Tourist attractions in south Sulawesi

South Sulawesi
 

South Sulawesi administratively bordered with Central Sulawesi province in the north and west by the Straits of Makassar. Bounded on the east by the Gulf of Bone and the south with the Flores Sea. The capital of Makassar with a strategic position in Eastern Indonesia allows South Sulawesi can function as service centers for both the Eastern Region of Indonesia or to an international scale.

Geographically, the Straits of Sulawesi (Makassar) is known as the boundary of the Wallace line, telling the two sets of different wildlife, namely the eastern and western parts of Indonesia. Species of flora and fauna of this island is as specific as ebony wood, pigs, deer and birds butung maleo colorful with large eggs.

Its government is divided into 18 districts namely Bantaeng, Barru, Bone, Bulukumba, Enrekang, Gowa, Jeneponto, Luwu, Luwu North Luwu, Maros, Pangkep, Pinrang, Polmas, Selayar, Sidrap, Sinjai, Soppeng and three cities each Makassar , Pare-pare and Palopo.

Before the proclamation of the Republic of Indonesia, South Sulawesi, consisting of a number of independent kingdoms territory and inhabited by four ethnic groups, namely: Bugis, Makassar, Mandar and Toraja.

There are three major kingdoms wide influence of Luwu, Goa and Bone, which in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries to achieve glory and conduct of trade relations and friendship with Europeans, Indians, Chinese, Malay and Arabic.

In 1530, the Kingdom of Gowa began to develop themselves, and in the mid-16th century Gowa became important trade centers in eastern Indonesia. In 1605, King of Gowa embrace Islam and make Islam as the Kingdom of Gowa. Between the years 1608 and 1611, the Kingdom of Gowa Kingdom rnenaklukkan Bone attack and so Islam can be spread to all parts of Makassar and Bugis.

Dutch trading company, better known by the name of VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) who came to this area in the 15th century to see the kingdom of Gowa as an obstacle to the desire to control VOC spice trade in this area. VOC then allied with a prince named Whitewater Palakka Bugis who lived in exile after the fall of Bugis under the rule of Gowa.

Holland then returned to the Bone Palakka sponsors, as well as turn on Bone and Sopeng community resistance against the power of Gowa. After fighting for a year, the Kingdom of Gowa were defeated. And King of Gowa, Sultan Hasanuddin Bungaya forced to sign Treaty which greatly reduces the power of Gowa. Furthermore, under Palakka Bone became ruler in South Sulawesi.

Makassar and Bugis community resistance against colonial kckuasaan continue until the year 1905-06. In 1905, the Dutch also managed to conquer the Tana Toraja, the resistance in this area continued until the early 1930s.

Residents of South Sulawesi consists of four main ethnic tribe the famous Toraja has a specific cultural, religious nuanced look at the ceremonies of death, a traditional house with curved roof, carving a beautiful and natural color.

Makassar tribe, known as the Bugis and Mandar sailors good patriotic days of war and future peace. With a traditional sailing boat across the sea islands of Indonesia to northern Australia, some islands in the Pacific Ocean to the coast of Africa.

Large areas of South Sulawesi province is a mountainous area lush verdant. In this area there are a variety of natural beauty such as waterfalls, lakes and caves that are interesting attractions to visit. South Sulawesi has a fertile soil in which crops such as coffee, cotton and sugarcane became the mainstay commodities other than rice plants of this area.

District Takalar

Talakar District is an area that has the potential of tourism is supported by the state of nature, society, culture and social condition of the business world. The potential of tourism in the District and objects that can be developed Takalar classified into nature tourism, culture, history, agro tourism and marine tourism. Galesong terkenat with the potential of fisheries, marine and flying fish egg producer has been a major export commodity.

Was awarded a beautiful stretch of scenery in addition to low-and high land, was also awarded the expanse of ocean stretching region. Takalar local government does not seem to waste the blessings of nature by developing coastal tourism Lamangkai including agro-tourism activities mango Klom manifold over an area of ​​2000 Ha.

The wealth of the region's coast that is now the top priority of tourism development. As a first step has targeted the development of Sanrobengi Island, a small island of white sand has various unique advantages as well, such as residents call vang only occupied about 10 families semenrara relatively close to the beach Losari Makassar.

