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Banjarmasin is a majestic tourist destination lying on a delta of the Barito River. The capital as well as the prime trade and commercial centre of South Kalimantan Province, Banjarmasin occupies an area of about 75sqkm and borders provinces such as Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan and South Kalimantan. Due to its location close to the convergence of the Barito and Martapura rivers, Banjarmasin is dubbed the ‘River City.’

The origins of Banjarmasin trace back to the period of the ancient kingdom of Nan Serunai. It became a segment of a Hindu Kingdom namely Madjapahit in the 14th century. The city was actually founded in 1526 when Pangeran Samudera – the heir of Negara Daha - converted to Islam and dethroned his uncle with the aid of Javanese Sultanate of Demak. In the early 17th century, the Dutch started trade in the place, and then it came under the control of the British for a short period. In the late 18th century, it was developed into a Dutch province. As a result of the Banjarmasin War in 1859, the Dutch shifted its headquarters to Martapura. Later, the Indonesian government was formed. However, the city remained the capital of Kalimantan till it was fragmented into four: East, West, Central and South. Even though Banjarmasin has come a long way, the city still retains its charm and draws tourists of all levels, with its picturesque surroundings, unique architectural heritage, floating market and gem trading.

The origins of Banjarmasin trace back to the period of the ancient kingdom of Nan Serunai. It became a segment of a Hindu Kingdom namely Madjapahit in the 14th century. The city was actually founded in 1526 when Pangeran Samudera – the heir of Negara Daha - converted to Islam and dethroned his uncle with the aid of Javanese Sultanate of Demak. In the early 17th century, the Dutch started trade in the place, and then it came under the control of the British for a short period. In the late 18th century, it was developed into a Dutch province. As a result of the Banjarmasin War in 1859, the Dutch shifted its headquarters to Martapura. Later, the Indonesian government was formed. However, the city remained the capital of Kalimantan till it was fragmented into four: East, West, Central and South.

Even though Banjarmasin has come a long way, the city still retains its charm and draws tourists of all levels, with its picturesque surroundings, unique architectural heritage, floating market and gem trading.

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