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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Banjarbaru
Spend a day in Banjarbaru: visit Lambung Mangkurat Museum, Amanah Borneo Park, then head to Martapura or Banjarmasin.
Banjarbaru is the new capital of South Kalimantan, a small city with a few museums, a park and easy access to nearby Martapura and Banjarmasin. One full day covers the main sights and local food.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Mar (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp 250,000–350,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp 350,000–500,000 excl. bed · High Rp 500,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a warung | Rp 5,000–8,000 |
| Mie bancir (noodle dish) | Rp 10,000–15,000 |
| Taxi (city centre to airport, 15 km (9.3 mi))Taxi (city centre to airport, 9.3 mi (15 km)) | Rp 50,000–70,000 |
| Museum entry | Rp 5,000–10,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BDJ · Syamsudin Noor Airport
- 15 min drive to Banjarbaru
Typical fares
- BDJ → Banjarbaru (taxi)
- ≈ Rp 50,000, 15 min (check)
- Taksi kota Banjarbaru‑Martapura
- ≈ Rp 30,000 per passenger, 15 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taksi kota green minivan runs Liang‑Anggang‑Martapura route via Banjarbaru; becak for short trips; all public vehicles have yellow plates.
See and do
Known for
- Lambung Mangkurat Museum
- Amanah Borneo Park
- Diamond panning in Cempaka
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Martapura | Taxi or taksi kota, about 15 min drive | ≈30 min round trip |
| Banjarmasin | Taxi or taksi kota, about 30 min drive | ≈1 h round trip |
Sleep
- Hotel Permata In
- Central location, basic amenities
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Excuse me | Selamat pagi / Permisisəˈlamat pagi / pərˈmisi |
| How much? | Berapa harganya?bəˈrapa ˈharganya |
| Where is the bathroom? | Di mana kamar kecil?di ˈmana ˈkamar ˈkecil |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Becak fares are negotiable; agree on price before boarding.
- Museum opening hours not listed online; call ahead (check).
- Traffic can be heavy during rush hour; allow extra travel time.
Generally safe for tourists; stay alert in traffic and negotiate transport fares clearly.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Banjarbaru yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Lambung Mangkurat Museum
- Amanah Borneo Park
- Diamond panning in Cempaka
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Banjarbaru official website: banjarbarukota.go.id/
- Wikivoyage: Banjarbaru, revision 4699244 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4699244
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/banjarbaru). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.