West Kalimantan is the western of Borneo and has an area of 146,807km2 and offers a whole range of landscapes from the low plains, swamps and mangroves as well as a hilly and mountainous area. All of these areas are linked by over 100 rivers which are still used extensively to this day for transport around the landscapes which are important for communications, the economy and are great for tourism as they make a novel and culturally connected way to get around and see the sights. The people of West Kalimantan are mainly the native Dayak people who you will find living in long houses with their families all around the province as well as in the other areas of Borneo. You will also find a number of great villages which are still very much traditional and as well as the great lakes which are incredibly scenic areas. The capital of the province of West Kalimantan is Pontianak which will find located right on the Equator and is a city developing very quickly in three main areas known which are located around the Kapuas and Landak Rivers. You will also find the main entrance to the province here in the form of the Supadio Airport.

The Kapuas River is the longest river in all of Indonesia stretching for 1143km linking Pontianak to Sanggau as well as the Sintang and Kapuas Hulu Regencies. Tourism in West Kalimantan is still a reasonably low percentage of their economy although this is beginning to change and you will now find a number of delightful 3 star resorts, hotels and villa setups located around the Pontianak area as well as along the coastlines and in some of the more scenic areas offering perfect escape locations for a tropical break. This will appeal greatly to anyone who is interested in tropical and equatorial weather as well as the incredible wildlife and culture of the area which is still very much alive in the whole area.

West Kalimantan has a fascinating history which includes issues with the Malays and the Dutch before returning to independence just after the Second World War. There are many buildings, areas and museums exhibiting the times of the Sultanate and the Dutch Colonial times as well as the depth of the culture of the Dayak and Madurese who erupted into violent outbursts in 1997 and 2000 causing around 500 deaths. With an incredible recent and ancient history the area of West Kalimantan offers a great deal of interest and with the beauty of the area and the wildlife within it, it is a great place to visit as part of a trip through Indonesia or as a holiday around the Kalimantan area. The people are friendly to tourists and with the Chinese people and Malays living in the area you will find that there is a diverse range of sights as well as cultures all existing in harmony after an unstable past.