Tourism Destinations in South Kalimantan

Floating Market (wikipedia)

Floating Market

This market has become the hallmark of the city of Banjarmasin. The floating market is the process of buying and selling is done on a boat that floats. Currently, the floating market has become the most visited tourist attractions in Banjarmasin by tourists.

One of the popular floating market is that there is at the mouth of the Barito River, precisely in the Village North Kuin, Banjarmasin. This market is estimated to have existed since 400 years ago. Goods sold was varied ranging from the gardens, food to clothing. To be able to watch the activity in this market, you have to come in the morning because this market only last from 05:00 until 07:00.

In the past, what happens here is barter or exchange goods without using money. Although now using money as a means of exchange, but there are some who still do barter goods. What is interesting in this floating market is the stick with the tip of the wire to pick up the purchased items because of the difficulty juxtapose boat ride.

Taman Sungai Siring Martapura

Another tourist attractions in Banjarmasin which rely on the river is Taman Sungai Siring located on Jalan Sudirman and  Jalan Kapten Tendean. The park is located on the banks of the River of Martapura and visited during the afternoon. From here, you can see the boats or boat activity typical of Banjarmasin in the river. Please take a fishing pole and satisfy your fishing hobby at this tourist spot. If you want to enjoy the scenery around the river, you can sit on a bench that has been provided while enjoying culinary stalls that lined the park.

Mascot Park

As the name implies, these attractions featuring two mascots of Banjarmasin city, Bekantan, and musk tree. At the entrance, you are greeted by a statue of the size of an adult human proboscis. Not far behind, there is a statue of musk trees with monkeys swinging -monyet.

To the right of the entrance, there is a house plant that contains a lot of cactus, aloe vera and several other plants in pots. For facilities, Mascot Park has been equipped with a parking area, mosque, toilets, park benches, food stalls and a playground for children.

These attractions are in the center of the city of Banjarmasin, precisely at Jalan H. Djok Mentaya.

Museum Wasaka

Museum Wasaka stands Waja Until Kaputing which is the motto of the struggle of the people of South Kalimantan. This historical sights located in Jalan H. Andir, Recalls Kampung Ulu, North Banjarmasin. The architecture is traditional house Banjarmasin shaped stage with a high roof.

In it, there are many collections of photographs, typewriter, struggles uniforms and weapons used against invaders such as daggers and firearms owned by the Dutch looted. In addition, there is an old bicycle that was used to deliver mail in sembunti-hide.

What is interesting is the text of the proclamation made on 17 May 1949. The contents of the text is different from the text of the proclamation which many known people of Indonesia during this time. This is because according to Linggajati, Borneo is not included in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). Nevertheless, the people of Kalimantan is still struggling to become part of the Homeland and successfully declared its independence four years after Sukarno read the text of the proclamation.

Wasaka museum is open every day except Mondays and national holidays, from 08:30 until 12:30. There is no charge to enter here.

 Flower Island

Flower Island is an island located in the middle of the Barito River. This tourist spot is a habitat of monkeys and several types of birds. According to residents, in this island there is a huge monkey is the monkey king.

While on the island, be careful with your luggage. The monkeys are often curious and wanted to see what you are carrying. Should bring snacks or fruit to distract them from your bag.

Interestingly, on this island there is a temple and altar with a statue of a monkey-shaped white or Hanoman. This altar, by the Chinese people, used to put offerings at certain moments.

This tourist spot is about 1.5 km from the center of the city of Banjarmasin. To be able to see the activities of these monkeys up close, you have to pay a 5,000 Rupiah for domestic tourists and 25,000 rupiah for foreign tourists.

                                                                                                       
Diamond Market Martapura

The diamond market is in Jalan Ahmad Yani, Martapura, or about 45 km from the center of the city of Banjarmasin. This market is becoming a proper tour for fans of gemstones. Martapura known as the city with the largest gemstone mining in Indonesia. Gemstones here are of good quality.
In this market, there are about 87 gemstone stores. In addition to buy it in the form of rocks, you can also purchase a gemstone that has been processed into various forms such as necklaces, bracelets, rings and brooches. visitors to this market not only domestic tourists, many tourists from Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore who came here.

Edge River Culinary Center Martapura

If you want to enjoy a unique culinary Banjarmasin in one place, you can come to the center of culinary Banjarmasin located in Jalan Pos linking Jalan Sudirman and Jalan Hasanuddin.

On the road 300 meters long, there are about 52 food stalls selling a variety of unique culinary Banjarmasin like laksa, yellow rice, soto Banjar and lupis. In addition, there is a national dish of fried rice and also culinary dishes from other areas such as Padang and Palembang.

Kampung Sasirangan

If there Batik Cirebon Trusmi as a center of souvenirs, here is no such thing Kampung Sasirangan. Here, you can find batik sasirangan which is typical batik Banjarmasin. The shopping attractions in Seberang Jalan Masjid, Kampung Melayu.

In addition to buying, you can also see the manufacturing process here. Sasirangan batik is characterized by bright colors. You can buy is still shaped fabric or finished as garments, scarves, bed linen and tablecloths. There are also a variety of accessories made from batik fabric ranging from handbags, purses until handkerchief.