For ease of transportation to the island Sanrobengi, the Government has increased functionality in the Region Bodclia dock, in addition to TPI (Fish Landing Place) and the landing ship goods from Kalimantan. Dock it also can be operated as a port of Marine.

Another object of the beach is a Topejawa beach located in the Village Topejawa about 14 km from the city Takalar or 54 km from Makassar. This beach is famous for its beautiful expanse of sea and has been equipped with various facility for vacation.

The Tanakeke island is a tourist attraction other marine district owned by the beauty of coral reefs and is known as the sea horses and sea birds that live in mangrove forest areas. In addition there are seagrass that grows in white sand and coral reefs.

This tourist attraction is located in the village of deer hunting and Ko'mara Barugaya. Distance to this location about 23 km from the city Takalar and can be reached through land route approximately 50 minutes. Deer hunting is an activity that is often done by Karaeng (nobility) in these two villages. In addition to hunting deer, mountain scenery, waterfalls, lakes and forests complement the beauty of the tourist attraction in this area. Even sports activities like rock climbing and so forth can also be performed in these attractions.

District Bantaeng

Geographically Bantaeng District bounded on the North sebetah Bulukumba Gowa and, in the south with the Flores Sea. The eastern boundary with Bulukumba and in the West with Jeneponto District.

Bantaeng is Bugis shipbuilding center with a famous reputation for hundreds of years. This area is rich in maritime history. In the past, Bantaeng was conquered areas (colonies) kingdom of Majapahit. Poems of Java in the 14th century had praised the quality of this area of ​​artificial vessels. In the North Bantaeng there is a pretty impressive waterfall. Here tourists can do sports activities beach, shower or bathe in the sea or sailing a boat. Along the coast are fishing boats can be hired for traveling along the coast. A number of natural and cultural attractions are a mainstay among other surroundings Stone White Sand Beach is located in the Village Baruga, Pajukukang District, about 18 kilometers and the City Bantaeng.

Way there can be taken approximately 30 minutes, passing the road axis in the direction Bantaeng Bulukumba. This white sand beach located not far from the highway. Visitors who traveled there on a motorcycle or car.

Mount Forest Tourism Workshop is located in the village of Bonto Marannu, Uluere District, about 24 kilometers and the City Bantaeng. Way there can be taken approximately 90 minutes, passing Bissappu district with the conditions of winding roads and climbs. Visitors can watch the corn crop planted on hillsides. Here it was cool, because it is above the altitude region. And from the highway visitors have to walk about 1 kilo meter to reach Forest Workshop tours.

Not far and jungle tours, there is a gym called Loka Camp for outbound activities. Among the path that is passed, there is a plantation area of ​​vegetables planted in between cabbage and carrots. Here there are facilities for sports such as gliding, walking on the rope, and walk in atasj meshes.

In the village of Kampala, District Eremmerasa, about 16 kilometers and there Bentaeng City Baths Eremmerasa nature. Way there can be taken approximately 30 minutes. Along the way tourists can see houses on stilts lined up in between the rice field. Around this bath was cool with the natural scenery of hills covered with trees and green plants.

There are two swimming pools as much as two pieces, each for adults and children. This pool has a water source and the mountains and between the two pools there is a stage for performances or performances of the event. Around the pool, there is a stream of flowing water and the mountains among the rocks and form a small waterfall.

Bissapu Waterfalls at Village Bonto Salluang, District Bissappu, about 5 miles and the City Bantaeng. Way there should be done in the morning or before noon. Along the way, you can feel the cool air with the natural scenery of green trees on either side of the road. After arriving at the destination location, you can watch the teak trees around the waterfall,

To be able to see the waterfall, visitors must walk through the tiered steps down. The scenery around the waterfall was naturally arranged. All around there are places to rest, there is a large stone that can be used as seats.

In the City of Bantaeng., Precisely in the Village Tappanjeng, there Bantaeng District have Seruni Beach, can be reached within 5 rnenit pass road axis. Here there anchor the dock where fishing boats or boats carrying goods. Kavu dock this afternoon when a place to relax among the young. Nearby there is a cafeteria, a place that sells food and beverages as well as presenting music.

Not far from the pier, along the coast, there is a seat made of walls extending from East to West. Many young people who likes to hangout here. Sitting on the beach in the afternoon while waiting for the sunset to be set, is a sight that can be found every day.

