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Places to Visit in West Kalimantan, Indonesia

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Baning Nature Park

Baning Nature Park (Taman Wisata Alam Baning) is an urban lowland tropical forest park located in Baning Kota, Sintang District, Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Covering approximately 213 hectares within the town area, it serves as a protected Nature Tourism Park and green open space. Notable for its dipterocarp forest, biodiversity and accessible walking trails, it functions as a conservation, education and recreation site for residents and visitors in central West Kalimantan.

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Batu Payung Beach

Batu Payung Beach (Pantai Batu Payung) is a coastal attraction in Karimunting Village, Sungai Raya Kepulauan District, Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan. It is notable for a large umbrella-shaped rock formation (batu payung) standing on the shoreline that gives the beach its name. The beach features white sandy stretches, clear seawater, and natural rock outcrops, making it a popular sightseeing and photography destination on the west coast of Borneo.

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Betung Kerihun National Park

Betung Kerihun National Park is a large protected rainforest in Kapuas Hulu Regency, West Kalimantan, along the Indonesia-Malaysia border. Established in 1995, it covers about 800,000 hectares and forms part of the Heart of Borneo. The park protects the upper Kapuas River watershed, Mount Betung and Mount Kerihun, and is notable for its exceptional Bornean biodiversity and traditional Dayak communities living within and around the forest.

Kapuas Hulu, West KalimantanNational Park

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Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park

Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park is a 181,090-hectare protected area straddling West and Central Kalimantan, primarily within Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan. Centered on the Schwaner Mountain Range, it encompasses Bukit Baka (1,620 m) and Bukit Raya (2,278 m), the highest peak in the range. Notable for pristine tropical rainforest, high biodiversity including orangutans and endemic birds, and surrounding Dayak cultural landscapes, it offers remote trekking and nature-based tourism.

Sintang, West KalimantanNational Park

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Bukit Kelam

Bukit Kelam is a massive granite monolith located in Kelam Permai District, Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan, about 20 kilometers from Sintang town. Rising to 1,002 meters above sea level with a sheer rock face of approximately 900 meters, it is cited as one of the largest monoliths in the world. Surrounded by tropical lowland forest, it is notable for its geology, endemic pitcher plants and panoramic views.

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Danau Laet

Danau Laet is a natural freshwater lake located in Kecamatan Tayan Hilir, Kabupaten Sanggau, West Kalimantan, near the Kapuas River. It is an oxbow lake known for its calm waters, peat-swamp surroundings and traditional fishing activity. The lake is a local natural attraction offering scenic views, boating and birdwatching, and serves as an important livelihood resource for surrounding villages.

Sanggau, West KalimantanLake

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Danau Sebedang

Danau Sebedang is a natural freshwater lake located in Desa Sebedang, Kecamatan Sebawi, Kabupaten Sambas, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Surrounded by lowland forest and rural settlements, the lake is known for its calm, dark waters and tranquil landscape. It serves as a local recreation area for residents and visitors, offering scenic views, fishing and boating activities, and is regarded as one of the notable natural attractions in Sambas Regency.

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Danau Sentarum National Park

Danau Sentarum National Park is a seasonal freshwater lake and peat swamp forest system in Kapuas Hulu Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Covering about 132,000 hectares in the upper Kapuas River basin, it was declared a wildlife reserve in 1982 and a national park in 1999. Notable as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, it is known for its interconnected lakes, flooded forests, and rich biodiversity including orangutans and aye-aye.

Kapuas Hulu, West KalimantanNational Park

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Datok Island Beach

Datok Island Beach (Pantai Pulau Datok) is a white-sand coastal attraction in Sukadana, North Kayong Regency, West Kalimantan, connected to the mainland by a bridge to small Datok Island. Facing the Karimata Strait, it is known for calm waters, gentle waves, and sunset views. The beach is a popular local recreation area with basic tourism facilities and serves as a gateway to nearby marine and national park attractions.

Kayong Utara, West KalimantanBeach

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Equator Monument

The Equator Monument (Tugu Khatulistiwa) is a geographic monument marking the equator line in Siantan, Pontianak Utara, Pontianak, West Kalimantan. First built in 1928 by a Dutch expedition, it is the city's most iconic landmark. The complex features the original monument, a larger replica with a dome, and a museum, symbolizing Pontianak's unique position on the equator.

