From dense rainforests, deep rivers, rolling hills, and scenic beaches, Central Kalimantan is a paradise for nature lovers.

One place that should be on your travel list is the Tanjung Puting National Park, which offers you a chance to encounter magnificent orangutans and other fascinating wildlife in the vast rainforests.

Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park is another place you should visit, as the park boasts 817 species of plants and various animals, such as clouded leopards and slow lorises.

You can also visit Ujung Pandaran Beach, which is famous for its breathtaking sunrise and sunset view.

Last but not least, visit traditional Dayak villages in Central Kalimantan to immerse yourself in their vibrant culture and traditions.

Known as home to the largest orangutan population in the world, Tanjung Puting National Park offers a rare opportunity to see these gentle primates in their natural habitat.

You can visit two orangutan preservation and rehabilitation centers here: Camp Leakey and Pondok Tangui. These centers allow you to see the orangutans up close, take part in feeding sessions, and learn more about how you can protect these endangered species.

However, not only orangutans, but this park also serves as the habitat for eight species of primates, such as the proboscis monkey, over 30 types of mammals, including sambar deer and dugong, over 200 species of birds, and various species of reptiles and snakes.

Yes, you can. There are several Dayak villages you can visit in Central Kalimantan, each with its own distinct culture and traditions. For example, you can visit Nihan Village and live in their famous Rumah Panjang or Rumah Betang, which is a long, traditional house that is occupied by around ten families.

Most Nihan villagers practice Hindu Kaharingan and still firmly adhere to various ancestral customs and traditions.

Another village you can check out is Lopus Village, which is occupied by the Dayak Tomun Tribe. Upon arriving in this village, the village chief will most likely hold a simple ritual to welcome you, as they are still loyal to their customs and traditions. This vibrant ritual will include various traditional instruments and music.

Visitors are welcome to trek in the vast forests of Central Kalimantan. In fact, the national parks and several villages in this province offer forest trekking tours, which usually include orangutan observation.

Central Kalimantan has several local cuisines that you must try during your stay. For example, the juhu ubut rotan, a Dayak Tribe dish made of young rattan, and juhu umbut sawit. Other cuisines you should try include kalumpe, wadi, and bangamat.