Another object of the beach is a Lamalaka beach, located in the Village Lembang, Bantaeng District, located in Bantaeng City Sightseeing is also reachable within walking distance of the inn in the city Bantaeng. Children who live in the vicinity of this beach soccer activities usually perform in the evening, a scene which adds to the rise of the beach.

In Bontojaya Village, District Bissappu, about 16 km and the City Bantaeng. There Ejaya Batu Caves near the village chief Bontojaya Office. From a distance this cave in sight, because it was on a flat hill, located about 300 meters from the highway.

Around the cave there are a lot of cottonwood trees. Local people using the fruit of the kapok tree as raw material for making mattresses. Batu Caves Ejaya been investigated in 1937 by Van Stein Callonfols, scientists from the Netherlands. He did archaeological excavation and stone tools rnenemukan calsedon flaky type which is used as pencerut, the ends of the arrow.

Old Mosque Tompong also become one of the object visited by tourists. Located at Jalan Bantaeng Bolu, which is in the Village Letta, District Bantaeng. And the City Bantaeng, through the streets of Makassar-Bantaeng shaft.

The mosque has a roof uno form overlap tjga. Building parent body composed of the viewer and the mosque. The walls of the mosque in the North, South, and West made of walls and air vents that have a roster of green porcelain, wall of the mosque in the eastern part consists of four pillars with architects and Europe.

It is said that this mosque was built in 1887 on the initiative of King Bantaeng Karaeng Panawang of the 12th century. A benefactor of the District Wajo named La Bandu and settled in Bantaeng at that time to assist in the construction of the mosque by an architect named La Pangewa imported from Bone regency.

Tomb Kings La Tenri Ruwa is a tomb complex located in downtown Bantaeng, precisely in the Environment Lembang China, Village Pallantikang, District Bantaeng. All around there are people's homes. Approximately 50 meters east of this tomb complex contained Calendu River. At the location of this complex there are ornamental plants, paths, ponds, lawn chairs, information space, bathroom and WC. Bantaeng tomb kings are taken from an historical figure of La Tenri Ruwa whose tomb is in the complex is He is the king-11 Bone to the first received an invitation from the King of Gowa-141 Mangerangi Daeng Manrabbia Sultan Alauddin to embrace Islam, the complex this building there are about 159 pieces of building the tomb. Tomb building materials made of coral stone, the rest rocks, bricks and limestone using adhesive

Tourism in the city can also mengunjungj Bantaeng Lompoa Balla, a typical custom home Bugis-Makassar where bermukimnya Bantaeng kings in earlier times. Its land is approximately 1617 square meters. The building consists of the main house and pavilion.

Sinjai District
Sinjai District is an area that is located on the eastern coast of the southern peninsula of South Sulawesi and is in the Foot of Mount Bawakaraeng, saving potential of marine tourism and nature tourism because the scene was no less interesting to other areas.

In addition, as the former area of ​​the joint between the kingdom Tellulimpoe (Tondong, Bulo Bulo, and Lamatti) with the Kingdom Pitulimpoe (Turungeng, Manimpahoi, Feels, Pao, Manipi, and Bala Suka Suka), must save the relics as a sign of the triumph of the second kingdom in the past. This is a potential for cultural tourism is no value.

Development potential is essential in order to support this region as one tourist destination after Tana Toraja and Bira (Bulukumba) which has long been recognized by the international community.

The objects of tourism, among others, Stone Pake Gojeng Archaeological Park, Pulau Sembilan, House Karampuang Antiquities, Old cemetery Caropo, Baruttunge Falls Twin Falls, and rice paddies terassering surta Passion Fruit plants.

For the development of marine tourism potential areas for marine tourism activities are nine islands in the District of North Sinjai. Lasia beach on the East and the Village Keeamatan Sinjai

Parrongko Tellulimpoe District.

Nine island consists of nine islands which Burungloe Island, Island Liang liang, Kambuno Island, Island Kodingare, Batanglampe Island, Island Katingdoang, Kanalo Island 1, Island and Island Larearea Kanalo 2 which is a potential area to be used as a marine tourism object.
Lokasl is located approximately 9 miles from the Port lappa and can be reached by using a vehicle with a motorized boat travel time about 1 hour, or a speed boat and takes about 15 minutes.

