Bone – Bone Village

Bone-bone is a cloistered village that is situated at an altitude of 2.500 meters, on the slope of Mount Latimonjong. 540 inhabitants, or 80 families, inhabit the village and occupy stage houses.

Since 2001, the village‘s inhabitants have not smoked cigarettes anymore. It started when a Muslim priest, from Java Island, who was designated as a village chief at the time. He began to summon his citizens not to smoke by establishing unwritten law banning his people from smoking. As the time goes by, all people settling the village obey the law hence, Bone-bone Village is now famous as an “Anti-nicotine Village.”

Since 2007, Health Promotion Center of South Sulawesi Province fixed the village as a “Healthy Village.” The first time entering the village‘s gateway, you will see a placard saying "Nikmati Indahnya Pemandangan Alam dan Segarnya Udara Dusun Kami” (Enjoy the magnificent nature scenery and fresh air of our village).

Since entering the village‘s gateway, you will be amazed by wonderful scenery of surrounding areas. The village offers the fresh air to everyone since no air pollutions either from gasoline or cigarette smokes. Since 2001, the village‘s local inhabitants have never been smoked cigarettes anymore since the existence of an unwritten law banning them from smoking cigarette at all times.

There is no punishment for those breaking the law but it comes from their self-awareness of smoke‘s bad impacts damaging their health. Amongst them, smoking is considered as taboo as well as discussing sex in the public.

The village‘s inhabitants are well-known as devout Muslims, who strictly ban conducting useless habit such as smoking. Therefore, the village is also famous as an Islamic village. All women wear Islamic costumes at daily lives. And female children are not allowed to play outside of home with male children who are not their mahram (husbands or siblings). When adhan is calling to prayer, they stop from activities for conducting shalat. They are back to their activities after that.

Bone-Bone Location

Bone-Bone Village is administratively located in Baraka Sub-district, Enrekang District, South Sulawesi Province. Bone-bone Village lies about 300 kilometres away from Makassar. It can be reached by taking public transport from Makassar City to Enrekang District spending approximately six hours. Then, you must continue the trip to Baraka Sub-district that is around 50 kilometres away.

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Kampong Gedong: China Town in Bangka Island

Kampong Gedong is an old china town that is settled by 50 Chinese families. The first generation of Chinese people migrated to Bangka Island and worked as tin miners. Most of Chinese people in Bangka Island are traders. Some of them produce typical foods of Bangka Island such as chips, kemplang, getas, etc.

In Kampong Gedong, you will see Chinese people‘s tradition that is kept-well from a century ago. Historically, Chinese people living in kampong Gedong are descendants of six bosses holding local tin mining factories in Parit 6 area – Liuk Phun Thew (hakka dialect).

Kampong Gedong usually becomes a place for celebrating Imlek, Peh Cun, and Qing Ming. On those celebrations, there is a figure symbolizing the guardian of kampong Gedong named Sun Go Kong (Sun Wu Gong).

Since 2000, Kampong Gedong has been established as village tourism destination. This decision was drawn because of numerous ethnic Chinese buildings and Chinese traditions that are kept well for hundred years.

In Kampong Gedong, you will see antique wooden houses standing in a row decorated with Chinese ornaments and Han Zi calligraphy. Likewise, there are worship place and a China temple that is assumed as the residence of kampong Gedong‘s guardian.

Those buildings and the green surrounding nature offers you exotic view as well as the movies in the 1940s. Such views remind us to some other old towns such as Penang, Malacca, and China Town in Singapore.

Kampung Gedong Location

Kampong Gedong lies about 53 kilometers aways from Sungailiat. The kampong is 14 kms away from Behinyu. The kampong lies 90 kms north of Pangkalpinang. The kampong is located in Kampong Gedong, Lumut Village, Belinyu Sub-district, Bangka District, Bangka Belitung Islands. In Kampong Gedong, you can find lodgements, hotels, food stalls, and China temple. 

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Pekon Hujung Village

Traditional House Pekon Hujung West Lampung

Pekon Hujung is a village situated in the slope of Mount Pesagi which has typical architecture of West Lampung District. Its nature, culture, and traditional architecture are the enticements for tourists.

Since 2005, the village was planned as one of tourism destinations in Lampung Province. Thus, the local government refurbished the access to the location so that it can be accessed by car. Moreover, the local government also planned to build some guesthouses for visitors who want to take rest around the location for several days more.

“Rasakan Keaslian Hidup di Pekon Hujung” (Feel the nature living in Pekon Hujung) is the motto of the village. Its location in the slope of Mount Pesagi is the place where Kebut Pesagi celebration is held annually. Here, you can feel the tranquility of surrounding area which has fresh air and alluring nature.

Detail Location

Pekon Hujung is located in Belalau Sub-district, West Lampung District, Lampung Province, Indonesia.

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Kasih Hill is The magnificent part of Kananong Village

Kananong Village


No one will be disappointed visiting Kananong Village.  The friendly inhabitants will receive everyone including the foreign tourists visiting  the village in a cordial welcome. The inhabitants are well known as tender and  friendly people since long time ago.There is a religious tourism destination on the hill named Kasih (Literally  means affection) Hill, which is renowned even by foreign countries. That is why,  the inhabitants take a pride in it.


The magnificent part of Kananong Village is Kasih Hill  where a monument named The Monument of Kasih Hill lies. It is the symbol of  harmony among religious people in the North Sulawesi.  On every corner of the monument, you will find relieves portraying the  affections lesson of every religion in Indonesia. The panoramic view of surrounding  area will appear everyday, especially at morning or evening. There is another monumental thing, Kawangkoan peanut that can  be easily found in every corner of markets or shops in the North   Sulawesi. There is a kind of peanut that is famous for its delicious  taste that can be served in fried or boiled dishes. Satisfaction guaranteed for  you visiting the village.

Where Kananong Village Location?

Kananong Villages and the monument  lies in Kawangkoan sub-district about 55 km away from Manado  city, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia.  You can reach the destination by any accessible public transportation  from Manado bus  station.

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