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Capital city of South Kalimantan, Indonesia
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Banjarbaru is a city in South Kalimantan. The city became the capital of South Kalimantan in 2022, replacing Banjarmasin.
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The museum store various types of historical and cultural relics as well as the profile of South Kalimantan in various aspects of life and natural potential. The museum collection consists of relics of the Sultanate of Banjar, Candi Agung (The Great Temple), Candi Laras (Laras Temple), tools of stone, wood carving, tools for agriculture and household furniture and traditional musical instruments. The museum was inaugurated and began functioning in January 1978.
Sell Banjarese noodle dish, Mie bancir.
Banjarmasin's Syamsudin Noor Airport (BDJ) is actually nearer to Banjarbaru than to Banjarmasin. It is about 15 minutes' drive from the city.
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Taksi kota is a green minivan. The route is from Liang Anggang to Martapura (the capital of the Banjar Regency), via Banjarbaru and vice versa.
By becak
Becak (rickshaw or pedicab). You have to be good negotiator if you want to ride on becak, fare depends on the destination (near or far). Markets is the best place to find becak.
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Banjarbaru · International · BDJ
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