Despite ts casual,
pristine tropical rainforest Sanggau is a part of the wolrd's largest Palm
Oil Plantation in West Kalimantan, best bouxit mining and alumina. Today,
Sanggau is pointed as a propective area. As its strategic area, best economic
growth amongst the regions and rich of natural resources. The city provides
the perfect base for discovering the many wonders Dayak
ethnic traditional - Kopar Long House and surrounded by magnificent
Lait Lake, Tiong Kandang Mountain, A'l Sip'n Lotup Hot Spring, Tayan Palace
and Kopar Long House.
The Dara nante is popular name of the
King heritance in Sanggau. The King cemetery can also be found at Kampung
Kantu close to the Grand Agung Mosque and the old one jami' mosque as well
as both of Sekayam river bridges which makes the city is worth a visit.
The mission Aviation Fellowship Air craft, approx. 18 kilometers
away from the city centre makes a great use for locals. Sanggau is easily
accessible by aircraft, bus and Bandung. One on the finest Sanggau golf
course was found in 1976 by SMEC (Snowy Mountain Engineering Corporation)
Colombo Plan Australian - Indonesian Roads Project. At present this golf
become the favorite amongs the regions. Sanggau is worth a visit and easily
accessible by Aircraft, local buses or Luxury buses trough International
Entikong Gateway.
Tourist facilities ranging from from no star rating hotel and restaurant
can be found in the centre part of the city. Some Dayak groups here also
hold planting festival called GAWAI during which most of the participants
dress in traditional cloth. Arak and Tuak with some. Tabas traditional
Dayak (dishes) become the best serves.
Kampung Kopar Long House :
This long house shows the typical Dayak traditional house of Sanggau Regency. Recontraction was made in 1989 there is no accomudation available for the tourist. Unless otherwise, you still wish to stay and do some research, negotiation can be made with the Kepala Desa (Village Chief) or some locals including transportation and meals. Don't worry about the convenient service. Located at Kampung Kopar Parindu Sub District, 242 km from Pontianak City. Can be accessed using 4 WD motorcycle.
Entikong
Gateway :
An international gateway located at the border crossing between Indonesiaa and Malaysia. Many tourist visiting Indonesia, especially those headed for Pontianak - Land of Equator with enter through Entikong Gateway. Many classes of transportation ply the route between Indonesia and Malaysia, including Luxury classes busses with air conditioner and full amenities. The trip is an event itself as the roadsite vista reveals the nature splendor of the region. Visa and Immigration requirements very nationality, so please check the current regulations.