SAMBAS

Sambas

Sambas is neat clean town divided by Sambas Kecil river onto two parts. Boats dock at the riverside to load and unload goods and passengers.

Lanting

Lanting are the houseboats that are found in Sambas and many other places where people depend on the rivers. In the past, there were no roads, and living in houses that could also serve as a means of transportation seemed a logical solution to the problems of daily life.

Beautiful Traditional handicrafts

Many beautiful traditional handicraft products can be found in Sambas. There are also some historical remains such as the palace of the Sambas kingdom, which was built by the first ruler Sultan Muhammad Syaefuddin.

There is also the cemetery of the Sambas kingdom, consisting of two separated complexes. Sultan Abubakar and Sultan Muhammad Syaefuddin are buried there. Their graves are considered sacred by the local people and are much visited by people from the surrounding areas.

Lake Sebedang

Lake Sebedang is 16 kilometres from the town. Surrounded by beautiful green hills, the lake has a maximum depth of 10 meters. Lodgings and facilities for recreation are available.

Sanggau Ledo

There is also the waterfall of Sanggau Ledo, better known as the Berasap waterfall, seven meters high and quite impressive.

Tampenan Village

Stones in curious shapes are found at Tampenan village and are the subject of many legends. Among them is one in the shape of a house, with guests sitting on the floor, and all turned into stone.