East Kalimantan Places of Interest is a major oil and timber producer as well as having a very small population of less than two million people and the lowest population density in the country. Over 80% of its area is covered with tropical forest and the presence of the Black Orchid is within this very area within the shelter of the nature reserves. With East Kalimantan Places of Interest including all of these areas as well as the Banjarese and Kutainese people in their traditional villages as well as in the cities where you will find the long houses known as Umaq Daru. These Dayak people are the main population within the hinterland and are extremely interesting to visit with some used to visitor and some that will be extremely surprised to welcome you to the village. This as well as the nature reserves and the temples and guardian statues are all well worth seeing when traveling to this area.

Among the East Kalimantan Places of Interest is Samarinda which is the capital of the province and is situated on the bank of the Mahakam River. Here you will see the Buginese architecture along the river and the floating villages built on rafts which as well as making an interesting visit and sigh also symbolize the people rid of the caste system and equality throughout. It is this style of building that lead to the name Samarenda which actually means ‘of equal height’. You will also find some awesome fabric and sarong markets as well as museums and other attractions. Balikpapan is another of the East Kalimantan Places of Interest and is also an area rich in culture as well as being the most modern area with the main airport and sea access to the island. With some great hotel and city and tourist facilities you are able to here to enjoy the modern Indonesian city life in the hustle and bustle of this vibrant busy town.

Other East Kalimantan Places of Interest include the nature reserves where there are some great forests which are best reached by river where you will find most of the reserve areas. Berau and the Marine parks on the Derawan Island make for incredible diving and snorkeling as well as a laid back tropical island experience. Here white sand beaches are white with coral fringes and beautiful relaxed cultures as well as a great place to relax. There is an abundance of marine life in the area with a huge range of biodiversity. Other areas include the rainforests and waterfalls which run through the island such as Tanah Merah Indah meaning the beautiful red land where you will find the Lempake waterfall and all the beauty around. Museums are also a great way to learn about the history of the area as well as the culture. Tenggarong is probably the most interesting museum and one of the best East Kalimantan Places of Interest well worth visiting as part of your trip.