"Venetia of kalimantan. (haha)" Banjarmasin by belgianchocolate

Banjarmasin Travel Guide: 61 reviews and 83 photos

Helo mister........

I heard it several times - how can you like Banjarmasin? It is so busy , crowded , smelly , dirty...

But I do love the place.
We (christa and frederik and me) had a great guide around and we stayed at a really really great hotel... that helps a lot.

I hope you like the tips...

Pros and Cons

Pros:people , food , special way of living , ...

Last visit to Banjarmasin: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Jul 20, 2003
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Reviews (14)

boat builders..... Things to Do (5)

The day we rented a boat to go to the floating marked , we also stopped by an island where 500 families lived. The major... more travel advice

the sunsets Things to Do (5)

Aaah , those banjarmasin sunsets... you will have to be patient I'll ad some amazing ones later on.(now on color... more travel advice

the people... Things to Do (5)

The people here are the largest attraction. So open , happy... Totally different from european culture is that these... more travel advice

The local zoo...highlight Off The Beaten Path (3)

Luckely the zoo hasn't got a large collection. Apart from a camel , some birds , three sad orang utans , a few probiscus... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
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Comments (13)

Tina-Perth Apr 17, 2005 at 1:41 AM Report Abuse

Sorry Frank, I should have included the website, it is: http://www.bornfree.org.uk/index.shtml
DidiBeachBum Apr 3, 2005 at 8:32 PM Report Abuse

i used to live in Kalimantan for 2 years when i was little. too bad i didnt get to see the floating market. East Kalimantan (Derawan) & Tanjung Puting are on my travel wish list. FYI indonesians REALLYREALLY REALLY love posing 4 photos even with strangers
Stephen-KarenConn Feb 2, 2005 at 10:02 AM Report Abuse

Fascinating pages with interesting details and insights about the zoo. I didn't know anyone could cut out a rubber stamp by hand. Amazing!
RoyJava Oct 23, 2004 at 5:55 AM Report Abuse

Have to go once to Banjarmasin... some of my family origin's ... great material, wonderful pics, love the sunset and the floating market, thanks greetzzz RoyJava
o00o Aug 21, 2004 at 5:36 PM Report Abuse

Stunning photos and detail information. Thanks,.
diocletianvs Sep 19, 2003 at 6:08 AM Report Abuse

Nice to see someone mentions people as the main attraction. (Well, besides the animals :) Too often we run just for the monuments... Nice page, thanks.
pepples46 Sep 11, 2003 at 10:11 PM Report Abuse

sublime page.....I am realy enchanted, thanx Frank
Guantanamera Sep 5, 2003 at 8:01 PM Report Abuse

Interesting page with a certain je ne sais quoi... Indo is a great country, good to see something new on it...
daddygila Jul 25, 2003 at 5:03 PM Report Abuse

Great Photos...And they call ME Gila !!!!
Sharrie Jul 24, 2003 at 9:50 PM Report Abuse

It's a status symbol to own an orang utan? That's news to me :-) Great shopping tips. I love those batiks!