Pontianak
Named after the female spectre of Malay mythology, this bustling delta, traversed by the Kapuas River, is humid, hectic and anything but spooky. A hallmark sprawl of various ethnicities imbues a harmony that bleeds through its cuisine and festivals. Chinese and Malay culinary fusions await, from seafood dishes to desserts, and while the deliciousness digests, check out its riverside markets and beautiful landmarks including St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Mujahidin Mosque.