Pontianak famous equatorial line. This city has become one of the regions of the world through which the imaginary line that divides the earth into two parts, north and south. To strengthen the predicate as the Equator, in Pontianak established a monument right in locations suspected as the midline of the earth.
In addition, Pontianak also traversed by two rivers, namely Sungai Kapuas River and Porcupine. Both rivers have even depicted in the logo of the city. Not only popular to the equator and Kapuasnya River, the city also has many tourist attractions to be proud. Here are 10 attractions in Pontianak which could be a choice of your holiday destination:
1. Keraton Kadriah
Built in 1771 by Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Alqadrie which is the first sultan of the Sultanate of Pontianak, located in Jalan Sultan Kadriah Tritura, Pontianak. The building is dominated by yellow and made of wood purchases, timber in Borneo, known as ironwood because of its strength.
In the yard, there are relics of ancient cannons Japanese and Portuguese. While in the building, you can see the sultan's throne and the queen, complete with photographs, clothing sultan and various other collections belonging to the sultan. One of the unique collection is a handwritten Koran itself by Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Alqadrie.
2. Sultan Batulayang Tomb
This tourist spot is the cemetery seven Pontianak sultan and his family. The main tomb here of course the tomb of the first sultan, Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Alqadrie, who was in a room right in the middle of the complex and shaped like a small bunker. The entrance for pilgrims made low so they have to stoop when signed as a tribute to the sultan.
Outside the complex, there is a mound of stones that are colored green. Stone is called an batulayang. This cemetery is located about 2 km from the Equator Monument. To come in here, you are free.
3. Jami Pontianak Mosque
This mosque is also known as Masjid Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman. Together with the palace, the mosque becomes a witness to the origins of the city of Pontianak. The four-storey roof of the mosque and included the four main pillars of wood purchases with a diameter of 0.5 meters. In addition, the mosque can accommodate 1,500 worshipers is made in the style of houses on stilts to avoid flooding during the Kapuas River overflowed.
Pontianak Jami Masjid located about 200 meters from the palace Kadriah. Once out of the mosque, you can stop by the traditional markets located on the left side of the entrance of the mosque. In this market, you can buy fresh fish from the Kapuas River.
4. Khatulistiwa Monument
Here it is the monument that became the pride of the citizens of Pontianak, Equator Monument. This tourist spot is located about 3 km from the city center. The main monument is composed of four pillars of wood purchases, the two pillars of the rear pillar is higher than the front. In addition, there is an inscription EVENAAR between the two rear pillars.
Here there is a museum that contains information about the imaginary line of the earth. There is also a souvenir shop selling miniature Equator Monument. To get into these places, you are free. But if you want to get a certificate signed proof of a visit by the mayor of Pontianak, you must pay 10,000 Rupiah.
The best time to visit tourist attractions in London are the most popular on March 21 to 23 or 21 to 23 September. At that time, there was a natural phenomenon where the sun was directly above the equator so that all the objects that are above this line will not have a shadow.
5. Betang Radakng House
Betang Radakng is a replica of the traditional house of Dayak in West Kalimantan which was constructed by the city government in Jalan Sultan Sjahrir, Kota Baru, Pontianak. A mainstay attractions of this city government won a record as the longest custom homes in Indonesia. The length of this house reach 138 meters with a width of 5 meters and a height of 7 meters.
This house has a characteristic shape of a long stilt house. More family members then the length of the house betang because Dayak choose to live with all his family members in the home.
Betang consists of three parts, namely a patio or Pante, lobby space which is used to gather the whole family and sleeping space or chamber which is a private space each family.
Betang Radakng government-made is made of ironwood and decorated with carvings and paintings of typical Dayak. At certain moments, the house was used as a dance practice danpertunjukan other arts.
6. Garden Square 'Kapuas'
The existence of the Kapuas River can not be separated from the lives of the citizens of Pontianak. In addition to being water transport lines, river banks is also used as a recreational park for the family. Tourist attractions in Pontianak which are visited on the afternoon and evening is in front of the mayor's office.
3-hectare park features replicas of the Equator Monument at one corner. In addition, there are plenty of benches that you can use to relax while enjoying the culinary offerings that are sold around the site.
7. Aloe Vera Center
Aloe Vera Center is where the cultivation of aloe vera plant which is located in Jalan Budi Utomo, Siantan Hulu, North Pontianak. From Terminal Kapuas, you can ride public transportation department Siantan Hilir.
Here, you can find aloe vera with giant size. Just imagine, every pelepahnya can weigh 1.2 kg. You can also see the processing of this plant into a variety of foods such as dodol, sweets and flour. In addition, aloe vera is also processed into cream for the skin.
Before going home, you can also purchase a variety of refined products was as souvenirs for friends and family at home.
8. Pasir Panjang Beach
The beach is located in District Seventeen or around 17 km from the city Singkawang. Typical beach scenery you can see here, the white sand, clear blue water and a row of trees in the vicinity. If you sit back and relax just is not enough for you, please play volleyball, swimming, fishing or surfing here.
Amenities at this resort are complete, ranging from hotels, cottages, restaurants, souvenir shops to discos. To be able to enjoy the beauty of these beaches, you are charged 10,000 rupiah per person.
9. Sinka Island Park
Sinka Island Park is an integrated leisure park in the Gulf Ma'jantuh, Singkawang. In these places there are zoos, swimming pools to the beach.
Sinka Zoo is a mini zoo in this tourist spot. Inside there are about 200 individual animals from 62 species that exist. For admission to the zoo, you will be charged 10,000 rupiah.
If you want to enjoy the panoramic view of the beach, you can go to Banjau Beach. To go to this beach, you have to pay 20,000 Rupiah. This Banjau beach edges of rock that is not suitable for swimming. To swim, you can go to the pool that has been provided.
Additionally, you can cross the wooden bridge to the island Simping. The island is touted as the smallest island in the world. Interestingly, despite the small size, there is a temple here. To be able to set foot on this island, you will be charged a fee of 15,000 rupiah.
10. Museum of West Kalimantan
This museum is also known as the Museum of Pontianak. This historical sights located in Jalan General Ahmad Yani, Pontianak. The museum is divided into three zones which have three different collections. Starting from artefacts findings in western Borneo, a collection of royal objects, art craft and culture of Dayak tribe, to a collection of ceramics from China.
Outside the museum building, there is a small garden with a wooden bridge that is often used as a location photo by visitors. The museum is open every Tuesday through Thursday, at 8 a.m. to 16:00 and Friday to Sunday, hours 08:00 to 15:00. Monday, travel right is closed.
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