Keraton Kadriyah Pontianak Kalbar

The Istana gives a mixed impression: a large majestic building, but it does not impress. Probably because the environment is not well maintained. Was too early and istana still closed, but had a walk around the veranda. Images paint a thousand words. Anyway, a must to visit when in Pontianak. And preferably during opening hours.

The environment is not so clean around the palace. I think the local government doesnt take a good care of this place.. I dont even need a ticket to enter the palace area.. There is a man whom I think is a guide there but more into the only one who cares this cultural building. He was friendly and nice..

The place has a lot of history and best to listen to the explanation by the caretaker of the palace name Sh. Hamdan Al Qadrie. It is recommended to donate some money to the place. Need not to worry about leaving your shoes at the staircase of the palace. An old guy will keep an eye on the shoes and you can give him some money as token of appreciation when you leave the place.

The place was maintain by the royal family themself not by the government. so all the stuff and historical thing not maintain very well. But still u can learn the pontianak history here.

An important historic place in Pontianak. Too bad no one cares about it, causing the Palace to be abandoned and without proper maintenance.