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The Equator Monument
Equatorial Monument in Pontianak City (photo: Pesona Indonesia)
Equatorial Monument
It is the capital city of West Kalimantan, also known as the “Equator Zero”. There are a lot of things that tourists can do in this city, like hiking, visiting the Equator Monument, Baning Forest tourism site, and tasting excellent local dishes. This city is inhabited by three different ethnicities with distinctive cultures, namely Dayak, Malay, and Chinese descendant communities that have blended together over the centuries. Such cultural blends could be seen in its architecture, textile, and gastronomic heritages.
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Equatorial Monument in Pontianak City
Tourist Attractions in West Kalimantan
Pontianak City
The capital city of West Kalimantan that also known as the “Equator Zero”. Apart from this unique
Betang Traditional House
The Betang house is the traditional Dayak Great House, and it contains a lot of its spiritual and
Kadriah Royal Palace
This is the place if you want to see cultural assimilation through architecture. Located in East Pontianak,
West Kalimantan
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