Pontianak Culinary

 For the first food is mixed rice. In Pontianak, we called it "Peng Koi" or "Chicken Rice".Despite its name, "chicken rice", a serving of rice served with pork too. The typical mixed rice in Jakarta also real, but the taste more delicious. Seasoning in meat is absorbed. For Pontianak mixed rice, the rice mix are different from Jakarta, the thick sauce poured over rice and a bowl of clear broth served distinctively separate. When you are going to Pontianak, do not forget to try this food. One portion ranged between 20-25rb. The location is on Jl. Gajahmada, Pontianak Chinatown.

Next is a special desserts where you almost never found here in Jakarta is Lek Tau Suan. Lek tau suan is a small yellow beans boiled until soft with sugar water then thickened and eaten hot-hot with Cakue! Sweet taste tends to cause wear anyway, let it hot-hot. Usually one bowl of lek tau suan on the range between 6-8k.

 Kwe Tiau crab is one of the famous food in Pontianak. Kwe Tiaw is basically just boiled it for granted and then drained and served with shrimp, fish meatballs, meat sauce chicken, fish dumplings, and of course crab meat. A bowl of Kwe Tiaw crab usually priced at 20rb. These foods are sold around the Gajah Mada street and Tanjungpura Pontianak

 Next is Cha Ko Kwe. This food can be said as pontianak typical food, you almost never found it at Jakarta, except Chinatown. Basically this is a steamed sweet potato cakes, or "Ku chai" which is cut rectangles and fried together with egg, dried dried shrimp, soy sauce, and other condiments such as salt. Its texture soft crisp outside with really delicious taste. These snacks are usually sold at night before the start and quite concentrated in the area of ​​Gajah Mada. For a serving of "Cha Ko Kwe" usually priced between 8-10k. Cheap right?

Next is "Kwe Kia Theng", for the one who never heard about it. This food also Pontianak typical food, where you only can find it in Pontianak. Kwe Kia Theng is a wide Kwe Tiaw gravy cooked with broth and cooked with various types of beef and pork inside of the body. Complete with soybean, egg, and soy. Kwe Kia Theng is located at Siam Road and is open from morning until noon. For a bowl of  Kwe Kia Theng prices is around 24k, pretty cheap compared to many meat dishes. *(this food can't be eaten by Muslim people, who can eat pork)

 Next is Yellow Rice (Nasi Kuning). Yellow rice is also a very famous food and liked by Pontianak people for breakfast. The rice is cooked with coconut milk and turmeric has a very fragrant aroma and inviting appetite. One plate of yellow rice only 12k, and include the price of chicken, eggs, vegetables, crackers, and chili sauce. Very cheap, right?

The last one is egg tart. This egg tart is different from what we usually buy in Jakarta. Egg tart is Pontianak typical desert. It is larger and softer and the texture of her skin is quite different. The pie is usually typical Balinese milk or typical golden egg which is super sweet and quite plain with egg aroma that still can be smell it. One piece on top of the regular priced just 2k, cheap compared to egg tarts right here, right?

Hotels in Pontianak

Orchardz Hotel Gajah Mada 

Jl. Gajah Mada No.89, Pusat Kota Pontianak, Pontianak, Indonesia

Mercure Pontianak Hotel 

Jalan Jendral Ahmad Yani No.91, Pusat Kota Pontianak, Pontianak, Indonesia 

Aston Pontianak Hotel and Convention Center 

Jl. Gajah Mada 21, Pusat Kota Pontianak, Pontianak, Indonesia 78121

Star 4:

• Hotel Aston Pontianak
• Hotel Grand Mahkota
• Hotel Mercure

Star 3:

• Hotel Kapuas Palace
• Hotel Santika
• Hotel Orchardz
• Hotel Kini
• Hotel Peony
• Hotel Gajah Mada
• Hotel Dangau resort

Star 1:

• Hotel Merpati
• Hotel Garuda
• Hotel Kartika
• Hotel Kapuas Dharma

The Other:

• Hotel 2000
• Hotel Khatulistiwa
• Hotel Rahayu
• Hotel Surya
• Hotel Flamboyan
• Hotel Sentral
• Hotel Wijaya Kusuma
• Hotel Orient
• Hotel Berlian
• Hotel Muslim
• Hotel Benua Mas
• Hotel Mini
• Hotel Pondok Jaya
• Wisma Nusantara
• Wisma Kartika Puri

Information:

1.Hotel Merpati
  Jl. Imam Bonjol No.111
  Phone: +62 561 745481, 766588
2.Hotel Kartika
  Jl. Rahadi Osman
  Phone: +62 561 734401
3.Hotel 2000
  Jl.Gajah Mada
  Phone: +62 561 735062
4.Hotel Surya
  Jl. Pahlawan
  Phone: +62 561 734337, 761524
5.Hotel Sentral
  Jl.HOS Tjokroaminoto
  Phone: +62 561 737444
6.Hotel Wijaya Kusuma
  Jl. Kapten Marsan
  Phone: (0651) 732547, 732769
7.Hotel Orient
  Jl. Tanjung Pura
  Phone: +62 561 731535, 732650, 736162
8.Hotel Berlian
  Jl.Tanjung Pura
  Phone: (0651) 732092
9.Hotel Muslim
  Jl. Tanjung Pura
  Phone: +62 561 733461
10.Hotel Flamboyan
   Jl. Tanjung Pura / Gg.Hidayah
   Phone: +62 561 734945
11.Hotel Pondok Jaya
   Jl. 28 Oktober
   Phone: +62 561 884234
12.Hotel Benua Mas
   Jl. 28 Oktober
   Phone: +62 561 883210
13.Hotel Mini
   Jl. KH Wahid Hasyim
   Phone: +62 561 730520
14.Mahkota Hotel
   Jl. P. Diponegoro 1 , Singkawang 79123
   Tel.: +62562 31322, 31491

Guesthouses are:

1.Wisma Nusantara
  Jl. WR Soeprapt
  Phone: +62 561 766188, 736181
2.Wisma Kartika Puri
  Jl. A Yani
  Phone: +62 561 73470
3.Wisma Patria
  Jl. HOS Tjokroaminoto
  Phone: +62 561 736063
4.Wisma Korpri
  Jl. Veteran
  Phone: +62 561 765677, 765678

Restaurant at Pontianak

1.Casa de Tapz
  Jalan Gajah Mada no. 158.
  Phone: +62 561 761 440 or 732 849.
2.Restoran Gajah Mada
  Jalan Gajah Mada no. 136.
  Phone: +62 561 766 526 or 766 580
3.Restoran Mutiara
  +62 561 765 881.
4.Restoran Caza Suki
  Jalan Nusa Indah III
  Phone: +62 561 733 420
5.Restoran Cita Rasa
  Jalan KH Agus Salim no. 108 – 112
  Phone: +62 561 736 355
6.Restoran Galaherang
  Jalan MT Haryono, complex GOR Pangsuma
  Phone: +62 561 734 801
7.Pondok Nelayan
  Jalan Ahmad Yani, Komplex Korem 121 PD VI Tanjungpura
  Phone: +62 561 747 045
8.Restoran Amerika
  Jalan H. Agus Salim
  Phone: +62 561 734 119
9.Sari Bento
  Jalan A Yani, complex Museum Kalbar
  Phone: 760 797
10.Restoran Sederhana Bintaro
   Jalan A Yani complex Ruko Mega Mall A-2/3
   Phone: +62 561 767 726
11.RM Al Madinah
   Jalan A Yani no. 63
   Phone: +62 561 710 534
12.Ayam goreng Mbok Berek
   Jalan KH Ahmad Dahlan no 73
   Phone: +62 561 733 685
13.Ayam Ulakan
   Jalan Uray Bawadi no. 7
   Phone: +62 561 761 991
14.Ayam Bakar Wong Solo
   Jalan Teuku Umar no. 12
   Phone: +62 561 751 8147
15.Bakmi Tebet
   Jalan A Yani no. 63 C
   Phone: +62 561 704 6581, 710 527
16.Restoran Ayam Sugeban
   Jalan Teuku Umar no. 59 B
   Phone: 741 863
17.Beringin
   Jalan Diponegoro no. 113
   Phone: +62 561 734 787
18.RM Rio
   Jalan Merdeka no. 542
19.RM Salido
   Jalan Sultan Abdurrahman no 58
   Phone: +62 561 736 436
20.Café de Splash
   Jalan Teuku Umar no. 39B
   Phone: +62 561 737 186
21.Guess Lounge and Club
   Jalan Sultan Abdurrahman no. 7-9 Gd. PCC 4th floor
   Phone: +62 561 733 999