Pontianak, West KalimantanMonument

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Gunung Palung National Park

Gunung Palung National Park is a protected national park spanning Ketapang and Kayong Utara Regencies in West Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. Covering approximately 90,000 hectares, it is notable for its exceptional habitat diversity, including mangrove, peat swamp, lowland and montane rainforest, and for being one of the most important remaining habitats for wild Bornean orangutans. The park centers on Mount Palung (1,116 m) and hosts the long-running Cabang Panti Research Station.

Ketapang, West KalimantanNational Park

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Istana Alwatzikhoebillah

Istana Alwatzikhoebillah is the royal palace of the Sambas Sultanate located in Dalam Kaum, Sambas town, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Built between 1933 and 1935 during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Saifuddin II, it serves as the cultural and historical center of Malay heritage in Sambas. The wooden palace features traditional Malay architecture with distinctive tiered roofs and houses royal collections, and remains an important heritage landmark.

Sambas, West KalimantanPalace

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Istana Amantubillah

Istana Amantubillah is the royal palace of the former Mempawah Kingdom located in Pulau Pedalaman, Mempawah Timur, Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan. Built in 1922 during the reign of Panembahan Adijaya, it serves as the cultural center and residence of the Mempawah royal family. The yellow wooden palace with traditional Malay architecture houses royal heirlooms and artifacts, reflecting Malay heritage and the history of the Mempawah Sultanate on the west coast of Borneo.

Mempawah, West KalimantanPalace

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Jami Mosque of Pontianak

The Jami Mosque of Pontianak is a historic wooden mosque located in Pontianak Timur, Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on the bank of the Kapuas River. Built in 1771 by Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Alkadrie, founder of Pontianak, it is one of the oldest mosques in the city. Notable for its traditional Malay architecture, belian hardwood pillars and tiered roof, it stands adjacent to Kadriah Palace and remains an active place of worship and heritage landmark.

Pontianak, West KalimantanMosque

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Kadriah Palace

Kadriah Palace (Istana Kadriah) is a historic royal palace located in Dalam Bugis, Pontianak Timur, Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the bank of the Kapuas River. Built in 1771-1778 by Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Alkadrie, founder of the Pontianak Sultanate, it served as the sultan's residence. The wooden Malay-Islamic palace houses royal heirlooms, thrones, and artifacts and remains a cultural landmark symbolizing the city's origins.

Pontianak, West KalimantanPalace

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Kura-Kura Beach

Kura-Kura Beach (Pantai Kura-Kura) is a coastal attraction in Karimunting Village, Sungai Raya Kepulauan District, Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Located on the Karimata Strait facing the South China Sea, it is known for its white sandy shoreline, clear shallow water, and a distinctive turtle-shaped rock formation that gives the beach its name. The beach is relatively undeveloped and offers a quiet natural setting popular for sightseeing and relaxation.

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Lemukutan Island

Lemukutan Island is a small coastal island in Sungai Raya Kepulauan District, Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, located off the northwest coast of Borneo in the Karimata Strait. Known for clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches and well-preserved coral reefs, it is a popular destination for snorkeling and diving. The island has a small fishing village, simple homestays and is accessed by boat from Teluk Suak port.

Bengkayang, West KalimantanIsland

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Pasir Panjang Beach

Pasir Panjang Beach is a 3-kilometer white-sand beach located in Sedau village, Singkawang Selatan District, Singkawang City, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Facing the Natuna Sea, it is known for its long sandy shoreline, calm waves, and views of Lemukutan, Kabung and Randayan islands offshore. The beach is one of Singkawang's most popular coastal attractions, offering swimming, leisure and sunset views with basic tourism facilities.

Singkawang, West KalimantanBeach

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Randayan Island

Randayan Island (Pulau Randayan) is a small coastal island in Sungai Raya Kepulauan District, Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan, off the northwest coast of Borneo. Known for its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and fringing coral reefs, it is a popular day-trip destination from Pontianak and Singkawang. The island offers snorkeling, swimming and beach relaxation, with simple cottages and boat access via Teluk Suak Pier.

