Location: South Sulawesi
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The 10 Best Things to Do in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
South Sulawesi (Indonesian: Sulawesi Selatan; Buginese: ᨔᨘᨒᨓᨙᨔᨗ ᨒᨕᨘᨈ ) is a province in the southern peninsula of Sulawesi. The Selayar Islands archipelago is also part of the province. The capital is Makassar. The province is bordered by Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi to the north, the Gulf of Bone and Southeast Sulawesi to the east, Makassar Strait to the west, and Flores Sea to the south.
Restaurants in South Sulawesi
1. Batutumongga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By Julian R
Batutumonga offers nice walking options, the roads have little traffic and offer the best views over the valley. The climate is fresh, there are a lot of small village shops where to buy snacks and drinks. The local people is friendly and gladly tell you where to go if you are lost, so practice a little bahasa because little english is spoken. My favorite tracks are: the Batutumonga-Sapan road, the Batutumonga-Tikala-Rantepao road and the Batutumonga-Bori-Parinding road. For those travellers more adventurous I recomend the trek Sapan to Pulu-Pulu finish at Baruppu or Pangala but you must sleep at local houses in these villages becuse the turism infraestructure is non existent. I did not hire a guide, I used my gps phone and local people to help me get my bearings.
I strongly recomend the local authorities to develop a network of signaled paths for walking and cycling, also built homestays along these paths, do not need to be fancy just some local Enterprise to enhance the villages economies. These initiatives will encourage tourism to spread more over the area, to stay more days, even come back again. Tanatoraja Land has to offer more than the popular tourist spots and walking it is the most healthy, ecological and rewarding way of enjoy this little paradise.
2. Kete Kesu Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By yimin516 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
If you do not stay long enough in Tana Toraja to visit various burial sites scattered in different parts of Toraja, this is the place you need to come.
There were several sections in Kete Kesu, including traditional houses (Tongkonan), hanging coffin and cave grave. You will have a overview of the burial sites in Tana Toraja.
However, if you do have enough time to visit the other less touristy burial sites, you may skip Kete Kesu.
3. Rammang-Rammang Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By fr4nc1sc4 - Jakarta, Indonesia
Intentionally went to Rammang-Rammang just because its status in the Tentative List of Unesco World Heritage Site. Together with other sites across the area of Maros-Pangkep, it gives the idea of how it was back then long ago.
The Village, the boat ride (worthed!), the karst, and everything in between, are just wonderful. Beautiful. A really must and earned itself the 'highly recommended' status from me!
And I have to say that they deserve the status of a World Heritage Site for sure!
4. Londa Burial Caves
Overall Ratings
4 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By Jeff S - Port Macquarie, Australia
Very strange to have human remains used as a tourist drawcard. Well worth a visit. The payment for a lamp doesn't include the person carrying it so be prepared to pay more.
5. Bira Cape
Overall Ratings
4 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By Dyonisius D - Jakarta, Indonesia
Along the way to reach Tanjung Bira from Makassar you may visit several beautiful places such as Tamalahea, Jeneponto, Bantaeng and Bulukumba. 5 hours drive would be paid off with the panaromic view offered by nature. In addition, you may enjoy white sand Beaches, beautiful sea, delicious sea food as well as journey to the Islands nearby. Buy some souvenirs from locals as a momento of your visit to Bira.
6. Toraja Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By Mama2010 - Indonesia
The Toraja Village is a lot better than Kate Kesu, here we actually see people live in the Toraja house and a lively village, children playing, people do their daily activity. The minus is that it's a bit far from the city and transportation may not be easy. Highly recommended.
7. Trans Studio Makassar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 491 reviews
8. Apparalang Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Anjani M - Jakarta, Indonesia
We came by 3pm and it was amazing; but we think it would be better if you come to this place in the morning when the sun is up and not too shiny.
Overall I love this beach because it has different character with other Beaches in Bira (white sands, calm waves).
9. Lemo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Dave C - Derby, United Kingdom
Went with a "little monkey" on motorbike. The scenery was peaceful and authentic including during the ride after turning off the main road. The site itself was interesting but the area was rather small. There is an interesting wood carving gift shop selling carvings for sales.
We saw a water buffalo in rice fields.
10. Tempe Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By Carrinperrins
Our visit to this lake started off with being neutral towards going. We weren't that excited nor were we against it. But wow! 100% recommend this to anyone traveling through the area! We saw the beautiful sunset over the mountain as were travelled back to shore and learnt so much about how difficult life is living in the floating village and how climate change and deforestation is hurting these people. Your tourism helps these people in ways that someone from a western country just wouldn't consider! Amazing!
