Sampit
Sampit is a town and a timber port on the Sampit River in the Central Kalimantan
province on the island of Borneo, Indonesia. It is the seat of East Kotawaringin
Regency. Sampit is the biggest timber port in all of Indonesia. Sampit is also
known as Sampit, Tanah Hevea.
Important landmarks in the area are the Pandaran Beach at the mouth of the
Sampit River, the Orchid Park of Pembuangan Hulu and hunting park of
Kotawaringin at the border.
The nearest airport is Sampit Airport,
located about 5 km from the center of the city of Sampit and is located 6
kilometers from the north east of Terminal Bus Patih Rumbih. To make
arrangements for a taxi from Airport to city centre, contact one the taxi
operators or travel agents that have counter in the Airport.
Pandaran Beach is located towards the sea side at the mouth of Sampat River. It
is developed as a park. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that a river debouches
into the sea on its northern side while the Java Sea provides a wide expanse of
water on its southern side.
Orchid Park of Pembuangan Hulu is part of the Pembuangan Hulu. It has a galaxy
of orchid plants.
Popular attractions in Sampit:
| Sampit Popular Attractions | |
|---|---|
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• Jelawat Park |
• Sampit Botanical Garden |
undo Indonesia Popular Destinations