Banjarbaru

Banjarbaru is a city in South Kalimantan. The city became the capital of South Kalimantan in 2022, replacing Banjarmasin.

By plane
Banjarmasin's Syamsudin Noor Airport is actually nearer to Banjarbaru than to Banjarmasin. It is about 15 minutes' drive from the city.

Get around
All public transportation are using yellow registration plate.

By taksi kota
Taksi kota is a green minivan. The route is from Liang Anggang to Martapura (the capital of the Banjar Regency), via Banjarbaru and vice versa.

By becak
Becak (rickshaw or pedicab). You have to be good negotiator if you want to ride on becak, fare depends on the destination (near or far). Markets is the best place to find becak. It's a good choice for a short ride. Usually becak drivers don't speak English, but a map and lots of pointing will get you to the right place. You need to know the place you want to go.

See

 * Diamond panning - located in Cempaka district, about 7 kilometers from Banjarbaru. The miners usually in groups to dig a hole at a depth of about 10-12 meters using traditional tolls and old methods.
 * Diamond panning - located in Cempaka district, about 7 kilometers from Banjarbaru. The miners usually in groups to dig a hole at a depth of about 10-12 meters using traditional tolls and old methods.

Do

 * Swimming - there is one public pool in Banjarbaru. Address: Kolam Renang Idaman, Jalan Taman Gembira.

Buy

 * Gemstones at Martapura.

Eat

 * Ayam Panggang Swarga - located in the city center, famous for its chicken barbeque.
 * Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) - located in the city center.

Go next

 * Martapura - only 15 minutes drive from Banjarbaru
 * Banjarmasin