0 Island of Kayangan Makassar

BEAUTIFUL watch Makassar sparkling evening of Heaven Island. The island has complete facilities. Hotels, restaurants, entertainment, playground making holiday on the island was perfect.

Heaven Island is the island closest to the mainland city of Makassar. It's only 2 miles (about 3 kilometers) from the coast of Makassar.

This is a small island which covers only about 1 hectare. Coastal west of the island facing the Makassar Strait offshore. While the east coast facing the city of Makassar, precisely to deal with the Port of Makassar. There are no residents on this island.

Two contrasting views of the present. If you are on the east coast, sea blue shade ditingkahi small islands, and a panoramic evening sunset is amazing. Meanwhile, if you are on the east coast, look busy Port of Makassar with large ships. At night, the lights of a breathtaking landscape.

Travelers not only can frolic in the white sand, but can also swim in the sea. Fishing and water sports such as snorkeling jetski or a preoccupation on the other side of the island also has a number ini.Pulau aquarium filled with a variety of ornamental fish.

Island of Heaven quite perfect referred to as an island tour. (Cottages) there is managed by the management of a four star hotel in Makassar. Therefore has a classy hotel facilities. Complete with restaurants, entertainment stage, meeting room, and facilities olehraga.

Heaven Island is easily accessible by regular boat (roro). Heaven Island dock located on Jl Ujungpandang, exactly in front of the Fort Rotterdam. The trip to the island takes only 15 minutes.

0 Tentang Trans Studio Theme Park Makassar`s very own Theme Park. From TV to Reality

TRANS STUDIO THEME PARK, Trans Studio Theme Park is the largest indoor amusement park in Indonesia. Over an area of ​​2.7 hectares, TRANS STUDIO THEME PARK presents 21 rides games and various forms of entertainment found in four areas with different themes and unik.Para visitors can feel how to be a star in front of the camera as well as a person - the person behind the screen of impressions - impressions favorite TV TRANS and TRANS 7, such as Other World, Cruising, X-travaganza.

About Trans Studio Theme Park

Welcome to the world full of wonders specially created for you. Bring your dreams kenyataan.Bertemu directly with the characters - characters idol anda.Nikmati our offering 21 rides and challenging and thrilling entertainment in the style of a famous Broadway.

Trans Studio Theme Park makes the day - your day is full of fun and pampering you sekeluarga.Trans Studio Theme Park ready to welcome you and make your visit a memorable experience.


Studio Central
     The Famous Hollywood! Hollywood area in front of your eyes. Walk through this area and clay artist who is in the Walk of Fame? . You will be spoiled by the Hollywood-style architectures in the 60's. You stepped in the center of the country as entertainment. Discover also star
     mu favorites like Marlyn Monroe.

     Lost City
     Prepare yourself for an adventure! In this area you will be a great journey. Trans TV crew rescued the expedition, entered the jungle safari adventure track.Semua draw will be part of the exploration anda.Explore the Lost City!

     Cartoon City
     It `s a Cartoon World! The colorful cartoon world - colorful and prepare your camera to capture the moment in a world full of laughter. Cartoon world that captivated your imagination wander and membuaikan meet the characters - your favorite characters

     Magic Corner
     Miracle begins here. Touch of Magic that will dazzle your trip. You will be lost in the sensation that is here. Journey that will enchant you to make you so sure what is in front of the eye. The only place full of wonders, exciting adventures and amazing.

0 Indonesia Travel South Sulawesi - Tanah Toraja

Because of that image sticking Tanah Toraja with its custom home building, as a form of promotion of tourism and to attract Japanese tourists to this area, then the custom house was built in the country "sunrise" it. The building is done by the people themselves and the Toraja tourism entrepreneurs brought to negari sakura. Now in Japan, there are two Tongkonan Tongkonan very similar to the original. Tongkonan presence always made the country's admiration because of its unique. The difference with those in Tanah Toraja is located in the roof just use bamboo. 

There are many other attraction of Tanah Toraja in addition to solo ceremonial sign (funeral) which is famous for this. Name the baby graves in the trees in the village Kambira Tarra, Sangalla District, about 20 kilometers from Rantepao, prepared for the baby's body aged 0-7 years.

Toraja Land, is a tourist attraction known for its cultural richness. District which is located approximately 350 km north of Makassar is very famous for its custom home building form. The traditional house is named Tongkonan. The roof is made of split bamboo and are prepared to pile up, but now many are using zinc. Tongkonan also has appropriate degrees of nobility strata strata of society such as gold, bronze, iron and brass.

Although burying the baby in the tree Tarra was not implemented since the last decades, but the tree where "bury" dead baby was still upright and visited by many tourists. On top of a tree whose fruit Tarra like breadfruit commonly used as a vegetable by the locals with a circle around the tree trunk 3.5 meters, saved dozens of baby's body.

Before the body is inserted into the trunk of the tree, the first tree was hollowed out and then placed into a dead baby and then covered with black palm tree fibers. After decades, the baby's body will blend with the tree. It is an attraction for the traveler and for the Tanah Toraja still considers sacred place like a newborn child.

The placement of the baby's body on the tree is well adapted to the social strata of society. The higher the degree of social family then the higher the place the baby was buried in the Tarra tree. In fact, infants who died placed in the direction of the bereaved family residence. If the house is in the western part of the tree, then the child's body will be placed in the west.

Grave Stone, one of the graves form the Toraja people

 

To reach this amazing Tanah Toraja are domestic airlines Makassar - Toraja are now only once a week and put on a small plane berpenumpang eight people, which took 45 minutes from the airport Hasanuddin Makassar. If by land, which is quite tiring journey takes seven to ten hours.

Event of interest in this tourist area that is the burial ceremony (signs solo) and signs tuka (thanksgiving feast) which is a fixed calendar each year. In addition to the event, visitors can see up close the other interesting cultural attractions such as the storage of dead bodies in the shelter shaped "container" giant size with a width of 3 meters and a height of 10 meters and tongkonan 600 years old in Londa, Rantepao.

Party Signs Solo 'or feast / ritual funeral

 

 

This is a small part of the many tours offered by the charm Toraja tana as a tourist destination south sulawesi mainstay.
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0 Dufan mini mattampa - makassar, milkfish producing areas

District Pangkep Makassar, South Sulawesi (Sulawesi), which is approximately 50 kilometers from the city of Makassar, in addition to well-known as a supplier of milk fish, as well as being the only area in South Sulawesi, which has a world of fantasy (dufan) Dufan similar in Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, Jakarta .
Although Dufan Mattampa Bungoro located in the District, the District has no Pangkep Dufan complete game in Jakarta, not less interesting with Dufan that exist in the capital of the Republic of Indonesia. "Heaven playing" it blends in with the natural karst mountains that give its own charm."This is heaven Dufan Mattampa play, not only for kids but for all ages. In addition, we can enjoy the natural scenery and caves in the karst mountains the second longest in the world after China karst mountains at this, "said one officer counters, Idris, who also used concurrently to guide or tour guide if there are foreign tourists who visit the park is a plus.To achieve Dufan Mattampa, from Makassar you can use the two-wheeler and four-wheel drive with the distance of about two hours. Its location is very strategic because it is located on the shaft and the gate immediately visible.At the first gate, when driving, you have to deal with the parking attendant booth first. For two-wheelers, the manager Dufan Mattampa, Eternal Magnificent Promosindo, attract levy of Rp 1,000, while the four-wheel vehicles Rp 2,000.About five feet from the parking area, you will find a karst museum which houses various karst rocks and fauna habitat in the mountains of limestone that.To enjoy the natural scenery Mattampa dufan and you have to return to deal with the counter clerk who will give you a ticket for adults costs Rp 5,000 per person and children Rp 3,000 per person.When entering the second gate Dufan Mattampa, visitors are 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 the tourist center and a breezy wind bodes how asrinya Dufan Mattampa this.The sound of gurgling water and the child's voice will be heard boisterous, because the They were enjoying the various games that test your adrenaline and agility. Games climbing ropes, climbing and swinging on the rope webbing, is a common sight in Dufan Mattampa.In addition, there are a variety of games such as merry-go-round, windmill, duck-bebekan, trains elephants and train tours. Swimming pool which is deliberately designed like a natural bathing water boom.With the admission of capital to Rp 5,000 per person for adults, children were able to choose the type of game that can certainly eliminate fatigue while providing their own entertainment. But if you want to enjoy all kinds of toys, enough to pocket Rp 25,000 to get tickets canal."But if you just want to enjoy certain types of games, you only pay Rp 5,000 per child. Facilities at this whole game lasts five minutes, "said officer carousel, Sukri who had a five year stint in Dufan Mattampa.

Kolam mattampa

Karst cavesOnce content to play in the game, visitors can refresh the body by jumping in the pool is also located in this region Mattampa Dufan. To enjoy the swimming pool, the manager imposes a tariff of Rp 10,000 for adults and 5,000 for children. Beyond Sunday and Saturday there is a special student discount of 50 percent.In Dufan Mattampa there are two swimming pools designed for adults with a depth of 4.5 meters and for children who fitted shower. The second source of swimming pool water is obtained from karst mountains that are around the area Pangkep. Thus, the clarity and freshness of water no doubt. Both pools are also facilitated with water games like a water boom.No less interesting, if it had enjoyed karst caves are located about 100 feet from the right of the second gate Dufan Mattampa. When you go deeper into the cave, the light is no longer so you need to bring a candle. And in this place, a boy offered complete with candle wax koreknya at a price of Rp 1,000 per rod.If you did not bring food when an excursion to this place, you need not worry because there is a gazebo to relax with friends while enjoying snacks. In addition, there is a traditional hawker center that complements all existing facilities. In this foodcourt sold various types of traditional foods Sulsel affordable, especially Pangkep, such as brothers and grilled fish soup.No wonder, if dufan Mattampa style which will give the impression to be the main alternative Pangkep District and surrounding areas such as the city of Makassar, Maros and Barru. It was seen mainly on holidays and feast days, like this past week that the number of visitors of post-Idul Fitri 1429 H reaches approximately 4,000 people. Under normal conditions, the average visitor only numbered 1,500 people

0 Makassar Garden Tour ( Bontomanai, Gowa )

One more nih your travel options that are around at Makassar, GARDEN TOUR name suggests, this place can be taken about 1 hour from downtown Makassar, located in the village Bontomanai Gowa, on the shaft Malino-Makassar, not far from the campus II UNHAS or formerly known as Paper Mill Gowa.

The atmosphere is very comfortable because it is filled with fruit trees that are mostly shady mango trees, calm, cool and of course a lot of pollution and dust. There are a lot of Bale-bale, gazebo or playhouse in this large area as a gathering place where you and your family or put your equipment and goods.Every visitor in kenai Rp. 15,000 on weekdays and Rp. 25,000 per weekend day or national holiday. Facilities include full as available meeting rooms, a restaurant and inn. In addition, many objects of interesting objects that you can enjoy.One of the objects in the form of freshwater fish ponds, so you are an angler mania will surely smile .... Dinini umpang fishing equipment and no place provided by the manager, and you know what ...?? its FREE ... yah tis tis free, but only for fishing only. If you are lucky to get a fish to take home or you can ask to eat there, then the fish will be charged for each kilo. There are different types of fish such as pomfret, catfish, carp, and tilapia ...Tired of fishing ...?? you can get directly nyebur ko swimming pool and water play, not far from the fishing there was a swimming pool. Swimming renangya quite wide and divided into 2, namely for children and adults, so those of you who came along with large families do not have to worry about your son / daughter in your place, but definitely stick with adult supervision.For those of you who want to try something else, there could be raced in the mini track, pretty exciting ... but for this one you will be charged a fee of Rp. 5000 Euro for one ride or cycle ...One of the highlights is that visitors are allowed to bring food from outside, so it's very appropriate for the occasion with your family. But Even if you do not bring food from outside, you can simply order food from restorang available there. Very interesting

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0 Fort Rotterdam - Somba Opu ( Makassar )

Fort Rotterdam and Somba Opu is inseparable from the history of South Sulawesi, is a historical site located in Makassar, South Sulawesi Province, and one-on-one of the most historical attractions within easy reach. That said khabarnya castles are made of clay and egg whites instead of cement.

Fort Rotterdam

One fort ever built and still maintained until now (even Barbara Crossette, New York Times write it as the best preserved Dutch fort in Asia). In the Fort Rotterdam in building the State Museum La Galigo a distorted relics of Tana Toraja. (La Galigo taken from an epic entitled I La Galigo. Constitute the pride of the Bugis literature. Name I La Galigo was one of the literary scholar and Wajo Luwu kingdom in the 14th century).

Prince In ponegoro, warlords Java in 1925-1930, had been disposed of in the Makassar and in exile for 26 years in Fort Rotterdam
Some say that this fort was founded by the King of Gowa to 10 in 1546. some sources say that the day coincided with the 9 August 1643 on the orders of Sultan Alauddin, Fortress was founded Ujung start at one end called the tip of view. The fort is another opinion existed long before. fort was also called Fort Penyyu because of its shape like a turtle visible from above. On January 10 1634 Novembar time in this castle in a ceremony held Gowa oversized banner banner washed with blood. Once the agreement is Bungaya fortress fell into the hands of the Dutch and by Speelman called with FORT ROTTERDAM. During the Japanese fortress serves as a center for scientific research utamnya language and culture penelitihan

Fort Rotterdam is located in the seaside city of Makassar, the port is just one Sukarno-Hatta Airport, and the Port of heaven crossing to the island, approximately 500 meters towards the south the Losari Beach and Akarena.

Benteng Somba Opu

His position Somba Opu Fortress Ujungpandang same. Both are historical relics South Sulawesi in the past. Now Somba Opu is still in process in the complete restoration back to the museumMiniature Sulawesi is located in the vicinity of the fort Somba Opu. At this place in the wake of various traditional custom homes of all ethnic groups in South Sulawesi. Each custom home is in the form of a unique artistic and cultural philosophy that describes the specificity of each ethnic group in South Sulawesi and can find a cannon named "Baluwara Supreme" 9 feet long with a weight of 9500 kg, and a museum containing objects- KesultananGowa historic relics.In arsitekturial, the fort was rectangular, with a length of approximately 2 kilometers, 7 to 8 feet tall, and the extent of about 1,500 acres. The entire building fortress walls lined with thick enough.Inside the castle, there are several custom home building in South Sulawesi (which represents the Bugis, Makassar, Mandar, and Kajang).This place was used as a center of culture and history. In this place also focused activities whose implementation is south sulawesi week in October each year
History Somba Opu was built by the Sultan of Gowa IX named Daeng Matanre Karaeng Tumpa'risi 'Kallonna in 1525. In the mid-16th century, a major bastion kingdom of Gowa, letakanya very strategic, he memerintahakan that walls made of clay. This building was continued by Sultan Alauddin. with the development of the port of Somba Opu was rapidly raised fears of an attack outside of the fort is the added thickness and strengthened with weapons, in the estimate there are around 280 large and small cannons in this fort.The fort was a trading center and port spices visited foreign traders from Asia and Europe. On June 24, 1669, the fort was occupied by the VOC and then destroyed and submerged by tidal waves. In the 1980s, the fort was rediscovered by a number of scientists. In 1990, the fort buildings damaged
The fort is located at Jalan Daeng Tata, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

0 Malino Favorite Tourist Attractions in Makassar

Malino one vacation spot for families. many people like to visit in malino as beautiful panorama and the air is cool and clean. In malino there is a waterfall usual Takkapala kunjungungi the tourists and also called as the city of flowers, besides the city there are also tea gardens.

Malino is a village located in District Tinggimoncong, Gowa regency, South Sulawesi. The area is located 90 km from Makassar to the south is one of the natural attractions that have a tremendous attraction. 
Malino tourist areas alone, there are jungle tours, a tall pine trees lined the hills and valleys. The road uphill and winding road by crossing mountain ranges and beautiful valleys like painting nature, will take you to the town of Malino. The area is known as an area of ​​recreation and tourism since the Dutch colonial era.

Malino has mountains that is rich with limestone scenery and pine. Various kinds of beautiful tropical plants, grow and thrive in this cold city. In addition, the Malino also produce fruits and vegetables growing in the typical mountain slopes Bawakaraeng. Some communities in South Sulawesi was cultured mountain as a sacred place and sacred.

Travelling from the city of Makassar towards this area takes about 2 hours. Thousand staircase waterfall, waterfall Takapala, Nittoh Tea Gardens, Blue Valley, Japan and Mountain Heritage bunker Bawakaraeng characterizes the town of Malino. Souvenirs typical of this region is the fruit of passionfruit, lunkhead sticky, Tenteng Malino, apples, diamonds, etc.. Malino also a rice-producing areas for the region of South Sulawesi.

History

Before emerging name Malino, once local people know him by the name of the village 'Lapparak'. Laparrak in Makassar language means flat, which means also that only in places that are flat areas, among the mountains stood firm. Malino city becoming known and increasingly popular since the Dutch colonial era, especially after the Governor-General Caron in 1927 ruled in "Celebes on Onderhorighodon" made the Malino in 1927 as a retreat for government officials.

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