Linow Lake

Who says only North Sulawesi is famous for its beaches and underwater beauty? The province is also rich in other natural beauty, one lake Linow in Minahasa. The lake is unique because it looks colorful.

Linow Lake

Lake area of ​​34 acres is a favorite location of the local community. In addition to colorful beautiful lakes, natural surroundings were beautiful. The birds grouse (some call it wild duck) flying low and occasionally swimming in the water. So what makes this lake has several different color? Apparently the lake is divided into two sides. One side has a high sulfur content, while the other side is not. Sulfur content, coupled with the effects of the sun can make the lake as if it has a different color.

Since 2006 the private sector to build a park on the edge of the lake - the entry fee is Rp 25,000 per person. This price includes coffee and coconut cake offered by the management. Lakeside park consists mainly of manicured lawns, a lounging area and a cafe. A path built on the edge of the visitors who want to walk around, and for those who want to exercise run.

The visitors usually sit on the edge of the lake while enjoying views of the turquoise Linow. On the other hand look whitish blue color. From the other side of the lake looks different colors, depending on the point of view of the viewer. Other animals are also attracted by the local insect called Sayok or commodities. Wingless insects that live in the water are also often caught for consumption.

All around the lake overgrown with spruce needles and colorful hibiscus. There are also many other flowers that I do not know his name. One caveat, at the edge of the lake there is often a mud mound, you'd better stay away. In addition, sometimes the smell of sulfur is also sharp. If no wind is quite strong smell wafted from a distance.

On the right side of the lake there is a damaged building that seems to be intended as Geothermal Resource Center and Geowisata Tomohon. Actually, such a development office is a good initiative, unfortunately unfinished building, and somehow let it alone. Linow lake is located in the village Lahendong, Tomohon.If you want to visit this lake is ideal for renting a car to visit some of the attractions at once. If you want to save, you can take public transportation from Terminal Tomohon, but should continue to walk about 700 meters.

From the city of Manado only took about 45 minutes to reach the lake. In the area you also some interesting locations that can be visited. One is Woloan, where you can see the making of the typical stage Minahasa. There are also village Pulutan, pottery industry center.

Doa Tomohon Hill

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Doa Tomohon Hill

For those of you who love to enjoy the beauty and freshness of nature at the height of the Doa Tomohon hill are interesting places that you must visit. Here, you will be treated to a very enchanting natural landscape and could spoil the eye for anyone who came to this place. No wonder because the natural beauty of the Mount Doa Tomohon, is often used as a place where the photo pre-wedding. The time needed to reach this place about 30 minutes drive from the provincial capital of Manado, North Sulawesi.

Botanical Tomohon - Way of the Cross Mahawu (KRT-JSM) in Tomohon, North Sulawesi is a place of pilgrimage and prayer for anyone who wants to meet with God. The uniqueness and the uniqueness of this place are to have the Way of the Cross (via dolorosa) with high dioramanya human statue. In this complex also built a huge amphitheater and has a strong natural acoustics. Its presence in foot of  Gunung Mahawu with beautiful natural scenery and cool air makes a place of pilgrimage and prayer is often visited by people outside the island of Sulawesi, even from abroad. No wonder one of the icons JSM become spiritual tourism in Tomohon popular today

Bunaken Island

Here are some interesting places in North Sulawesi are mandatory for your visit if you are planning to travel to North Sulawesi.  Start from beach tourism to the fascinating underwater tour in a cool high altitude. And it is one of them. Let’s check it out…

Bunaken Island

The most interesting tourist attractions that you must visit when visiting the North Sulawesi Bunaken island surely. It feels incomplete to the North Sulawesi otherwise enjoy the beauty of the island area of ​​8.08 km ² and is located in the bay of Manado, especially for those who have a hobby of diving. The beauty of Bunaken Marine Park cannot be denied anymore. Even by some media bunaken included into one of the underwater world are obliged to visit. To reach the island of Bunaken takes less than 30 minutes by speed boat (speed boat) from Manado.

Bunaken Marine Park is known for its underwater beauty that is extraordinary. There are many types of fish in the marine park Bunaken. This is estimated that there are approximately ninety-one kind of fish, mollusk, coral reefs, and so forth. Of course, diversity is an attraction for the island. In fact, Bunaken is one ecosystem that has a wealth of marine biodiversity in the world. Bunaken National Marine Park is representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems consisting of mangrove ecosystems, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and land / coastal ecosystems.