Range of 9 pieces of the island is partly hilly area is beautiful scenery in the middle of the sea. Diversity of corals and reef fish is the main attraction for diving activities, and fishing.
Underwater scenery and Bungingtallue Hellopute Hirst is also a commodity that can be offered. Calm inviting waters tend to perform activities of paddle sports and water skiing. Panoramic coastal Larearea Island is uninhabited small islands with white sand potential to be developed to enjoy the sunshine (sunbathing activities),

There are many other unique things like fresh water wells in the area of ​​the ups and downs P. Burungloe and table corals in P. Kanalo II. In addition, Panorama sun rises in the sea and setting behind the mountains can be seen if it is in the surrounding area of ​​this island (Setup).

Balangnipa fort is 2 km from the center of Sinjai, located in the village Balangnipa, District of North Sinjai. At the start of construction (1560), this fortress is the basis that the material is a volcanic rock which was tied by Tangka River mud, thick walls siwali reppa (half fathoms), rectangular and has four defenses (bastion). Later in the Dutch colonial era (1864), renovated by architect European model, and completed in 1868.

Barru District

Barru is one of the regencies in South Sulawesi, which has a region that lies on the coast of Makassar Strait, stretching from South to North direction along approximately 78 km. Barru Pangkep District bounded by the South Makassar Strait in the west, Pare-Pare on the North and East District Soppeng in sebeleh.

Have the potential areas that can be developed that is tourist beach / nautical, nature tourism and cultural tourism / history. Baharinya sights are on coastal areas and islands in Barru who have gardens are quite beautiful sea accompanied by white sand.

Antata other beaches and the island of Cape Coast Butung Putianging located in the Village District Lasitae Tanete Rilau. There is also a stone beach in the Village Lemoe uiung Sumpang Binangae, District Barru. Pannikiang island beach in the Village District Madello Balusu, Dutungnge Island, Island in the Village Palanro Bakki, Kecarnatan Mallusetasi. Kupa Beach and other coastal Mallusetasi Marine Park and Beach Labuangnge and Stone Village Mallopie in New Bojo, Kecarnatan Mallusetasi.

For natural attractions are generally located in mountainous areas that have adequate water resources with a lot of beautiful natural scenery dotted with shady trees. Sights include waterfalls and rock Mallopie Wae Saie in the Village district Lompo Riaja Tanete Riaja, Hope Valley Hope Village District Tanete Riaja.

Bantimurung Waterfall and the panorama of nature Jempulu Village District Pujananting Pujananting. Bottoe River district. Tanete Rilau, Waterfall Village Tompo Pangi valley district. Beautiful Lajulo Barru Caravan Village District Tuwung Barru.

Hot springs village Kalompie galung Barru District. Waeng Pubbu bath, Goa Tegenra in the Village District Madello Balusu. Paccekke scenery, the Village District Paccekke Soppeng Riaja. Bujung Mattimbawae in the village of Nepo and ecotourism activities in the Kupa Mallusetasi District.

Barru is one area in South Sulawesi Tourism has a considerable history. Custom home Saoraja Lapinceng is one of historical / cultural past, this house made in 1895 during the reign of King Balusu Andi Muhammad Saleh held Dg.Parani Sulle Petta.

It is against the background by the many leaders of freedom fighters who were born and destined to be present in this region. Object history can be seen Tomb We pance Land, tomb We Tenri Olle, Tomb Lamaddussila Village District Pancana Tanete Rilau.

We Tenri Leleang tomb, the tomb of Petta Pallase Lasee, an old mosque in the village Lalabata Lalabata Tanete Rilau District., Tomb H. Muh. Fudail in Sumpang Binangae Barru district. Monumcn Garongkong and Complex Maridie ground tombs in the Village District Mangempang Barru.

Lapinceng Traditional House in the Village Balusu Balusu District. Monument Paccekke Village District Paccekke Soppeng Riaja, Lagonggo Tomb complex in the Village Mallawa and tomb complex in District Court Mallusetasi nephew.

Polmas District
Polmas District also known as boat Sandeq as one type of traditional boats Mandar tribe Austronesian heritage from the time of migration in the 15th century BC. This boat is a type of boat with a length of 5-16 meters bercadik that can be used to catch fish up into the deep sea. No wonder that type of boat is a means of transport between provinces for the purpose of Java, Borneo, even down to Malaysia and Madagascar, Africa.

