North Sulawesi: Others Interesting Places

HIN KIONG TIRE TEMPLE AND TAPIKONG RITUAL CEREMONY

Temple, which built in the early of 19century, is one of some believer place of worship Buddha Tri Dharma temples in Manado city. This temple, which is the eldest temple in Indonesia east area, has China architecture and nuance typical in 19century, and located in downtown area. In every February, for 'Imlek' agenda (China New Year) in this temple is passed off ceremony ritual "Tapikong" (Toh Peh Kong). The top moment is traditional cortege China parade, a real unique, attractive, and interesting with main attractions of Barongsai dance and Tan Shen (Incen Pia).

MANADO CULTURE GARDEN AND NORTH SULAWESI PROVINCE NEGERI MUSEUM

The Culture garden, which located in Maengket street, is the centre of cultural art activities where multifarious danced, song and music of traditional area is showed, especially at holiday. While Negeri North Sulawesi museum, which located in Supratman Street, offer visual information and demonstrate art, cultural and ethnical history in North Sulawesi (including Gorontalo), and other ethnics. Even there are some nation fossils of Dutch, Portuguese, Japan, Chinese and Sweden.

RANOPASO HOTSPRINGS

The thermal delights of the Ranopaso Hot Springs are a short distance from the resort and surrounded by rice fields. You can enjoy a hot water soak in one of the specially built bathrooms with the thermal water supplied from one of the hot springs in the area. This hot water pool gives beautiful impression for all visitors. There are a lot of bungalows to relax. Located in Koya village, about 3 km from Tondano, and can reached with local transportation.

WATU PINABETENGAN

This stone monument is believed to be the most spiritually powerful site in Minahasa. Through the ages, this has proved to be a politically potent gathering spot for Minahasan leaders. A big stone is in desk form with 4 m length and 2 m height, one of Minahasa ancestors remains, where 7 tribe heads Minahasa discuss and negotiate region boundary, federating, peace and war fight against enemy. Engraving pattern at the stone still not able to read. Located in Pinabetengan village about 50 km from Manado, can reach with public bus.

WARUGA

Waruga is traditional grave of Minahasa ancestors' tribe, which had there since Megalithic era, and made from stone called 'dwiruga'. Located in Airmadidi is an ancient historic cemetery where Minahasan ancestors are buried and is a remnant of the megalithic age. Waruga (head stones) are unique square stones with holes in the middle and prism shaped lids. 144 gravestones built as place of corpse, such as respectable people corpse, elite figure or man who assumed have miracle is entered with sit position and folded hand, just like baby position in womb. Engraving in the stone describe death cause, late hobby, character / nature or work. The scenery en route to this venue is also interesting with a sweeping vista of coconut and spice trees (25 km from the resort).

TANGKOKO BATUANGUS NATURE RESERVE

This Nature Reserve is located on open grassland and is home to a great variety of flora and fauna. There are black apes, Maleo birds, snakes, wild pigs, hornbill birds and deer. But special interest is given to the Tarsius Monkeys, which sneak out at dawn and dusk. About the size of a Childs fist, these tiny monkeys are the smallest in the world and a delight to see.

BATU NONA TOURISM OBJECT

The other beach tourism unfolding in east Minahasa coastal area, with oblique white sandy coast, clean and water which do not wavy make this ideal and balmy place for vacation. A stone looking like a girl close to Telss beach. A legend of a beautiful girl who had suicide plaintively. The place is called as "Batu Nona". Located in Kema, Bitung 35 km from Manado, can reach with local transportation.

THE GRAVE AND MONUMENT OF DR. SAM RATULANGI

A grave and monument to memorize North Sulawesian national warrior, he was bear in Tondano in 1890 and passed away in 1949. Located in hill with Tondano lake panorama fascinating and encircled by green rice field to make this place hardly impressing. It used to memorize the spirit of national warrior Dr. Sam Ratulangi during the revolution. Located in Tondano, the capital of Minahasa regency.

MOUNT KLABAT

The highest mount in North Sulawesi (1995 m) is heavily zooming through pathway near of the police office in Airmadidi. Climb during one full nights, more fantastically and live in top while wait the sunrise and enjoy the morning scenery in Minahasa area with Tondano lake face nature. At Saturday and Sunday this mount like fun with climb activity and camp by the students. Raise the public transpoatation from market terminal 45 to Paal 2terminal, then rising public transport to Airmadidi terminal.

IBU WALANDA MARAMIS GRAVE

This is a memory from woman warrior of justice national in north Sulawesi. Born on 1 Decembers 1872 and passed away on 22 April 1924. An organization named “PIKAT" build by Ms. Walanda Maramis for involve woman in education and social development. A grave and monument artistic built to esteem her service. Located in Maumbi village about 9 km from Manado, can reach by local transportation.

JAPANESE CAVES

Hillside area, which full of cave through the street between Kiawa and Kawangkoan, located on the hill along the roadside approximately 20 km from the resort, are Japanese tunnels dug during the Japanese occupation in World War Two. Largely used for storage purposes, they are an eerie reminder of a turbulent time in Indonesia's history. It was applied as supply repository.

BENTANAN BEACH

Still in Minahasa region, but keep handy from Manado than of Tondano is good beach to be found. About 90 km from Manado, near to Belang, hidden unfold heaven, Bentanan. There are some miles palm, encircled by white sandy beach and a group of small islands. Here you are can have a holiday for the time, enjoy the sunbath and swim, boat rising, fishing and dive. There is beach tourism with cottages available and sport facilities here.

LAHENDONG PINE FOREST

Some km from south Tomohon is source of hot wellspring at right side before Lahendong village. This is a real big lava flow with small bubble, barrier cauldron and source of hot wellspring alongside the riverside that cutting the stream. It is very attractive walk around this area in spruce shadow. We can jitney rising from Tomohon to Lahendong Pine Forest.

LINOW LAKE

A small lake with high sulfur ingredients, the bubbles in the side of lake transmit hot water vapour. Lake color has change of light and depicts a view. The light shadow is blue, green, turquoise, etc. Jitney rising from Tomohon bus terminal towards intersection to lake, then walk (about 700 m) through in way towards the lake from Lahendong village. The colors in this highly sulphurous lake constantly change depending on the light and viewing perspective. Many species of large and small birds make their home around the lake and the grassed area to one side is a very pleasant spot to take a picnic lunch. Be carefull for bubbling mud holes at the edge of the lake, or you will end up with serious burns. 

THE TOMB OF IMAM BONJOL

A Minangkabau traditional architecture from this tomb is in memory of Imam Bonjol, national warrior from Minangkabau, West Sumatra. He is a hero in " Padri War" fight against Dutch, and then he was detached to North Sulawesi. Born in 1771 and passed away in Lotak village, Pineleng in 1864. Located about 7 km from Manado, can reached by local transportation.

THE TRIANGLE GOLD ROCK WALL

This gold wall is under Bunaken Sea. Shine during the time as the moonlight in the night.

JAPANESE CAVES

Hillside area, which full of cave through the street between Kiawa and Kawangkoan, located on the hill along the roadside approximately 20 km from the resort, are Japanese tunnels dug during the Japanese occupation in World War Two. Largely used for storage purposes, they are an eerie reminder of a turbulent time in Indonesia's history. It was applied as supply repository.

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