In recent years, the world of tourism in the city of Tomohon has grown rapidly. Where, there are a number of tourist attractions, which are one of the favorite tourist destinations in North Sulawesi. In addition, tourist attractions in the city of Tomohon are also very diverse, ranging from natural attractions such as lakes and waterfalls, to current tourist attractions. So, where is the most popular tourist spot in Tomohon? Here's the review
Lake Linow
The most popular tourist attractions in Tomohon are the first, namely Lake Linow, which is about 30 km from the center of Manado City, or rather located in Lahendong Village, South Tomohon, Tomohon. Lake Linow is a volcanic lake, the color of which can change, namely blue, green, and slightly brownish yellow. The water discoloration is caused by the large amount of sulfur content in the lake. Keep in mind, Tomohon City has cool air with temperatures between 18-20 degrees celsius and Lake Linow is on a plateau, so the air is very cold, it can even pierce to the bone.
Prayer Hill
The next most popular tourist attractions in Tomohon are the Prayer Hill, which is about 26 km from the center of Manado City, or rather located in Kakaskasen Tiga Village, Tomohon Utara, Tomohon. Prayer Hill is a natural tourist place with religious nuances for Christians, because in this tourist place there is a unique chapel named the Chapel of Mother Mary, often used as a place of blessing for marriage. In addition, this tourist spot is also often used as an outbound location, and gathering, with views of Tomohon City, and Mount Lokon, which is one of the active volcanoes in North Sulawesi.
Mahawu Mountain Crater
To see the crater of Mahawu Mountain, of course you have to climb Mahawu Mountain, which is about 10 minutes. The climb is also very easy to do, because there are already steps. Besides being able to see the beauty of the Mahawu Mountain crater, you can also see Mount Lokon, Mount Manado Tua, Mount Klabat, Bunaken Island, Manado City, Tondano City, and Tomohon City. In addition, two mountain substations are also available at this mountain peak. So do not be surprised, if you are on the top of this mountain, most tourists feel they have conquered the North Sulawesi region.
Temboan Peak
Temboan Peak is one of the natural attractions in the city of Tomohon, which allows you to enjoy three angles of natural scenery at once, namely the view of the sea, lake and mountains. From this Temboan Peak, visitors can see the magnificent Mount Klabat, the highest mountain in North Sulawesi. On the other hand, visitors can also see the beauty of Lake Tondano, the largest lake in North Sulawesi. Not only that, visitors can also see the beautiful sea of Bitung City from a distance. If you're curious about this Temboan Peak? You can visit in Rurukan Satu Village, East Tomohon, Tomohon.
Tumimperas Waterfall
The tourist attractions in Tomohon are the next most popular visited, namely Tumimperas Waterfall, which is about 30 km from the center of Manado City, or more precisely in Pinaras Village, South Tomohon, Tomohon. To be able to reach the waterfall area as high as 70 meters, visitors are required to descend stairs along approximately 100 meters from the end of Pinaras Village. This Tumimperas Waterfall is very beautiful, because it is surrounded by stunning natural scenery.
Rurukan Peak
The Rurukan area in Tomohon is indeed famous for having a variety of tourist attractions, one of which is Rurukan Peak, which is at the foot of Mount Mahawu, or more precisely located in Rurukan Satu Village, East Tomohon, Tomohon. From Rurukan Peak, visitors will be pampered with country style views over the clouds. In addition, visitors can enjoy beautiful flowers with a mountainous background.
Ekayana Pagoda
Ekayana Pagoda is a Buddhist place of worship in Tomohon, which was built in a typical Chinese architectural style. This Ekayana Pagoda is also one of Tomohon City's tourism icons. At this pagoda, visitors can see the harmony between nature and the environment well. Well, if you are curious? You can visit this 9th floor pagoda on Jalan Sungen, Kakaskasen Dua Village, North Tomohon, Tomohon.
Waruga
The most popular tourist attractions in Tomohon are visited by the next tourist, Waruga. Waruga is a historical tourist place in the form of an ancient stone grave of the Minahasa community. The location is not so far from the city of Manado, or rather located in the village of Sawangan. At this location, there are about 144 ancient square stone graves covered with cupola-shaped covers.
