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Banjarmasin, also known as the river city, is the capital of the South Kalimantan region of Indonesia. The city is built on the edge of the Barito River and has numerous canals and streams spreading throughout the city. The city economy is based on mining and forestry. The vast majority of the people are Muslim.

Banjarmasin is located in the tropical climate zone and has tropical rain forests. The temperature is measured about 27 degrees Celsius around a year and the city receives precipitation almost always. The most suitable time to the visit the city is from November to May, when the precipitation rate decreases.

During your visit to the city, you can see the Sabilal Mukhtadin Mosque, which is the symbol of the city, and the Sultan Suriansyah Mosque, which has a long history of three centuries. The 'floating bazaar', where you can also get traditional products, offers an ideal and authentic environment for shopping. If your budget is suitable, you can buy famous Indonesian quality diamonds and other precious stone adorned jewels. You can take channel tours to get to know the city and its culture better.

If you are prepared to try different tastes, you can taste the soup ‘soto banjar’ made with lime, 'ketupat kandangan', served with a soup made with coconut milk and the dessert ‘apam’. It is also advisable to try a variety of tropical fruits. Do not forget that there is almost no place in the city, except big hotels, selling alcoholic beverages.

You can get a 30-day visa for $ 25 at the gate to enter Banjarmasin, which meets the tourist with Syamsuddin Noor Airport.