Known as a pretty mystical story. The name of Pontianak is said to have originated from kuntilanak that once inhabited the forests here. In fact, on every night of Idul Fitri, always held Carbide cannon Festival is believed to drive out the one spirited creature.
Beyond its mystical story, the capital of West Kalimantan is an important city. How not, here is the Equator Monument. The middle point of the earth is here!
At certain months, this city will be crowded by tourists who are curious about the phenomenon of the sun is just above the head. At that time, there would be no shadows if it stood in the area of the Equator line. Awesome!
