Angin Cave the colony of Hipposideros diadema (large diadem horseshoe bats).

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Covering more than 10,000 hectares, the #SungaiWain Protection Forest. It serves as the main water source for #balikpapan and provides a safe haven for endangered species such as the #Borneanorangutan (Pongo pygmaeus), #sunbear (Helarctos malayanus), and #ProboscisMonkey (Nasalis larvatus). #borneo

Kampung Tua, located in Tepian Langsat Village, East Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan, is one of the oldest settlements in the region. Its historical presence is believed to date back to before 1917.

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Goa Maria Kombeng is a place of prayer and pilgrimage located in Wanasari Village, Muara Wahau Subdistrict, East Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. It has become a meaningful spiritual destination for local Catholics and pilgrims from surrounding regions.

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Do you believe it? Some say that meeting unique creatures like these is actually a sign of good luck!

What do you think ??

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The Lamin Adat, or traditional longhouse, in Miau Baru is more than just architecture. It is a living symbol of Dayak Kenyah identity, values, and ancestral wisdom. This longhouse stands as the cultural and spiritual heart of the village.

Located in Kongbeng District, East Kutai #borneo #dayaktribe

For over 50 years, Prevab Mentoko has been more than just a forest, it's been a living laboratory where world-class scientists have conducted groundbreaking research on orangutans and rainforest ecology.

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Gunung Karst Kombeng is a dramatic limestone mountain range located in East Kutai, East Kalimantan. Composed of 60 million year old limestone, this ancient formation features cone-shaped hills, steep cliffs, vast caves, and underground rivers, an ecosystem as breathtaking as it is vital.

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Wild Orangutans of Prevab, Kutai National Park.

Dayak women in Sei Bawang are not just mothers or homemakers. They are skilled weavers, ceremonial dancers, knowledge keepers, and guardians of the forest.

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Forest is not just about spotting orangutans or hearing the songs of endemic birds. Beneath the lush canopy and along the winding natural trails, this forest holds an incredible treasure: wild plants with powerful benefits for the human body. Akar Bajakah: Natural Medicine

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The Silent Sentinel: Witnessing Centuries with the Giant Ulin of Sangkima.

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Imagine waking to the gentle sounds of the river, a cool breeze drifting through your window, and the scent of fresh coffee mingling with the clean air. At Cabin Abahordi, nestled in the charming Kampung Kajang.

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Meet Uyau Moris, a visionary musician who is effortlessly blending the soul-stirring notes of the traditional Sape’ with the smooth, contemporary grooves of modern soul.

Uyau isn't just playing music; he's weaving a vibrant tapestry that connects generations.

A Green Jewel in Berau

Nyandeng Lake is one of the hidden gems of Berau, East Kalimantan. Nestled deep within a protected forest near Merabu Village, this pristine lake dazzles with crystal-clear water that glows in shades of turquoise and emerald, reflecting the lush canopy that surrounds it.

Imagine a place where the sun doesn’t just illuminate, but blesses the earth with a sacred, ethereal light. Deep in the heart of Indonesia’s West Java province, that place is very real. It’s the Martadinata Cave.

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