Location: Samarinda
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Samarinda, Indonesia
Samarinda is the capital of the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. The city lies on the banks of the Mahakam River. It is the most populous city on the entire Borneo island, with an estimated population of 842,691, up from 726,223 at the 2010 Census. Although it is the capital of East Kalimantan, some government institutions such as the Police, Indonesian Army District VI Of Tanjung Pura, and Pelabuhan Indonesia (Port Transportation) are located on the island. Samarinda is known for its traditional food amplang, as well as the cloth sarung samarinda. The city also has a bridge connecting its river banks, Mahakam Bridge. The city center is on one side and the other side is named Samarinda Seberang.
Restaurants in Samarinda
1. Islamic Center Samarinda Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
2. Mahakam River
Overall Ratings
4 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By DaisyandThyme - London, United Kingdom
I had a nice time during my tour in the Mahakam river. Visited nice places, such as Tanjung Isuy where I saw a long house. I also enjoyed to see the floating villages. Muara Muntai is an interesting small place. But, overall, not sure whether it was worth the long journey.
3. BIG Mall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
BIG Mall is a stylish and modern shopping mall, strategically located on the bank of Mahakam river, Samarinda. Your New GREAT Lifestyle. Come & enjoy!
Reviewed By Riza A
This mall is, just like its name, BIG. Plenty of food and shopping choice. Hypermart, SOGO, Matahari, Amazon game center, Solaria, KFC and many more. But it seems unfinished with some of empty store. The potential to become the center of East Kalimantan shopping center is big. Just like its name.
4. Pampang Cultural Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By callmeyuri - Jakarta, Indonesia
You can use waze or google map to guide you to the location but direction sign are there also. It only takes 5 minutes from Samarinda city. No need to hike, the dayak cultural park located beside the road. The dayak house also located beside the car park. They only charge 15000 rupiah each person.
About 10 dayak dances are in display. The show is on sunday at 2 until 3 pm. DON"T BE LATE!!! Some of the dances are interactive. You can join the dancers and learn.
After the show, you can rent their traditional clothing and take pictures with them. But they will charge you for the pictures.
5. Weaving Village
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By callmeyuri - Jakarta, Indonesia
You can see villagers making fabrics by their traditional machine. You can also buy "kain tenun" from the maker itself. The price is relatively reasonable compare to the gift shop. They will tell if the fabric is tenun or not.
The location is equite hard to find. If you coming from the Samarinda city, go toward Samarinda seberang. After the bridge, turn left the go straight until you find big sign welcoming you to the "kampung tenun". Go straight until you find dark colored big house on the right. Park your car there, then go into the small alley beside that big house. You can find every house selling "kain tenun"
6. Jessica Water Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
7. Mahakam Lampion Garden
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Rangga_xyz - Bogor, Indonesia
Have a few lampion but this place not that good for get photo it's more to relax and get cheap food (mostly snack). Many tahu tek seller and bakso. Place a little bit dark and crowded on weekend night (many young people dating)
8. Berambai Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
9. Taman Tepian Mahakam Samarinda
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 16 reviews
10. Jungle Water World
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By becitirta - Bandung, Indonesia
Lokasi wisata ini di daerah Sei Siring, Gunung Lai. Hanya butuh waktu 30 menit menempuh ke wisata ini dari pusat kota Samarinda. Wahana wisata hiburan dan rekreasi keluarga yang cukup lengkap. disini banyak wahana yang bisa ditemukan, Khususnya wahana airnya mulai dari kolam arus hingga sepeda air.
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