Natural Destination

Experience the tropical nature!

Orchid Botanical Garden

Vanda Orchid flower (foto: N. Perrault, Wikipedia)

Orchid Botanical Garden (foto: Carletariu)

Orchid Botanical Garden

If you visit Tarakan city, you should go to the Orchid Botanical Garden. It conserves various types of the rarest Kalimantan orchids. You can also find various kinds of mini cactus and beautiful tropical butterflies. This place is definitely awesome for nature lovers.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Orchid Botanical Garden in Tarakan

Tourist Attractions in North Kalimantan

North Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Dayak Taghol

Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Bekantan Pakis

This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in

Bultiya

The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely

 

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Motifs

Sero Tangga

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Karawo Mahkuta

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

Gurdo Solo

Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,

Lok Baintan Floating Market

As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even

Anggrek Tewu

This motif is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Insang Ikan

Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits

Gonggong Beruntun

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

Samudra

This art painting means to be strong-willed person to pursue