Bantimurung Waterfall the Best Destination in South Sulawesi

Bantimurung  waterfall (15 meters in height and 20 meters wide) is a very famous natural tourism  destination in South Sulawesi. Pure water  falls down from the crag every year. Beneath the waterfall, there is a bathing  place made of limestone covered by mineral vein which is caused by the stream  flow for hundred years.
Its depth is  around 10 to 90 centimeters. In the left side, there is a 10 meters high  concrete ladder leading to Mimpi cave and Baru cave.
Besides having  wonderful waterfall, it is also a habitat of many rare species of butterfly.  The Dutch colonial government used to call it as “Kingdom of Butterfly.”  Moreover, England  naturalist named Alfred Passel Wallase, had ever stayed there for more than a  year doing observation and research on the rare species of butterfly. Nowadays,  visitors can still find and enjoy the beauty of colorful butterflies and  flowers there.

How to Access Go To Location?

Bantimurung  waterfall lies in Bantimurung sub-district, in the district of Maros, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. It is 20 km away  from Hasanuddin airport, 15 km away from Maros city, and 50 km from Makassar city. It can be reached by private car from Makassar for approximately an hour. On the other hand, it  will be 30 minutes from Hasanuddin airport by land using Pete-pete(minibus) or tourism bus.  The ticket price  is Rp. 5.000,00 for adult people and Rp. 3.500,00 for children.


There are bungalow  and home stays for visitors who want more days enjoying its beautiful nature.  Along the entrance way, you will find some peddlers selling souvenirs like  padlock accessories and wall decoration in shape of butterfly. Those stuffs  cost about Rp.5000,- to Rp. 25.000,-.

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Nimanga River, Best Rafting in North Sulawesi

Nimanga River

Nimanga River is one of the most favorite tourism  destinations in the North Sulawesi. It has  been popular as it is used for any kind of extreme sports and other activities.  It will be great experience for having an extreme sport such as rafting along  the river. If you are not eager to do that, you may spend the night with  friends or family in the campground by building tents while enjoying the beauty  of its natural environment.

It is so wonderful  to do some activities while enjoying the beauty of its nature. You will find  two waterfalls located in two villages, Tincep village and Timbukar village.  The waterfall located in Tincep village is 70 meters in height from earth  surface while another one is about 90 meters from earth surface.

It will need  approximately 5 to 6 hours to do rafting along the river. You will see some  rare species such as Macaca Niagra (Monkey that can only be found in the  North Sulawesi), Tarsius that is  regarded as the smallest monkey in the world and many groups of birds. You may  also observe the process of the traditional alcoholic drink fermentation that  is well known as “Cap Tikus.” In the end of the trip passing the river,  we will be offered with the beauty of National Sea   Park while enjoying the  attraction of Duyung Dugong in the middle of the thick mangrove forest.

Where location Nimanga River?

The Nimanga River  can be found in the Timbukar village, in the district of Minahasa, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. To reach the  destination, you can take any accessible public transportation for  approximately three hours from Manado city.

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The Beautiful of Mahawu Mountain

Mahawu Mountain


Besides Soputan Mountain, there is a famous mountain  that still actives named Mahawu Mauntain or Roemengas (1300 m). Temporary activities of  people living there such as farming and other activities can be found but in  small account. It has erupted for many times since 1789. The last eruption was  in 1999.
Climbing is  permitted for people less than fives because there is no enough space for  camping on the peak. Otherwise, the camp ground on the peak is close with the  mountain`s cauldron. As high sulfur content on the peak, it is not suggested  for people who easily get tired because inhaling sulfur may cause headache and  queasy.
Not only wonderful  scenery surrounding the mountain that will be offered to the climbers, but also  the nature and the enchantment of the protected forest that is 600 to 1200  meters above the sea surface will be unforgettable experience for the climbers.  In addition, we will see many farmers of cloves, vegetables, chocolates, and  fruits surrounding there. It is nearby Lokon Mountain  as a right place if we want to enjoy a geological tourism destination.

Location Mahawu Mountain

There are three  cauldrons around Mahawu Mountain, Mahawu, Wagio,  and Mawuas. Geographically, it lies in 01º - 21, 5º of north latitude and 124º  - 51, 5º of east longitude. It belongs to Tomohon sub-district, Minahasa, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.
It is 25 km away  from Manado. To  reach the destination, we can take accessible public transportations or rent a  car from Manado to Tomohon sub-district till the  check post of the Mahawu Mountain and the Lokon Mountain  in Kakaskasen village. Just continue the journey to the destination by public transportations  until Rurukan village and the last part of the trip must be done by walking  through the footpath for approximately 2 hours.

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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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Equator Monument

Equator Monument in Pontianak

The equator monument was built to mark the zero point of the equator line crossing over Pontianak City. Historically, it was built by the Dutch geographer in 1928 to mark the imaginary line of equator. Formerly, the monument was just a simple obelisk on which a metallic arrow. Silaban, an Indonesian architect, refurbished the obelisk in 1938 by adding a circle above it. Finally, in 1990, the local government decided to preserve this great monument by building a dome with a duplicate of former obelisk above it.