Bengkayang, West KalimantanIsland

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Riam Merasap Waterfall

Riam Merasap Waterfall is a tiered cascade waterfall located in Desa Batang Air, Kecamatan Sanggau Ledo, Kabupaten Bengkayang, West Kalimantan. Set within tropical forest about 200 km north of Pontianak, it features multiple levels with wide rock terraces and natural pools. The site is a popular nature tourism destination in Bengkayang Regency known for its accessible forest setting, clear water, and scenic surroundings.

Bengkayang, West KalimantanWaterfall

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Riam Tikalong Waterfall

Riam Tikalong Waterfall is a forested cascade waterfall located in Karangan Village, Mempawah Hulu District, Landak Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, about 90 km from Pontianak. Set within tropical rainforest, it features a wide, tiered rock formation with shallow natural pools at its base. The site is notable for its accessible forest setting, clear water, and popularity as a local recreation and nature tourism destination in Landak Regency.

Landak, West KalimantanWaterfall

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Sinka Zoo

Sinka Zoo is a hillside zoological park located in Sedau, Singkawang Selatan, Singkawang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, forming part of the larger Sinka Island Park tourism area. Overlooking Teluk Karang and the Karimata Strait, it houses a collection of Indonesian wildlife including orangutans, crocodiles, sun bears and various bird species. The zoo is notable for combining animal exhibits with coastal scenery, hilltop viewpoints and beach access, making it a popular family recreation destination in West Kalimantan.

Singkawang, West KalimantanWildlife Sanctuary

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Taman Alun Kapuas

Taman Alun Kapuas is a public waterfront park along the Kapuas River in Pontianak Kota, Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Located on Jalan Rahadi Usman, it serves as the city's main alun-alun and riverside promenade. The park is notable for its open plaza, large illuminated 'Taman Alun Kapuas' signage, paved walkways, and views of river traffic and sunsets. It functions as a popular gathering and recreation space for residents and visitors.

Pontianak, West KalimantanPark

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Tanjung Bajau Beach

Tanjung Bajau Beach is a coastal attraction located in Sedau village, Singkawang Selatan District, Singkawang City, West Kalimantan, on the west coast of Borneo facing the Natuna Sea. It is notable for its combination of white sandy stretches and large granite boulders along the shoreline, a relatively quiet fishing village setting, and sunset views. The beach is a local recreational area for sightseeing and photography.

Singkawang, West KalimantanBeach

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Tanjung Batu Beach

Tanjung Batu Beach is a coastal attraction located in Tanjung Batu village, Pemangkat District, Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Situated on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the Natuna Sea, it is known for its sandy shoreline interspersed with large rock formations and boulders that give the beach its name. The beach is a popular local recreation area for swimming, fishing and sunset viewing, and serves as an anchorage for traditional fishing boats.

Sambas, West KalimantanBeach

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Temajuk Beach

Temajuk Beach is a long sandy coastal attraction located in Temajuk Village, Paloh District, Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan, near the Indonesia-Malaysia border. It faces the Natuna Sea and is known for its extensive white-grey sand shoreline, relatively undeveloped natural setting, and proximity to the Garuda border monument. The beach is also associated with sea turtle conservation activities in the Paloh area and serves as a remote coastal destination in northern West Kalimantan.

Sambas, West KalimantanBeach

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Thai Pak Kung Temple

Thai Pak Kung Temple, also known as Vihara Tri Dharma Bumi Raya, is the oldest Chinese temple in Singkawang, West Kalimantan, located on Jalan Budi Utomo in central Singkawang. Established in the late 19th century by the Chinese community, it is dedicated to Thai Pak Kung (Tu Di Gong), the Earth God. The temple is notable for its traditional Chinese architecture, ornate altars, and central role in the annual Cap Go Meh festival celebrations.

Singkawang, West KalimantanTemple

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Vihara Tri Dharma Bumi Raya

Vihara Tri Dharma Bumi Raya is a prominent Tri Dharma temple located in central Singkawang, West Kalimantan. Serving Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, it is one of the largest Chinese temples in the city. Known for its ornate architecture, large incense coils, and statues of deities, it is a major religious center for the Chinese-Indonesian community and a key venue during the annual Cap Go Meh festival.

Singkawang, West KalimantanTemple