Natural Destination

Experience the tropical nature!

Tarakan Mangrove Forest

Bekantan, the Borneo monkey species (photo: Mazmuzie)

Tarakan Mangrove Forest

The mangrove forest is one of the favourite tourist sites in Tarakan. We can go along the forest and walk on the long bridge made of ironwood in the mangrove forest. If we are lucky, we can also meet endemic animals, including the bekantan, which is Indonesia’s most protected monkey species. Breathe in the fresh breeze, immerse yourself in the nature of the mangrove forest.

Natural Tourism Destination

Tarakan Mangrove Forest

Tourist Attractions in North Kalimantan

North Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

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

Bekantan Pakis

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

 

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Indonesian

Batik

Motifs

Hiu Taliyasan

Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to

Sido Mulyo

Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Rasamala

The Rasamala Batik motif is associated with a story when the Dutch came

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Desa Na Tolu

The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and

Kuda Kupang

Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring

Ake Patra

Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of

Besurek Rafflesia

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

Sekar Jati

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that