5 discoveries
Cap Go Meh brings a different rhythm to Singkawang: processions, religious practice and a wider programme of community celebrations. Plan for the event itself, while leaving room to discover the city beyond its busiest streets.
Rumah Adat Melayu Balai Serumpun offers a view of Malay cultural life in Singkawang through a contemporary community venue. Visit with interest in its architecture and activities, while checking whether the building is receiving visitors or being used for a gathering.
Rumah Marga Tjhia connects family life, built heritage and food in central Singkawang. The compound remains a lived-in place, so a rewarding visit begins by recognising the difference between welcoming visitor areas and the private spaces of a family home.
Vihara Tri Dharma Bumi Raya is a living place of worship in central Singkawang. Visit for its place in the city's cultural life, its architecture and its relationship with the surrounding streets, while giving worshippers priority throughout your visit.
Pasir Panjang is a coastal recreation stop in Sedau, south of Singkawang. For a specific public destination, use Taman Pasir Panjang Indah, the beach complex listed by the municipal tourism service with Palapa Beach reception. Its sandy shore and managed facilities suit a relaxed coastal break, with the arrangements of a recreation site rather than an isolated stretch of wilderness.