Maritime tourism is a mainstay on the Gusung Toraya island of policing in the District Binuang that can be taken approximately 75 minutes from Pier Sappang. Recreation area with a panorama of beautiful beaches and the clean white sand. The island is flanked by the island Karamasang, Tosalama Island, Island and Island Panampeang Battoa.

Riso Natural Park located on a hill in the mountain village region Riso, District Tapango. Tourist park has an area of ​​approximately 11,000 hectares with the cool mountain air and has a number of species of butterflies. Another attraction of this tourism is a protected forest and irrigation water source.

Customary and traditional home appliances policing in the village signs Saratu, District 400-year-old Mamasa is a unique ancestral heritage and includes traditional equipment used in tribal Mamasa time immemorial. Tedong-tedong grave is one of the cultural attractions that are not less interesting.

Tedong-tedong this is one of the tombs dating back some 400 years old made of wood shaped like a buffalo. In the language Mamasa tedong buffalo is the framework that contains a human cadaver. Ceremonies are conducted for people who have died in policing is a traditional ceremony called Pangngaroan or Solo signs or ceremonies of grief / death.

The ceremony at the Village nosu, Pana District about 75 miles from the capital of policing is generally for the royal line. The bodies are stored first in the house for months and even years until the family could carry out this ritual with the sacrifice of pigs and buffalo.

Wajo District
Wajo District has an area of ​​4.01% of the total area of ​​the Province. South Sulawesi, is administratively divided into 14 districts consisting of 45 villages and 131 villages, divided into four dimensions of hilly land, plains, lakes and seas. Hilly land stretching from South to North. Lowland is located in the East, South, Central and West. The lake is located on the west coast while stretched in the east overlooking the Gulf of Bone along 103 km of coastline.

Sengkang is located on the Lake Tempe who has a beautiful panorama, Sengkang is a pretty nice city to visit. One appeal of Sengkang is the product of silk weaving that is the result of the people.

Sengkang is known as a center of silk industry. Silk fabrics are sold in Sengkang market like silk scarves silk weaving center, but unfortunately belongs to the people generally located in the villages around Sengkang who do not have access to public transport. To be able to go into these villages, you should hire a public transport.

Tempe Lake is a lake that is broad but shallow enough that a bird habitat. Edge of the lake is an area of ​​mud which is also the local shelter. Visitors can stroll along the lake by boat motors up to the River Walanae, visited the village and the village of Batu Batu Salotangah in the middle of the lake.

Lake Tempe is located at the West District Wajo. Precisely in the District of Tempe, about 7 km and city of Sengkang to the banks of the River Walanae. From this river, a trip to Tempe Lake can be taken approximately 30 minutes by boat motors (katinting).

Nuanced Bugis fishing village lined the edge of the lake. Fishermen who catch fish in the lake area of ​​13,000 hectares with a background of floating houses, is a very interesting sight.
From the heights, Tempe Lake looks like a giant basin is flanked by three districts namely Wajo, Soppeng, and Sidrap. While relaxing on the boat, tourists can watch the sunrise in the eastern horizon in the morning and sets in the western horizon in the evening. In the middle of the lake, we can witness a variety of birds such as grouse, who grabbed the fish that appears above the water surface of Lake Tempe.

This lake has a freshwater fish species that are rarely found in the tain. That said, the bottom of the lake is the source of fish food store, which is estimated to have anything to do lies the lake which is above the slab of two continents, namely Australia and Asia.

Agro Tourism Silk Road became one of the mainstays in the district. Mulberry planting stage to the process of making silk fabrics have long been the main attraction for tourists visiting the District Wajo.

Location seeding and planting mulberry located in several villages in the District Sabbangparu, about 10 km south Sengkang Town, District menuiu Soppeng road axis.
Here, visitors can witness the process of planting mulberry, how to raise silkworms, silk yarn spinning process, to how to weave silk fabric. Special products in the form of silk cloth, gloves, shirts, ties, and various forms of souvenirs from silk fabric and bags sperti fan.
Some silk showroom in Sengkang Town provides a variety of colors and motifs macarn beautiful. Motifs are much in demand Bugis society generally motifs and motifs that resemble Toraja carvings.

