East Kalimantan Province Tourism

East Kalimantan Province is the third largest province in the country where mining become the main economy sector. Tourism in the province is growing as the government and private companies put more effort in developing tourism facilities and promotion. With Samarinda as the capital, the other cities and regencies work hard in promoting their unique culture and nature.

 

Cities and Regencies of East Kalimantan Province

 

East Kalimantan consists of 3 cities and 7 regencies. The cities are Samarinda, Balikpapan, and Bontang. The regencies are Berau, East Kutai, West Kutai, Kutai Kartanegara, Paser, North Penajam Paser, and Mahakam Hulu.

 

How to Get In

 

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport in Balikpapan is the main domestic and international gateway to this province. East Kalimantan also has several airports but only serve domestic flights. In the future, tourists could get in at Samarinda after the construction of international airport finish. For ship transport, Balikpapan port and Samarinda port are the gateway.

 

Popular Destinations

 

Natural attractions are the main charm of this province; with popular destinations are Derawan Archipelago at Berau, Unmul Botanical Garden at Samarinda, crocodile breeding in Balikpapan, deer breeding at Penajam, and Bukit Bangkirai Forest at Kutai Kartanegara. Cultural attractions are another charm. In the popular list is Dayak Pampang Kampong at Samarinda and Kedaton Kutai Kartanegara in Tenggarong.

 

 

 

West Sulawesi Province Tourism

 

 

 West Sulawesi Province is the art of tropical landscape and marine. The province is best place for stress reliever as the area is quiet and tranquil far from the hectic city live. With fertile soil, the province in well known for coffee and clove plantation. West Sulawesi is also rich of history. Fourteen kingdoms were ruled the area. Mamuju is the capital and the heart of the province.

 

Cities and Regencies of West Sulawesi Province

 

West Sulawesi only has 6 regencies that are Mamuju, Central Mamuju, North Mamuju, Majene, Mamasa, and Polewali Mandar.

 

How to Get In

 

West Sulawesi does not have international entrance so international tourist should enter another city first and then continue to West Sulawesi by plane and arrive at Tampa Padang Airport. The other choice is to get in at Belang-Belang Bakekeng Mamuju Port from Surabaya and Balikpapan. By road from South Sulawesi, you can take car or bus.

 

Popular Destinations

 

Mamuju is small city to learn about West Sulawesi tradition and visit Jati Gentungan that promising beautiful landscape. Poliwali Mandar is next destination where beautiful Indo Rannuang Waterfall, Limbong Sitodo River, and numerous beaches on the islands nearby, is located. Majene is not less attractive with beautiful beaches such as Dato Beach. In Majene, do not miss Banggae and Hadat Manggar Royal Graveyard.

 

 

Central Sulawesi Province Tourism

 

Diversity of tourism is the highlight of Central Sulawesi Province. Natural destination, cultural, and ancient heritage are some of the charms. Palu is the capital city where you taste the unique cuisines. Islands in the surrounding are famous destination for wildlife and adventure lovers.

 

Cities and Regencies of Central Sulawesi Province

 

Central Sulawesi consists of 1 city and 12 regencies. The city is Palu. The regencies are Banggai, Banggai Islands, Banggai Laut, Buol, Donggala, Toli-Toli, Poso, Morowali, North Morowali, Sigi, Parigi Moutong, and Tojo Una-Una.

 

How to Get In

 

Central Sulawesi is accessible domestically. By plane, the options are Mutiara Airport in Palu and Kasiguncu Airport in Poso. You can take the flight from Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali, Balikpapan, and Makasar. From South Sulawesi such as Toraja and from North Sulawesi such as Bunaken, taking bus or car is the option.

 

Popular Destinations

 

Central Sulawesi has two magical national parks, Lore Lindu and Togean Islands. You can visit the uninhabited islands to see endemic species such as anoa, maleo bird, and Sulawesi marsupial. If you come in the right time, you can see the black orchid bloom beautifully. The other natural reserves to visit are Morowali Natural Reserve, Tanjung Api Natural Reserve, and Bangkiriang conservation area. Then, Poso Lake offers the stunning scenery of golden sand and water wave, just like the sea. In the inland, you can see the unique tradition of locals and ancient heritage of megalith and copper period.

 

 

South Sulawesi Province Tourism

 

South Sulawesi Province is highlighted by two different characteristics. First, is living heritage of the ethnic culture and second is modern lifestyle in well-developed city. The two different atmospheres will create amazing holiday. Then, beautiful nature will complete the experiences.

 

Cities and Regencies of South Sulawesi Province

 

South Sulawesi consists of 3 cities and 21 regncies. The cities are Makassar (the capital and biggest city in the province), Palopo, and Pare-Pare. The notable regencies are Tana Toraja, Wajo, Maros, North Toraja, Jeneponto, Bone, Bulukumba, Gowa, Pangkajene Islands, and Bantaeng.

 

How to Get In

 

Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar is the busiest airport in Sulawesi. This is the main gateway to Sulawesi Island. You can take direct international flight from Malaysia, Singapore, or Philippine or domestic flight from major cities in Indonesia. By sea is next common option since South Sulawesi has two seaports in Makassar and Pare-Pare.

 

Popular Destinations

 

Makassar is the city full of attractions, entertainments, and delicious cuisines. When you come to Makassar, do not miss to visit Losari Beach and local restaurants. After enjoying the comfort of the city, continue the holiday to different atmosphere in Tana Toraja where beautiful valley and incredible tradition await you. Be the witness of the unbelievable burial tradition of Toraja people. If you love history, you need to visit Bone and Gowa to see the heritage of the old Bone and Gowa Kingdoms.

 

 

Maluku Province Tourism

 

 

Maluku Province with the capital Ambon is quiet province that rich of history and fabulous wildlife. In the past, powerful kingdoms were rules the archipelago with their great marine armada. In the era of European colonialism, Maluku is very busy area as the center of spices. The tourism in this province is not so famous but actually hiding something very special.

 

Cities and Regencies of Maluku Province

 

Maluku Province is divided into 2 cities and 9 regencies. The cities are Ambon and Tual. The regencies are Aru Islands, Buru, South Buru, Central Maluku, Southeast Maluku, Southwest Maluku, Western Southeast Maluku, Eastern Seram, and Western Seram.

 

How to Get In

 

Air transport and sea transport are two options to get into Maluku from around Indonesia. Maluku has several airports that serve domestic flights. The main airport is Pattimura Airport in Ambon. There are several ports connect the province to many places in Indonesia. You can get in by ship or small boat.

 

Popular Destinations

 

Ambon as the capital city and the entrance to the province offers beautiful scenery, unique traditions, traces of history, and delightful dishes. From Ambon, you can visit Aru Islands, Seram, and Banda Islands as three most popular destinations in Maluku where you can visit beautiful islands with tropical forests and white sand beaches. Snorkeling and diving are must to do because the underwater is magical.

 

 

North Maluku Province Tourism

 

North Maluku Province is the destination of marine, tropical forest, incredible volcano, cultural, historical, and ancient heritage tourism. Was part of great Islamic Kingdoms in the Eastern part of Indonesia, North Maluku is an archipelago with so many things to see. The province consists of 395 islands but only 64 are inhabited. The capital is Sofifi and the biggest city is Ternate.

 

Cities and Regencies of North Maluku Province

 

North Maluku is divided into 2 cities and 8 regencies. The cities are Ternate and Tidore Islands. The regencies are Central Halmahera, South Halmahera, North Halmahera, East Halmahera, West Halmahera, Morotai Islands, Sula Islands, and Taliabu Islands.

 

How to Get In

 

North Maluku has several airports that only serve domestic flights. The main airport is Sultan Babullah Airport in Ternate that serves direct flights from/to Makassar and Manado. From Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, and other cities, you need to transit in Makassar first and then continue to Ternate.

 

Popular Destinations

 

Ternate and Tidore Islands are destination to enjoy the magical nature and amazing historical sites. Kedaton Sultan Ternate Museum is the place to see the heritage of Ternate Sultanate. Halmahera is the biggest island in the province where the nature is pure and the history is worth to learn. Enjoy the clean white beaches and fresh air in Mamuya Mountain.

 

 

West Papua Province Tourism

 

 

Hidden paradise in the eastern Indonesia is how we describe West Papua Province. The beauty of West Papua is just unwrapped recently and since then, the number of tourists who come is increasing greatly. The unharmed beauty is conserved by the wisdom of the indigenous tribes that live in unique traditions. The capital of this province is Manokwari.

 

Cities and Regencies of West Papua Province

 

West Papua consists of 1 city and 12 regencies. The city is Sorong. The regencies are Manokwari, South Manokwari, Fak-Fak, Sorong, Arfak Mountains, Kaimana, Raja Ampat, Maybrat, South Sorong, Tambrauw, Teluk Wondama, and Teluk Bintuni.

 

How to Get In

 

The main airport is Rendani Airport in Manokwari that only serve limited domestic flights, mostly from Makassar and some from Jakarta. From main cities in Indonesia, you need to transit first in Makassar. There are also other airports in Fak-Fak and Sorong. Other option is to get in by sea at Sorong Port.

 

Popular Destinations

 

The most popular destination is Raja Ampat National Marine Park, the marine paradise. Cendrawasih Bay is another paradise where divers are guaranteed to see whale shark. The list of nature paradise is continued with Triton Bay, Kaimana, Wayag, and Kamaka Lake. For cultural and historical option, the popular list is Sorong, Sauwandarek Village, and archeological site Tapurarang.

 

 

 

Papua Province Tourism

 

Papua Province is located in east of Indonesia bordered with Papua New Guinea. Jayapura is the capital. The province is well known for their buah merah (red fruit) that has many health benefits. Tourism in Papua is on the rise, especially for the blend of nature and culture of the indigenous tribes.

 

Cities and Regencies of Papua Province

 

Papua is consisting of 1 city and 28 regencies. The city is Jayapura. The notable regencies are Asmat, Biak Numfor, Jayawijaya, Merauke, Mimika, Pengunungan Bintang, and Jayapura.

 

How to Get In

 

The common ways to get into Papua are by plane or by boat. There are several airports in the province including Sentani Airport in Jayapura, Biak Airport, and Oksibil Airport. The airports only serve domestic flights. However, there is a plan to develop international airport.

 

Popular Destinations

 

Lorentz National Park and Wasur National Park are two must visited destination at Papua Province. Lorentz National Park is UNESCO heritage site so the beauty is unquestionable. Papua is well known for the beautiful and colorful birds. Wasur National Park is one of best bird watching places.

 

The largest river in the province is Mamberano River, which many people call it Amazon of Papua. Baliem Valley is famous for the lovely tableland where the native Dani people live there. Do not miss to watch the interesting culture of the native and get some beautiful arts for souvenir.

 

 

Gorontalo Province Tourism

 

Gorontalo Province is located in eastern part of Indonesia, in the island of Sulawesi. Gorontalo City is the capital. Many travellers known Gorontalo as the hub to Togean Islands and Tomini, but Gorontalo tourism has long list of things to do in the province. From simply go around seeing the local wisdoms to delight in the nature to captivate by the history, you can spend days and still feel not enough.

 

Cities and Regencies of Gorontalo Province

 

Gorontalo consists of 5 regencies and 1 city that are Boalemo Regency, Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo Regency, North Gorontalo Regency, Pathuwato Regency, and Gorontalo City.

 

How to Get In

 

Gorontalo is accessible by many transport means. You can go by plane from several main cities in Indonesia to Gorontalo Airport. Fast ferry and overnight ferry is another option. If you already stay in Manado, you can use bus to go there.

 

Popular Destinations

 

Gorontalo City is the main destination. Good hotels, nice restaurants, and museums are there. You should try various mouth water dishes while you visit the city. The natural options to consider while visiting the province are Maleo bird sanctuary, Nani Wartabone National Park, Olele Natural Reserve, and Lombongo Waterfall and hotspring.

 

Historical and cultural sites are including Taruna Remaja Square, Otanaha Forts, Bubohu Bongo religious excursion village, and the 2000 stairs.

 

South East Sulawesi Province Tourism

 

South East Sulawesi Province with Kendari as the capital is quiet but unique. The nature is gorgeous with marvelous charms in both land and marine area. Due to strong influence of Bone Kingdom (an Islamic Monarchy) yet the people still maintain native tradition, South East Sulawesi is the mix of native culture and Islamic values.

 

Cities and Regencies of South East Sulawesi Province

 

South East Sulawesi is divided into 2 cities and 12 regencies. The cities are Kendari and Bau-Bau. The regencies are Bombana, Buton, North Buton, Kolaka, East Kolaka, North Kolaka, Konawe, Konawe Islands, North Konawe, South Konawe, Muna, and Wakatobi.

 

How to Get In

 

By car, by plane, or by boat, there are lots of options to get into the province. You can get in by road from Central Sulawesi or South Sulawesi. By plane, there is airport in Kendari and you can take domestic flights from various big cities in Indonesia. Get in by boat is popular, including the option to take cruise.

 

Popular Destinations

 

Wakatobi Marine National Park is the most famous. Lambusango and Kakenauwe Protected Forest comes next. Near Kendari, you can set foot at cluster of islands in Soropia District. One of them is Hari Island, a small-uninhabited island with abundant inland and water beauty.

 

Your visit to South East Sulawesi will not complete before you taste the delicious cuisine. The specialty is hot and spicy seafood and sweet desserts such as pisang hijau and bagea.