banjarmasin is the capital and the pulsating heart of the province of south kalimantan. the largest and most beguiling city of kalimantan - the indonesian territory on borneo ? it rests gingerly over a labyrinth of canals thus giving it its illustrious nickname as the city of a thousand rivers. like any other major city in the country, banjarmasin is abuzz with business and traffic. however the city has its own distinct charm that makes it the best place to absorb kalimantan's urban culture, both on land as on the waters.
