BANJARMASIN FLOATING MARKET – UNIQUE LOK BAINTAN
When the sunrise starts most of these women are already oared on their canoes. To sell or buy any vegetables, fruits and others at Banjarmasin – Lok Baintan traditional floating market. The trip would start at 05:00 am, to onboard a traditional wooden boat.
Banjarmasin – Lok Baintan Floating Market is located in the village of Sungai Pinang (Lok Baintan), sub-district Sungai Tabuk, Banjarmasin – South Kalimantan. Banjarmasin – Lok Baintan floating market on boats that sell a variety of merchandise, such as the production of agricultural or plantation, this Banjarmasin floating market has existed since the days of the Sultanate of Banjar.
The journey of Banjarmasin Floating Market begins in the early morning as you cruise along the river aboard a traditional wooden boat known locally as the klotok. As the sun slowly rises, the river comes alive with the vibrant atmosphere of the Banjarmasin traditional floating market. Every morning at Banjarmasin Lok Baintan floating market it saw a lot of boats go to the location of the floating market. This boat belonged to the local traders and farmers who sold their crops. They come from various tributaries of Martapura, such as River Lenge, Bakung River, Paku Alam River, Saka Sungai Bunut, Sungai Madang, Tanifah River, and the River Lok Baintan.
Trading activity starts at 06.00 am to 09.30 am. Here, the local traders mostly women wearing traditional wide bamboo hats — sell fresh fruits, vegetables, traditional cakes, and daily necessities directly from their wooden boats. In this Banjarmasin floating market, the barter system is still valid, and money is not a primary transaction tool here. This centuries – old trading tradition reflects the strong connection between the people of South Kalimantan and their rivers. You will have the opportunity to experience authentic river trading activities, capture beautiful sunrise and cultural photography moments, taste traditional Banjarmasin snacks and local coffee served on boats and observe the daily life of riverside communities.
The peaceful morning atmosphere combined with the colorful market activity creates one of the most iconic cultural experiences in Indonesia. In general, the seller and buyer can barter their merchandise such as vegetables and fruits. The amount of the barter result depends on the agreement between the two parties. If they agree then each will get the goods as they wish and then use them for personal use at home, easy way.
Various of interest :
The unique culture of the Banjarmasin Lok Baintan traditional floating market, local people’s activity on the river bank, and beautiful morning panorama. Taste traditional Banjar tea or coffee, witnessing local riverside atmosphere, authentic culinary experience loved by both locals and visitors.
Combine the Canal Tour, the journey continues through the charming canals of Kelayan or Kuin Kacil river. Its offers a closer look at the everyday life of local residents who have lived alongside the river for generations. Passing through narrow waterways, guests will witness traditional wooden houses standing on stilts, children playing near the riverbanks, and local boats moving through the canals as part of daily transportation.
The calm atmosphere of Sungai Kelayan provides a more intimate and personal river experience, traditional riverside settlements, small wooden bridges and narrow canals, you will experience the authentic local river activities and cultural insight into the river-based lifestyle of Banjarmasin city.
Next trip to Cempaka the traditional diamond digging. Overnight at Sultan Adam Park cottage, experience the adventure of Bamboo Rafting at Loksado and trekking to Haratai waterfall. For longer trip we can combine Borneo Round Trip from Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.
Condition:
- Grade : Easy
- Transport : Traditional wooden boat.
- Accommodation : Hotel.
- Meals : Full board meals during on the trip, exclude in hotel.
- Schedule : Available on requests.
