Panorama Kedah Tempunak in Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan Province
More interesting vacations areas are available in Sintang Regency for tourists to visit! This is why the region never fails to amuse visitors over time. As for the example, there is Panorama Kedah in Tempunak Sub-District. The exact location is in Tempunak Kapuas Village, actually. The locals also call it De’Avilla Village! Even though tourists need to pay for the entrance fee, this expense is worth tons of fun and satisfaction. In that area, tourists can watch beautiful panoramas of surrounding landscapes, relax, and spend a peaceful vacation with families!
The Nuance
The location is on a highland, so it offers a relaxing and comfy nuance to visitors. The total area is about 5 hectares and it has lots of beautiful features. Somehow, in terms of beauty, it looks like to Europe’s tourist sites! The first important feature is the grassy landscape or savanna, which is located on a hillside. The green color and fertile condition look so soothing, without a doubt. Not to mention the site features lots of colorful and beautiful flowers. Tall green trees also beautify that area! Plus, a small lake resides in the middle of the site!
Exploring Panorama Kedah
Once arriving at Panorama Kedah, tourists would see a serene hill right away. Once again, they need to pay the entrance fee first. Have no worries. Kids pay less than adults, so parents won’t spend much money even though they come with the whole family members. As for tourist activities, it can be as simple as relaxation. Visitors can simply sit at available outdoor benches and enjoy the nuance. The site even provides free wireless internet connection, so tourists can access the internet either using a smartphone or laptop freely.
The next recommended thing to do in Panorama Kedah is to use the available hammocks and relax comfortably in it! Tourists don’t need to carry their hammock, as they can use the available ones on the site. What is next? Visitors are likely to enjoy photography there. The beautiful grassy landscape and the presence of stunning flowers would be a nice photo background, for sure. In some occasions, in fact, the locals use the site to conduct a pre-wedding photo session! Here is the tip. The best time to conduct photography is either during sunrise or sunset.
Exploration becomes the next common thing to do in Panorama Kedah. Tourists can reach different spots to enjoy relaxation and sightseeing. The site provides some tents for resting, so don’t worry. It is recommended to bring some snacks and drinks, though. As an alternative, tourists can buy some on the site. During exploration, they may see numerous beautiful objects like Telinga Tikus and Pukul Sembilan flowers. The famous Engkaras Trees and some fruit plants (passion fruits and blueberries) also grow abundantly there!
Nearby Attractions
- Kapuas River
- Batu Lalau Indah
- Old Kabu Tree
How to Get There
From Jakarta City, tourists can simply take an airplane at Soekarno – Hatta International Airport and head to the first checkpoint, which is Pontianak City. A flight to Supadio Airport may take around 1 hour and 25 minutes, actually. Once arriving at Supadio, they can get to Sintang Regency by taking another flight. This time, the destination is Susilo Airport and the flight would take around 40 minutes. From Susilo Airport, they can take MT. Haryono Street and head to Tempunak Kapuas Village where Panorama Kedah is located. The distance is 17.8 km, so this trip may take around 46 minutes.
Where to Stay
- Sakura Hotel
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