5 Beautiful Places in Samarinda

This is Samarinda, East Borneo, Indonesia. 

First came to this place, I think that this is a city that is quite dense and spatial not so good. Yes. Because this city is one of the most populous cities in Kalimantan. When compared to some other cities in Indonesia, Samarinda tourism is not widely known. But in fact this city has many tourist attractions worth visiting. Samarinda known tenunnya fabric that is checkered with various colors. In fact, this city have plenty of tourism potential in addition to its distinctive woven fabric.

1. Cultural Village Pampang

Cultural tourism demand because besides can see the local culture, you can also learn about other cultures. In London, there is a popular cultural attractions that Pampang Cultural Village.

The village is inhabited by the Dayak Kenyah. On weekends, this tourist spot visited by many tourists outside the city and abroad. Every Sunday, at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. held art shows in lamin or village meeting halls. This building is unique because it is a traditional house with carvings typical Dayak tribe.

2.  Telaga Permai Batu Besaung

Tourist attractions in Samarinda This is a green area which is used as a camping site. Although not camping here, but you can still enjoy the beauty of this Telaga Permai Batu Besaung.

Land in the region have varying heights so that the river through which so resembles a short waterfall. You can soak and play in the shallow water reservoirs. Additionally, you can also walk to explore the area to see its beauty.

Telaga Permai Batu Besaung just 15 km from the center of the city of Samarinda.

3.  Kumala Island

Kumala island is a tourist spot Samarinda in the middle of the Mahakam River. The island is derived from river silt deposition. If seen, elongated shape resembling an overturned boat.

These attractions are called like Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in Jakarta. This is because the island of Borneo Kumala also describe the culture ranging from traditional buildings, temples and also calf.

In addition to building local cultural value, here too there is a vehicle for modern games such as sky tower height of 75 meters, mini train, cable car and also komemdi swivel. If you want to stay, there DJS Resort which provides cottage and swimming pool.

These attractions are in the west of the city Tenggarong, Kutai district, or 27 from the city of Samarinda. To reach the island of Kumala, you can cross using a motor boat or cable car of Tenggarong.

4.  Beras Basah Island

Pulau Beras Basah (Wet Rice Island) is located in Bontang, East Kalimantan, precisely in the Makassar Strait. It takes about 3 hours from Samarinda to reach these attractions. The duration of the trip will be paid when you see for yourself the beauty of Pulau Beras Basah.

Views of the white sand and clear blue water will make you forget the long drive to get here. You will also be greeted by a tall lighthouse that has been unused. The beauty of the island is not only limited to the white sand and panoramic beaches, underwater world Pulau Beras Basah can not be missed.

Do not forget to bring lunch because the island is unspoiled and uninhabited. For lodging, you can find it in Bontang.

5. Green Valley Recreation Park

These attractions are not far from the Botanical Gardens Unmul Samarinda, precisely in the path of Samarinda - Bontang KM 15. Green Valley Recreational Park there are camping ground, flying fox, a replica of the forest, swimming pool, playground, gazebo, fishing ponds and the cafeteria. In addition to being a tourist Samarinda which is visited by many families, this park is also used as a location for outbound for school children and employees of many companies. Entrance to the Green Valley Recreation Park is IDR 5,000 per person. As for your outbound ticket charged IDR 180,000 per person.