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6 Most Interesting Holiday Spots in Tarakan, Let's Get There!


Located in the province of North Kalimantan, this city is a central city and is also known as a city that has beautiful tourist spots. It is said that the city of Tarakan itself has beauty ranging from mountains, beaches, to protected forest.

Not less than other major cities, the city of Tarakan also keeps a rare charm of other cities in Indonesia and is known as a tourist attraction with its unique name. Well here are the six best holiday spots in the city of Tarakan. Check it out!

1. Amal Beach

If you visit this beach, you will be presented with a beautiful view of the blue sea and the expanse of coconut trees on the coast. Located in Amal Beach Village, district of East Tarakan, this beach has two coastal children who are often referred to as the old charity Beach and new charity beach. This beach beauty makes the people of Tarakan invade this beach on weekends, spending time with loved ones.

2. Circular House Museum

The next unique tourist spot is the Circular House Museum which is located on Lake Jempang Street or the location adjacent to Tarakan City PARLIAMENT building. Referred to as the circular house because the Museum of the Roundhouse is a unique tour that has its own uniqueness in terms of the museum roof shaped semi-circular. In this museum, visitors can learn about the various historical relics of the Dutch colonial era and Japan.

3. White Mount

Well, the tourist spot is called the White Mountain because this mountain is a white limestone mountain that is very beautiful with natural reliefs. If you visit this mountain, you can see the beautiful panorama of the mountains and the air is very cool. Uniquely, to get to the top of the mountain, you can pass a long enough mound, so this is a challenge as well as a practice of courage.

4. Yellow Land Beach

This beach is one of the best beaches in the province of North Kalimantan. Well, the designation of yellow land itself is taken from the name of the village where this beautiful beach is located. Tanah Kuning Beach is located on Derawan Island, precisely in Tanah Kuning village, Tanjung Palas Timur Sub-district, Bulungan Regency. It is said that the water in this beach is very clean, therefore the beach is never deserted from visitors. In addition, the sand on the beach is white and clean, especially the more beautiful looking when exposed to sunlight.

5. Mangrove Forest

The Manggrove forest is a forest that is used as a shelter for the typical animal from Borneo. Located in the center of Tarakan, in Jalan Gajah Mada, this tourist site is a conservation site of natural forest protected by the government. This tourist attraction is one of the favorite places in Tarakan because the place is very cool, well maintained and natural. After having a solid routine on weekdays, usually Tarakan people take themselves to calm down in this place while walking on the long Bridge of Ulin wood in this mangrove forest area.

6. Garden Oval Park

Well, this holiday place is usually filled with young people who are comfortable hanging out. The name of the Garden Oval itself is derived from the shape of the garden is oval. This green area is equipped with tables and chairs for just gathering and chatting with peers or with family. Don't worry, if you're hungry then you're easy to buy around the park as many open and sell food. In addition, it is not uncommon to hold a watch party Lho.


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