Location: Tomohon
Top Things to do in Tomohon
What to do and see in Tomohon, Indonesia: The Best Places and Tips
Tomohon is a city in North Sulawesi Province (Sulawesi Utara), in central Indonesia. Tomohon was a part of the Minahasa Regency in North Sulawesi. There was a time when the inhabitants felt the necessity of upgrading the status of their residence into an autonomous city on behalf of its approach to community service. Tomohon officially became a city in 2003 by the passage of the Act of Republic Indonesia No. 10 of 2003 about the establishment of South Minahasa Regency and Tomohon city within North Sulawesi Province and was inaugurated on August 4, 2003. Tomohon is known for flower planting at people's homes. Nearby is the volcano Gunung Lokon or Mount Lokon and Mount Empung. Tomohon is also known for wooden-house production, palm-sugar (aren ) production, vegetable agriculture, as a center of Christian Ministry, and as a student town.
Restaurants in Tomohon
1. Lake Linau
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By NiaHans - Jakarta, Indonesia
This pretty lake located in Tomohon, North Sulawesi, about 45 minutes to 1 hour from Manado depend to the traffic.
The place is quite cool due to it's location in Tomohon Highland.
When I went there, it was not too crowded, because it was weekday.
I was amazed that the toilet was so clean.
I ordered some snacks and had it with a cup of coffee which is free from our entrance ticket, while looking at the beautiful scenery.
2. Lake Tondano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Boleslav - Colorado
We were quite hesitant to visit this large lake and expected to see a large body of water.
It turned out to be quite interesting and photogenic place, as there are many fishermen’s houses and fisheries on the shore of the lake with many green water plants.
Probably the best view over the lake is from the newly erected bamboo view platforms above the lake- tree houses. Here are at least 6 platforms so one can choose the best one, and the fee is voluntary. From the tree houses the view overlooks not only the lake, but also the Mountains on the far side of the lake.
3. Kasih Hill, Tolerance Monument
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Lim_Agus - Jakarta, Indonesia
This place is a monument of tolerance in North Sulawesi. When you reach it, you will see a monument with five religion symbol carved on it. There's stairways to the upper hill (not so well taken care off) and on the top, you can see a very large cross (as a symbol of Christians, since majority of the North Sulawesi are Christians).
The atmosphere are cold since it is on the top of a hill and when you return from the top of the hill to the other exit way, there are a lot of traditional foot massage service that you can enjoy for a small price.
4. Lokon Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor Member
After randomly being offered an organized tour through several sights in Tomohon, we quickly declined in a friendly manner. We were not looking for a fully organized tour. But this encounter did sparc our imagination towards our desire to visit several sights by motorbike, and to climb a local vulcano named Lokon. Following a day of motorbiking and sightseeing we used our evening to relax and organize our ascend of Lokon. By this time we found out most guides would take us to its crater, but not the summit! This is when we found our guide Jotje. He told us he would guide us al the way to the summit for a very reasonable price of Rp. 300,000 pp.
Jotje was very communicative through WhatsApp and suggested to be picked up by car next morning before sunrise from our resort. Just before dawn we were dropped off by his driver at the base of the vulcano. From there Jotje guided us up the lava path and past the crater all the way to the top of Lokon, while pointing out every not to be missed photo opportunity. Bunaken often painted a beautiful backdrop to our selfies along the way up. After resting halfway and at the summit he guided us down and explained into some detail the ins and outs of Lokon. When we arrived at the bottom again we were awaited by his drive and his car. We were dropped of at our resort satisfied and with an album inspiring amount of graphic material.
Dankjewel Jotje, we vonden het geweldig mooi!
Jotje Lala - english speaking guide: +62 895-1550-7588
5. Soekarno Bridge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By stevesudjatmiko - Washington dc
Manado is not small but not too big either. Everytime you drive around, especially to visit or leave the center of the city, you are bound to pass this bridge. And it looks very cool. Definitely could use the picture as instagram.
6. Urongo Tree House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Fadhel M - Bandung, Indonesia
North Sulawesi is a province famous for its amazing tourist attractions ranging one of them is urongo tree house. Distance from Sam Ratulangi Airport is located about 52 kilo meters and takes 1.5 hours. I traveled to this urongo tree house with friends in college, arriving at our location I am walked further to get to the location with climbing stairs made of natural stone. Arriving on the scene after walk stairs about 20 minutes, fatigue paid off with the beautiful scenery that can be enjoy of urongo tree house. There are 4 tree houses lined up on a hill, one of which is the highest and extreme. Therefore, it should pursue a bamboo bridge far more than 10 meters to reach the spot. For an entrance fee to localized urongo tree house only in the form of donations because it is still in a better, and the addition of equipment such as flying fox travel so there is still no fare. Tree house open from morning and until 6 pm, it is The trip and the introduction of urongo tree house.
7. Bukit Doa Kelong
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By JeffryHaryanto9
Located on a highland at Tomohon, this place has a breathtaking view and peaceful ambience. Known for the "Bukit Doa" (Praying Hill), they have a church and Stations of the Cross / Via Dolorosa. I really suggest this place as you can feel the peacefulness inside you.
8. Vihara Ekayana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Globerwalker - Seoul, South Korea
Just off the main street from town, nestled between lush green farmland and the surrounding hills, lies this buddhist temple. The pretty pagoda tower can be seen from the town, poking up through the trees. It is a pleasant place to walk around and observe locals worshipping, or just looking around and taking photos. Of course as a foreigner, many locals were more interested in taking photos of me than anything else! There is an interesting turtle pond with a giant turtle statue and many other statues and temple buildings. A pleasant diversion on a walk around the nearby plant nurseries and rice fields.
9. Christ Blessing
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By debshal - Sheffield, United Kingdom
you can see it from far away - worth a drive past but not really worth stopping i dont think . opposit it however is te entgrance to cintraland where there is a small wwater =park - much more popular with my son !
10. Mount Mahawu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Sebastián V
to get there you probably will want to get private transportation as the road to the entrance means some 6 km uphill.
the check point is next to the parking lot and a few meters from the stairs that lead to the viewpoint of the crater.
After walking up for less than ten minutes on the steep stairs you will get to rim where you can climb a rusty metal ladder to have a better view of the crater.
It´s posible to walk around the rim on a nice path, nevertheless, long grasses and plants are a problem in the way.
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