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Located in teritip area, approximately 20 kilometers east of Balikpapan city. Occupaying an area of 1000 square meters, the crocodile farm having approximately 1500 crocodiles. The crocodiles are farmed mainly for its skin. However, the farm also accomodates several crocodiles from species which has become endangered for natural preservation purpose. Those are the “fresh water crocodile ” and the “supit crocodile”. Therefore, beside its main function to provide crocodile skin as raw material for leather goods, this place also could be an interesting place to visit to earn an aditional knowledge about crocodile and its endagered species.

It is a market that provides a variety of handicrafts Balikpapan City community. The goods sold here are: Batik in motive "Ampik" (motive "Dayak"); handicrafts made of beads like: Jewelry (bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and others); various craft of gem stones ; also traditional crafts "Dayak" (such as 'saber' and other weapons.) This craft market is also located adjacent to the market presents for fruits and dried foods typical of the city of Balikpapan like: "Amplang nails tiger" and others.

Is a park located right in the heart of the city of Balikpapan. Bekapai Park is one form of community pride Balikpapan as Oil City. Right in the middle of this park there is a bronze statue complete with fountains at night when hit by light will cause the earth's silhouette like a gusher. Relaxed seating arrangements in the protected palm trees, and ease of access to reach the location of the park, making this park as one of the ideal place for travelers to rest a moment in time around the center of the city of Balikpapan.

The monument that symbolizes the struggle of the people of Balikpapan is located in the downtown area. With a background of white sandy beach and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, make this monument an option to visit. This monument also has a room diorama which opened to the public in the days terntentu and open stage. On certain days held art shows or performances creativity-culture teenagers in this open stage.

It is one of the water playground "Water-park" the largest in East Kalimantan. The park is adorned with decorative characters from the world 'Disney', such as: Pirates of Karibbean, Mermaid and also Lord of the Sea. This park offers a wide selection of exciting water games, such as: swimming , skating, enjoying the surprise burst of water from a basket of giant octopus or just to play water. From the "cottage-cottage" timber arranged beautifully, you also can enjoy the beauty of the scenery around, watching the beloved. You also can play with children, swimming , watching the show on stage entertainment pool or just relaxing. Here the sons and daughters could also try a more challenging game that is felt to fly in the game "Flying fox" Right place for you to spend time with sons and daughters and family.

Performing Arts for the Commemoration Day of Balikpapan City From Tuesday, 01 February 2011 To Sunday, 13 February 2011 Location : Balikpapan Contact : Disporabudpar National Circuit Badminton From Monday, 07 February 2011 to Friday, 11 February 2011 at 8:00 Location : Balikpapan Contact : Disporabudpar