Traditional House Atakkae cultural area located in the Village Atakkae, Tempe District, built in 1995 on the Lake Lampulung, about 3 miles East Sengkang Town. Within this area has built dozens of traditional houses duplicates collected from various kecamacan, so this area as a place representative of the exhibition.

All around the building as a place to stay there traveler, near the lake. Almost every year, this cultural area visited by tourists, especially when held a variety of cultural attractions and folk games.

In the region built a custom home, dubbed larger Tenribali Saoraja-palace, one of matoa Wajo. The house was rnempunyai pole as much as 101 pieces. Each pole weighs 2 tons, ironwood from Kalimantan.

The pole was set up with heavy equipment (excavators). Circle of 1.45 m pole house with a diameter of 0.45 m, and height of the pole from the ground up to the attic 8.10 m. This custom home building has a length of 42.20 m, width 21 m and 15 m high ridge

Kalola Dam area, is a tourist area located in the village of Sogi, Alaniangpajo District, about 35 miles north Sengkang Town. Region which occupies an area of ​​65 hectares is always crowded by tourists.

Kalola dam contained in this tourist area has puddles of water discharge 21.5 km with 900 m3 per second, stretching between the mountains of rocks overgrown with trees shady, cool, and very exciting.

We can watch the fishing activities by local residents by boat wheels. Tourists can also fishing, rowing race, skiing, and enjoying the beautiful scenery around the dam.
Visitors are usually held the camp and about 3 km from the dam has been built swimming pools and boarding. For those who like to hunt, can channel his hobby, because there is a park near this location hunting deer.

The location is about 5 km from the dam Kalola, precisely in the village of Sogi, District Mamangpajo. Garden area of ​​500 hectares of forest were very representative for those who have a hobby of hunting. In the past, people hunt deer with horses and hounds.
In fact, the level of courage and maturity of a nobleman's son at that time measured by the ability and agility they catch deer. For those who like the adventure, hunting deer is one alternative.

That location can be reached by using the 4 whell drive car because the road leading to the site is a sloping hill. In the surrounding landscape looks with green grass surface, flanking the broad field hunting. Around this park there are small rivers and trees on the sidelines of the valley as a supporter of wildlife deer.

Tosora site is located approximately 16 km in the east of the City Sengkang. Precisely in the Village Tosora, District Majauleng. J.okasi can be reached by motorbike or car. Tosora is the former capital of Wajo around the 17th century.

This region is surrounded by 8 pieces of a small lake. Many historical and archaeological relics found here, such as the tomb of the kings Wajo, former ammunition warehouse kingdom (geddong), ancient rnasjid built in 1621, and the tomb of the bernisan cannon.
Here also there is a bung wells parani, ternpat past soldiers bathed before plunging into battle. Many tourists who have visited here. Their motivations varied, among them came just to make a pilgrimage. Others come to remove loose or azar, and there is also a history of conduct assessment.

Here also there in the mountains of the eastern city of Sengkang. The location is not far from the Grand Mosque Sengkang. Visitors can walk to this location, especially those who are happy with the adventure.

Nippon Cave of tunnels created by the Japanese army as a hiding place and the defense in World War 2. The amount is not less than 10 pieces, but now some have been terturup soil naturally.

Inside the cave there is a very spacious room. Local people believe that the cave as a place where the treasure left behind by Japanese soldiers, and in time of war as a base defense of South Asia.

Mouth of the cave has an average diameter of about 1 meter. When visitors want to get into the cave, they have to bend or crawl. There is a cave entrance is different from the way to go out. Some of them, the entrance and exit to the cave is only one lane.

At night, tourists can stay at houseboat. Together with fishermen, we can see the moon at night that lit up while fishing Lake Tempe.

Meanwhile, the fishermen catch fish accompanied by traditional music played by the population. On 23 August each year, a calendar of activities implementation sea festival in Lake Tempe. These fishing party ritual or a ceremony called Maccera Tappareng purify the lake with the organization of various tourist attractions are very appealing.

On the day of the Lake Festival Tempe, all participants wore ceremonial Maccera Tappareng Bode (custom clothing Bugis). The event was also enlivened with many attractions such as the traditional boat races, boat races decorative, folk game contest (traditional kite competitions, the selection of virgin and Land kallolona Wajo), the race beating Iesung (padendang), performances of traditional music and dance played by transvestites bissu , and various other traditional performances.

