Banjarmasin
Banjarmasin (also known as Bandjermasin or Bandjarmasin) is the capital of South
Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is located on a delta island near the junction of the
Barito and Martapura rivers. As a result, Banjarmasin is sometimes called the
"River City".
The Sabilal Muhtadin Mosque, located along the Martapura riverfront, is a major
landmark in the city. Completely built in 1979, the mosque accommodates
thousands of worshippers on Friday prayers.
A state university (Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, UNLAM) is also located in the
town. A floating marketplace, where buyers and sellers meet each other using
boats, is located on the western outskirts of town. It is a traditional market
and is considered one of city's identity mark for years.
Banjarmasin has long been renowned as a center for gem trading, particularly
rare diamonds and rubies. An informal network with international connections
exists, which also supports the large domestic Indonesian trade in rare
diamonds. Banjar's diamonds are especially known for their exquisite brilliance.
In recent times, however, many of Indonesia's large diamond stones have been
traded out of the country.
The nearest International airport is
Syamsudin Noor International
Airport, located about 25 km from the center of the city of Banjarmasin and
is located 10 kilometers south-west of Banjarbaru. To make arrangements for a
taxi from Airport to city centre, contact one the taxi operators or travel
agents that have counter in the Airport.
Popular attractions in Banjarmasin:
| Banjarmasin Popular Attractions | |
|---|---|
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• Floating Market |
• Masjid Sultan Suriansyah |
undo Indonesia Popular Destinations