MEMPAWAH

Palace Of Mempawah Kingdom

The Palace of Mempawah Kingdom is 80 kilometers away from Pontianak. It was built in 1780 by Panembahan Adiwijaya of stone wood. The palace is smaller than that of Khadariyah.

Mempawah is the capital of the Pontianak regency. It lies at the side of the river and is a busy town. The cannons of Kyai Sumi and Ratu Destari are found near Munggu village.

Amantubillah Palace

Built in 1800 by Gusti Jati or Muhammad Abidin, the seat of the former Mempawah kingdom is home to such historical objects. Nearby, the royal tombs of Mempawah, fashioned of carved and painted ironwood, are excellent examples of Islamic art.

As one of West Kalimantan’s oldest kingdoms, most of the locals visit to pay homage at Kampung Sebukit, the royal cemetary. Special welcome ceremonies are performed for special guests to the graves.

Locale for the town Kuale Mempawah renowned for its yearly "Robo-Robo" ceremony One of the most traditional forms of communal ceremonies. In addition, the family of one of West Kalimantan’s oldest kingdoms is paid homage to by devoted locals.

RED ARWANA PRIZED FISH BREEDERY

The Most Sought After Pet-Fishes in The World Beauty and Ability to Bring Good Luck

Known by such names as Ikan Silok, Ikan Khayangan, Ikan Naga, Red Arwana (Seleropages formosus) or Asian Bonitongue, these beautiful golden-reddish fish are among the most sought after pet-fishes in the world. Long prized by Chinese and Indonesian people for its beauty and ability to bring good luck, the Red Arwana is now poised to become a new economic resource for West Kalimantan.

An endangered species, the Red Arwana is now bred for commercial sales by PD. Bintang Kalbar of Pontianak.

Ideal place for tasting local seafood and beautiful view of the sea estuary.

Sungai Kakap Fishing Village has a beautiful view of the sea estuary and many seafood restaurants nearby. It is the perfect spot for many recreational activities.
Situated 25 minutes north of Pontianak, the village is an ideall place for tasting local seafood at the Teratai Indah, Pantai Indah Kakap Beach, Kakap Garden or Flamboyan restaurants.

Penibungan Island

Penibungan Island lies four kilometers from Mempawah and is reachable by motorboat. Its beaches are beautiful and are much-favored holiday resort.

Temajo Island

Temajo Island is close to Mempawah, and 78 kilometers from Pontianak. The grave of Fatimah Jemaje is found on this island, in Tanjung Mutus. Fatimah was a queen of Siak who died in a battle between the kingdoms of Sambas and Siak.

The beach is clean and white, and the sea suitable for surfing. Cloves and kruing grow on the island.

Kijing Islan

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Kijing Island is near

er to the shore, about 20 minutes sailing from Temajo Island. It is a popular holiday resort and only 10 kilometers from Mempawah.

Singkawang and Sambas

There are many attractive tourist objects in the Sambas area. The road from Mempawah to Singkawang, 108 kilometers away, follows the west coast.

In about the middle of the 17th centu

ry, the

Sambas kingdom bloomed. The first king was Raden Sulaiman, titled Sultan Muhammad Syaefuddin (1652 - 1668).

He was succeeded by Raden Bima, who ruled under the name Muhammad Tajuddin until 1683.

Kijing Beach a Beautiful Panoramic Seashore with Entertainment Facilities
A Group of Idyllic Islands Basking in The Warm, Tropical Sun Just a 1.5 hour drive north from Pontianak is the regency of Mempawah, West Kalimantan’s oldest kingdoms, most of the locals visit to pay homage.

Those who love sub-marine scenery will be astounded by the beauty to be found under the water’s surface off the island of Temajoh.

Restaurants, cottages and entertainment facilities are found on the island, which can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by speed-boat from Kijing Beach. Rental services including guided tours can be easily arranged.

Lemukutan Island

The fort was once built on Lemukutan Island, north of Temajo Island, to repel pirates roaming the waters. Nowdays Sambas is quite a modern place.

The population consists mainly of three ethnic groups, Dayaks, Malays and Chinese, who co-exist in perfect harmony and in the past often stood together in fighting the enemies of the kingdom.