Banjarmasin market
Exotic market
There is a Sale and Purchase Transaction as done on the Mainland
Muara Kuin Floating Market is one of South Kalimantan's uniqueness. Floating market is a traditional market located above the Barito River, precisely in Muara Kuin District North Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. this market has existed since 400 years ago and until now still become the icon attractions in the city of Banjarmasin which is well known throughout the archipelago. Traditional markets that may be the only one in the country that has become one of the mainstay attractions in the area.
Not only that along the river to this place you can also see the views of the houses - the houses of the Barito river people who are all made of wood. And what makes you wonder later, the houses here are not easily damaged even though the building material is made of wood. this is because the wood used to build a community house here is a type of wood Ulin famous and stronger stronger when exposed to water.
Called Floating Market, because it is a sale and purchase transactions conducted on boats that are small and medium. Items sold almost the same as the existing markets in the mainland. What is unique again, Floating Market is only there in the morning ie mulau at 06.30 to 08.00 WITA. if it is past the hour, then it no longer exists. It can not be denied the existence of Floating Market in Banjarmasin city - South Kalimantan is not separated from the kingdom of Banjar which stood around the year 1595 ADthe area around Pasar Apung itself at that time in its management was led by Patih Masih and Patih Kuin, they both received the task of local government to manage this area. along with the development of this area, Floating Market serve as a mainstay tourist destination of Banjarmasin city.
Interesting thing that can be found here is the Floating Market Festival which is an annual event organized by the government of Banjarmasin, this festival aims to preserve the local culture and as a means to attract the attention of tourists both domestic tourists and touristsoverseas.enjoy the feel of the tour here is very mengasikan, but do not forget you do not pay attention to your luggage, because this market is very crowded by the hustle and bustle of sellers and buyers. so to avoid things you do not want it would be nice to keep your luggage with good primarily valuables such as Mobile and Camera .
Besides that, every Sunday morning from 07.00-10.00 WITA, Banjarmasin City Government also holds Giat Floating Market program by holding Floating Market in Siring Sungai Martapura at Jl. P. Tandean every Sunday morning from 07.00 - 10.00 WITA. then, if there is an opportunity to visit Banjarmasin, do not forget to enjoy the exotic beauty of the Floating Market is legendary, both in the Floating Market in Kel. North Kuin or Floating Market on Jl. P. Tandean .
Visiting the attraction of this Floating Market is quite young because of its location near the city of Banjarmasin, if you come from out of town, you can transit first at the airport Syamsudin Noor Banjarmasin South Kalimantan. from our city just simply go to Kuin area, precisely to the docks small jukung, parking2 for car is available also. Towards kuin can with Taxi ato private car. And from the jukung2 jetty can message / charter jukung to the market about 60.000 / jukung.
Wow very beautiful, would love to visit and experience this all one day!
Ya tavel in indo.
Thank alinek