Hotelupwell.com – Samarinda, the capital city of East Kalimantan Province, is one of the gateways to other cities around it, including the Capital City of the Archipelago (IKN). This Tepian City also offers complete tourist destinations, from artificial tourism that is suitable for families to nature tourism. In fact, you can easily find it around the Mahakam River which is the lifeblood of the local community.
Where do you want to go on vacation in Samarinda? Rather than being confused, here are 7 lists of recommended tourist attractions in Samarinda that can make your vacation even more memorable. Choose a tour that is really you!
1. Taman Tepian Mahakam
The Mahakam River plays an important role in the lives of the people of Samarinda, has functional value and recreational attractions. You can find a number of tourist destinations on the banks of the river, one of which is Taman Tepian Mahakam. You can relax, have a picnic, and it has been equipped with a jogging track for exercise.
2. Mahakam Lampion Garden
About 4 km from Taman Tepian Mahakam, there is Mahakam Lampion Garden which is open every day from 16.00—23.00 WITA. This park can be an alternative night tourism in Samarinda. Not only watching the sparkling lanterns, but also culinary, and trying a number of exciting rides.
3. Teluk Lerong Garden
Still in line with the two previous tourist destinations, Teluk Lerong Garden also offers views of the Mahakam River. Located on Jalan RE Martadinata, Teluk Lerong Ilir, Samarinda Ulu District. You need to pay an entrance ticket of IDR 5,000 per person.
4. Jungle Water World
Want to find a fresh water tourism in the middle of the heat of Samarinda? You can visit Jungle Water World which is located on Jalan Poros Samarinda—Bontang, Tanah Merah, North Samarinda District. This tourist destination offers a swimming pool complete with water rides, mini flying fox, and mini climbing wall.
5. Jessica Waterpark
Another water tourism that is suitable for a family vacation destination is Jessica Waterpark. Located in Harapan Baru, Loa Janan Ilir District, Samarinda City and is open every Tuesday to Sunday from 09.00-17.00 WITA. You need to spend starting from IDR 50 thousand per person and there are family packages starting from IDR 150 thousand.
6. Citraland Waterpark Samarinda
For those of you who are around the Citraland City housing and office area, you can stop by Citraland Waterpark Samarinda. This tour is more suitable for children, because it is not equipped with an adult swimming pool. However, it has 5 water slides, a children’s pool, and a park to take shelter while watching the little ones play.
7. Serayu Lestari Baths
Serayu Lestari Baths is one of the favorite family tourist destinations for the people of Samarinda and its surroundings. This place offers an adult pool, a children’s pool, and a toddler pool. It’s even more exciting with the wave pool, foam pool, and a number of water rides that are worth trying.
