto Banjar, a clear, savoury dish served with cakes, chicken pieces and eggs. There is also Ketupat Kandangan which is a speciality of the Kandangan area, a dish of ketupat with haruan fish (cork fish) and delicious coconut milk sauce.
For souvenirs, you can buy Sasirangan, a traditional cloth from South Kalimantan that has beautiful patterns and colours. You can visit traditional markets in Banjarmasin to find handicrafts, such as woven rattan and ironwood, as well as speciality foods such as amplang and bingka cake.