Paddle boat race is a tradition handed down and preserved among the fishermen. While Maccera Tappareng is a form of ritual activities conducted on the Lake Tempe by the people who live on the edge of Lake Tempe. usually characterized by sacrificial cutting / cow headed by a chief fisherman, and a spate of other events.

Tana Toraja District
No doubt Tana Toraja is a popular tourist destination of the most interesting and most famous in Sulawesi. Geographically, Tana Toraja in South Sulawesi, the base of the peninsula and covers an area of ​​considerable Iuas. In this area you will find beautiful scenic traditional villages with rice fields that stretched Iuas, tongkonan traditional house building with unique architecture and culture of Toraja is very interesting.

One of the most impressive custom event in Toraja is the burial ceremony which was famous throughout the world. Toraja people believe without funeral rites, the spirit of the dead that will provide misfortune for the family left behind.

The highlight of this burial usually takes place in July and August. At that time the Toraja people from all over Indonesia will return home to participate in this event. The arrival of people from overseas Toraja was followed by ribanya tourist arrivals to see the unique culture here.
Toraja society ethnographically can be divided into three groups: Toraja West, East and South, but a little known outside the particular foreign tourists are South Toraja also known by the name Toraja Sa'adan or Saqdan and generally live in and around the capital Rantepao and Makale Tana Toraja administration. This beautiful little town surrounded by hills that peak is often covered with fog and near the town there is an artificial lake.

Rantepao is the largest city in Tana Toraja, and also trade in the region. Tourists who visit the Toraja generally congregate in Rantepao. The city is a starting point for tourists who want to explore all the uniqueness and beauty of Toraja. Rantepao is the city of rain because rain is almost always falls throughout the year with the cold air at night.

Rantepao has a huge market, but trading activity carried out only once a week, one of which is the Market Bolu. The market is located about 2 km in the North East Rantepao is interesting to visit because it became a meeting place Toraja people who come from different places in the region.

Botutumonga is a small city situated on the slopes of Mount Sesean, about 20 km in the North Rantepao, has a beautiful panorama. From this altitude view of the city lies Rantepao and Sa'dan Valley located in the distance at the foot of the mountain. From this place, tourists can also enjoy the beautiful sunrise and take a trip (hiking) down Batutumonga region, then enjoy a meal in the restaurant and overnight at the lodge are available in this city.

District Soppeng
Soppeng District is one of regencies in South Sulawesi Province. Soppeng Watan capital city also called fruit bats / bat. there are so many myths that are growing that the presence of these bats by the hundreds to thousands of these, perched in a tree-lined city park with a distinctive noise.

The presence of bats in the heart of the City Watansoppeng, further adds to the charm of this city, because the capital city Watansoppeng dubbed the bat. Uniquely bats are only willing to stay and swinging on branches throughout town Watansoppeng. As the sun sank in the western horizon, bats are flying in search of food and before sunrise as the dawn call to prayer echoes, bats it back into place with a distinctive voice and noisy as the city woke Watansoppeng to start the activity. Lejja Hot Water Baths is one of the mainstay attractions visited by many domestic and overseas tourists. The bath is located in a hilly area of ​​protected forest with beautiful natural scenery, cool, comfortable in the Village Bulue, Marioriawa District, about 44 km north city that can cure rheumatic diseases and itching.

Sightseeing is equipped with adequate facilities and infrastructure such as clean water, electricity, parking lots, paved roads, guest house, Swimming baths, tennis courts and Baruga travel to meetings with a capacity of 300 people.

Ompo Nature Baths is one of the flagship tourist destination as well. Tertetak bathing in the Village District Ompo Lalabata, about 3 miles north of the city known for its water Watansoppeng clear, cold and a source of clean water to communities and municipalities, and mineral waters processed by a national private company.

In this Ompo area attractions, there are large areas for camping and Motor Cross and also there is an artificial lake that is wide enough as a play area boats and freshwater fishing.

Natural baths are located in the heart of the village of Citta Citta Liliriaja District, about 35 miles east Watansoppeng city and about 15 km from Cangadi, the Capital District. In these objects, visitors can swim and enjoy the beauty of natural scenery, villages and the surrounding community activities such as processing of traditional tobacco.

Villa Juliana is one of the buildings in the District Soppeng Dutch heritage, the building is located in the heart of the city was built by CAKrosen Watansoppeng in 1905 as governor of the Dutch East Indies government in Sulawesi.

