Sambas Border Cross Borneo

connects Borneo West Kalimantan with Malaysian Sarawak

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Sambas District

Sambas is a town divided in two parts due the river. At the harbor at the riverside goods are load and unload. The houseboats remind such as at all other places in West Kalimantan at the time the people were depend on the rivers. In the past, when there were no roads, all transportation was done over the river highways.

Sambas offer beautiful traditional handicraft products, and also some historical remains as the Sultan palace of the Sambas kingdom, which was built by the first ruler Sultan Muhammad Syaefuddin. Two cemeteries of the Sambas kingdom can be found at separated complexes. One of Sultan Abubakar and the other of Sultan Muhammad Syaefuddin.

The waterfall of Sanggau Ledo, better known as the Berasap waterfall, is quite impressive and a visit worth for those who have some time.

Stones in curious shapes are found at Tampenan village and are the subject of many legends. Among them is one in the shape of a house, with guests sitting on the floor, and all turned into stone.

The Tebas district has large oranges plantations along the road from Pemangkat to Sambas. In this region the sweet "Pontianak oranges" are grown.

Paloh Beach lies in the Paloh district, and is a popular tourist resort. During low tide, the beach is about 20 meters wide. During high tide, one can touch the water with one foot while sitting at the edge of the beach. Many turtles lay their eggs there, living along the shore.

Bengkayang is strategically located town in Sambas regency, and just about 20 kilometers northeast of Pontianak city. Bengkayang connects cities in-to the West Kalimantan hinterland and the route into Sarawak, a journey in-to East Malaysia begins in Bengkayang.

A bit out of Sambas town you can find Lake Sebedang which is Surrounded by beautiful green hills, and is a perfect place to relax with Lodge facilities for overnights.

Sambas Gateway to Sarawak

Bengkayang is strategically located town in Sambas regency, and just about 20 kilometers northeast of Pontianak city. Bengkayang connects cities in-to the West Kalimantan hinterland and the route into Sarawak, a journey in-to East Malaysia begins in Bengkayang.

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