TANA TORAJA TOURIST PLACES ARE INTERESTING TO VISIT
Tana Toraja tourist attractions are synonymous with the phrase "unusual" for most people, given the many tombs that are used as tourist destinations. But nature in Tana Toraja also offers exoticism that is no less beautiful. Imagine, you can see a towering hill that is divided by a river, reminiscent of the world of the animated film, Avatar of The Legend of Aang.
This regency in North Sulawesi also has very thick traditional and cultural
values. Customary charm and the natural surroundings make tourists fall in
love at first sight. Curious? Here are Tana Toraja tourist attractions that
must be visited.
1. See the tombs of the nobles, Lemo Cave
Unlike tombs in general, Lemo is easily accessible to the general public.
The special burial procedure for the Toraja aristocrats is the main
attraction for tourists to see the burial place directly in the rock cave.
Whitish-colored limestone hills give a distinctive color hue so the tomb is
far from haunted.
There are various wooden statues that adorn the tomb hill. For local
customs, the statue must be made to resemble a deceased person and his body
is buried in a rock. Each family has its own place in the hill, as well as
the arrangement of wooden sculptures. If they are blood and have family
ties, the statues are lined up with their ancestors who died first.
Despite being a grave, Lemo has its own charm. The views of the stalactites
and stalagmite caves provide an epic natural hue. The sunlight that comes
from between the caves gives light so that the color contours of the cave
look beautiful. From the holes of the cave visitors can also see the
surrounding natural scenery that is not less good.
Location: Sandan Uai Village, Sanggalangi District, North Toraja Regency,
South Sulawesi Province.
Ticket price: IDR 20,000 for three people.
2. See the statue of Jesus Buntu Burake and walk the longest glass bridge in Indonesia
Basically this place is a spiritual tourist attraction for Christians. But
anyone can enjoy the spectacular natural scenery from the glass bridge. To
reach the Buntu Burake hills, you travel for about seven hours via the
Makassar Poros Baru road. The location of this statue is in the city of
Makale, just above the Buntu Burake hill. The construction of this statue
replicates the style of sculpture in Rio De Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer.
With the opening of this spiritual area, at least tourists can enjoy the
height of the hill with easier and safer access. The glass bridge that
surrounds the statue is the longest glass bridge in Indonesia, with a length
of around 90 meters. Being on this glass bridge, the nuances are like
floating above a height. If you want to enjoy a spectacular view, come as
early as possible to see the sun rise with white clouds in the surroundings.
Location: Bukit Buntu Burake, Makale City, South Sulawesi.
Opening hours: Every day, 6.00-22.00 WITA
Entrance ticket: 50,000 IDR per person
3. Stepping into the oldest traditional house in Sulawesi in Pallawa Village
The Tana Toraja tourist spot this time is a historic village area, a place
where the Tongkonan traditional house, the traditional house of South
Sulawesi, is the oldest in Tana Toraja and is still maintained today. To
reach there, you must travel for seven hours from the city of Makassar.
Arriving in the village, you will see an environment that is still very
beautiful, with an air atmosphere that is much cooler than the city of
Makassar and the location of this village is in the steep hills.
There are 11 Tongkonan houses with traditional rice pulverizer in this
village. The original owner no longer occupies this house, because there is
a family who buys all the traditional houses in the village and the original
villagers live behind the Tongkonan house. It is said that this Tongkonan
house is a silent witness to the severity of inter-village war.
Location: Pallawa Village, Sesean, North Toraja, South Sulawesi
Ticket price: Free
4. Wastewater limbong, a small lake in the middle of a dramatic cliff
For those who want to find the silence of the natural atmosphere, visiting
the limbong water pool is the solution. This water pool is a small lake
located two kilometers from the town of Rantepao. The view is very epic,
rock cliffs and green water combine to produce an interesting view.
Access to the pool is also good. The facilities are complete, including the
existence of several restaurants and toilets. You can also ride the water
while watching the shade of trees jutting into the water. The song of the
cheering birds helped enliven the natural charm around the lake, high cliffs
reflect natural echoes and bring relaxation.
Location: Jl. Singki, Rantepao, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Entrance ticket: IDR 10,000 for domestic tourists, IDR 20,000 for foreign
tourists.
5. The selfie is accompanied by the artistic sand dunes of Sumalu, North Toraja
It turns out that sand dune does not only exist in Yogyakarta. In Tana
Toraja also has a complex of sand hills whose charm is no less beautiful.
This Tana Toraja tourist spot is called Gumuk Pasir Sumalu, which used to
be often referred to as Bukit Pa’buyan.
This sand area is not just any mound, sand that is easily carried by the
wind paints a beautiful and artistic landscape. No doubt, if taking
pictures in this place always produces good photos. To get to the
sandbanks, you have to travel from the Rantepao route and take more than
an hour (a distance of 25 kilometers).
Location: Rantebua Sumalu, Rantebua, North Toraja, South Sulawesi
Ticket price: 10,000 IDR (parking)
6. Bongga karadeng It has a tendency to have teletubbies
Bonggakaradeng is a sub-district in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi.
This region has tourist destinations that showcases vast landscapes and
green grasslands. Its main attraction is the view of a mountain range that
looks like a rug cut by a river. Teletubies hill location is the best area
to see the expanse of mountains and enjoy the rural atmosphere.
This area is very suitable for those who love camping activities and outdoor
activities. You can see birds flying in the vast expanse of Ollon, a river
with clear water flow, spoil your eyes with beautiful natural scenery. When
the sun rises, there will be haze clouds that surround the plantation with
cool temperatures.
Location: Bukit Teletubbies, Bonggakaradeng Village, Tana Toraja, South
Sulawesi.
Ticket price: Free
7. Stone megaliths of the nobles in Bori Kalimbuang
Bori Kalimbuang is an arrangement of megalithic stone complex that stands
towering over a meadow. There are a total of 102 stones rising in the Bori
Kalimbuang area, which the local community calls "simbuang batu". These tall
stones are menhirs made during the burial of a corpse.
It takes a lot of energy to produce stones like the one in Bori
Kalimbuang. The price of the stone is reportedly also competing with
rental homes. Naturally, to get the stone menhir, the family left behind
must ask for help or pay coolies to take the stone from the top of the
mountain and polished in such a way. Then the stones are rolled in unison
to the Bori Kalimbuang complex. It took dozens of people who worked to
polish it to drive her. The process of taking it is also difficult and
high risk. Especially if the deceased comes from a rich person, the size
of the stone affects the social strata the higher the stone is made, the
greater the buffalo that is used during the ceremonies of death and the
higher the degree of nobility of the person.
Location: Bori, Sesean, North Toraja, South Sulawesi
Ticket price: IDR 5000 (parking)
8. Standing in the Largest Karst Mountains in the World, Leang Leang Prehistoric Park
This Tana Toraja tourist spot is located in the Bantimurung National Park,
precisely in the Maros Pangkep area. This area is a National Park because
there is the second largest karst area in the world after Guangzhou, China.
Leang Leang prehistoric park has an area of 43750 hectares with 286 caves,
30 of which are historic caves. The characteristics of the rock types in
Maros are exactly the same as those in Guangzhou and Halong Bay, Vietnam.
This area is an educative place, because visitors can see firsthand the
tangible evidence of prehistoric human existence. Evidence of ancient
human palms painted on the walls of the cave. They also left pictures of
animals such as wild boar, fish and humans. Karst caves are home to
ancient humans because of the fertile soil conditions and the abundant
supply of ground water, which is very good for survival.
Location: Bantimurung National Park
Ticket price: 10,000 IDR per person
9. Visit Rammang Rammang while living in the world of The Legend of Aang's Avatar
Rammang-Rammang is a tourist spot of Tana Toraja which shows a view of the
karst mountains of Maros Pangkep. This region has become a geopark national
park protected by UNESCO. The view is very beautiful just like in the movie
Avatar of The Legend of Aang. The karst hills that soar, and the vast waters
that decorate them make tourists impatient to capture the moment in this
epic area.
Visitors are allowed to ride a boat while looking at the vast natural
scenery. The perfect time to enjoy the view is in the morning, when this
place is still shrouded in mist which then slowly disappears after the sun
appears.
Location: Rammang-Rammang, Maros Pangkep
Ticket price: IDR 300,000 (for rent a boat with a capacity of 10 people,
per person 30 thousand)
10. Mount Nona, a myth that reminds us of etiquette
Mount Nona became famous for its name which comes from the appearance and
shape of the mountain. It is said that the shape of the mountain is
similar to female genitals, so the locals named this mountain 'Miss
Mountain'. Many things can be done here, especially admiring the
impressive natural beauty. The fertile soil and unique Toraja landscape
are the main attraction.
Location: Jl. Enrekang-Makale Axis, Bamba Puang, Anggeraja, Enrekang
Regency, South Sulawesi.
Ticket price: Free
11. Visiting the country above the clouds, To Tombi
Tana Toraja Tourist Attraction that is fitting to be a camping destination
is Toombi. Offering cool air, and has an altitude of 1300 meters above sea
level, visitors can see special views in the morning because of the
impressive combination of sunrise and mist blankets. In addition to
camping, you can also add a collection of photos on your Instagram account
because there are many beautiful spots in the Toombi such as flower
gardens, bridges and cycling above altitude.
Location: Lolai, Kepala Pitu, North Toraja, South Sulawesi
Ticket price: IDR 15,000 per person
12. Enjoy the natural charm of Sarambu Sikore
Located 50 kilometers from the city of Rantepao, Sarambu Sikore presents
the charm of a natural waterfall with a soothing and refreshing feel. With
easy access, Sarambu Sikore is one of the interesting tourist destinations
of Tana Toraja to visit. The natural atmosphere, the waterfall is still
clean and the water flow is very swift, your vacation at this waterfall is
guaranteed to be impressive. This natural landscape is supported by shady
forests, with bird song from morning to evening.
Location: Lembang Salu, Sopai District, North Toraja.
Ticket price: Free
Already know where to go during a trip to Tana Toraja, right?