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Floating Market Lok Baintan

Floating Market Lok Baintan Tourism

Floating Market Lok Baintan Tourism

Type of destination: Traditional Market
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours
The Floating Market Lok Baintan, located near Banjarmasin, in the South Kalimantan region of Indonesia, is a traditional market famous for its unique cultural practice of trading goods on small boats, known as 'jukung'. Every morning, local merchants and buyers gather on the Martapura River, creating a picturesque and vibrant scene that reflects the indigenous way of life. Vendors sell a variety of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, fish, and local snacks. This market is not only a place for trade but also an important communal space where people socialize and maintain centuries-old traditions. The absence of fixed stalls gives Lok Baintan a dynamic atmosphere, where all transactions are carried out on the water. Tourists visiting Lok Baintan can enjoy the lively ambiance, the colorful displays of goods, and the opportunity to capture the essence of this traditional market through photography. A visit to Lok Baintan is not just a shopping trip—it's an immersive cultural experience that showcases the uniqueness of Indonesian river culture.
Top 5 Reviews on Floating Market Lok Baintan
wisatab2014
Wrote on 23rd Jun, 2024
Visit Floating Market
The existence of a Floating Market is not separated with the establishment of the Banjar Kingdom circa 1525,originally indeed this market has been around since the 14th century,before the kingdom o..
PALIERNE
Wrote on 19th Jun, 2024
Banjarmasin Floating Market with Joe Yas
We visited Banjarmasin Floating Market with Joe Yas He is a guide who speaks very good English (his daughter also has perfect English) Very accessible and accompanied by his charming wife who takes gr..
F5CC8FCE
Wrote on 5th Mar, 2024
Not authentic
I was really into this idea of visiting an authentic market until a Banja native told me, the government pays the sellers to float around as a tourist attraction to Banjarmasin. You'll notice there is..
302mirandav
Wrote on 8th Dec, 2023
Great! Send Joe a WhatsApp!
The boat and guide for the early morning trip to the Lok Baintan, floating market. Send an app to Joe, +6281251828311, and your trip will be arranged immediately! He lives in Banjarsamin, knows the a..
Compass39393632798
Wrote on 3rd Nov, 2023
Tour south Kalimantan
DAY 1 FLOATING MARKET, CEMPAKA, MARTAPURA, PANDAK DAUN, LOKSADO Early in the morning,Pick up at the Hotel we will visit the floating market of Banjarmasin as being part of Kalimantan ’s river-life, ..
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