Baning Forest in Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan Province
One of the best vacation areas in Sintang Regency is called Baning Forest, which is located in Sungai Ana Village. Unlike wild forests, this one applies a city forest concept, so tourists can find many facilities and accommodations nearby. Still, they can enjoy both serenity and beauty during the visit. Even though the location is in downtown, this area looks unspoiled or pristine! Thus, visitors can enjoy several things like relaxation, exploration, and photography. Some people even rent a boat and explore the Kapuas River while watching the forest panorama.
The Nuance
The official name is Taman Wisata Alam Baning. The nuance is pristine and the air feels so rejuvenating. Thanks to the presence of beautiful lush and green trees that surround the area. In the morning, tourists would hear hypnotizing songs of birds that live in the forest as well. It can be said Baning is the only tropical forest that resides in the middle of a city! With tons of trees, the site indeed becomes the home of exotic rare animals and plants. This explains why many students and botanists often visit it for either researching or studying.
Exploring Baning Forest
The locals often rent a boat and explore Kapuas River before reaching Baning Forest. So, tourists or outsiders must not miss the chance to enjoy the same thing. However, it costs some money to get the boat service. Aside from this activity, tourists can simply explore the forest with either friends or families. The purpose varies. It can be as simple as relaxation or learning. For the information, the forest also features a wooden bridge that resides right in the middle of the forest. Thus, everyone can conduct exploration in a comfortable manner.
Baning Forest has more challenging routes to use, actually. These ones are suitable for those who love adventure and trekking. As an alternative, tourists should bring a tent and build it on the available camping ground. The location is both safe and suitable to enjoy the activity, after all. What tourists need to pay attention to is both the equipment and fee. There is one rule. No one is allowed to litter!
What is more? The next common thing to do in Baning Forest is to watch both flora and fauna. Many species live in that area, in fact. Somehow, tourists may need the help of a local guide who knows the names of those animals and plants. This person would give thorough information regarding the forest, as well, in fact.
Nearby Attractions
- Balliomoro Pool
- Pangeran Kuning Monument
- Bank Indonesia Monument
- Simpang Lima Sintang
- Baning Stadium
How to Get There
The first checkpoint is the capital of West Kalimantan Province, which is Pontianak City. For a fast and comfortable trip, in this case, tourists need to take an airplane service. For those coming from Jakarta City, in this case, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport to Supadio Airport may take at least 1 hour and 25 minutes. After arriving at the destination, they should take another flight and head to Susilo Airport at Sintang Regency. Have no worries. This flight would only take about 40 minutes. From Susilo Airport, later, they can take Lintas Kalimantan Poros Tengah and Lingkar Hutan Wisata Street in order to reach Baning Forest. The distance is 5.3 km, so this trip would take only about 11 minutes.
Where to Stay
- Sartika Puri Hotel
- Mata Bola Guesthouse
- Cika Hotel
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