Banjarmasin Travel Guide
Rare rubies and diamonds, a floating marketplace, and an entire stilt town built on flood-prone waterways are just some of the reasons why Banjarmasin attract tourists. The capital of South Kalimantan, Banjarmasin was once the seat of ancient Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms. Now, it is sometimes called the "River City" as paddling small row boats largely consists the locals' way of life. On drier days, residents and tourists ride on angkots or bamikros (microbuses) or charter a becak (tricycle rickshaw) to reach landmarks such as Sailal Muhtadin, Indonesia's second-largest mosque, and the 300-year-old Masjid...
Banjarmasin Index:
- Historical Spots (1)
- Markets (2)
- Mosques (2)
- Museums (1)
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