Around Singkawang
Places of interest around the city are:
- Villa Bukit Mas, a resort;
- Bukit Bougenville, a botanical garden about 6 km south of Singkawang;
- Chidayu Indah, is a similar garden to that of Bougenville, and lies right next to it;
- Pasir Panjang beach resort about 17 km south of Singkawang;
- Sungai Hangmoy, a river used for bathing mainly by the Hakka Chinese population;
- Kawasan Wisata, a white sanded beach 8 km south of Singkawang;
- Teratai Indah, an artificial lake used for recreation by the locals; lies only 2 km south of Singkawang;
- Vihara Chikung, the largest Taoist temple in the area, funded by Singaporeans, located 3 km south of the city;
- Gunung Roban, a mount with a tiled path up the mountain used by the locals for easy hiking; located 4 km to the east.
- Batu Belimbing, or Starfruit Rock, a rock that resembles a starfruit. lies 8 km east of the city;
- Gunung Poteng is one of the main water resources for the city, and lies 7 km east. The mountain is a Natural Reserve where unique flora such as the Rafflesia Tuan Mudae grows;
- Sinka Island Park location at south of Singkawang in Teluk Karang has access to small Simping Island, recreational park, swimming pool and mini zoo around a hill.
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