Tourist info
Things to see
There's a nature conservation you can see in Pangkalan Bun, the name is Istana Kuning inheritted by Kotawaringin Kingdom. You can also see the majesty and interior of the palace and inheritances kept inside in Istana Kuning (Kuning Palace). You can go to Patih Mambang Waterfall and Tanjung Penghujan beach to enjoy both sunset and sunrise at those places. You can also have an extraordinary experience while visiting Tanjung Puting National Park for you can see directly the habitat of orang utan and other animals.
Things to do
For you who love to do water sport, you can come to Gosong Senggora which is the cluster of small islands. The wave at Gosong Senggora is suitable for surfing. The underwater scenery is so beautiful, you can see it while diving.
Things to eat
Typical food of Pangkalan Bun is like no other, for example is coto manggala. It tastes like common soto (clear soup), the special of this coto is the manggala (cassava) dominating this food. Typical snack you can find in Pangkalan Bun is kemplang or fish chips.
Getting to Pangkalan Bun
Flying to Pangkalan Bun: Pangkalan Bun is served by Iskandar Airport. Iskandar Airport is located about 6 km southeast from Pangkalan Bun. A taxi into the city from Iskandar Airport would cost IDR 75.000. Read more about Iskandar Airport or look for flights to Pangkalan Bun
