Pontianak

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PONTANTAK is the capitol of the West Kalimantan region of Indonesia on the Isle of Borneo. It is mainly inhabited by Chinese, Dayak and Malays and a large number of minority groups such as Bugis and Javanese. Pontianak - probably from the term "pregnant with child" - refers to the dead female vice who passed away during birth.

Dressed as a pretty lady, the Pontianak walks around killing careless men, hurting expectant women and feeding infants, but you can control them by sticking a pin in a cavity in the throat. According to tradition, the first when the Abdurrahman Alqadrie group arrived in the unpopulated area of Pontianak, it was attacked by Pontianaks/Kuntilanaks, who frightened many of his fellows by their frightening sounds at night.

After that, you never hear Pontianaks' part. Abdurrahman Alqadrie felled the wood at the crossroads between Kapuas and Landak in 1771 and established himself there. During his tenure, he managed to draw many merchants, most of whom are ethnically Malay, as well as some Dayaks from the upper reaches of the Kapuas Rivers.

In the aftermath of the Spanish Revolution and the rampant pauperism in China at the end of the nineteenth decade, many people emigrated to Indonesia, which also set its sights on Pontianak because of its position for trade, the principal occupying power of the population. Later, this added to Pontianak's story the ancient world. Sub-ethnicists in Pontianak are mainly Teochew, Hakka and some Cantonese-dominant Chinamen in Hong Kong.

At the beginning of the nineteenth centuary, the Hollander squatted Pontianak and the remainder of the West Kalimantian towns as part of their settlement war. He is busy becoming his trade posts to extract abundant reserves of nature, especially gum and timber, from the Kapua upriver. Resistance by both the Malays and Dayak was sporadic, forcing the Netherlands Colonies to demand frequent reinforcements from Batavia/Jakarta.

They can see that the pontians of each tribe have a tendency to lead a homogeneous life. The areas along Jalan Gajahmada, for example, are predominantly China, while Sungai Jawi in the suburbs is mainly populated by ethnical Malays. Mixed marriages are not usual, especially between ethnical Chineses and tribal peoples (Dayaks, Malay, Java, Madureses, etc.).

Go to a place somewhere in the centre of Pontianak and you might find a Chinese and a Dayak chats hilarious. Pontians' natives are usually carefree, at least in comparison to other metropolises such as Jakarta and Surabaya. A coach ride to Pontianak can be organized from Kuching in neighbouring Malaysia.

From Kuching to Pontianak or the other way round it takes about 6 hrs and leads through the Entikong area. Please click on the link to the left of this page for the tour of your choice. Pontianak is accessible from the Pontianak International Airports by cab (fixed-price IDR70, 000 vouchers sold) and by Damri Bus (terminus Kotabaru and Singkawang) for 35,000IDR.

Although it is the least expensive means of transport between the islands, it is only advisable for travelers to Pontianak by boat. It is 6-8 hrs to Pontianak by auto from the village of Kooking, although the street is not very well developed. Have a look at Pontianak to Kyuching for a detailled route. Alternatively, the most comfortable way to get to Pontianak is by cab or rental vehicle.

All the Pontianak is connected by a street, some of which is not well kept. Also there are many inexpensive (IDR2,000) minivan busses, but sometimes it can be an adventurous way to use them, as the busses are not well signposted, the driver and most local people don't know English and it' s hard-to orient.

They are colour-coded to indicate their driving itineraries. The coaches are available in colours ranging from amber, reddish, gray, blue, pale greens and darkgreen. Tanjungpura and Imam Bonjol are served by local coaches. The line to Jeruju is served by local busses, gray busses to Jl. Gajahmada, darkgreen busses to Kota Baru.

There' s no main coach terminal for city busses, but some will gather in Jl Tanjungpura. There are also yachts that cross the stream and this is generally the most comfortable and inexpensive (IDR1,000) way to get to the other side. The Kapuas Waterfront, Jl. Rahadi Usman, a touristic area.

It' a place where you can admire the panoramic view of the Kapuas River. It' only 11 km from the town centre and comparatively quick and simple to reach by IDR2. There, you can find out a lot about the Ecuador and see how special Pontianak is, one of the few towns in the whole wide globe that lies exactly on the line of the Ecuador.

You will find nice English speakers and our online store is the only one in Pontianak. You will see the story of Pontianak. The Kapuas Brook (Kapuas River) splits Pontianak into two different sides. Take a cruise along the riverbank at 17-18 hrs. in the morning and you will see a breathtaking panorama along the riverbank.

Inhabitants who swim in this stream all year round. It is very appreciated by native visitors as it offers a large selection of dishes with a great deal of culture, especially by the Chinese. You can sample some of the delicacies such as Beef Kway Teow & Beehoon (fried, with dried soup), Kwe Kia Theng (Teochew prawns, rice noodle in soy sauce pork and entrails broth (optional),

Sate ( chicken or beef satay), Kari Peng (Teochew means curry rice), Koi Peng (Teochew peg gedin), but contents also includes pig meat, cucumbers, etc.). aka " Nasi Campur " or Mixed Riced), Martabak, Kue Terang Bulan, Otak-otak, Pempek, Tui Jiu He (Teochewew litre literature "Beaten Cuttlefish", dry squid are tenderly and silky whipped, wood-fired to boiled, then garnished with beansauce, then with belacans, and finally boiled,

Almost all Pontians, regardless of their ethnicity, talk Bahasa Indonesia, even if it is somewhat blended with the Malaysian flavor of neighboring Malaysia. The majority of the Chinese on the south shore of the Kapua is Teochev, and those on the north shore are mainly talking about Hakka (called Khek by locals).

The Mandarin is mainly used by people over 30 years of age, but don't be suprised if you blend it with the Hakka or Teochev vernacular, as it is not very common in the city. Pontianak has a variety of hostels from budget hostels with an average of $5 per room per day to Splurge rooms with an average of $200-300 per room per year.

When arriving on the Pelni boat later in the evening, it is better to stay on board until dawn, as there is usually a long stay in Pontianak. Sentral Hotel, Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto 232, commercial hotel. Gajahmada Hotel, Jl. Gajahmada,[10]. Grand Mahkota Hotel,[11]. Peony Hotel, Jl. Gajahmada,[12]. Kapua Palace Hotel, St. Imam Bonjol,[13].

The Kini J. Nusa Indah 3 Hotel,[14]. The Star in Gajah Mada 189,[15]. Pontianak Jl. Gajah Mada 21,[16]. Orchardz Hiroshima Jl. Gajahmada[17]. MERCUR HOUSE, JL A.Yani,[19]. Santika Santiago Jl. Diponegoro[20]. Nazionale Chain Warden. The majority of GSM and CDMA carriers in the country have their signalling posts throughout Pontianak, which means that there should be no major communication problems in the city and the rates are sensible, at least for Westerners.

The Pontianak is the gate for travelers who want to go further up-country. Kuching, which is located in the Malay part of the Indonesia part of the archipelago, has something modern that you would not find in the Indonesian part.