Kumala Island
Pulau Kumala
A small leisure island in the Mahakam River near Tenggarong, featuring a towering statue of the mythical Lembuswana creature, a cable car, a tower, and riverside walkways.
Kumala Island is an elongated small island in the Mahakam River next to Tenggarong, developed into a recreational park. Its most striking feature is a towering statue of the mythical Lembuswana creature, a symbol of the ancient Kutai Kingdom. The island also has a cable car, a tower, small amusement rides, and a display of a traditional longhouse. Some facilities are old and open only intermittently, and the island is mainly enjoyed for its river views and photo opportunities. Visitors can reach the island by small boat or via a footbridge, and it can be visited together with the Museum Mulawarman across the river.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Mulawarman Museum
- Kutai Kartanegara Bridge
- Islamic Center Mosque Samarinda
- Mahakam Bridge
- Tepian Mahakam Riverfront
- Citra Niaga
- Samarinda Weaving Village
- Shiratal Mustaqiem Mosque