The major islands in Indonesia, Kalimantan, Sumatera and Papua have long and wide rivers. This river has the potential not only as a transportation route and to fish, but some are used as a floating market.
The uniqueness is what then lure the other parties to build a floating market. Urban communities also have alternative tourist destinations,
I will try to describe 6 interesting floating markets in Indonesia, according to my version;
Muara Kuin Market
Here, traders trade on boats or Banjar term, jukung. Both fruits, vegetables, food, and household appliances are traded here. The floating market in Banjarmasin is located at the junction of the Kuin River and Barito River. The uniqueness of this market reflects Banjar culture. You can come here, not just for the photos but also ride jukung and enjoy the culinary and atmosphere of this market frenzy.
Lok Baintan Market
This market is located in Sungai Pinang Village (Lok Baintan), Sungai Tabuk Subdistrict, Banjar District. This market is known by another name, namely Pasar Apung Sungai Martapura. Not much different from Muara Kuin Floating Market, here you will also see the hoards of dozens klotok (a kind of motor boat) that climbed by traders and farmers. Peak crowds occur at 6 to 7 o'clock in the morning. However, in general, this buoyant market crowded during the fruit and vegetable harvest season is also on the market day, ie Friday.
Siring Market Pierre Tendean
The number of traders in the buoyancy market is getting worse. This is because the presence of a modern market in the mainland and the growing number of young people who want to continue the interesting economic tradition. However, the local government is trying to defend it. One of them is by concentrating the floating market in Martapura River, near the governor's office at Jalan Pierre Tendean, Banjarmasin City. However, this floating market only operates on Saturdays and Sundays
Ah Poong Market
Here there is also a floating market on the banks of the Cikeas River. The idea of establishing this buoyant market comes from Bondan Winarno who collaborated with Eat and Eat management. Slightly different from the floating market in South Kalimantan, here are two concepts combined, ie open-air restaurants and floating markets with boats in the river. However, the boat used, according to Bondan Winarno, adopted the boat form of Vietnam because it is safer. Here you can come since morning. However, the latest news, this floating market is sealed because it is considered breaking the river line border.
Lembang floating market
The floating market that occupies an area of 7.2 hectares is still in the area of West Java. Precisely in Lembang, North Bandung. This market is opened every day, but the hustle and bustle is much more pronounced on the weekend, ie starting at 08.00 - 21.00 pm. You can relax with family and friends in a gazebo lined up by the lake. Here also there are original and ancient houses imported from East Java. There is also a relaxation house with Dutch, Thai, and Betawi architecture. This relaxation house is made afloat in the lake.
Nusantara Floating Market
If you visit the area of Batu, Malang, do not forget to stop at Museum Angkut. One area with this museum is a floating market with 80 food booths and souvenirs. This floating market is named Nusantara because it presents a variety of areas in it, such as Java, Nias, Lombok, Borneo, and more. Opened from 12.00 - 21.00 (Time West Indonesia) visitors can feel as if they are traveling around the archipelago.
