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

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

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

 

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Motifs

Kaharingan

The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Desa Na Ualu

The Gorga motif of Ualu Village is the symbol of the eight cardinal

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Daun Sirih

This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional

Jumputan Bintang

The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to

Burung Bidadari

Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an

Tangerang Herang

Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of

Sandeq

Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of

Tubo Kelapa

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more