On March 2005, Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi – BPPT (the Center for Technological Application and Research) did a correction towards the appropriate zero point of the equator in Pontianak City. After a long-term research, the result shows that the zero point of equator crossing over Pontianak City is 117 meters of the former monument towards the Kapuas River.

Standing beneath the equator line precisely cleaving the earth is a memorable moment. In the location, you may see the former obelisk and its early history and all information relating to the monument as well. Withal, an information board about the statistic of visitors from either domestic or foreign countries is available for you who want to know such information. The unique of the monument is the material used. It was built of ulin wood, something that is rarely found on other monuments in the world.

Around March 21st – 23rd (vernal equinox) and September 21st – 23rd (auturnal equinox), the monument is densely visited by Pontianak residents who come to see the shadowless sun. It is the time when everything on the location around the zero point has no shadow for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Some events including traditional ceremony and painting exhibition are celebrated during these phenomena are occurred. You only need to pay IDR 10.000 for obtaining a certificate signed by Local Mayor of Pontianak stating that you have already visited the monument.

At afternoon, the location can be a right place for having leisure time with family and friend. The exoticism of the location is at night when the flickering lamps decorating the beautiful Kapuas River.

Equator Monumen Location

Equator Monument is located on Khatulistiwa Street, Siantan Village, in the Sub-district of North Pontianak, Pontianak City, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. Equator Monument is five km away northern direction of Pontianak City. You can take public transportation like bus or taxi to reach the location. Around the location, you can find mosque, restaurant, food stall, souvenir shop, guesthouse, and parking area with ease.

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Situ Patengan

Situ Patengan

Situ Patengan derives from two words of Sundanese language, Situ means lake and patengan means searching for each other. Such derivation has its own history that is, when a couple who loved each other had to live in separate. They were Raden Indrajaya and Dewi Rengganis. As they suffered a long term of sadness, their tears caused to flood a land that in recent it is known as Situ Patengan (Lake Patengan). Finally, they could meet each other after a long term of being separated, but Dewi Rengganis asked for an island to be located in the center of the lake and likiwise a boat for hanging around the island. An island called Asmara Island/Sasaka Island in the center of the lake is assumed as the shaping out of the boat of the couple.

From the story above, there is belief that a couple who want to have an everlasting love, it is recommended to come to the lake and hang around Asmara Island and Batu Cinta (Stone of Love).

This 60 ha lake has magnificent view of surrounding area and green scenery of Rancabali tea farming land. Likewise, you will see pine forest in Patengan Natural Preservation that is still on its nature. You can rent speedboat, traditional boat, and other water transportation in the location to look around the beauty of the location. Moreover, fishing for people who love it is allowed. There is a right place for you who want to fish.

Around the location, some other small islands are available that are as beautiful as Situ Patengan. In common, local inhabitants function the lake for fishing. Moreover, it is also used as a proper place for camping.

Situ Patengan Location

The area of Situ Patengan is situated in Patengan Village, Rancabali Sub-district, Bandung District, West Java Province, Indonesia. The location is about 47 km away from Bandung City. Accessing the location from Bandung City, you will pass by Ciwidey City, the main gateway of the South of Bandung City. There are two available alternatives for accessing the location. First, departing from Leuwi Panjang bus station in Bandung, you can take the bus passing by Bandung-Ciwidey route to Ciwidey bus station. Then, from Ciwidey bus station you must continue the trip to Situ Patengan by bus. Some supporting facilities have been provided for the comfortable visit in the location for you. There are parking area, mosque, toilet, souvernir shop, restaurant and shelter. For you who want to look around the beauty of surrounding area, you can rent either traditional boat or speedboat that are provided for you.

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Lake Linow

Lake Linow


Lake Linow is a unique lake for its high level of sulphur content that cause it  tends to turn its color based on the viewing perspective and the lighting angle  of the sun. There are numerous endemic faunas like Blibis birds and  insects called “Sayok” or “Komo.” Those winged insects living in  the water are consumed by the inhabitants around the lake.
Sometimes, you can hear some little and white big birds` warble flying  across the lake building their homes around there. Many kinds of plants can be  found there. You will also find a green-grassed area for having a pleasant  lunch where the soft breeze will always be a good friend there.





Besides the panoramic view of surrounding area, Lake Linow  has special characteristics as the tendency to turn its color because of the high  level of sulphur content. That is the beauty of the lake that will amaze you by  watching it from different viewing perspectives. However, you must be careful  of a deep heat mud in the lakeside.

How to Access Lake Linow Location?

Linow Lake lies in Tomohon city,  Minahasa district, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Lake Linow can be reached by public transportations such as Mikrolet (Minibus) nearby Tomohon bus station, then continue to the destination by walk  for about 700 meters away. 
For you who love its beauty, you can enjoy the enchantments of  Lahendong village nearby Lake   Linow. You may spend more  days since there are many lodgments that can be easily found there.

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