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Places Of
Interest
Pontianak Municipality |
- The Equator Monument
- Kapuas River
Kapuas River is the longest river in Indonesia (1,143 km). This
river can be cruised up to Kapuas Hulu Regency. Kapuas river brances out in three smaller
rivers: Kapuas Besar, Kapuas Kecil, and Landak, which divide Pontianak into three parts.
People can enjoy the scenery by cruising the river by wooden boat, motor boat, or
speedboat There are two bridges over the rivers: Kapuas River Bridge and Landak River
Bridge.
Kadriyah Palace and Sultan
Abdurrahman Jami Mosque
The city of Pontianak was founded on 23rd October 1771 by Sultan Syarif
Abdurrahman Alkadrie. Some historical inheritances of Pontianak Sultanate are Kadriyah
Palace and Sultan Abdurrahman Jami Mosque. Both are located in Dalam Bugis Subdistrict,
East Pontianak. It is about 1 km from downtown, and it can be reached overland or through
waterways of Kapuas River.
- Griya Kerajinan

"Griya Kerajinan" of West Kalimantan's National Council of Craftsmanship
is the center of West Kalimantan's craftmanship which is located on Jalan Zainudin no.5
Pontianak. Handycrafts and other things displayed there are for sale.
The Duplicate of Long House
A long house is a traditional house of the Dayaks which is called Rumah
Betang/Rumah Panjang (rumah = house; betang/panjang = long). The duplicate of long house
can be found on Jalan Sutoyo, Pontianak.
- The State Museum
It is located in Pontianak, on Jalan Ahmad Yani.
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Source: West Kalimantan Tourism Brochure, West Kalimantan Tourism Office
Pontianak - Indonesia
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