South Kalimantan has many top tourist destinations that are worth to be explored. One place you should visit is the Taman Hutan Raya Sultan Adam, which offers you various outdoor activities, like sightseeing at the historical sites left by Dutch colonization, swimming in scenic waterfalls, and visiting the deer conservation area.

You can also feast your eyes on the greenery of Telang Hill, marvel at the stalagmites and stalactites at Batu Hapu Cave, watch the sea turtles nesting in Pamalikan Island, or explore the underwater riches of Samber Gelap Island.

Aside from that, make sure you don’t miss out on the chance to visit the floating markets in Banjarmasin or walk along the hanging bridge in Nateh Village.

There are two famous floating markets that you can visit in South Kalimantan. The first one is the Muara Kuin Floating Market in the Barito River, Banjarmasin, while the second one is the Lok Baintan Floating Market in Martapura River, Banjar Regency.

These floating markets have existed in Kalimantan for centuries, with Muara Kuin being the first floating market to ever existed.

The best time to visit Lok Baintan Floating Market is in the morning, which is from 6 AM to 9.30 AM (GMT +8). To get to Lok Baintan Floating Market, you can board a kelotok boat along the Martapura River, which will take around 30 to 40 minutes.

Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Dayak Tribes by witnessing their traditional rituals and ceremonies, which often involve music, dance, elaborate costumes, and symbolic performances.

Take the opportunity to visit the traditional Dayak longhouse, which is a communal dwelling for several families. Here, you can learn about their architecture, way of life, and local wisdom.

You can also attend the Floating Market Festival (Festival Pasar Terapung), an annual festival in the province. Here, you can watch various cultural activities like traditional dances and live music or attend one of the many bazaars at the festival.

Your visit to South Kalimantan isn’t yet complete without trying out its local dishes. Some of the most popular dishes include soto banjar, gangan asam banjar, iwak pakasam, and lontong orari.