12 Viral Tana Toraja Tourist Locations You Must Visit

Tana Toraja tourist attractions are synonymous with the phrase "uncommon" for the majority of residents, considering that many tombs are used as tourist destinations. But nature in Tana Toraja also offers exoticism that is no less beautiful. Imagine, you can see a towering hill bisected by a river, confirming us to the world from the animated film, Avatar The Legend of Aang.

This district, which is located in North Sulawesi, also has very strong traditional and cultural values. The traditional charm and nature around it make tourists fall in love from the first thought. Curious? Here are the tourist attractions of Tana Toraja that must be visited.

1. Overlooking the tombs of nobles, Lemo Cave

Unlike the usual tombs, Lemo is easily accessible to the general public. The burial method of the typical Toraja noble community is a particular attraction for tourists to see directly the grave burrows contained in the rock caves. The whitish-patterned limestone hills give a certain color hue so that the tomb is far from being haunted.

There are various kinds of wooden statues that adorn the hill of the tomb. For local customs, the statue made must match the person who has died and the body is buried in the rock. Each family has its own place in the hill, as well as the arrangement of wooden statues. If they are related by blood and family, the statues are lined up with their ancestors who died earlier.

Despite being a graveyard, Lemo has a certain charm. The natural panorama of the cave's stalactites and stalagmites provides epic natural colors. The sunlight that comes from the sidelines of the cave gives light so that the contours of the color of the cave look charming. From the cave holes, tourists can also see the natural scenery around it which is no less good.

Position: Sandan Uai Village, Sanggalangi District, North Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi Province.

Ticket price: 20,000 IDR for 3 people

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2. Look directly at the statue of Jesus Buntu Burake and climb the longest mirror bridge in Indonesia

Basically this place is a spiritual tourist attraction for Christians. However, anyone can enjoy the spectacular natural scenery from the mirror bridge. To reach Buntu Burake hill, you take an expedition of about 7 hours via the Makassar New Poros route. The location of this statue is located in the city of Makale, right on the hill of Buntu Burake. The construction of this statue replicates the style of the statue in Rio De Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer.

With the opening of this spiritual zone, very few tourists can enjoy the height of the hill with easier and more comfortable access. The mirror bridge that surrounds the statue is the longest mirror bridge in Indonesia, with a length of around 90 m. Located on this mirror bridge, it feels like again floating above the heights. If you want to enjoy a spectacular natural panorama, come as early as possible to see the sunrise with white clouds around it.

Position: Buntu Burake Hill, Makale City, South Sulawesi.

Opening hours: Every day, 6.00-22.00 WITA

Entrance ticket: 50,000 IDR per person

3. Climb the oldest traditional house in Sulawesi in Pallawa Village

This Tana Toraja tourist spot is a village area that has a place where the Tongkonan traditional house, a traditional house typical of South Sulawesi, is very old in Tana Toraja and is still preserved to this day. To get there, you have to take a 7-hour expedition from the city of Makassar. Arriving in the village, you will see an area that is still very beautiful, with a much cooler air atmosphere than the city of Makassar and the position of this village is located in a steep hilly area.

There are 11 Tongkonan houses with traditional rice pounder equipment in this village. The original owner no longer occupies this house, because there are families who bought all the traditional houses in the village and the indigenous people of the village live behind the Tongkonan house. It is said that the Tongkonan house is a silent witness to the severity of inter-village wars.

Position: Pallawa Village, Sesean, North Toraja, South Sulawesi

Ticket price: Free

4. Limbong Water Pool, a small lake in the middle of a dramatic cliff

For those who want to find the silence of the natural atmosphere, a visit to the limbong water pool is the solution. This pool of water is a small lake located 2 km from the town of Rantepao. The scenery is very epic, rock cliffs and green water combine to create an attractive natural panorama.

Access to the pool has also been good. The facilities are also complete, including the presence of several restaurants and toilets. You can also cycle water while looking at the shady trees jutting into the water. The singing of birds cheering also enlivens the natural charm near the lake, the large cliffs reflect the echoes of nature and introduce relaxation.

Position: Street. Singki, Rantepao, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Entrance ticket: 10,000 IDR for domestic tourists, 20,000 IDR for foreign tourists.

5. Selfie accompanied by the artistic sand dunes of Sumalu, North Toraja

In fact, sand dunes are not only found in Yogyakarta. In Tana Toraja also has a sandy hill environment whose charm is no less charming. This Tana Toraja tourist spot is called Gumuk Pasir Sumalu, which used to be called Bukit Pa 'buyan.

This sand zone is not just any mound, the sand that is easily carried by the wind depicts a beautiful and artistic natural panorama. No doubt, when photographed in this place always creates a beautiful picture. To get to the sand dunes, you must take an expedition from the Rantepao route and it takes more than an hour (25 km distance).

