Tomohon

Tomohon or commonly called the city of flowers is one of the towns in the province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Prior to 2003 is one of the districts in Minahasa. According to some sources, the origin of the word Tomohon (Tou mu'ung) in Tombulu language. It is said that Tomohon is one of the areas included in the ethnic Tombulu, is one of the eight original ethnic minahasa. Tomohon cool climate, is a distinctive feature in the province of North Sulawesi. Tomohon have been found in various species of flora and fauna that can only be found on Sulawesi. Among Nepenthes masarangense, bufo celebensis (horned frog), the locals often called karaksungean. Minahassae Ficus, Schefflera actinophylla which is one of the native flora Tomohon. The majority of people are ethnic Tombulu Tomohon, but there are others Toutemboan tribes inhabiting the northern end of the town of Tomohon. In the daily life of people in Tomohon in addition to use, language Manado and Indonesian, as well as colloquial language Minahasa. As is known in Minahasa consists of eight types of local languages ​​used by the eight ethnic groups. Moreover, tourist destinations that can be visited while in Tumohon is.

Lake Linow

Enjoy the lake could change three colors, in the middle of the green expanse of cool, distant trees. Plus whisper pine trees and the birds singing, and a set of grouse playing on the lake. It is not in heaven, only a piece of heaven that God gave them to the earth. Being in Tomohon, North Sulawesi, the lake is known as Linow.

Prayer Hill

This prayer hill, had a special magnet for tourists. Glance vast lawns and green, as far as the eye can see the green expanse of trees and grass fills this place. Clean and neatly arranged. Nature tourism and the Christian religion is also being used as outbound, gathering, shooting prewedding, where the wedding ceremony, and the wedding party nuanced garden. Because of the spectacular natural charm, often people of other faiths have always been to this location. Tomohon scenery, the surrounding mountains and Mount Lokon be highly visible. One of the most active volcano in the world seemed so close when viewed from the Mount of Prayer.

Mahawu mount

Although including mountain by category volcano is still active and adjacent to Mount Lokon, but Mahawu still relatively safe to visit. Just need to climb about 10 minutes, the crater Mahawu can already be achieved. Ascent was easy, the steps to Mahawu have cemented it easier for visitors to reach it. Mahawu crater presents a beautiful natural scenery. Not surprisingly, this region is a favorite destination if travel to the "City of Flowers", Tomohon. At the top of this Mahawu, in addition to seeing the depth of the crater and walk around the rim of the crater, tourists can also enjoy the view ekstotis, around the mountain Mahawu.

Lokon Mount

Traditional market

One more extreme travel destinations that can be visited. Extreme is not because of its location, or the path to tourist destinations, but objects that are presented in this market may make you cringe, wrinkled forehead, or even cry. But extremes This has become a magnet for tourists to want to visit this place. Generally sold in this market are the animals that maybe some people think is very disgusting, like rats, bats, lizards, snakes, dogs, and other animals. In this market you will find the majority of four-legged animals that are sold both in dead or alive.

Traditional House minahasa

Home Pewariss also called Walewangko a traditional house of Minahasa, North Sulawesi. This traditional house stands on pillars and beams that support the floor, two of which should not be spliced. Under house Pewariss, used to store agricultural produce (Godong). The door of the house, located in the front, but the stairs going up there on the left and right as well as the center of the back of the house. The room at the front, called Lesar, open-sided, where customary chiefs or heads give intimation to the people. The second room, is sekey a walled front porch, located after the entrance. These spaces serve to receive guests and held his traditional ceremonies, as well as a place to entertain guests. The middle room is called pores, a place to receive guests extant family ties as well as a place to receive female guests. In the living room there are bedrooms.