Kadriah Palace
Keraton Kadriah
The palace of the Pontianak Sultanate, which founded the city in 1771. The yellow timber palace houses royal regalia and the throne.
Kadriah Palace is the palace of the Sultanate of Pontianak. The city was founded in 1771 by its first sultan, Sharif Abdurrahman, at the confluence of the Kapuas and Landak rivers. The surviving palace is a stilted timber building rebuilt in the early 20th century and painted bright yellow. Inside are the throne, royal photographs, weapons, porcelain, and a large mirror said to have come from France. Descendants of the sultan still use some areas. Admission is free, with voluntary donations welcome. Visitors must remove their shoes and dress appropriately. You can reach the palace by small boat from the riverside jetty, and combine your visit with the nearby Sultan Mosque and the Bethung water village.
Opening hours
Daily, roughly 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Jami Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Mosque
- Vihara Bodhisatva Karaniya Metta
- Kapuas Waterfront & Taman Alun Kapuas
- Jalan Gajah Mada Culinary Street
- Mujahidin Grand Mosque
- West Kalimantan Museum
- Tugu Digulis
- Rumah Melayu