Must-see attractions in Balikpapan

  • Samboja Lestari

    Balikpapan

    A Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation project, Samboja Lestari houses more than 150 orang-utans on a series of islands, along with a separate sun bear…

  • KWPLH Sun Bear Conservation Center

    Balikpapan

    This informative sun bear conservation centre is surprisingly straight to the point about the heartbreaking plight of all of Kalimantan's animals. Seven…

  • Bukit Bangkirai

    Balikpapan

    Standing 30m up on the canopy bridge among old-growth dipterocarp trees offers an impressive view and an adrenaline shot, but it's hard not to feel sad…

  • Sungai Wain Protection Forest

    Balikpapan

    In the mid-'90s, 82 orang-utans were released in this protected primary lowland forest, but fires and illegal logging have taken their toll. Get a 6am…

  • Kemala Beach

    Balikpapan

    A cleanish beach lined with a few cafes and restaurants, and a laid-back vibe. If you need a break from the jungle (urban or natural), this is your best…

  • Ruko Bandar

    Balikpapan

    This waterfront development is unique in Kalimantan and offers everything you need for a night out, including above-par restaurants, live music, lounge…

  • Masjid Agung At-Taqwa

    Balikpapan

    An impressive sight, this mosque is adorned with a complex sheath of Islamic geometrical patterns, and is lit up in multicoloured splendour at night.

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