Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Sulawesi Island
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Sulawesi Island with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Sulawesi Island area
This Sulawesi Island map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Sulawesi Island and surroundings
Overview of festivals and celebrations in Indonesia
The Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) follows the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. This is a Muslim holiday. This day is an official holiday. It is dedicated to a religious event: the Allah through the Archangel Jibrīl commanded Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. He was replaced by a lamb at the last moment. Thousands of people gather at the Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta on this day. People go to visit and invite guests on this day. It is customary to meet this day in new clothes. Therefore, the holiday is one more reason for shopping. … OpenPhotogallery of Sulawesi Island sights
Our guide to Sulawesi Island
Traditions and mentality of Sulawesi Island
There is an ethnic group of people, called Toraja, leaving on the Sulawesi Island. Their funeral rites haven’t changed since ancient times, despite the efforts of the missionaries. Do you like unusual things and you have strong nerves? Then, for sure, try to find time to visit one of the settlements. But if you travel with kids or if you adhere to certain religious precepts than think twice before going there. … Open
Travel guide to Sulawesi Island
Gastronomic traditions of islanders are also unusual and unique. Travelers can order various unusual delicacies in different parts of the island. The national cuisine of Sulawesi Island is quite different from the traditional Indonesian cuisine. Local chefs often use pork and add various herbs and spices to meat dishes. Ragi is one of the most popular meat dishes on the island. These are small skewers that travelers … Open
Sulawesi Island for children - what to visit
If you decide to visit Sulawesi with your children, be sure, they will like it as much as you will. Among the places, devoted exceptionally to kids, is the only one Trans Studio, an amusement park near Makassar. Though, low prices and numerous different activities in the park will impress even a moody child. Even those little travelers will like the most beautiful views, active and dormant volcanoes, and diverse … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
If from your trip to Sulawesi you want to bring back home some familiar clothes and shoes, then go to the Makassar Mall. Shops, cafes, and restaurants for any taste – this place is as good as European malls, it is spacious and has a wide range of goods. In Makassar, close to the city center, there is also the Somba Opu shopping mall. It is probably better to call this place a “shopping district”. There are … Open
Best beaches
The fabulously beautiful Tamborasi Beach surrounded by rich thickets of tropical plants is located at Rawa Aopa Watumohai Park. This beach features unique environmental performance, as it was able to save not only its beauty, but also crystal clear water. Typically, travelers visit the beach within the excursion programs along the territory of the national park. One of the most peaceful places on the island is … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
There are a couple of nationalities living in Sulawesi, so the gastronomic nuances differ from village to village. The first thing to do before the trip is to decide, how extreme your journey may be. It is not a secret, that the locals eat dogs, bats, snakes, and a lot of other things, which will cause mixed feelings. It is for you to decide, whether to try those “delicacies”, but remember, there are a lot of … Open