Cheap flights to Tanjung Selor (TJS)

Tanjung Selor is a sub-district that has a vital role as the capital or center of government of Bulungan and North Kalimantan Province. The city was founded on October 12, 1790 and became the capital of Bulungan Regency since October 11, 1960. Its role as the new provincial capital has been held since May 11, 2015.

Tanjung Selor in the past, precisely in the 19th century, was a trading port. This is because the territory of the Bulungan Sultanate is in the East Kalimantan international trade route.

At present, Tanjung Selor is developing quite significantly. The city has an airport called Tanjung Harapan Airport. This airport connects Tanjung Selor to the cities of Balikpapan, Samarinda, Long Apung, and Tarakan via direct flights. Tourists can go to this city using flight tickets to Tanjung Selor from Nam Air, Susi Air, Wings Air and Xpress Air.

The Most Popular Destinations in Tanjung Selor City

At present, more and more people are buying flight tickets to Tanjung Selor for its tourist destinations. The main destinations that are generally visited by tourists are:

1. Museum Kesultanan Bulungan

Location: Tanjung Palas Tengah, Bulungan, Kalimantan Utara.

This cultural reserved is a replica of the Bulungan Sultan's Palace. The location is quite close to the city center, but visitors can only reach it by crossing the river. This museum holds various relics of the sultan. Everything is arranged very neatly and adjusts to its original conditions. When climbing the entire palace, tourists can learn to recognize the history of the sultanate from various photo documentation displayed in this museum.

2. Wisata Gunung Putih

Location: Tanjung Palas Tengah, Bulungan, Kalimantan Utara.

The natural tourist destination invites tourists to climb the limestone mountain area. The scenery in this place is calming to the eyes and heart. Visitors can climb this mountain by using the available ladder paths. When tired, tourists can rest in available lodges at designated points. There is a cave in the White Mountain area that was once the place for Sultan of Bulungan meditiated himself.

3. Taman Tepian

Location: Jalan Katamso, Tanjung Selor Hilir, Bulungan, Kalimantan Utara.

Tanjung Selor's latest destination is a green open space on the banks of the Kayan River, near the Kayan ISI Pier. The location near the main pier makes Taman Tepian as the entrance to the city for people who used water transportation.The facility is very complete. There are beautiful sculptures, jogging tracks, relaxing huts, children's playgrounds, and culinary centers.

The Most Popular Places to Eat in Tanjung Selor City

Between the exploration of Tanjung Selor, tourists certainly need to fill their energy with good food. Find the good restaurants in the following popular places:

1. Bale Bale Resto

Location: Jalan Sengkawit, Tanjung Selor Hilir, Bulungan, Kalimantan Utara.

Open every day, 10:00 - 22:00 WITA.

Tanjung Selor's favorite dining place provides a variety of foods that are suitable for all people. The featured menu is a variety of typical Kalimantan crab preparations. Seafood dishes are also known to be satisfying, with prices that are not too expensive. Aside seafood, there are also various vegetable dishes that are also good.

2. Bakso Enggal Rasa

Location: Jalan H.M. Thamrin, Tanjung Selor Hilir, Bulungan, Kalimantan Utara.

Open every day, 08:00 - 21:00 WITA.

This place is the best bakso shop in Tanjung Selor. Open since a many years ago, Bakso Enggal Rasa offers a very diverse selection of meatballs. The shape of the meatballs varies, from round, oval to square. Stuffed meatballs also have chicken eggs, quail eggs, corned beef, chili, tofu, cheese, dumplings, and more. Interestingly, visitors can mix their own bowl of meatballs and the price is calculated per item chosen.

3. Saung & Lesehan Parahyangan

Location: Jalan Jelarai Raya, Tanjung Selor Hilir, Bulungan, Kalimantan Utara.

Open every day, 10:00 - 22:00 WITA.

This typical Sundanese restaurant is favorited by many people to visit with family on weekends. The dining atmosphere here feels comfortable with an indoor dining room and outdoor saung. The food is quite varied, ranging from Sundanese cuisine with Chicken or Fried and Roasted Seafood, accompanied by Lalapan, Karedok, Fried Rice, Sayur Asem, and various cooked vegetables. Saung & Lesehan Parahyangan also provides recreational lakes with water bikes.