Position: Rantebua Sumalu, Rantebua, North Toraja, South Sulawesi

Ticket price: 10,000 IDR (parking)

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6. Bonggakaradeng has a hill of teletubbies

Bonggakaradeng is a sub-district located in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi. This area has a tourist destination that displays a wide landscape and green meadows. The main attraction is the natural panorama of the mountain range which is a kind of rug divided by a river. The position of the Teletubies hill is an excellent area for viewing the expanse of mountains and enjoying the rural atmosphere.

This zone is perfect for those who love camping and outdoor activities. You can see birds flying with the wide-spreading Ollon hills, rivers with clear water flows, spoiling the eyes with beautiful natural panoramas. When the sun rises, there will be a cloud of fog that covers the plantation with cool temperatures.

Position: Teletubbies Hill, Bonggakaradeng Village, Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi.

Ticket price: Free

7. Megalithic stone of the nobles in Bori Kalimbuang

Bori Kalimbuang is a layer of megalithic rock environment that stands towering over the grasslands. In total there are 102 boulders that rise in the Bori Kalimbuang zone, which locals call “simbuang batu”. These large stones are menhirs made during the burial of the corpse.

It takes a lot of energy to make a stone like the one in Bori Kalimbuang. The cost of the stone reportedly also competes with house rent. Normally, to find the menhir stone, the family left behind must ask for help or pay a porter to take the stone from the top of the mountain and polish it in such a way. After that, the stones are rolled together to the Bori Kalimbuang environment. It takes dozens of people who work to polish it to deliver it. The process of taking it is also difficult and risky. Especially if the deceased is from a rich person, the size of the stone that influences social strata is the size of the stone made, the large number of buffalo used during traditional ceremonies of death and the higher the degree of nobility of the person.

Position: Bori, Sesean, North Toraja, South Sulawesi

Ticket price: IDR 5000 (parking)

8. Set on the Most Karst Mountains in the World, Leang Leang Prehistoric Pages

This Tana Toraja tourist spot is located in the Bantimurung National Park, precisely in the Maros Pangkep area. This area became a National Park because it has the second largest karst area in the world after Guangzhou, China. The prehistoric courtyard of Leang Leang has an area of ​​43750 hectares with 286 caves, 30 of which are caves. The characteristics of the rock types found in Maros are exactly the same as those found in Guangzhou and Halong Bay, Vietnam.

This zone is an educational place, because tourists can see firsthand the real facts of the existence of prehistoric humans. The facts of ancient human palms are painted on the walls of the cave. They also left pictures of animals such as wild boars, fish and humans. Karst caves became a place of residence for ancient humans because of the productive soil conditions and the abundant supply of groundwater so it was very good for survival.

Position: Bantimurung National Page

Ticket price: 10,000 IDR per person

9. Visit Rammang Rammang while living in the Avatar world of The Legend of Aang

Rammang-Rammang is a tourist spot in Tana Toraja which shows a natural panorama of the karst mountains of Maros Pangkep. This area has become a geopark national page protected by UNESCO. The scenery is very beautiful, exactly like the one in Avatar The Legend of Aang. The towering karst hills, and the vast waters that adorn them, make tourists impatient to capture moments in this epic zone.

Tourists are allowed to ride the boat while looking at the vast natural panorama. The perfect time to enjoy the natural scenery is in the morning, when this place is still shrouded in fog which then disappears after the sun rises.

Position: Rammang-Rammang, Maros Pangkep

Ticket price: 300,000 IDR (for renting a boat with a capacity of 10 people, per person 30 thousand)

10. Mount Nona, the myth that confirms us on manners

Mount Nona became popular because of its name which comes from the shape and form of the mountain. It is said that the shape of the mountain is similar to the female genitalia, so the local people named this mountain 'mountain nona'. Many things can be tried here, especially admiring the impressive natural beauty. Its productive lands and the unique landscape of Toraja are a particular attraction.

Position: Street. Enrekang-Makale Axis, Bamba Puang, Anggeraja, Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi.

Ticket price: Free

11. Visiting the country above the clouds, To Tombi

The Tana Toraja tourist spot that is suitable as a camping destination is To' tombi. Offering cool air, and having an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level, tourists can see a special natural panorama in the morning because of the combination of the sunrise and the impressive fog blanket. Not only camping, you can also add a collection of pictures on your Instagram account because there are many beautiful spots in To' Tombi such as flower gardens, bridges and cycling above the heights.

Position: Lolai, Head of Pitu, North Toraja, South Sulawesi

Ticket price: 15,000 IDR per person

12. Enjoy the natural charm of Sarambu Sikore

Located 50 km from the town of Rantepao, Sarambu Sikore introduces the charm of a natural waterfall with a relaxing and refreshing feel. With easy access, Sarambu Sikore is one of the interesting tourist destinations in Tana Toraja to visit. The natural natural atmosphere, the waterfalls are still clean and the water discharge is very heavy, your vacation at this waterfall is sure to be impressive. This natural natural panorama is supported by shady forests, with birds singing from morning to evening.

Position: Lembang Salu, Sopai District, North Toraja.

Ticket price: Free