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- Pontianak
- As the capital of West Kalimantan, there are some
interesting places to visit, among others the Equator Monument,
Kadariah palace in Kampung Dalam, the State Museum, the Kapuas
and Landak Bridges with a river view and floating market. Dine
can simply relax in the recreational park Tirta Ria. The beach
resort of Kijing and Temajoh Island are good places for diving,
fishing and sailing.
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- Betana (Long House)
- On the outskirts of Pontianak is a Daya traditional
long house at Saham village, 158 from Pontianak. The measures
of long house are: 186 m long, 6 m wide 269 people live there.
There is no accommodation here.
- Pasir Panjang
- It lies 17 km from Singkawang in the Sambas regency.
There is the beach resort of Pasir Panjang, ideal for swimming.
Comfortable cottages are available equipped with a tennis court.
In the vicinity of Singkawang, the Gunung Poteng hill resort with
its fresh air is a good place for nature lovers.
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- National Park and Nature Reserve
- The Gunung [Mount) Palung national park located in
the Ketapang regency is home to miscellaneous flora and fauna.
The Raya Pasi mountain located in the Singkawang regency is also
interesting to visit to see the Rafflesia or the Giant Flower.
- Singkawang is also a nature reserve. The forest of
Sanggau is worth a visit where hot springs, lakes and caves can
be found. The other nature recerves are the forests of Baning
and Kelam Hill in the Sintang Regency. While in Kapuas Hulu, there
is the Bentuang Karimun nature reserve where lake Sentarum and
the protected Siluk fish (Sclerop hages Formocus) are found.
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- Sambas Palace
- This palace is one of the remnants of the Kingdom
of Sambas. Up to the present time it is still kept in good condition.
There are manya antiques to be seen.
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