Sinka Island Park in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan Province
Located near to the border between Pontianak and Singkawang City, Sinka Island Park would be a nice choice to spend a family recreation. The exact location is on Malindo Teluk Karang Street at Sedau Village, actually. One thing that makes this site popular is the complete allures. It is because tourists can find numerous allures here including a beautiful park, beach, swimming pool, zoo, and recreational areas. No wonder, the site is always crowded during weekends and holidays. Most visitors come from Pontianak, Singkawang, and nearby cities. Most of the time, lots of outsiders and tourists are also seen there!
The Nuance
Both the nuance and atmosphere are amazing. The crowd makes the site merry and the pristine environment makes it comfortable for exploration. As mentioned earlier, the park has lots of features including a zoo, beach, and park. That means tourists need much time in order to explore all these allures. For casual tourist activities, tourists can simply swim in the pool or eat snacks at available vendors. The site even provides some gazebos for relaxation! In terms of size, it is definitely vast and able to accommodate lots of visitors at once.
Exploring Sinka Island Park
Once arriving at Sinka Island Park, tourists may see a beautiful themed landscape right away. It applies a Chinese design and features 12 Shio statues! Lots of stunning tropical plants and flowers beautify the site, as well. The first common thing to do is to get in the pool and swim in it, without a doubt. As an alternative, tourists can visit the beach and play water there. For the information, the total area is about 35 hectares, so it would be tiring to explore it on foot. Instead, tourists can rent either a horse or Andong in order to get around the location comfortably.
After spending some time at the beach (beach walking, sightseeing, and relaxing at gazebos), tourists can head to the famous zoo right away. The zoo has become one of the best features in Sinka Island Park, actually. In this area, the landscape is hilly, so tourists would conduct trekking when exploring the zoo. Along the way to the top of the hill, they can see various animals and take photos of them! In terms of popularity, Ular Sanca Jaring would be the best one. This snake has a weight of about 350 kilos and a length of about 5.5 meters!
What is more? Another common thing to do in Sinka Island Park is fishing. In this case, the best spot for fishing is on the bridge that connects Batu Burung and the beach. As for the best time, it is recommended to fish in the afternoon. Not only the fishes are many, but the nuance feels more soothing at the time. As for better atmosphere, it is recommended to come with families.
Nearby Attractions
- Bajau Beach
- Palm Beach
- Taman Wisata Rindu Alam
- Sedau Beach
- Sedau Mountain
How to Get There
For outsiders, the best transportation choice to reach Pontianak City is definitely an airplane. The purpose is to get both fast and comfortable trip. In this case, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport (Jakarta City) to Supadio Airport may take around 1 hour and 25 minutes. Once arriving at Pontianak, tourists can take Ahmad Yani Street and head to Sinka Island Park at Sedau Village. This trip usually takes around 3 hours and 13 minutes, as the distance is 141 km.
Where to Stay
- Golden Hawaii Villa
- Natuna Hotel
- Dayang Resort
- Palapa Beach Hotel
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