CentralBorneo.net - Istana Kuning or in simple English Yellow Palace , is a relic of the Kingdom Kotawaringin, which has been re-restored and enhanced, making it one of the main attraction for the tourists. This palace was once in the era of the 80s had burned, and according to old people, it was done deliberately by someone whose name Deraya, because its present form (after restoration) looks less like the original anymore, with a touch modern style building.
Yellow is the sacred color to the people Kotawaringin, so the palace is called the Yellow Palace / Istana Kuning. From literature, Istana Kuning founded by the prince IX named Imanudin who served in 1811-1841 AD.
If the first palace was in the form of a typical Kalimantan with the stage model looks high, with a tall pillar building, The palace is now a little lower. Around the area behind the Yellow Palace is also home to the royal descendants are still alive today. To get in the Yellow Palace, there should be etiquette for visitors, according to the customs and traditions of the kingdom, and it is mandatory for every visitor. For visitors, especially, women who are menstruating are not allowed to enter the palace of yellow, and to enter the palace, visitors must pass through a procession under royal rule.
The view from the Palace very beautiful when we looked down, there are Taman Keraton Indah Sari which was once the palace square. In addition, the landscape of Kotawaringin seems so fascinating.
Location : Jln. P. Antasari , 5,2 from Iskandar Airport
Map of Istana Kuning Pangkalan Bun , Kotawaringin Barat
Image of Istana Kuning Pangkalan Bun , Kotawaringin Barat
