Istana Kuning
Istana Kuning Pangkalan Bun
The wooden palace of the Kotawaringin Sultanate, with yellow roofs and wide verandas, and the most famous historic building in Pangkalan Bun.
The Yellow Palace (Istana Kuning) was the royal palace of the Kotawaringin Sultanate in Pangkalan Bun. Originally built in the mid-19th century, it was destroyed by fire in 1986 and rebuilt to its original design using ironwood. It is a typical Malay stilt-style wooden structure, with the main hall, side halls and verandas all painted yellow. Inside are royal furniture, costumes and historical photographs. In front lie a green square and the city’s kilometre-zero monument, where locals stroll in the evening. The palace is about 5 km from the airport and can be visited for about an hour before boarding or on the way back. Admission is free or a small fee. Please remove your shoes before entering and dress modestly.
Opening hours
08:00–16:00 (Friday midday break)