Pengaron Blue Lake Tourism in Banjarmasin, Indonesia

 

South Kalimantan is an area rich in minerals. It is not uncommon for several former mining areas to be abandoned and eventually become tourist attractions, such as Pengaron Blue Lake. Pengaron Blue Lake was created from a former coal mine filled with rainwater. This lake is commonly called Lake Parta or Mating Tali. The location is at Sungkai Village, Simpang Empat Pengaron District, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. The charm of Pengaron Blue Lake is its Tosca Blue water pool. This is caused by the refraction of sunlight on the surface of the lake water which is suspected to contain certain metals based on previous mining excavations.

The entrance to this tourist area is free since it is not administered by the community or by the local government. which can be reached in 2 hours to get here is quite a long journey. But when you get here, you will be amazed by the view of this lake. During your visit here you can do a variety of exciting activities. When visiting a tourist place, it is very important for tourists to take photos to create memories of the places visited. You can take photos with Lake Pengaron in the background.

Tourists take a lot of photos here and explore various corners of the lake. Because Lake Pengaron has stunning beauty. In addition, there are mine-carved cliffs that form unique reliefs and green hills. The reflection of the landscape on the surface of the water enhances its own aesthetic impression.

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travel as you venture into the enchanting Batu Hapu cave in Kalimantan

 

Batu Hapu Cave is a tourist attraction that offers exciting adventure experiences for its visitors. When traveling, visitors can also search for Instagram-ready photos. In this cave you can find interesting stalactites and stalagmites. In addition to the beauty of the cave, the legend about the formation of this cave is also a special attraction that attracts tourists. The legend behind this cave is the story of the wayward boy, similar to the famous story of Malin Kundang. Apart from the mythical history,

the beauty of the Batu Hapu cave is very interesting to explore. especially since it is located in the middle of the mountains, so the air is fresh and fresh. Meanwhile, this wide karst cave has a rather large opening. Then there are two mouths of the cave that are connected by concrete stairs that make it easy for visitors to enter the cave. Once entering the entrance of the cave, visitors will feel like they have returned to the past,

where this place is very dense with its ancient atmosphere. Location of Batu Hapu Cave Batu Hapu Cave is a tourist attraction located near the Binuang market, more precisely in Batu Hapu village, Hatungun district, Tapin, South Kalimantan. This place is located about 154 km from the provincial capital of South Kalimantan, the city of Banjarmasin. This hotel is located near Binuang market, to be precise, in Batu Hapu village, Hatungun district, Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan, 43 km from Rantau city and 154 km from Banjarmasin city. From the Binuang market, visitors can travel about 16 km by vehicle. If the road conditions are good enough, you will enjoy views of typical rural life and the natural environment of the mountains before you even enter the camp.

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See Lok Baintan Floating Market, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

 

Lok Baintan Floating Market or Sungai Martapura Floating Market is a traditional floating market in Sungai Pinang (Lok Baintan) Village, Sungai Tabuk District, Banjar. In general, the Lok Baintan floating market is no different from the confluence of the Kuin/Barito river floating market. Both are traditional boat markets called or Jukung in the Banjar language and sell various types of goods like: This floating market has been around since the time of the Banjar Sultanate.

Along the banks of the Martapura River you can see convoys of boats heading to the floating market. These boats are owned by traders and farmers from various tributaries of the Martapura rivers such as Kali Lenge, Kali Bakung, Kali Paku Alam, Kali Saka Bunut, Kali Madang, Kali Tanifah and Kali Lok-Baintan, where they will market their garden produce. . There are two ways to get to Lok Baintan Floating Market from the city center. The first option is to descend the Martapura River using a kelotok, a type of motorized canoe. With Kelotok,

the trip from the city center can take 30 minutes. The second option is to use land vehicles, such as cars, which take longer, i.e. an hour, to reach the floating market because the terrain is often difficult and winding. Trading activity starts at 06:00 - 09:30 WITA. Among the merchants, women with headscarves (Tanggui) predominate. They sell various items like vegetables, fruits, traditional baked goods and others. In this floating market, the barter system is still in force and money is not the main means of transaction in this floating market. Barter products often take the form of agricultural products in the form of fruits and vegetables. The amount and the balance of the amount of the results of the exchange depends on the agreement between the two parties. If you agree, each person gets the item they want and then uses it for personal purposes at home.

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the largest rock in the world, one of which is in Indonesia, the charm of the dark hill

 

Did you know that Dark Hill is located on one of the largest rocks in the world? Bukit Kelam is headquartered in Sintang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Although the name is a hill, its original appearance is in the form of a large rock. This great rock of 520 hectares of height up to 1,002 meters above sea level has an extraordinary beauty. Apart from being used as a tourist spot, Bukit Kelam is also a favorite spot for climbers who want to see the view from above. Not only that,

a traveler will also find waterfalls, fish ponds, and bat caves. You will of course also see endemic pitcher plant plants which you can find by climbing Bukit Kelam. Dark Hill is also often used as a resting place and campsite, there are even lodges for those who want to enjoy the rural atmosphere around Dark Hill. Also, if visiting Bukit Kelam during durian season, a traveler can immediately search for durians in the area below the hill or buy them on the street. If you are lucky, you will also see animals around Dark Hills.

Like proboscis monkeys, hornbills, deer, partridges and others. Travelers can also feed the fish while relaxing there. It only takes about 30 minutes to drive from Sintang to Dark Hill Tour. Along the way, you will enjoy views of rice and rubber fields.