Bunaken Marine Park has a 29 point dive (dive spot) with a depth from 1344 meters. From the 20 point dive, are within a 12 point dive around Bunaken Island. The 12 point dive is frequented by divers and lovers of the beauty of the turbulent sea. To enjoy the beauty of the underwater surface of the Bunaken Marine Park could use a semi-submarine boat located off the coast of the island of Bunaken. The semi-submarine ship in which there are glass walls. Through the glass walls, we can enjoy and beauty of underwater life. Good variety of fish, coral reefs and other marine life. For those of you, who visit there; definitely will not regret coming all the way there. Because paid by the natural beauty provided there. Indonesia is never running out of places beautiful and enchanting. But to keep this place beautiful and clean face, there must be cooperation between the public and the government to maintain and preserve it.

Tempe Lake

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Sengkang town is a small town that became Capital Wajo located in the province of South Sulawesi, is the kingdom Wajo Wajo yore, directly adjacent Wajo Bone regency, Soppeng, Sidenreng Rappang, Luwu. Sengkang Wajo which this year reached 613 He's going to make it grow old but never fragile. Masyarakat Wajo that holds True Philosophy "To Wajo'E Adenna Maradeka Nappopuang" has the charms of the legendary cultural, that Tempe Lake, agro-tourism woven silk, Citadel and the tombs of Kings Wajo in Tosora, Saoraja-saoraja and many more historical sites that have not been touched, and yet be found.

Tempe Lake

Tempe Lake is an ancient lake that formed from the earth denudation of thousands and even millions of years ago. Can visit Lake Tempe, meaning you are the lucky ones. Why? Because then you have to visit a special place in this Lake. Tempe Lake is hemisphere just above Australia-Asia continental plates and also set foot on two continents. This is great, isn’t it? That's what makes Tempe Lake Wajo World Pride.

Background the naming of the lake Tempe name is still a secret that cannot be disclosed through history. Surely naming the lake is nothing to do with tempeh, foods made from soybean, stout man said that tempe is derived from the Timpe which means Wajo sukkuna lontarak fields, but what's in a nama. For the people and the government, lake privileges largest fish producer in the world is necessary in order to popularize foreign tourists flock here.

R.I third President, Prof. DR.Ing. H. B. J. Habibie had good memories at this lake. One day in the year, with his colleague Prof. Ahmad Amiruddin Pabittei, Governor Sulsel send the basket on to Drs.H.Tajuddin Noer, who had served as District Secretary Wajo, this souvenirs is thanks to Habibi has sent dried fish ex Tempe Lake. Since time immemorial, Lake Tempe does have a rare species of freshwater fish and even not in place at the bottom of the other lake. at the bottom of the lake is said to keep the fish food source in the estimate to do with it lies in between the two plates Continent.

Once upon a time the lake has become one of the major suppliers of freshwater fish for the South Sulawesi province even to the island of Java. In addition to a number of freshwater fish are abundant, Tempe lake is also unique because the community makes floating houses in the middle of the lake. Exactly the Bajo, the Tempe Lake like life cannot be separated from the water ecosystem. The shrinking forest up stream Lake causing the water flows down drastically. Vast lake that was originally about 35ribu acres is now about 30 thousand hectares in the rainy season even shrunk to only 10 thousand hectares in the dry season. Even so there are still many people who depend on the fish and farms around the lake as did the previous generation. The trip down the river to the lake Walennae Sengkang town Tempe feels indeed. Seeing houseboat community events like the people who live on land.

The charm of Tempe Lake is still a mainstay attraction Wajo Government. In fact, the iconic lake Wajo is expected to be a tourism icon South Sulawesi province. The local government’s judge, natural scenery of Lake Tempe still maintained its authenticity has not been touched since modernization like sold in Asia, because the atmosphere is pristine Tempe Fund. For example, the mothers or young people who bathe in the river still use gloves and kids naked bath full of cheerful. "View like that attracts foreign tourists. Tempe Fund does not market share for domestic tourists for its scenery as it is considered normal.

Lake Tempe has the significance of the Environment. In addition to the fish resources, the surrounding riparian ecosystem is a habitat for many species of birds. Some are migratory birds that cross between continents and stop at the lake at certain seasons. Some bird species included in Appendix I and II of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), a convention on international trade in endangered animals.

But the beauty and the ability to sustain the life of Tempe lake surrounding communities fade over time. Tempe Lake experiencing situation  that's the conclusion many environmentalists. When dry, the water is very drastic shrinking of the lake dries up the source of conflict in the business of farming. When the rains and floods, the stilt houses were submerged. As if forcing the residents to stop the move. Talking about the charm, South Sulawesi has a lot of charm-the charm of the world, ranging from natural charm, charm cultural, culinary charm, history and charm.A travel charm is trying to dig and lift at the South Sulawesi Provincial Government through the Visit South Sulawesi 2012. Visit South Sulawesi is a breakthrough program that was born for the government to promote and introduce the charms of tourism in Sulawesi in particular, not only introduced on a national scale but South Sulawesi South Sulawesi government trying to make the charms southern Sulawesi is known throughout the world as a place tourism has the charms of the legendary culture.

