CITY TOUR IN SAMARINDA
SAMARINDA REGENCY
Samarinda is the capital of the East Kalimantan province on Kalimantan Island. The city is lies on the banks of Mahakam River. As well as being the capital, Samarinda is also the most populous city in East Kalimantan with population of 562,463 in 2000 and used by many as a gateway to the more remote regions of the province such as West Kutai, Kutai Kartanegara and East Kutai. To reach these areas usually involves travel by river as the most efficient means. An airport, 'Temindung' and a port are the transportation facility in Samarinda, however, there are plans to relocate both the airport and port soon.
Samarinda's population includes Chinese; Banjarese, who are native to the southern part of the island; Kutais, who are native to the area around Samarinda; and Manu Muslims.
Samarinda is big in timber production, but the main reason to come here to explore the Mahakam River and visit the Dayak tribes that live on the banks of the river. Isuy Bay is located on the shores of Jempang Lake. There is a longhouse craft center and tourist hotel. Dance performances are regular happenings, especially when groups of tourists arrive. 'Mancong' is another longhouse, where you can stay. It's a bit touristy as well. If you have time on your hands, you should head for Melka, which is some 30 hours by boat, but it has a great orchid reserve.
Samarinda is wood industrial estate in East Kalimantan as well as important port town. The location is not far from Balikpapan but the city that populates about 500 thousand men, has different situation from Balikpapan City. For tourist, Samarinda is good place to start the journey to hinterland, fringe Mahakam River. Most of the resident in Samarinda is Banjarese from South Kalimantan, so that Banjar langua has often heard in conversation here. Banjar Language is the primary language in Samarinda. Besides Banjarese, the second of the biggest public group in Samarinda is Kutai and other society that come from other area. Most of Samarinda City region is located in north of Mahakam River. In the riparian of this Mahakam has stood a Raya Darussalam Mosque that becomes one of characteristic or symbol of Samarinda City. Mostly the important white collars and hotel reside in north of the river.
SAMARINDA SARONG
TANAH MERAH WATERFALL
The location of Tanah Merah Waterfall is about 14 Km from Samarinda downtown, precisely in Purwosari orchard, north Samarinda district. This tourism place has compatible calm for family recreation because equipped with wide park area; ancient verandah palace to took a rest, booth, open stage and others. To reach this place can join with others public vehicle of Segiri Market - Siring River route.
PAMPANG CULTURE TOURISM AREA
Pampang area which is located about 20 Km from Samarinda city is interesting culture tourism area to see Dayak Kenyah tribe. This culture tourism object can be gone through using motor vehicle through Samarinda - Bontang roadway. The fascination, which can be witnessed in this place, is Lamin or Dayak tribe customhouse and dance and Dayak Kenyah custom ceremony, what performed every Sunday noon up to evening.
Overview
Pampang Cultural Park is a cultural site to see when traveling to East Kalimantan. Dayak Kenyah tribe live in this area after their migration in 1967 from their original hometown of Apokayan in Malinau district, East Kalimantan. They left their village to stay near urban areas, so that they could obtain education and fulfill their basic needs. At present, not less than 800 members of Dayak Kenyah community live in Pampang village. Dayak Kenyah performing art is held every Sunday from 2 pm to 3 pm. No show is held other than Sunday. Entrance fee is Rp 5.000 per person
To Buy
In addition to performing arts, another attractive event for tourists in Pampang Park is the sales of various types of local souvenirs by Dayak Kenyah community. They sell necklaces, bracelets, belts, skull-caps, hats, traditional clothings and their accessories, which are mostly made of beads and bamboos. One of its leading handicraft is oval-shaped bamboo bag. Price of this bag is about Rp 250.000-Rp 300.000.
Get Around
Main objective of tourists visiting Pampang park is to see performing arts shown by Dayak Kenyah children, teenagers and adults. Visitors can also take a village tour on food in Pampang village, mostly occupied by Dayak Kenyah community. Next to Rumah Lamin theater, there is a batik gallery selling various types of Kalimantan batik.
To Do
Pampang is an interesting cultural park to understand the life of Dayak Kenyah tribe. Visitors could see attractive dances performed by the tribe’s children, teenagers and adults. The show is performed in a Lamin or a customary home of Dayak tribe. Usually, 8 dances are performed in one show such as nyelamai sakai dance (welcome dance for guests), ajay (war dance), enggang terbang and berburu (hunting dances).