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The highest mountain in Indonesia, East Kalimantan, is Mount LiangPran

 

very diverse. From coastal areas in the lowlands to thousands of meters above sea level or commonly called mountain peaks. As one of the largest archipelagic countries in the world, there is no reason to doubt Indonesia's beauty and natural wealth. As the country with the largest number of islands, each place in Indonesia has a different and varied natural appearance; in fact, most natural appearances may not necessarily be found elsewhere in Indonesia. For example, Mount Puncak Jaya in Papua is known for its peak that is always covered with snow, although we know that Indonesia has a tropical climate. Speaking of mountains, actually Indonesia has many mountains, even most of them are volcanoes and still active, such as Mount Anak Krakatau and Mount Tangkuban Parahu. This mountain stretches from the islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, the islands of Kalimantan, Maluku to Papua. If we talk about the island of Borneo, most people will think that this island has the largest rainforest ecosystem in Indonesia.

It is not surprising that the diversity of flora and fauna that Kalimantan has is quite a lot, some of which are even endemic to the island. Also, Kalimantan is currently in the spotlight of many parties because this island was also chosen as the location of the new capital of Indonesia, specifically in the province of East Kalimantan. One of the currently best known districts in East Kalimantan is Kutai Kartanegara Regency, because the new capital of Indonesia will be located in this district. As explained above, East Kalimantan also has a variety of natural features, ranging from coastal areas to highlands. And the famous plateau in the East Kalimantan province is located in West Kutai Regency. West Kutai Regency is bordered by Mahakam Ulu Regency to the north, North Penajem Paser Regency to the south, Kutai Kartanegara Regency to the east, and North Barito and Central Kalimantan Regency to the west. Following the promulgation of the provisions of Act Number 2 of 2013, West Kutai Regency was divided and a new district emerged, namely Mahakam Ulu Regency.

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a trip to sustainable samboja, east kalimantan, indonesia

 

Samboja Lodge is located in the Samboja Lestari Protected Forest managed by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS), not far from Jalan Balikpapan Handil Km 44, Samboja, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan. You can also take part in various nature activities here, from nature walks to interacting with orangutans and sun bears.

This 1,852-hectare protected forest is inhabited by a variety of friendly wildlife including various insects, birds, small mammals such as deer and pigs, as well as two protected species, the orangutan and sun bear. At Samboja Lodge, visitors can enjoy morning and afternoon walks through the forest (Wildlife Natural Trails) with BOS guides. You will be able to know the forest vegetation with its different inhabitants. It is not uncommon for visitors to come across cute little mammals like deer or various insects and small predators.

In addition, this inn also offers tourist facilities to see first-hand the habitat of orangutans in the Orangutan Islands area. There are seven orangutan rehabilitation islands in this area, two of which are open to the public, namely Pulau Enam and Pulau Lima. For anyone curious about sun bears. Just visit the sun bear sanctuary,

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the unique nature and beauty of Sangalaki Island, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

 

This very clean and sparkling white sand island with a surface of about 12-15 meters and the surrounding waters is a marine park famous for diving tours with a very diverse marine life and the presence of manta rays will make your vacation a Unforgettable vacations. . The sand on the beach around this island is brilliant white and feels slippery on your feet. In addition to that, the beach of Sangalaki Island is very steep, it is very nice to play or swim in the water. Sailing around Sangalaki Island only takes 30 minutes.

You can see a variety of wildlife, including coconut crabs, monitor lizards, Bondol's eagles, Philippine geese, rock egrets, and other seabirds. When the turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, this is a sight that tourists look forward to. Sangalaki Island is also the main green turtle hatchery in Southeast Asia. At night you will see dozens of turtles coming. In total, more than 3,700 turtles make a stop on the island every year. In addition, the underwater panorama of the island attracts divers from all over the world. You will experience the underwater paradise of Sangalaki Island with other amazing places like Channel Entrance, Coral Gardens, Turtle Town, Sandy Ridge, Manta Run, Sherwood Forest, Manta Parade, Manta Avenue, Eel Ridge, Lighthouse and The Rockies.

Of course, for those of you who want to explore the exotic nature of Sangalaki Island, snorkeling and scuba diving are must-do activities. Sangalaki Island is a beautiful island with an area of ​​15.9 ha in the Derawan Archipelago, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

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panoramic beauty of stone hill wall of East Kalimantan, Indonesia

 

Traveling is a way to reduce the stress and fatigue that we experience after a long day at work. Usually, people visit natural tourist destinations to get away from the noise of the city. East Kalimantan (Kaltim) has a variety of natural tourist destinations that are perfect to visit on the weekends, especially to recharge after a week of strenuous activities. One of the tourist destinations is at Bukit Batu Samboja Wall Kutai Kartanegara (Kukar).

This place can be considered as an anti-mainstream tourist destination, suitable for those who like new things. Wall Stone Hills consists of karst rocks that are about 125 meters high and up to 150 meters long. Little by little, this tourist destination has been filling up with adventurers who like unique things. At a glance, the rock that stretches high enough is reminiscent of the Great Wall of China. Unusually, this tourist spot was discovered by accident by a group of students from Bandung, West Java. This rock cliff was discovered in 2015. The beauty of this place.

Your fight will not be in vain after reaching this place. From the top of this hill you have a very good panoramic view. Wall Stone Hill is surrounded by a very dense green forest, on both sides there is a very deep canyon. From above you can see the landscape below very clearly. You can also pitch a tent here to spend the night with friends and watch the sunrise. Of course, you have to be very careful because the conditions around this place are really wild. This place is also not officially run by the government but by local community organizations. So it is natural that this place is not well maintained and organized.

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