Balikpapan is famous as the cleanest city in Indonesia. Also, the city with the cost of living is quite expensive. The city is also famous for its seafood crab with various sauces.
Not to forget, the city is also famous for its agate and precious stones. Just come to the Vegetable Garden Market and find yourself hunting various agate to take home. Not far from town, there is a protection area for bears and orangutans. Exciting!
