Banjarmasin overview

The city of Banjarmasin is located on an island in the south of Borneo. It is well known for its raw material exports and its deepwater port is handy for the nearby oil refinery, saw-mills and coal mines. The area is prone to the odd flood, which means that visitors can marvel at the island’s numerous practical floating houses. The floating market is well worth a visit in the early morning. For those who like their wildlife to have big bellies and huge noses, a visit to the Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, approximately an hour away by boat, is a treat. According to some unconfirmed reports, the quality of the cinemas in Banjarmasin has really improved over the last 10 years.