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Balikpapan
is the commercial hub of Kalimantan, and one of the most important
oil producing centers in Indonesia. Its airport is the second
busiest in the country. For the business traveler, it offers
world class accommodations, services, and a thriving nightlife.
Balikpapan's best hotels boast all the facilities travelers
could desire, including fitness centers, swimming pools, jogging
tracks, business support and professional service. The city's
restaurants serve a sophisticated range of cuisine, from carefully
prepared Western and Japanese fare to exotic local specialties.
Visitors searching for
entertainment can choose from cosmopolitan nightclubs to authentic
performances of local dance. And despite its modern comforts,
Balikpapan still offers visitors fascinating glimpses of a traditional
way of life. From here, guests can arrange tours to visit nearby
indigenous villages, where the local inhabitants live in communal
longhouses and hold fast to their centuries old way of life. For the
art lover, Balikpapans shops also boast a superb variety of
regional crafts, from hand woven cloths to creatively carved statues.
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