The 7 Best Tourism in South Kalimantan With International Standards

Tourism Minister Arief Yahya is now focusing on South Kalimantan to be designated as an icon of its flagship tourist destination. This was the case during a visit to South Kalimantan some time ago.

According to the Ministry of Arief, South Kalimantan has potential international tourism places. Here are some international tourism potentials in South Kalimantan.

1. Meratus Geopark

Meratus Geopark became the main choice of Minister Arief. He said he would struggle for the area to have a UNESCO Global Geopark. Previously, this place was called the Meratus Mountains.

After being changed as a national Geopark, the government hopes to teach the community to preserve and preserve the biodiversity in it. Some of the vegetation are white meranti, Red Meranti, Agathis, Kanari, and Nyatoh.

The location of Meratus Geopark includes three areas namely South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, and central Kalimantan.

2. Lok Baintan Floating Market

Floating market is one of the main attraction of domestic and international tourists. Every morning, you can see a very unique buying and selling activity in the traditional way.

You can rent a boat to sail the Martapura River from Banjarmasin. The distance is around 30 minutes from the city center. Some points to rent a boat are in Kodim, Siring River Martapura, and Kuin.

Location: Jalan Sungai Martapura, village Sungai Tandipah, district of Tabuk River, South Kalimantan.

3. Blue Lake Pengaron

The beautiful nature makes South Kalimantan have a lot of tourist options. For you who wanted see the lake, can come to Banjar regency. The blue water will amaze you.

Unfortunately, because this place is a former mine, the soil structure is lability and dangerous. Not recommended for swimming. Nevertheless, the Blue Lake Pengaron has a combination of rock formations and kece trees for photo hunting.

Location: Sungkai Village, District of Simpang Empat Pengaron, Banjar, South Kalimantan

4. Floating Market Tourism Cultural Festival

The Floating Market Tourism cultural festival is included as one of the flagship festivals entered in the Calendar of Event (CoE) Kemenpar. The Festival is designed by combining culture and tourism.

You will be presented with river culture in South Kalimantan. This Festival will continue to be implemented in order to support the Visit South Kalimantan Movement 2020.

Location: Riverside and above Martapura River, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan

5. Tourist Festival of Loksado

This Festival is very interesting, because there are many activities that you can follow. There is a tree planting, fun trekking to Haratai waterfalls, to witness the local customary dance at Lasodo.

In addition, you can also taste their specialty foods, such as Ketupat Kandangan, cork fish, savory peanut sauce, apam batil, and many more.

Location: Hulu Sungai Selatan, Loksado subdistrict, Solo City, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan

6. Barito River

Rivers in South Kalimantan are beautiful enough to be explored. Uniquely, you can see the magnificent bridge that local residents often use for bridge jumping. There are also food stalls ready to pamper your stomach.

Interestingly, you can stop by a small island under the bridge. You can take the speedboat to reach it.

Location: Barito Bridge, New Marabahan, Anjir Muara, Regency of Barito Kuala, South Kalimantan

7. Kembang Island

Go to the Rangas River, stop by the beautiful Kembang Island. Just about 15 minutes by boat, you will be greeted by a unique monkey flock there.

Entrance ticket to Kembang Island is relatively affordable, around IDR 5,000 per person. There is a temple and a monkey-shaped altar inside.

Location: Rangas River, Barito, South Kalimantan

The seven potential tourism in South Kalimantan are internationally-standard. Take care and support the government to advance Kalimantan area that will be the capital of Indonesia.

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