Valentine's Hill
Valentine's Hill is one of the most recent new tourist attractions in Tomohon City. The location is between Woloan Village, Tomohon Barat, and Kayawu Village, North Tomohon, Tomohon City. From the peak of Valentine's Hill, visitors will be presented with views of rice fields, and houses of residents with a background of Mount Lokon, Mount Tatawiran, and Mount Empung. In addition, in this tourist spot there are also several photo spots with backgrounds that have been arranged in such a way.
Tapahan Telu Tinoor Waterfall
In addition to Tumimperas Waterfall, there is one tourist spot in Tomohon in the form of a waterfall, which is also worth considering, namely Tapahan Telu Tinoor Waterfall in Tinoor Village, North Tomohon, Tomohon. This waterfall is quite unique, because it consists of 3 waterfall showers in the same place with a height of about 50 meters. In addition, the location is also in a protected forest, so the atmosphere is very beautiful and cool.
Jendela Dunia (Window of world)
The Jendela Dunia tourist spot located on Jalan Tara Tara Woloan Tiga, Jalan Tarataram, West Tomohon, Tomohon is one of the most recent new tourist attractions in Tomohon City. In this Jendela Dunia tourist spot there are several photo spots with a background of mini replicas of famous buildings in the world, such as the Eiffel Tower, typical Dutch Windmills, and many others.
Alfa Omega Tower
Actually, Alfa Omega Tower is one of the new buildings in Tomohon City. However, the enthusiasm of the people of Tomohon City is quite large towards the tower or tower located in Paslaten Satu, East Tomohon, Tomohon. This is inseparable from the shape of the building which is quite iconic, the location is also very strategic, and the atmosphere around it is also quite crowded, so many people make it the location of photo spots against the background of the Alfa Omega Tower.
Amphitheater Woloan
The most popular tourist attractions in Tomohon are the next visited by tourists, Amphitheater Woloan. This one tourist attraction can be visited in North Woloan Satu Village, West Tomohon, Tomohon. Indeed, there are not many photo spots in this tourist spot, but the very natural scenery around the Woloan Amphitheater makes it quite popular and often visited by tourists.
Lokon Mountain
Viewed from any angle in Tomohon City, Mount Lokon always presents a charming view. That is why many photo spots in Tomohon, rely on Mount Lokon as their background. The beauty of Mount Lokon is what makes many nature lovers, especially nature lovers who like to climb mountains, want to climb Mount Lokon, which is still an active volcano.
Gardenia Country
If you really like plants and flowers, then you must visit this one tourist spot. Because, Gardenia Country offers the beauty of a flower garden as one of its main attractions. There is also a restaurant ready to welcome visitors who are already exhausted around the flower garden at Gardenia Country. In addition, from this tourist spot you can also see the beauty of Mount Lokon from a distance. If you are curious about this Gardenia Country? You can visit it on Kawiley Road, Kakaskasen Dua, North Tomohon, Tomohon.
Mount Empung
In addition to Mount Lokon, there is one more mountain which is also often used as a location for climbing by nature lovers in Tomohon, especially nature lovers, who love to climb mountains, namely Mount Empung. The location is not far from Mount Lokon, even the mountain is often referred to as the twin of Mount Lokon. The beauty of the matter, not far behind Mount Lokon, and Mount Mahawu Mountain.
Sparta Stable
The Rurukan area in Tomohon is known to have many tourist attractions, and most of the tourist attractions are a spot or place with natural scenery around it. Well, one of the tourist spots in the form of spots or places with natural scenery in the Rurukan area is Sparta Stable. From this place, visitors can enjoy beautiful views of Lake Tondano.
Tintingon Kumelembuai Hill
The most popular tourist attractions in Tomohon, the last being Tintingon Kumelembuai Hill. This one tourist spot is also still in the village of Rurukan Satu, East Tomohon, Tomohon. Tintingon Hill is very recommended to visit for those of you who want to see the beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset in Tomohon.
The final word
Well, that's some of the most popular tourist attractions in Tomohon. How? Interested in visiting Tomohon City?