Dufan Mattampa

Visit to Makassar South Sulawesi? No harm in trying to visit Mattampa in Pangkep, a playground similar to the World Fantasy (Dufan) in Jakarta. The distance from Makassar to that place is least 50 (fifty) miles. Transportation to Pangkep you can also choose to hire a private car or using public transport.

Dufan Mattampa

Fantasy World is a paradise or Dufan play not only for kids but for all ages. In the arena game, childhood fantasy can freely roam. Not only that holds Pangkep Dufan but also better known as a supplier of milk-fish. The sound of the sound of water gurgling little boy looks so happy playing water with their peers is a view prevalent in the Fantasy World Mattampa Pangkep. If Dufan in Taman Impian Jaya Ancol Jakarta just filled with games that test your adrenaline arena and agility, Dufan Mattampa complete game arena owned by the washing of nature like water boom.

Fantasy World is located in Bungoro Mattampa Pangkep district directly adjacent to the Maros regency and Barru. Recreation center was built over an area of ​​12 hectares can be reached by traveling about 2 hours using the vehicle from the center of Makassar. Recreation center is managed by the Eternal Magnificent Promosindo who also managed the same type Rengat, Dumai and Probolinggo. For South Sulawesi alone, the game is the first built.

Entering the World of Fantasy Mattampa, you and your family will be greeted by two white horse statue is a replica of the statue greeters welcome. The green color of the different kinds of trees that surrounds this tourist center and gusts of breeze bodes how asrinya Dufan Mattampa. From the gate, you have begun to hear the boisterous visitors who fulfilled the voice that kept warning officers to maintain the safety of visitors, especially children.

By paying a levy of Rp. 5000, - and Rp. 1000, - for a fee to enter the park you have this recreation center. World Fantasy Mattampa offers the game which can certainly eliminate fatigue you and your family like carousel, windmills, ducks, elephants train, and train tours. By removing money amounting to Rp. 25.000, - you will get a ticket canal that used to enjoy all the facilities provided by the management game. But you can choose the game with only paying Rp. 5000 for every game facility. Facilities whole duration of the game for five minutes, if you are not satisfied then it can buy another ticket at the counter that has been provided. If you and your family do not want to spend too much, the manager provides a level playing field that can be enjoyed without spending a dime pocket, such as swings, slides and jumping rope. But surely thrill at the game will be different from the paid.

Once content to play in the game, you can refresh the body by jumping in the pool is also located in this region Fantasy World. To enjoy the swimming pool, the manager imposes a tariff is Rp. 10,000 for adults and Rp. 5,000 for children, as well as outside on Sunday and Saturday there is a special discount of 50 per cent of students. In Dufan Mattampa there are two swimming pools designed for adults with a depth of 4.5 meters and for children who fitted shower. Mattampa Mountains located around the area. So about the clarity and freshness of water undisputed. Both pools are also facilitated with water games like a water boom.

Heat of the sun did not dampen the pleasure most of the visitors who choose to throw themselves into the pool after fun in the game. Meanwhile, some visitors look just relax around the pool enjoying the breeze while watching their children a fun swim. Some of them looked relaxed chat with family or friends in the gazebo while enjoying snacks. Starving after swimming? You do not have to be afraid to experience it. In the recreation center there are traditional hawker center that complements all existing facilities. In this food court sold various types of food typical of South Sulawesi in particular Pangkep that you can enjoy at an affordable price.

Going forward, the Government will Pangkep District recreation center complete with a mini zoo and bring a variety of animals that are not available in South Sulawesi, for example elephants. Realizing that most visitors are young then planned to showcase the attractions of clowns that will surely add value to the World Fantasy Mattampa.

Leang Leang Cave

Hallo all..... one of unique place is cave. This place made from the rock and it's so hard. Some people fun to go to this place and they happy in there. Now I am going to tell you about the cave in South Sulawesi ~~~

Leang Leang Cave

Travel is an archaeological site. It is located in the historic cave Leang-Leang, District Bantimurung, Maros regency, South Sulawesi province. Cave leang leang describe past lives, a row of caves in the Rocky Mountains stretch it very attractive for tourists as well as for scientists.