Museum Pontianak

Press Karet

Langkau Kopra

Minatur Lanting House

Lancang Kuning Boat

Miniatur Tungku Pembuatan Keramik

Entrance door of the museum

Museum Kal-Bar

The museum of Pontianak is also a good place to get to know the history of Pontianak. As one of the five best museums in Indonesia, the Pontianak Museum presents interesting historical and cultural facts.  Historical and cultural artifacts are well preserved, although interpreters here are limited.

The museum of Pontianak has a collection of about 5027 pieces, which are some form of Etnografika collection, Historika, Teknologika, Filologika, Prehistoric, and some miniature Keramologika relating to the history and culture of West Kalimantan. There also are a few Thumbnail closely with culture and history. Thumbnail existing in the park is also equipped with the inscribed stone replica (Poneglyphs), or more familiarly referred to as the inscriptions. In this stone, engraved image in the form of plants and swords. There are also carvings Pallawa letter containing the Buddha's teachings. For the original object, there Pait village, subdistrict Nanga Mahap Sekadau District. This carved stone is thought to be relics of the kingdom Mulawarman.

Time:
If you would like to visit this museum, came on Tuesday-Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00 hours on Friday or a week from 8:00 to 15:00 hours. For Monday and other national holidays, the museum does not operate.

Location:
Jl. A.Yani, Pontianak, West Borneo, Indonesia

Waterfront City in Kapuas

Visiting the city of Pontianak certainly not complete until they've been coming to Park Square Kapuas . Although malls , cafés , and other entertainment centers be most visited tourism destination in the city of Pontianak , but the level of tourist visits to Park Square Kapuas still not decreased . In fact , after a massively renovated in 1999 , the level of tourist visits to the park near the mayor's office are increasingly indicates a significant increase from time to time . The location is strategic and located at the central Pontianak. Its make this park become one of most favorite recreation places for the city to unwind after working all day or just for inspiration.
This recreational park is located at Jalan Usman Rahadi , exactly in front of the mayor 's Office . Alun Kapuas park is a beautiful and comfortable place to relax while enjoying views of the Kapuas River activities. The park is open every day from noon until late at night . As the city which is located close to the river , which is meeting the Kapuas River and Porcupine River , Ferry transport is a tool to crossing the Kapuas river to the the other city. There is also a wood bridge that can be used to go around and see the city.

Special things that you can do in waterfront city kapuas:
In the afternoon , while standing at the edge of the garden fence , visitors can enjoy the beauty of the Kapuas River and passing boat passengers who take across . Visitors can also enjoy the exotic region while sitting on the stairs located on the banks of the river ( waterfront ) to dip a foot into the Kapuas River . Atmosphere is more perfect if done with family or friends plus a cup of tea or coffee . It will be more interesting if visitors enjoy the beauty of this region while eating meatballs , boiled peanuts , satay , grilled corn / cob , and other snacks which are being sold along the street traders in the region . At night , especially on weekends or at other holiday times , this increase the number of park visitors . Sitting cross-legged in groups , visitors can enjoy the charm of this area , see the lights from the houses across the river that emit bright light or water bike lights across the river .

