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Travel Guide Samarinda

Samarinda

As the capital of Kalimantan Timur Province, Samarinda is the entrance gate heading to the inland of Kalimantan Timur for this city located right near to Mahakam River. Mahakam River itself is the biggest river in Kalimantan Timur province and used as transportation medium and also as a tourism spot. Many other tourism spots are offered for you can decide it as your next destination.

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Things to see

You can go to Pampang village to be able to see a cultural village in Samarinda. In the village, you can see the custom house of Dayak tribe called lamin, tribe ceremony and also traditional dance. You can directly see the process of making Samarinda sarong trditionally woven on Bung Tomo Street, Samarinda Seberang. Don't forget to see the replica of Kalimantan forest which you can only see in Lembah Hijau Recreation Park. Apart from that, you can also go to some main destinations in Samarinda such as Kebun Raya Unmul Samarinda offering a mini zoo and Tanah Merah Waterfall offering beautiful panorama.

Things to do

In Kumala Island located at the centre of Mahakam River is a tourism spot similar to Dufan in Jakarta. In Kumala Island you can try some rides like merry-go-round, jet coaster, gokart, etc. For you who want to enjoy fresh air, you can soak yourself into Telaga Permai Batu Besaung which provides you a camping field. And the last, if you want to seek for some souvenirs, you can visit Citra Niaga which is the most famous store block in Samarinda

Things to eat

Ecery city does have some typical food. Samarinda does have typical food also such as amplang. Amplang is some kind of chips made of tapioca flour mixed with fish, eggs, and other spices making it so delicious. Try also lemok durian, a taffy made of sticky rice with durian. Keminting cooky shaped like candlenut is a typical food you can use as gifts for your family at home. This cooky is made of flour with hard texture on the outside but crispy on the inside.

Getting to Samarinda

Flying to Samarinda: Samarinda is served by APT Pranoto Airport. APT Pranoto Airport is located about km from Samarinda. Read more about APT Pranoto Airport or look for flights to Samarinda

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