Makasar is one of the biggest port towns in
Indonesia. Many of the sights around Makassar reflect a past and tradition
that are closely linked with the sea. Makassar and its surrounding regions is
home to the seafaring Buginese.
Pare-pare is a municipalities of South Sulawesi Province, 155 km north
of Makasar. This second largest port in Sulawesi is more pleasantly than
Makassar. The city was once part of Suppa
Kingdom, a powerful influence that shaped the local history.
Places of Interest
Sungguminasa
In Sungguminasa, the Balla
Lompoa Museum was once the Sultan of Gowa’s residence. It is
constructed entirely of wood and built on stilts in the typical Buginese
design.
75 kms east of
Makassar is Malino, a cool resort situated about 1,050 meters above sea
level. In the past, Malino was the favorite weekend retreat for the Dutch.
Today, the town has many graceful colonial buildings still standing. In the
outskirts, scenic rice fields borders the town. A visit to a tea plantation
just outside Malino shows the entire tea making process, from picking tea
leaves to the finished ‘ready to brew’ product.
Bantimurung Waterfall
About 38 kms northeast of the provincial capital is the
Batimurung Waterfall measuring 15 meters high and 20 meters wide. The area is
famous as the habitat of around 150 species of rare butterflies.
Further south is homeland of the seafaring Buginese. Cape Bira
in Bulukumba is the center of traditional boatbuilding industry and has
a stretch of pristine beach.
This traditional port was the old capital of the powerful Luwu
people, and is now the capital of the Luwu district. The Sultan’s
former palace is now the Batara Guru Museum, which exposes
relies of the once royal presence . On the scenie waterfront you will find a Bugis Village as well as numerous fishing boats. Palopo gives easy access to
destination in Tana Toraja.
A Buginese Silk Weavers Village. Leaving Toraja Land for Sengkang
via Palopo. Lunch enroute at local restaurant. Arrive in Sengkang for overnight
and dinner. And after breakfast at hotel, then visit Lake Tempe of Sengkang to
see the way of life of those who live at the lakeside with some of them having
their floating houses on it. Visit the traditional silk weaving villagers.
Upon arrival at Pare-Pare Harbor transfer to Tana
Toraja with 8 hours drive trip (155 kms) takes across Bugis Village
with their typical houses built on poles along the magnificent mountainous ranges.
Late afternoon arrive in Toraja Land check in at hotel for your accommodation.
After breakfast, visit the stone grave with Tau-Tau installed on a high cliff
balcony overlooking the green valley of the Toraja
at Lemo, the royal family tombs at Suaya and proceed to Kambira, a
giant tree as a burial site for a new born baby who died before teething. Then
drive to Kete Kesu, the traditional carving village and proceed to their wealthy
status in Toraja community. Then continue on to visit the ancient house grave
at Marante.
Source: Cruising Indonesia by Ministry of Culture and Tourism Republic of Indonesia
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