1000 Temples and an International Harbor?

Visiting West Kalimantan without seeing Singkawang is like eating a bowl of soto without half of the essential spicy ingredients.

January 6, 2009

SINGKAWANG is an integral part of the region. Though not as big as the provincial capital Pontianak, it is rich in culture, history and natural resources. Take Singkawang out and West Kalimantan would have a huge black hole.

To begin with, entering the city from the south gives a feeling of starting a holiday. Its clean, pretty, and colorful surroundings infuse visitors with a promise of pleasant surprises.

Well-known by its nickname, ‘City o

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