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Balikpapan
Time zone in Balikpapan is : GMT+08:00
Balikpapan is a city located in southeast Borneo on an inlet of the Makassar Strait. Once an isolated Bugis fishing village, it has now developed into a major port city, recognized for its abundance of natural and mineral resources. The regional base to many multinational corporations operating in East Borneo, its not rare to find many foreigners in this small city. Balikpapan may be small, but it boasts one of the largest and busiest airports in Borneo.
The capital of South East Sulawesi, Kendari is a mountainous region with many rivers flowing through it. Famous for its beautiful works of silver and its traditional hand woven fabric known as “Tolaki”, are two must buy souvenirs from this region. Some must see places when here are Pantai Nambo, a beautiful white sand beach with crystal clear water, the Japanese Tunnels left from the second World War and the Kendari Unity Tower (Menara Persatuan), despite its current sad condition, is a must visit destination for its panoramic views.