Palangka Raya (or Palangkaraya) is the capital of the province of Central Kalimantan in Indonesia.
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Batu Tabala, Buhis Hill, Karmel Hill
Boulders and rock domes offering incredible views of surrounding area. Site of legend where a person named Kiling was cursed and turned to stone for marrying his mom (Bawi Kuwu). There are also Pura or Hindu shrines Pasah Patahu (areas where donations to gods can be left) and yellow flags left by Dayaknese to symbolize the spiritual nature of the place.
Basically a swimming hole with black-tea colored tannic water and lots of local people splashing around.
Jembatan Kahayan
One of the icon of Palangka Raya. The bridge connects to Palangka Raya and the other regencies in Central Kalimantan.
Danau Tahai
Boardwalk over an oxbox-type lake and mangrove area (wear long clothes if you don't want to become a mosquito feast).
Tourist village along the Kahayan River with restaurants and rather sad caged animals like monkeys and crocodiles along a boardwalk. Can try some grilled fish here.
The place where we can look around the ancient goods from Central Kalimantan, such as traditional weapons, traditional musical instruments, urns in which enemy heads were placed, and so forth.
A 30 minute hiking trail providing a scenic overlook of the Kahayan River and Palangka Raya City from the summit, which is also a sacred place for the Dayaknese. Unfortunately besides seeing deer, you're almost guaranteed to encounter mosquitoes and rubbish.
Memorial where the tomb of the Ngabe Soekah, the first tribal chief in the village, is located.
Riverside park along the Kahayan River and bridge with food vendors and masjid and monument to Soekarno on southern edge.
Iconic roundabout of Palangka Raya with lots of ornamentation and statuary and state government offices in background. Photo-op.
Taman Kota
Independence monument depicting a valiant youth with Bundaran Kecil Palangka Raya roundabout leading up to the site and government buildings in the background. Lots of monuments.
Bangkirai Stilt Village or Wharf
Place to walk around over black water, take boat (kelotok) rides to Sebangau National Park, where peat swamps and rassau trees are found, or just explore the docks and eat and buy things.
The famous and established campus in Palangka Raya. It is located on Jalan G. Obos Komplek Islamic Centre. It is about 5 km from the center of Palangka Raya city. English Department is the favorite Department at IAIN Palangka Raya. IAIN Palangka Raya is near the largest Mosque in Central Kalimantan.
Riverside seafood restaurant along the Kahayan river and minutes from the Kahayan Bridge, an icon of the city of Palangka Raya.
The place where we can see the belongings of Tjilik Riwut, a hero from Central Kalimantan. We also can eat traditional food from Central Kalimantan there.
Customers can enjoy "ayam kremes (fried chicken)" with "sambal tomat (chili sauce)" and "lalapan (fresh vegetables)".
4 star hotel.
One star hotel in center
3 star hotel, 24 rooms.
Just a real doll of a place with a meandering pool in the center courtyard and haute-cuisine dining experience.
features: KFC, Roberta, Book City, Batik Bahalap Boutique.
Batam Street
At Batam Street there are souvenir shops selling products such as lawung, a headband used as the Dayak people's traditional clothing.
By bus/car
There are buses from Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan, the trip takes about 3-5 hours. There are also buses travelling west to Pangkalan Bun.
By ride-hailing service
Ride-hailing taxi services are provided by Gojek and Grab and provides an easy way to get around the city. Cars and ojek (motorcycle taxis) can be ordered via their respective apps.
By angkot
Angkot (share taxis) used to be common before the arrival of ride-hailing services. As of 2020, 80% of angkot operators have stopped operating because of the competition.
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