Al-Mukarramah Palace in Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan Province
Sintang Regency is likely to be a unique vacation destination, isn’t it? Well, despite the long trip, tourists or outsiders can find many attractive things there. Here is an example. The name is Al-Mukarramah Palace, which is also known as Keraton Al-Mukarramah. This historical building is located in Nanga Sakai Village and belongs to Ambalau Sub-District. The prime allure is indeed the history, but tourists also visit it in order to enjoy photography. Some people are also interested in some sacred items that reside in that area! Well, here is further discussion about the palace.
The Nuance
At a glance, Al-Mukarramah Palace looks like a regular local house. However, it emits a mystical aura! The site consists of 3 symmetrical buildings. The main building is indeed located in the midst of it, which is near to the gate. Other two flanks it. As for features, the site comes with a grassy yard, some trees, and a flag pole. In terms of function, the main building is meant as a reception room, front porch, and back porch. As for the secondary buildings, they function as a resting area and royal living room. For the information, the total area of the site is around 652 meters per square!
Exploring Al-Mukarramah Palace
The question is what tourists may do in Al-Mukarramah Palace. For the locals, the site becomes a good alternative to spend family recreation. Parents can teach the kids regarding local history, after all. As for outsiders or tourists, they would be definitely interested in architecture. In the past, the construction applied Rumah Panjang design, which represents the Dayak Tribe’s traditional house. However, due to numerous renovations, it becomes more modern these days.
The next common reason for visiting Keraton Al-Mukarramah is indeed to learn history. According to the locals, the palace was built in 1937 by a Dutch architect. Despite the age and simple materials, the building remains sturdy and beautiful. Thanks to the good maintenance. The best thing is the palace is neighboring to a historical mosque called Jamik. Thus, tourists can visit two attractive buildings during the same visit! Moreover, all guests are allowed to take photos there.
Another allure in Al-Mukarramah Palace is the presence of Batu Kundur, which is a sacred stone. Even though not all people believe in it, the stone has become an important feature in the palace. This explains why almost all guests would not miss the chance to take photos with the stone regardless of their belief.
Nearby Attractions
- Baning Forest
- Kapuas River
- Jami’ Mosque
- Pangeran Kuning Monument
How to Get There
Those who live outside Kalimantan Island indeed should take an airplane and head to Pontianak City first. For instance, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport (Jakarta City) to Supadio Airport at Pontianak would take around 1 hour and 25 minutes. Next, from Supadio, they must take another airplane service and head to Susilo Airport at Siantang Regency. This flight usually takes around 40 minutes. Once arriving Sintang, they can simply take Lingkar Hutan Wisata and Dara Juanti Street in order to get to Al-Mukarramah Palace. The distance is 6.5 km, so this trip would take only 13 minutes.
Where to Stay
- Setia Hotel
- Berlian Hotel
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