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Hotels
by Location | East
Kalimantan | Balikpapan Area
Balikpapan is the commercial hub of Kalimantan, and
one of the most important oil producing centers in
Indonesia. Its airport is the second busiest in the
country. For the business traveler, it offers world
class accommodations, services, and a thriving
nightlife. Balikpapan’s best hotels boast all the
facilities travelers could desire, including fitness
centers, swimming pools, jogging tracks, business
support and professional service. The city’s
restaurants serve a sophisticated range of cuisine, from
carefully prepared Western and Japanese fare to exotic
local specialties.
Visitors searching for entertainment
can choose from cosmopolitan nightclubs to authentic
performances of local dance. And despite its modern
comforts, Balikpapan still offers visitors fascinating
glimpses of a traditional way of life. From here, guests
can arrange tours to visit nearby indigenous villages,
where the local inhabitants live in communal longhouses
and hold fast to their centuries old way of life. For
the art lover, Balikpapan’s shops also boast a superb
variety of regional crafts, from hand woven cloths to
creatively carved statues.
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