To increase the vibrant atmosphere and a romantic evening, it will completed with the presence of singers who bring the songs companied by guitar or violin. Visitors also can ask them to sing favorite songs by providing modest tips. When bored, visitors can enjoy the other side of the park with bike hire water to surround the park area or try some arcade game that provides pack of cigarettes or a bottle of syrup as a reward. On certain days are held regularly travel agenda, such as kite festivals, painting exhibitions, exhibitions of ornamental plants, stage entertainment, and cheap market.

Location:
At Jl. Rahardi Oesman, West Borneo, Pontianak City, Indonesia. 

Access:
Waterfront city is located in the center of the Kapuas Pontianak and transportation route traversed by city, so visitors can access it easily from all corners of the city of Pontianak. In addition to public transportation, visitors can also access the park by taxi or private car.

Accomodation & Other Facility:
Around the area of ​​Waterfront City Kapuas there are various facilities, such as mosques, ATMs, banks, parking area in the garden, children's playground, water bike rentals, shopping centers, restaurants, foodhall, canteens, street vendors, souvenir centers and souvenirs, internet cafes, kiosks kiosks, reload vouchers, as well as house and hotel.

Tugu Khatulistiwa / Equator Monument

Equator monument located in Siantan, North Pontianak. Pillar, which is only five kilometers from downtown to the direction of this Singkawang pins. As a symbol of the United Kingdom at the cross by a line which divides the earth into two parts and one of the city of Pontianak city is crossed by a line in the longitude or the equator. In a geography lesson, likened the Earth is divided into two parts, namely the northern and southern hemispheres. Of the division, it can be said of Pontianak is located right in the middle of the imaginary line.
Special, That's perhaps the right word to refer to Pontianak, West Kalimantan provincial capital. Said to be special, because the city is just one of several regions in the world that passed an imaginary line or equator equator. The monument was built to mark the Equator Monument on the Equator, or zero degrees latitude is located in Siantan, about three kilometers from Pontianak city center towards the River District Pinyuh, Pontianak regency.
The most amazing events around the Equator monument is the culmination of the event, the sun right on the equator. At that time the shadow of the monument "disappeared" a few seconds, even if exposed to sunlight. We are standing around the monument will also lose his shadow for a while.

Kadriah Palace

Kadriah Palace. 

Establishment of Pontianak, which occurred in 239 years ago can not be separated well from the history of the Palace Kadriah establishment located right at the junction of the river, the River Porcupine, Small Kapuas and Kapuas River. Establishment of the Palace itself was carried out by Kadriah Alkadrie Abdurrahman Sharif - the son of a religious judge Matan kingdom that has been frequently traveled and met with many merchants of the world - on Wednesday, October 23, 1771 AD All of this history can be read directly by each of those visiting the Palace Kadriah.

Of the various royal palace located in West Kalimantan, the Palace Kadriah Malay palace can be said to be the largest in the region. His condition was still fairly well maintained. Just like other Malay palace-palace in West Kalimantan, where visitors can find some weapons cannon on the front page of this palace. Meanwhile, inside the palace, which is also like other Malay palace palace-dominated by the color yellow, the visitors can find numerous photographs and stories of the history of the palace Kadriah. Some of the imperial family's private room is also open to the public, although there are some restrictions when outside visitors enter. Jami Mosque "Sultan Abdurrahman itself is located approximately 200 meters from the site of the palace. By the surrounding community, the mosque is still very actively used for religious activities to date.
For those who want to visit Pontianak Sultanate Palace, the location of this palace are very easy to find since it lies at the center of town. Those that come with using ground transportation can use public bus, motorcycle or car to visit this palace. Waterways transport is also available if visitors access it by using a speed boat or from the Port Senghie BOAD. In some locations are also available water transportation services that can be used if visitors want to round the Palace Kadriah through Kapuas.