Get There
East Kalimantan is a unique province. Although Samarinda is its capital city, yet the entrance gate to the province is at Balikpapan city. The main airport of this province is Sepinggan which is situated at Marsma Iswahyudi street in Balikpapan. From Balikpapan, you could take a plane with Balikpapan-Samarinda local route.
Pampang Cultural Park is situated in Pampang village, Sungai Siring, Samarinda Utara sub-district. It is only about 25 km from Samarinda, at Samarinda-Bontang trans road to be exact. It will take about 30 to 45 minutes to reach this location from Samarinda. If you take a public transportation, you could take those plying from Pasar Segiri-Sungai Siring, from Lempake bus station in Samarinda.
Pampang Cultural Park is situated in Pampang village, Sungai Siring, Samarinda Utara sub-district. It is only about 25 km from Samarinda, at Samarinda-Bontang trans road to be exact. It will take about 30 to 45 minutes to reach this location from Samarinda. If you take a public transportation, you could take those plying from Pasar Segiri-Sungai Siring, from Lempake bus station in Samarinda.
To Stay
Pampang village is relatively near Samarinda city center, therefore, it is also possible for you to stay in Samarinda. You will find many hotels of one to four stars in certain streets in Samarinda.
To Eat
This area does not provide any food stall. You could bring along snacks and drinks for watching the show.
Captive Crocodile Makroman
Top Island is located in the village, district Palaran with distance approximately 6 km from Samarinda. Species of crocodiles that are kept are freshwater crocodiles and alligators Supit. This crocodile breeding places have been in complete tourist facilities and infrastructure.
Botanic Garden Samarinda
Located in the northern city of Samarinda, a distance of 20 km or 30 minute trip inland. At the Botanical Garden there are attractions Samarinda natural lake, zoo, entertainment stage.
Telaga Batu Permai Besaung
Telaga Batu Permai Object Besaung tourism is nature tourism, is located in Sempaja 15 km from downtown Samarinda with motor vehicle / car. This tourist attraction has been equipped with tourist facilities and infrastructure.
Forest Unmul
Located 3 km from the terminal Lempake equipped sports facilities, boat tours, a mini zoo. For tourists who will visit the natural attractions of Forest Kingdom Unmul can use four-wheeled vehicles although there are available personnel and information centers ..
One of the privileges in this botanical garden is the existence of a vast zoo. At the zoo there are a number of orangutans that have been deliberately released yet been tamed so that visitors can directly interact. In addition to the orangutans also have other animals, such as a pair of cobra snakes, hornbills, parrots, ponies, birds of paradise, crocodiles, deer, and porcupine. It's just the end of the need to climb stairs high hill. However, this condition seems to have become an attraction for visitors from various regions, including from outside the East.
Visitors can also enjoy a vast artificial lake. In these attractions, visitors can hire a boat with a wide range of forms. The rent is Rp. 15000.00 per 15 minutes with a limit of three adult content.
Admission price is USD. 3000.00, both for adults and also children. This price is inclusive for vehicles coming into the area botanical garden.
Banks of the Mahakam River (Mahakam River Tours)
Mahakam River is a river which surrounds most of the regency, West Kutai, and Samarinda.
Social and Cultural Activities masyaraakt Samarinda could be witnessed, such as: utilization of the river as a means of transportation to transport passengers and goods, and agricultural products traded between the island and exported to mancabegara through the port of Samarinda. Utilization of the river to support the everyday social life as fishermen, traders, housewives, traditional shipbuilders, and others.
When the night can also be witnessed and enjoyed roasted corn, and a few other food stalls along the waterfront edge of this Mahakam.
Mahakam River is a river which surrounds most of the regency, West Kutai, and Samarinda.
Social and Cultural Activities masyaraakt Samarinda could be witnessed, such as: utilization of the river as a means of transportation to transport passengers and goods, and agricultural products traded between the island and exported to mancabegara through the port of Samarinda. Utilization of the river to support the everyday social life as fishermen, traders, housewives, traditional shipbuilders, and others.
When the night can also be witnessed and enjoyed roasted corn, and a few other food stalls along the waterfront edge of this Mahakam.
Mahakam River Mahakam Bridge
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