Places to Visit in Balikpapan, Indonesia, Asia

Places to Visit in Balikpapan, Indonesia, Asia

Balikpapan is a city in Barneo Island in the East Kalimantan, Indonesia and the second largest city in East Kalimantan. Economy of Balikpapan depends on the timber, mining, petroleum products and agriculture and there are various companies located in the city.

Balikpapan is surrounded by Samarinda, Bontang, Amuntai, South Kalimantan, Banjarmasin, Martapura and Sampit and Balikpapan is located at the distance of 1,715 Kms from the capital city of Indonesia. Zip code of Balikpapan is 76111 and coordinates are 1.2635° S, 116.8279° E.

History of Balikpapan:

Balikpapan was fishing village till 1897, in the year 1897, an oil company stated the refinery in this region and this region boom when Dutch invaded the city and stared developing the city. In the year 1942, Japanese declared war against Dutch and destroyed all the industries, after few years, various companies were established in this region and it emerged as the major petroleum hub for various oil companies in Indonesia.

Tourism in Balikpapan:

Balikpapan is famed for its petroleum products and there are only few places to visit in this region like beaches and forests. Tourists can be the part of various sports activities like banana boats, Jet Ski rental, and Spilled Bucket and various other aquatic activities.

Places of interest in Balikpapan:

Market Klandasan:

This market is one the busiest markets in Balikpapan and local government organizes the trade fair in this region and this market is visited by tourists as well because of the low price of the goods.

Kemala Beach:

Kemala beach is also indentified as the Police Beach Kemala is situated in the Jalan Sudiram is visited by locals and tourists who visit this region and it is crowded during the public holidays.

Forest Wein River:

This is the forest preserved by the local government and home for various rare animals and thick vegetation. This forest is located at the distance of 18 Kms from center of the city.

Wana Wisata Forest:

This forest covers an area of 15 hectares is located at the distance of the 12 Kms from centre of the Balikpapan is one of the picnic locations for the families and tourists can enjoy the most.

Other places to visit in Balikpapan:

Crocodile Barnacle
Balikpapan Oil Refinery
Subak Museum
Vegetable Gardens Inpres Market
Orangutan Sancuary and Eco lodge
Pantai Monpera
Lamaru Beach
Manggar Segarasari Beach
Melawai Beach

Best time to visit Balikpapan:

Balikpapan is located in the seashore and climate is hot during the summer and best time to visit Balikpapan is between the months of October to March.

How to Reach Balikpapan?

By Air:

Balikpapan is served by Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman International Airport located at the distance of 10 Kms from centre of the city and this airport has direct flights to Jakarta, Surabaya, Banjarmasin, Tarakan, Yogyakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Makassar, few other cities in Indonesia.

By Ferry:

Balikpapan is served by Semayang’s seaport and one of the busiest ports and it serves cargo ships from Indonesia to other countries like Makassar, Pare Pare, Tarakan, Surabaya, and to South East Asia.

By Road:

Best way to get around the city is by public transport like buses, taxis and cars to the tourists.

Hotels in Balikpapan:

Balikpapan is located facade of Makassar Stait Sea and there are number of hotels in this region, which provides good facilities to the tourists. Hotels and guesthouse in Balikpapan may cost from $ 20 to $ 80 and above per night and some of the hotels in Balikpapan offers packages as well. Some of the hotels in Balikpapan are as follows: