South Sulawesi

A. Nature Tourism
1. Malino

Malino is a resting place and agrotourism in South Sulawesi that has the look of green tea plantations and pine forests. In this cold city grows a wide range of tropical flowers and fruits. In addition to the east of the city there Takapala waterfalls that can be achieved by riding horses.


2. Tomb of Sultan Hasanuddin
Tomb of Sultan Hasanuddin was in the tomb complex of the kings of Gowa, including a stone from "tomanurung" which is used as a place of inauguration of the king of Gowa, and an ancient mosque. Inside the tomb complex of 6 people found the tomb of the king of Gowa and Tallo a king's tomb. Sultan Hasanuddin was the king of Gowa who styled Malobasi sixteen Mattawang Guest Bontomangape Karaeng Tumenanga Ribulla Mohammad Bakir Pangkawi, born in 1629 and was appointed king of Gowa in 1652 at the age of 23 years. Position the lap Sultan Hasanuddin for 17 years until the year 1669. One year later at the age of 41 years, dated May 12, 1670, he died.

3. Bantimurung Waterfall
Bantimurung nature tourism is tourism which is popular with local tourists, especially on holidays. Its main attraction is the waterfall and the baths below. In addition visitors can also enjoy the cool atmosphere with various species of butterflies beautiful.

4. Goa Dreams
Goa is a dream under dilapisan approximately 15 minutes walk and it is located about 15 m from the height Bantimurung waterfall. Through a small road from the waterfall kehulu to another waterfall and a smaller cave that we came to Goa Dreams. By using a flashlight or lantern we enjoy the beautiful limestone forms in nature seemed like a dream.

5. Ke'te Kesu
Ke'te Kesu is a traditional Toraja village with typical houses, characterized by a series of curved roof and the walls are carved. Kesu Ke'te consists of two words that mean the grasping Ke'te and Kesu which means the throne. So Ke'te Kesu means to reach the throne or position. Kesu Ke'te tongkonan also a museum and houses traditional presents the background of rice fields stretch of high cliffs where the Tau-Tau (body) old age. The beauty and uniqueness of this traditional village make the UN cultural agency (UNESCO) proposed that Ke'te as one of the world's cultural heritage to the 38 after Borobudur temple.

6. Lemo and Londa
Lemo and Londa are two famous villages with rock tombs. Londa is one of the few burial places of the oldest suspension, where the place was buried the bodies several members of the local nobility. A large balcony is filled with images of death. Replication of the body is called Tau-Tau and displayed in front of the cave on a steep cliff. While Lemo is the final resting place of the noble lie Toraja in the form of Tau-Tau and is best visited in the morning.

7. Palawa
Navigate Sa'dang River to the north will bring us to the show Palawa Tau-Tau (body) and Tongkonan (traditional house) as a greeter of visitors. Situated on a hill, in the middle of a leafy bamboo trees, it ranks Tongkonan adorn many of Tana Toraja tourism advertising.

8. Soppeng
Watansoppeng through the town will look a unique landscape that is not found elsewhere. As long as the eye can see on the branches of trees hanging bats numbering tens of every tree left and right side of roads and city parks. The myth that developed and shared by people around the existence of this bat is that if an immigrant is visited and bat droppings and dispose of these people, it is believed the settlers would be Soppeng County citizens. If women will get a man's soul mate Soppeng District residents and when the man then he will get a female mate Soppeng District residents.

9. Palopo
Palopo is that many of the old city leaving a trail of historical development of Islam in Sulawesi. One legacy is a mosque that was built without cement in the year 1603 AD by King luwi XVI. The mosque is still standing strong with the main pillar of black wood.

10. Pantai Tanjung Bira
Pantai Tanjung Bira an exotic white sandy beach and is equipped with various means of support. This beach is also promising a beautiful sunset scenery and crystal clear sea water.

11. Craftsmen Phinisi
Bulukumba also famous for its craftsmen Phinisi boat, both in small sizes as souvenirs as well as in actual size for shipping.

B. Wisata Bahari

1. Island Kayangan
Distance location: ± 0.8 Km. of Makassar (± 15 minutes from the Harbor Island Kayangan)
The attraction: Swimming, panoramic sunset (sunset), water sports, music & performances.
Kayangan Island is a small island of white sand area of 1 ha. Location not far from Soekarno-Hatta Port of Makassar, can be taken during the 15 minute trip by using a special boat provided for visitors from the pier in Fort Rotterdam depab. The island was formerly Marrouw or Meraux. Kayangan Island has several facilities such as accommodation (resort), stage entertainment, restaurants, multi-purpose building, a playground for children, sports facilities, and bridge fishing.

2. Seaport Paotere
Paotere is a traditional port into a variety of boat berths ranging from small single-screen until the boat Pinisi and Lambo with more screen and large as well as mechanical.

3. Samalona Island
Distance location: ± 6.8 km (± 20 minutes) from Kota Makassar
Location: District Ujung Pandang
The attraction: Diving, snorkeling, coral reefs, marine biota, water sports

4. Barrang Island Caddi
Distance location: ± 12 Km from Kota Makassar (± 1 hour 15 minutes)
Location: District Ujung Tanah
The attraction: Oseanorium, Japanese heritage

C. Beach tourism

1. Coast Losari
This beach is the city of Makassar aikon after Karebosi Field. This beach became the most popular recreation of the citizens because it lies in the middle of the city of Makassar. On Sunday morning this beach town filled with citizens who exercise while enjoying snacks along the way there. In the afternoon we can enjoy the view of sunset (sunset) by setting the small islands in deep water.

2. Coast Akkarena
This tourist resort is located in the integrated area of Tanjung Bunga, a modern tourist center with a variety of supporting facilities such as restaurants, cafes, play facilities and children's entertainment stage.

D. History and Culture Tourism
1. Fortress Rotterdam
In its present form, the castle is now located in Makassar city center was built by the Dutch Trading Company (VOC). Fort Named to commemorate the name of the Rotterdam with the winner's hometown Makassar War, Admiral Speelman; after overhauled the total in the year 1673, the castle was rebuilt by following the model of the European fortress-17th century. For nearly 300 years this castle was the center of Dutch rule in South Sulawesi. New in 1937 Fort Rotterdam submitted for civilian use as a center of culture and arts, among others, to house the Foundation Matthes, a famous library of the history, language and culture of Sulawesi. The fort is now administered by Rotteram Heritage Archeological Conservation Center Makassar, Ministry of Culture and Tourism. While Lagaligo Museum located in this fort is under the management of the Government of South Sulawesi province. This area became one of the cultural attractions of Makassar and attract many tourists visit the domestic and foreign.

2. Benteng Somba Opu
Location: 15 minutes from City Center
The fort is a heritage the kingdom of Gowa who later used by the Dutch in the colonial period. We have made the castle Somba Opu miniature culture of South Sulawesi is equipped with custom homes in each district representing the tribe Makassar, Bugis, Mandar, Toraja, and Kajang.

3. Mandala Monument
Location: Jl. Jend. Sudirman (Central City)
Mandala Monument is one of the typical buildings (landmarks) of Makassar. This monument was built to commemorate the Liberation of West Irian (now Papua) from Dutch occupation. On the ground floor of this monument there are reliefs depicting the life of the people of South Sulawesi.

4. Victims Monument Soul 40,000
Headquarters location: Jl. 40 Thousand Victim Soul, Kec. Tallo (10 minutes from downtown)
40,000 Victims Monument Soul is one of heritage attractions built to commemorate the massacre of the fighters and community leaders in South Sulawesi by the army command of Captain Westerling NICA.

5. Tomb of Prince Diponegoro
Headquarters location: Jl. Prince Diponegoro (10 minutes from downtown)
Diponegoro renowned as a national hero and a leader of popular resistance to colonialism on the island of Java, between the years 1825 to 1830. Diponegoro persistent resistance is a serious threat to the Dutch colonial government at the time, so that the prince was exiled to Manado and then moved to death in Makassar in 1855. Tomb of Prince Diponegoro was in Makassar and the road that is in front of the tomb until now called Jl. Prince Diponegoro.

6. Masjid Al-Markaz al-Islami
Headquarters location: Jl. Lompobattang (Center City)
Al-Markaz al-Islami is the auditorium and the largest mosque in eastern Indonesia that serves not only as a center of worship but also to facilitate educational, social and cultural activities.

7. Masjid Raya Makassar
Headquarters location: Jl. Lompobattang (Center City)
Masjid Raya Makassar is the second largest mosque after Al-Markaz Al-Islami. New complete renovation and opened back in 2004.

8. Ancient Mosque Arabic
Headquarters location: Jl. Lombok, Kec. Wajo
Ancient Arab mosque was built in 1907, and until now the old buildings still function as a place of worship of Muslims in the vicinity.

9. Tomb Complex Tallo Kings
Headquarters location: Jl. Sultan Abdullah, (15 minutes from downtown)
The tomb complex was built around the 18th century. The shape of this ancient tomb buildings like the temple construction. On the walls there are some expressions of unity in the art of Islamic calligraphy. Interred in this cemetery to the Seventh King of Tallo, I Malingkaang Daeng which is the King Manyonri Tallo I who embraced Islam with the nickname "Tiger Keboka ri Tallo '(White Tiger of Tallo), and is known as a propagator of Islam to the eastern region as Buton, Ternate and Palu. He also declared a Tuammalianga Karaeng Timoro ri (king who perished in the East).

10. Joseph's Tomb Syech
Headquarters location: Jl. Sheikh Yusuf, Kec. Tamalate.
Syech Joseph was born in Gowa, South Sulawesi, with the name Muhammad Yusuf. Full name as an adult is Tuanta 'Salama' ri Gowa Abul Sheikh Yusuf Al-Yaj Mahasin Al-Khalwati Al-Makassari Al-Banteni.

Source by Bank Indonesia