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Indonesia - Balikpapan
In the heart of an unsung part of Borneo, Balikpapan is Kalimantan’s gateway city. Most venture here for business reasons, in particular the mining industry. Yet the city still has the feel of an undiscovered corner of Asia, blending Bugis, Javanese, Dayaks and foreigners into a diverse ethnic melting pot. Fringed by jungles and sea, Balikpapan retains an otherworldly charm even as the city modernises.

 
 
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Flying time from Singapore 2 hours 25 minutes
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Airport to city 12 km
Airport tax International flights IDR100,000
Climate Tropical climate, with hot and wet seasons. Wet season (October to April); dry season (May to September).
Best time to go Dry season May to September
Flavours Seafood, spicy nasi padang (rice with meat and vegetable dishes)
Currency Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Activities Diving, snorkelling, jungle trekking, visit to the Dayak cultural village, cruise on the Mahakam River, shopping for local handicraft
Events & festivals Hari Raya Puasa (date according to the Muslim calendar)
SilkAir Tel: (62-542) 730 800
 
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