Singkawang, City of Thousand Shrine

CITY Singkawang become a mainstay of West Kalimantan Province tourism. By the Lunar New Year and the Cap Go Meh, the city renowned as the city of Thousand Shrine has always been a tourist destination. In fact, 70 percent of city residents have Tionghoa other tourist magnets. Among Sinka Zoo, Rindu Alam, culinary tours, historical tours and many unspoilt beaches.

Access to Singkawang relatively easy, not only is the public transportation from Pontianak, but the road is also smooth. From Pontianak takes 3 hours to reach Singkawang. Entering Singkawang characteristics of this city began to be seen; shop (store house) a simple roadside along ethnic characteristic, bright Shrine, a typical old building of China and the waves coming from the coast not far from the road.

"As a tourist destination, Singkawang have a pretty good facilities. Here, many standing cafes, hotels and restaurants. Singkawang remained busy even at night, "said Herry, residents of Pontianak.

Mean heart wants to explore all the sights in Singkawang, but because of time Urban Style can only be visited Pasir Panjang beach, Rindu Alam and culinary tour of the city's tourism mainstay. Pantai Pasir Panjang and Rindu Alam is located not too far from the city center, only takes half an hour. Meanwhile, more culinary tourism in the city center.

Pantai Pasir Panjang
As the name implies is a long beach with sand colored a beautiful golden yellow. Sloping beach allows you to play the sand, sunbathing and joking with the waves. Amazingly though coastal areas, in the morning you can still enjoy a fairly thick fog. But do not expect to enjoy the sunrise because of its position in the east and blocked several mountain. "We came at the wrong time. Should come in the afternoon I'll be enjoying the sunset. But even so, it remains a beautiful beach in the morning, "said Mira who came with a division 1 junior Riau.

The beauty of this beach is more perfect with the blue carpet of the Natuna sea wrapped a thick cloud that resembles a variety of forms. It was exotic. Pasir Panjang beach scene even more sexy in the background Lemukutan island, islands and island Randayan Kabung the mist clad in the morning. The beauty of this beach will be many times when you come in the afternoon. Sunset at Pasir Panjang beach overlooking incredible. Not only able to change the color of the sky blue to red, but also change the Natuna sea to shining pink. Pasir Panjang beach is golden brown at the glowing sunset.

On the beach, located in this district Seventeen different activities you can do. Starting from fishing, diving, surfing, water skiing until around the islands surrounding by speed boat. To be able to enjoy the many facilities you have to spend quite a lot of pockets. But do not worry, all that comparable to what you get. In the vicinity of this beach is also available hotels, resorts and cafes. Various food vendors and souvenir Singkawang typical here too.

"The beach is frequently visited by foreign tourists. I have several times brought Caucasians to this place, "said Alex, rental driver who drove us around Singkawang. From this beach you can go to Short Sand Beach and Palm Beach who was beautify themselves. Many of the best spots to capture images on this beach, one of the big rocks.

Rindu Alam
Rindu Alam became one of mainstay attractions Singkawang which gives different sensation with other tourist attractions in the area. The beauty of this place was incredible. Many are saying the same beauty Uluwatu, Bali. Some even say Rindu Alam sweeter than Uluwatu, Bali. Opinion that makes a lot of curious tourists, including Urban Style. Rindu Alam is located not far from the coast of Pasir Panjang, about 18 km. Precisely located between three mountains: Mount Bajau, a mountain town and the mountain Coatings. To get to this place you have to pass the winding road ahead. But do not worry, the road is pretty good.

Entering the gate Rindu Alam, you've started quite beautiful scenery presented. Many tourists who perpetuate himself in this place. To enter this place you are charged Rp. 10,000 per person and car Rp. 5000. Travel Pass to the top of the vehicle must be sustained proficiency in conducting vehicle drivers on the steep road. Harder challenge because many vehicles are stopped on the edge of a steep road that tempted natural beauty.

Along the way to the top of the pass, Rindu Alam presenting natural scenery is beautiful. While at Peak Pass at an altitude of 400 m, you are immediately enveloped in the cold. As if the middle is above the blue sky because the clouds so close to you. Cold warm immediately when the eyes are pampered with spectacular scenery. Missing from nature you can enjoy the expanse of forest mixed with white sand, blue sea and blue sky Natuna frame brings incredible view. "I was so beautiful, like a painting," said one visitor. Your adrenaline getting pumped up when I was in the gazebo located on the edge. Through gazebo made of wood you can see the city Singkawang, forests and the Natuna Sea. So beautiful, there is a visitor who nyeletuk, "This place is perfect for a wedding. Romantic and very beautiful. More beautiful than Uluwatu, Bali. "Beauty and romanticism Rindu Alam became a young couple reasons for visiting this place.

On this rainy season is still shrouded Rindu Alam kabut.Berbagai variety there is also interest in the natural Rin. For those of you who came with his family, various types of children's games available here. Even so you should be extra careful in watching children play because sekilingnya very deep abyss.