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Hotels
by Location | East Kalimantan
East Kalimantan, a major producer of oil and timber, is
the most economically vital province on the island. Its
capital, Samarinda, the center of the timber industry,
bustles with activity, while the city of Balikpapan, the
hub of Kalimantan’s oil industry, welcomes business
travelers with a variety of international standard
facilities and attractions. But commerce is far from the
only cause to visit the province. Spread out over East
Kalimantan’s vast area are a number of superb natural
and cultural attractions.
Visitors to the province can
trek through the forests to visit indigenous Dayak
villages, where extended families live together in
traditional longhouses, practicing their ancient rituals
and creating a stunning variety of arts and crafts. A
visit to the Kutai Game Reserve, home to orangutans and
other wildlife, a trip to the Orchid Reservation, which
cultivates 27 different species of the exotic flower, or a
journey down the white waters of the Makaham River by raft
are all experiences guaranteed to leave an unforgettable
impression.
And for travelers looking for the ultimate
tropical experience, Derawan Island, off East Kalimantan’s
coast, offers pristine white beaches, excellent snorkeling
and diving, and glimpses of exotic animals such as sea
cows and huge green turtles.
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