Tenggarong, up to Mahakam river from Samarinda, is the capital of Kutai regency and was once the seat of the Kutai sultanate.
The
Sultan’s palace at the riverside is now a museum where the old royal
paraphernalia are kept, as well as an excellent collection of antique
Chinese ceramics. Dayak statues can be admired in the yard.
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Derawan |
Derawan and Sangalaki Islands 3 hours by long boat from Tanjung Redep in the north Kalimantan, you can reach Derawan Island
There are many rare animals such as the green turtle, the scarlet turtle, star fruit turtle and sea cow. Derawan and Sangalaki islands hold an amazing marine environment, including fabulous coral formations, canary crabs, green turtles and pearls.