Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Vihara Bodhisatva Karaniya Metta
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(Jl Sultan Muhammad)
KalBar's oldest Chinese temple (1679) is a sensory feast.
TEMPLE
Museum Provinsi Kalimantan Barat
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(West Kalimantan Provincial Museum; Jl A Yani; admission 1000Rp; 8am-2.30pm
Tue-Thu, 8-11am & 1-2.30pm Fri, 8am-2pm Sat-Sun, closed Mon)
A nice succinct over-
view of local culture, with English placards, including a longhouse, shop and restaurant
(mains 15,000Rp to 35,000Rp). Take a red or pink
opelet
(intracity minibus) south along
Jl Yani.
MUSEUM
Patung Khatulistiwa
(Equator Monument; Jl Khatulistiwa; 8.30am-4.30pm, closed Mon)
If you desire to
stand astride the equator, here's your formal chance. You may even get a certificate signed
by the governor. Cross the river by ferry or bus and take Jl Khatulistiwa 1.6km northwest.
The monument is roadside.
MONUMENT
Tours
Times Tours & Travel
( 770 259; Jl Komyos Sudarso 6)
Organises tours to Kapuas Hulu and beyond. Owner
Iwan speaks excellent English and is super-responsive and very efficient. Call before vis-
iting.
TRAVEL AGENCY
Borneo Access Adventurer
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( 081 2576 8066;
www.borneoaccessadventurer.com
; Jl Tanjung Harapan Gang HD
Usman 46)
West Borneo Tour Guide Association chairman Alex Afdhal knows the land-
scape and means well. Clarify your tour expectations with him.
TRAVEL AGENCY
