Floating market

Floating Market Barito River, Visiting a city located in South Kalimantan precisely in the city of Banjarmasin has its own sensation for us with the family. And this time twisata will review about the Floating Market attraction located in the area of ​​this city and is a tourist attraction in Banjarmasin is quite popular.

Floating Market is a traditional market located on the river Barito and open from 06.30 to 08.00 WIT. The traders and buyers who are here all using the means of transportation jukung (boat) to peddle and look for merchandise. Usually the tourists who come to the city of Banjarmasin must take the time to visit this floating market because this market is a unique market that there is only one in Indonesia that is in the city of Banjarmasin.

History of Floating Market

It is undeniable that the existing floating market in the city of Banjarmasin - South Kalimantan is not separated from the kingdom of Banjar which stood around the year 1595 AD The area around Pasar Apung itself at that time in the management led by Patih Masih and Patih Kuin, they both received the task from the local government to manage the area. Along with the development of this area, the Floating Market serve as a mainstay tourist destination of Banjarmasin city.