The vacation was the most fun thing, not only by children, but also adults. Enjoy holidays is mean enjoy life and escape from the routine for a moment. Do you know Balikpapan? No? I will tell you today where is Balikpapan hihi. Balikpapan is part of East Kalimantan (Borneo) Indonesia. This island famous with the big company oil. But this city also has some tourist spots which you and I can enjoy it during our spare time or long vacation in this city.
Today, Citra wants to tell you story about the unique travel adventure in Balikpapan. Perhaps this parts you can put on your list during you visit this city and no worry I bet you will love it to visit this city.
8. Parks Bekapai
Bekapai
park is a recreation or spend leisure time residents of the city of Aberdeen.
At this location there is a steel sculpture depicts the process of oil
exploration in the earth. When dusk comes, definitely unique sculpture that
will be filled with the spotlight. As a sign of the night has replaced noon.
Bekapai park is located on Jl Sudirman,
exactly in front of the PLN (Enegery Company). To Enjoy Bekapai park is very
easy. We can use public transport with number
6 from the Damai Terminal and ask the driver drop off at Taman Bekapai.
7. Oil Refinery Balikpapan
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As long as the oil is in the city, such as in the city of Aberdeen, it would not hurt if you just want to see refinery runs along the street at Jl. Minyak, overlooking the Bay of Balikpapan. Refinery or oil tank overlaid on an area of 2.5 square kilometers. This area is certainly not to the public. Since it is very risky and dangerous, but just watching from a distance of course very pleasant. Although surrounded by a wire fence but we could still see a giant tank along the way oil.
The oil
refinery is processing the finished oil and crude oil mainly for the eastern
part of Indonesia. Refineries was originally built in 1922 which later was
destroyed during the Second World War and rebuilt in 1950. There is no need for
a private car through the streets of this oil giant tank while seeing the
sights of this, because public transportation is also through this pathway.
Especially public transportation terminal number 6 on the direction of Terminal.
6. Japanese
Army Monument
The
monument was built not too big is located on the beach which is also green with
trees. Japanese Army monument erected in memory of the Japanese soldiers who
died in Balikpapan area during the Second World War. We can see some Japanese
soldiers tomb right next to the monument. The location of this monument is
located in the District Lamaru, about 26 kilometers east of the center of town
(east of Balikpapan). For an entrance fee to the monument is FREE, but they
expect a voluntary donation. To see this monument can use public
transportation, number 7 (direction Terminal Damai) and ask the driver lowered
in front of a path leading Tomb Sites Japan. After passing manggar Beach, we
will see small signs "The Tomb of Japan" on the right side of the
highway we had to walk again far more than 200 meters to reach this location or
by motorcycle.
Note: the entrance is often locked, visitors should contact
Mr. Ibrahim (caretaker) before visiting this place. No cell phone 0852 47583829
5. People's Struggle Monument (Monpera)
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Monuments
which occupies an area of 9,000 square meters is located on the shores
Monpera the shades of green. This monument is located at Jl. Sudirman (in front
of the headquarters Makodam VI Tanjung Pura). To Enjoying
this monument can use public transport with pick number 6 and ask the driver scaled
in monpera.
4. Monument Australia
Australia
monument was built to commemorate the Australian soldiers who died in the East
Kalimantan region during the Second World War. The location is close to the
beach Kemala at Jalan Sudirman. How to get this monument can use public
transportation number 6 from the Terminal Damai and dropped off right in front
of this monument (located in the middle of the main street in the complex
Pertamina).
3. Kampung Baru Floating Village
Unlike
other floating village, where people live on a boat (like the one in Phnom Penh
and Siem Reap), inhabitants of the "Kampung Baru" live in houses made
of wood and built on water, offshore. This location is near the minibus terminal
Kampung Baru Tengah. To come there can use their own vehicles or public
transport. Choose 5 numbers (from the terminal to the terminal Kampung Baru
Damai Central), followed by walking toward the port of Kampung Baru. Here,
we'll see wooden houses built over the water.
2. Caribbean Island Water Park
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Caribbean
Island Water Park is a family recreation area commonly visited by Balikpapan.
This place offers some adventure rides, such as "Spilled Bucket"
(glide from a height of 13 meters) and other rides. The location of this
recreation area is located at Jl. Cabbage. Syarifuddin Yoes (Ring Road II). Unfortunately
there is still no public transport through this recreation area.
1. Art & Culture Center Palm Hills
Palm Hills
is a restaurant that has a wonderful view. In addition to a restaurant, this
place also has a gallery and art centers are located in the same area.
Traditional performances are held on special occasions. To know the schedule of
performances, we can contact Bp. Soepardi on 0542 770620 or 0858 78923388. This
place is open every day from 10: 00-22: 00. The way to this location with public
transport from Damai Terminal ride public transportation terminal number 7 and
get off near signs "Gallery Art & Cultural Center". Then, further
on foot about 10 minutes from the main road to this place or with the
motorcycle.
#Quotes: Do
not be afraid to set foot without a definite purpose, because life is so short to enjoying adventure. @citrapandiangan
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