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Province in Kalimantan, Indonesia
Photo: Dani Subagja, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
South Kalimantan (Kalimantan Selatan, often abbreviated Kalsel) is on the Indonesian side of the island of Borneo.
Many travelers come here because its diamond and gemstones industry.
Home to some Dayak Bukit people and gateway to Loksado and Nagara.
Batu Licin is a town in South Kalimantan.
Kotabaru is the ocean island South Kalimantan, Indonesia
By bus
There are buses providing connections from Samarinda and Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, and from Palangkaraya, Sampit and Pangkalanbun in Central Kalimantan to Banjarmasin.
By taksi argo
Taksi argo only available in Banjarmasin and Banjarbaru but if you are lucky you also can find it in Martapura.
By taksi kota/angkot/bamikro
Taksi kota usually only serve routes within the city. Banjarmasin, Banjarbaru and Martapura all have taksi kota. You can hail and stop it anywhere along the routes.
By taksi antarkota
Taksi antarkota with orange color serve route Banjarmasin-Martapura 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). It's a good choice for a short ride.
By ojeg
Ojeg is transportation by motorbike. You can find ojeg almost everywhere in South Kalimantan.
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Tanta-Tabalong · Regional · TJG
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capital of South Kalimantan
capital city of North Hulu Sungai Regency
the largest city in South Kalimantan, famous for its floating market
capital city of Central Hulu Sungai Regency
capital city of Tanah Bumbu Regency
capital city of South Hulu Sungai Regency
an island city in the southeast of Kalimantan selatan which has many small islands, pristine beaches, and good spots for fishing, snorkeling and diving.
the diamond city
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