Location leang leang Goa can be reached from Sultan Hasanuddin using public transport. From the main road towards the shaft was not too good, but the surrounding scenery is very beautiful. Huge boulders piled neatly in black with a wide field of view of very distinctive rock characteristics.

Goa at Leang-Leang was discovered by Van Heeren Palm.Dua Heekeren and Dutch archaeologists discovered the pictures on the wall of the cave (rock painting) in Goa Pettae and Petta Kere, two-leang Leang cave in, in 1950. Age of ancient paintings Leang-Leang estimated 5,000 years. Some archaeologists even found that some of the cave has been inhabited since 8000-3000 BC.

Cave Pettae facing west. The images found in this case are five palms and drawing a picture hog deer jumped arrows its chest. Besides the image, also found artifacts flakes, blades, and the shells are deposited on the mouth of the cave. To achieve this cave tourists have to climb 26 stairs. Goa is 300 meters Petta Kere Cave Pettae next. Relics found in the cave are two hog deer pictures, 27 pictures palms, shale tool blades and arrowheads.

To achieve these goa tourists must climb 64 steps. The high cave will force you to prepare extra energy before climbing the stairs. But do not worry; on the way to the cave you will be presented the view around an exotic cave.

Fort Rotterdam

Know the history of ancient times it was quite interesting and important to us. Moreover gained a lot of knowledge and this is one form of history that we must learn.

Fort Rotterdam

In Makassar there is one that stands majestic fortress, called Fort Rotterdam. Do not imagine the location of the fort is located far outside the city, and we had to spend so many hours to sit the car speed, because the location of the fort is located in Makassar making it fairly easy to achieve.

Fort with two square yard Fatahilah Museum is located in front of the Jakarta sea port city of Makassar or the middle of the city's central commercial center. If we stay in the area around the beach Losari, then the distance is within the range of a radius of 2 km's only. From the highway, Fort Rotterdam is also familiarly called the castle Ujung pandang (another name of Makassar) will be easily recognized because it is very striking with the 1600's era architecture that is different from the home and office in the vicinity. Solid black mossy walls towered almost as high as 5 feet, and the original entrance still like his prime. From this height, the shape of the castle as a form of turtle totem was about getting into the beach.

Entering the main door which is small, we will immediately ambushed by the feel of the past. The walls are thick very sturdy, wooden doors, old-fashioned latch, will be obvious. Entrance to the castle is actually free of charge, because the area inside the castle into a museum of cultural heritage is not that empty. Fort Rotterdam used as government offices namely Makassar Cultural Center, so the usual spooky atmosphere we find the location of such parents is not so thick as they encountered humans milling to and fro. Because the area is used as an office, so the cleanliness and tidiness of the environment there is quite well preserved.

This fort was originally built in 1545 by the king of Gowa to X ie Tunipallangga Ulaweng. Initial raw material is stone wall fortress mixed with baked clay to dry. The building inside is filled by a typical stage Gowa house where the king and the family settled in it. When moving in the king of Gowa XIV, the walls and then replaced with rock hard black Padas.

The presence of the Dutch who controlled the area around the banda and embarrassment, necessarily make the Dutch decided to conquer the commercial fleet VOC Gowa that can easily get in and docked here. Since the year 1666 came the first war between the ruling king of Gowa in the fort by the Dutch authorities Speelman. A year battered by the Dutch fort aided by troops from Maluku leased, until finally there Gowa royal power over. The whole fortress shattered, burned the king's house destroyed by the troops inside enemy. This defeat made ​​the Dutch forced the king to sign the "agreement Bongaya" on November 18, 1667. Later Speelman decided to settle there by rebuilding and managing buildings there to be tailored to the needs of the Dutch architectural tastes. Initial form-like rectangular box surrounded by five bastions, one additional turn get another bastion on the west side. Name also is converted Fort Rotterdam, the birthplace of Gen. Gub Netherlands Cornelis Speelman.

One of the famous tourist attraction here than to see the castle, was to visit the detention narrow Diponegoro when discarded by the Dutch from Java caught on the ground. Diponegoro which raged between the years 1825-1830 ended with him trapped Prince Diponegoro by the Netherlands while attending peace talks. Diponegoro was arrested and exiled to Manado, then in 1834 he was transferred to Fort Rotterdam. He single-handedly placed in a jail cell is walled curved and very sturdy. In the room she reserved a room empty of life and its complementary equipment such as prayer, Quran, and bed. Many then believed that Diponegoro died in Makassar, and was buried there too. But there is another opinion said the body was not in Makassar Diponegoro. Once he died Dutch move it to the place a secret so as not to trigger a burst of fanatical followers among Java or there.