Tepian Mahakam Riverfront
Tepian Mahakam
A riverside promenade along the Mahakam River, lined with snack stalls in the evening. You can take a river cruise to see coal barges and the city lights.
The Mahakam River is one of the longest rivers in Kalimantan, and Samarinda extends along its north bank. The Tepian Mahakam riverfront area around Jalan Gajah Mada in the city center is where residents come to stroll and eat snacks in the evening. From here, you can see the old town across the river and the Islamic Center Mosque. The pier offers evening sightseeing boats such as the “Pesut,” which take about 1 to 2 hours. Along the way you can see coal-laden barges and water-dwelling families. To go deeper inland to see Irrawaddy dolphins and lakeside villages, you need to take a multi-day boat trip upriver from here.
Opening hours
All day; boats depart in the evening
Nearby sights
- Citra Niaga
- Samarinda Weaving Village
- Shiratal Mustaqiem Mosque
- Islamic Center Mosque Samarinda
- Mahakam Bridge
- Kebun Raya Unmul Samarinda
- Pampang Dayak Cultural Village
- Kutai Kartanegara Bridge