Tana Toraja, exotic blend of Nature and Culture is Unique
"Tana Toraja has a unique natural exotica and culture second to none. There is no culture maspasilaga tedong (pit bull) in the world except in Tana Toraja. So even with the culture and sisambak massisemba.
Toraja tourism magnet the greater the cemetery above the cliff and the beauty of the river owned, "said Yasin Limpo sahtul, Governor of South Sulawesi in December Lovely closing the end of December last year.
Aware of Tana Toraja has a big magnet for tourists suck, Yasin Limpo Sahrul continue beautifying Tana Toraja with improve itself in every aspect. Starting from holding cultural events, public transport along a smooth road, 4 star hotel stands majestically. Public awareness in the preservation of culture and ancestral values, security, until the airport Pongtiku which can be accessed by plane from Bali or Makassar Cessna that takes 45 minutes.
The result? Traveled to Tana Toraja tub put two ages; past and modern. Modernization is unstoppable turns can live in harmony with the heritage of the past Tana Toraja. Tana Toraja Moderninasi also developed into two districts: North and Toraja Tana Toraja. But change does not marginalize the cultural heritage of the past. Actually complement each other to become tourism strengths.
Toraja tourism is now back bergeliat. Although not as much before the first Bali bombing and II broke out, tourists began to visit again to Tana Toraja is surrounded by mountains. The Spanish and French tourists who usually stay weeks and mminggu.
There are also Japanese and Australian tourists. "Now, once a week I drove tourists from Makassar to Toraja," said Faisal, the driver of the car rental. Not only tourists, Tana Toraja is also still a tourist destination for domestic tourists. Almost every hour, there is a public bus from Makassar to Tana Toraja, the time t \ empuh about 8 hours.
If you want more convenient, widely available rental cars that dominated belonging to former Vice President Jusuf Kalla. Do not worry, your trip is guaranteed not boring. Because the beautiful scenery on the road sepajang be missed. Beautiful scenery in the area presented Pangkep, Barru and Pare Pare which combines beautiful beaches and tropical forests.
If you want to rest, preferably in Pare Pare. In this district, you can tour the culinary seafood main dish. Urban style diner in love with Asia. Baronang eaten grilled fish with chili paste. Fabulous delicious. Petisnya sauce is not too fishy, sweet and sour taste even more powerful and able to eliminate the fishy smell. Urban Style crew who do not like paste, for the first time are willing to eat this black-colored sauce.
Right next to the restaurant Asia, there is a restaurant Delicious seafood is also the main menu. Curiosity has led to Urban Style restaurant which is always crowded these visitors. Even the visitors are willing to queue for long. Under conditions of satiety, eating a bit lazy Urban Style Crab Sauce Sweet Acid. But the spices seep into the crab meat made us powerless to resist. Delicious.
After a culinary tour, durian fruit from the region yangn Sidrap, you easily see at street corners. Pare Pare is also available in branded goods from Thailand and Singapore, even in this place also sold used goods from both countries.
Entering Enrekang district, along the way a lot of different vendors of fruit at bargain prices. In Enrekang, you must rest on a mountain or mountain Bambapuang Miss or known by the name of Erotic Mountain. The shape resembles a woman's genitals yangn formed by erosion. Indeed this is very beautiful mountain, let alone
late in the afternoon. But unfortunately, it started a barren mountain and if left unchecked erosion will occur again and probably will form a vital tool of women in other parts of the mountain. Seeing the condition that, a friend nyeletuk, "It's going to change its name to Double Erotic Mountain."
Entering Tana Toraja, you will begin to feel the mystical aura. Especially when I saw Tongkonan (Tana Toraja traditional house) on the hill along the journey. Mystical aura that slowly began to dim and disappear when entering the Makale, Tana Toraja district administrative center. Characteristic Makale pools and the Statue of Toraja United located in the center of town. In order to reach all the tourist attractions in Tana Toraja, should stay in Rantepao, the county seat of North Toraja. In this district there are several interesting attractions, including:
KE'TE KESU
This is the closest tourist attractions of Rantepao. The village is located around the district Ke'te Kesu Kesu or 4 miles northeast of Rantepao. This place is one of the popular tourist attractions in Toraja. In addition to its proximity to
Rantepao, tourist magnet has Tongkonan and barns are hundreds of years old, menhirs and crafts. Variety of handicrafts that are sold and the price is quite skewed compared to downtown. Behind the village there are burial sites of the burrow, and the hanging graves patent or house-shaped tombs. This tourist village is easily accessible by public transport from Rantepao. Choose public transportation La'bo majors. You can also ride motorcycles.
-Londa:
The location is fairly close to Rantepao about 5 miles. From the highway not too far away, it went rather well and not steep. Only a narrow path, if passed by four-wheel vehicle, one of which had to yield.
Mystique immediately felt upon entering the gate. Humid and cold air also direct your welcome. Wood sculptor who was carving the face of the dead increasingly strengthens mystical aura.
This location is a limestone cave's ancient tombs and To'Para'pak Lengkong, Tandilino descent, the first person to make erong (the coffin of wood). To come to this cemetery, you must down the stairs about 100 feet.
Before going down the stairs a few people will offer services as a torch lights when in the cave. The price of a lamp Rp. 20 thousand, that's not including carrier services of tour guides that trap light. The coffin was strewn in front of the cave that fell from the cliff.
"To revive the coffin must be accompanied by special ritual that would cost quite a lot. Coffin in the cliff came from a family of high social status, "said tour guide.
Moist air is increasingly felt as he entered the mouth of the cave. Inside the cave are many casket (erong) scattering. There is also tucked inside the stone, even the bones were scattered because his casket was destroyed. We happened to see the coffin that new 3 months. Surprisingly, there was no foul smell.
There is also a pair of skulls that supposedly committed suicide. "It is said they died from suicide. They were not sanctioned family romance, "said tour guide.Romeo and Juliet version Tana Toraja. The coffin was collected on family and diberijarak between families with each other. That said, the bodies in the Londa is 500 years old.
-Lemo:
Located in the district of North Makale. This is the burial site of tribal chiefs in the Toraja in the past. Rows of tau-tau, to guard the tomb. bSitus belongs Songgi 'Patalo, which was first made in a stone tomb. This location is best visited in the morning. There are many other tourist attractions in Tana Toraja is quite interesting, including Kambira, Lo'ko eyes, etc. Marante. Of course it all relates to the ancient tomb.
