Tourism of Indonesia
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Attraction
In Ternate and Tidore, there is natural beauty and unique culture of the local community. There are many uniqueness, starting from the village (desa), sub-district (kecamatan), district (kabupaten) and provincial levels.
In Indonesia, each province has different and interesting characteristics. Each province has a different and unique culture and lifestyle.
Ternate is the largest city in the Indonesian province of North Maluku and an island in the Maluku Islands.
Besides that, Tidore is a city and island, also archipelago in the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia, west of the larger island of Halmahera
Since from the get-go in the most recent thousand years, the small islands of Ternate and Tidore in the Moluccas were the only source for cloves in the world.
Indian, Arab, