Tomohon Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

A visit to Tomohon Sunday morning market

A visit to Tomohon Sunday morning market, Tomohon

 kelnsha Says:  It's going to be an experience of your lifetime! You are going to see the unique things that the locals buy and sell. The things that they eat, drink, use and wear. They have barbeque bats, dogs, fishes, pigs, rats and etc. They sell canned food, chickens, clothes, coconuts,... 

Bukit Doa

Bukit Doa, Tomohon

 Alalolo Says:  a quiet area made for Christian pilgrim to remember steps of Jesus to the cross. Inside the area there are Virgin Marry chapel, amphiteather Mahawu and man made grotto. All welcome 

Buddhayana Monastery

Buddhayana Monastery, Tomohon

 Alalolo Says:  a Buddhist religion and meditation complex. you can see Chinese culture preserved in the architecture in statues, Kwan Im goddess palace and pagoda. Religious service every Sunday 15.30 Admission free but donation expected 

Climb the volcanic Mount Mahawu (1311m)!

Climb the volcanic Mount Mahawu (1311m)!, Tomohon

 kelnsha Says:  Opposite Mount Lokon (1580m) is its smaller sister, Mount Mahawu (1311m), both have crater lakes of considerable beauty, duck-egg blue and smoking. The gentler slopes of Mahawu offer a less challenging hike but the view is no less impressive. Inside the crater is a steaming... 

Swimming @ Kinilow pool with natural spring water!

Swimming @ Kinilow pool with natural spring water!, Tomohon

 kelnsha Says:  Indraloka swimming pool is quite a nice place to go for a swim with warm water using natural water from the mountain. 

Enjoy yourself at Kali Waterfall!

Enjoy yourself at Kali Waterfall!, Tomohon

 kelnsha Says:  This natural 60 meters waterfall is an ideal place to enjoy nature and fresh water pools at the base of the falls. It is beautiful, quiet and impressive. It takes an hour to walk from the Highland Resort. A pleasant jungle trek.If you have four hours to kill from Manado, get... 

Hotels  

Highland Resort, Tomohon.: Refreshing Highland Resort,Tomohon!

Highland Resort, Tomohon.: Refreshing Highland Resort,Tomohon!, Tomohon

 kelnsha Says:  It was a very pleasant experience staying at the highland. Every morning and evening, we were greeted by beautiful sunrise and sunset. The surrounding air was refreshing. It was simply cool staying there. Even though there was no air-conditioning in the room, it was... 

Lokon Valley Homestay: So generously helpful!

Lokon Valley Homestay: So generously helpful!, Tomohon

 nabunay Says:  Actually i didnt stay here but it was with much regrets that i didnt. I had relied on the lonely planet and had chosen its neighbor, Happy Flower Homestay, only to realise that Lokon Valley is cheaper and the owners are soooo helpful, hospitable and sincere! So instead, i... 

Restaurants  

Galilea: The best pig ribs in town!

Galilea: The best pig ribs in town!, Tomohon

 Alalolo Says:  a casual -laid back- restaurant, located in city central. choose where you want to sit (there also 'lesehan' or sit on the floor hut at the back) order and the food ready in less than 30 min. full meal white rice, pig ribs, brenebon (red beans) clear soup and vegetable cost... 

Transportation  

Bendi

Bendi, Tomohon

 Linda1979 Says:  A bendi is a small cart with a single horse in front. In Tomohon there are not as many taxi's as in Manado and the traffic here is dominated by these bendi's. The horses are usually very small and thin. But, I have never seen a criple riding around in Tomohon, nor one with... 

Shopping  

Kinilow bamboo shops: Local bamboo crafts for sale!

Kinilow bamboo shops: Local bamboo crafts for sale!, Tomohon

 kelnsha Says:  They are a row of shops selling bamboo baskets, table lamps and etc... If you need something for your house and you are a bamboo lover, do drop by these shops... I did not ask but don't think they are expensive. 

Local Customs  

Cocks/roosters fighting

Cocks/roosters fighting, Tomohon

 kelnsha Says:  We have noticed that the locals enjoy cocks/roosters fighting even though some of us do not. Just want to share with you this common past time entertainment for the locals... 

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 Indraloka swimming pool is quite a nice place to go for a swim with warm water using natural water from the mountain. 

 

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 It is a beautiful town, certainly the center of Christian Missionaries. Located between Mount Lokon and Mahawu, has cool and fresh air. The land is covered with luxuriant flowers, horticultural plant... 

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 It is a nice change in weather at Tomohon. It is wonderfully cooling. There are about just a few attractions at Tomohon. Danau Linow is rather a pretty lake. Gunung Mahawu is a dormant volcano which... 

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 addressed as city of flowers, tomohon is somewhat laid-back city. with mountaineous range from the distance, lush and greenery fields are around. and it's nice to chill-out for two or few days. enjoy... 

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