Construction and architecture of this building is a blend of European style and the style of Bugis. This villa is a twin building, one of which exist in the Netherlands, the construction of this Villa is a form of love for the Queen Juliana.

Traditional House Village is located in Sao Mario Manorang Marioriawa Salo District, about 30 km from the city Watansoppeng. Traditional House in the complex Sao Mario, there are various types of traditional house-style architecture Bugis, Makassar, Mandar, Toraja, Minangkabau and Batak.

This custom home also serves as a museum with a collection of various types of high-value antiques from various regions in Indonesia and overseas such as: Chairs, Tables, Beds, Sharp Weapons and various gemstones macarn.

Datu Soppeng Palace Complex is situated in the heart of Watansoppeng dealing with Juliana Villa built around the year 1261 during the administration of King Soppeng I Latemmala Bakkae title Petta.

In the complex there is construction, among other Ridie Ball (Yellow House), which serves to store various types of attributes royal, Salassae, serves as the Palace Soppeng data, Menhir Latammapole serving as a place for people who violate the customary manner around 7 times.

Jera Lompo tomb is the tomb of Datu / Kings Soppeng, Luwu and Sidenreng of the XVII Century. The tomb is located in the Village District Lalabata When about 1 mile north of the city Watansoppeng. Looking at the shape, orientation and type of historical data can be said that the tomb is the tomb of Islam around the XVII century, but seen from the tomb there is the influence of Hindu culture.

District Luwu
Luwu the area bounded by North Luwu and Tator District in the north, of Bone and Wajo the south, the Gulf of Bone and Provinsl Sultra in the East and also bounded by Regency Tator, Enrekang and Sidrap. Like other regions natural attractions and cultural tourism in the form of grave sites also be seeded.

Luwu the Royal Palace also called Batara Guru Museum, for example, located in downtown Palopo. The palace was founded in 1922-1924 by a Dutch architect named Obsenter Noble in the Dutch colonial period in Luwu with European-style buildings.

The palace that serves as a museum of this Guru store personal items and equipment that was once used Luwu Kings. Here too there are antiques such as ceramics, tools and equipment ceremonial and heirlooms.

Tomb Kings Luwu (Lokkoe), which means cave retreat. Located in downtown Palopo and uniquely shaped like a pyramid shape. In this place are buried the kings who had dominion Luwu.

Andulan Cave in the village of Liang Siteba, Lamasi District has a variety of stalactites and stalagmites with beautiful colors. To reach the cave visitors must go through about 480 steps and inside the cave there are ancestral graves Lalong To Tana consists of Kabongian Liang, Liang Sugi, Liang Salikuku.

Other objects are natural attractions such as Latuppa, Wara District, a three-tiered waterfall with a natural ambience that is cool and the surrounding protected forest.
Bone Pute beach in District Larompong is equally interesting as a fine white sand and tropical fish that are found so well suited for fishing activities.

District Jeneponto
Geographically, the area bounded by Regency Jeneponto Gowa and Takalar District in the north, the Flores Sea to the south. While the eastern boundary with Bantaeng District and in the West: District Takalar. As in other districts in South Sulawesi, Jeneponto district also has a tourist attraction visited by many foreign and domestic tourists.

Beach tourism is located in the Village of Hope Island in the west district Mallasoro Jeneponto. Having a beautiful natural scenery and lush with shady trees. Sloping beach with a comfortable air to perform various activities olaharaga beach.

Object lairinya beach is Birtaria Kassi in District Tamalatea with a gently sloping beach and is well ordered, supported a variety of swimming pool facilities. lodging, fishing pond and a variety of restaurants, souvenir shops and children's entertainment arena.

Boro Waterfall is located in the Village District Tompobulu Kelara or 20 miles from the city Bontosunggu, the capital of Jeneponto. Beautiful scenery with pegubungan located on either side of the waterfall that reaches 20 meters height.

Tombs of Kings Binamu are the tombs of the kings who had ruled in Binamu Turatea Jeneponto Butta. This cemetery has a level that can be seen from the statue which is above the grave and the available space information and guard the tomb site to serve the tourist visits.
Sources: Tourism Information Book Archipelago Ministry of Culture and Tourism Republic of Indonesia

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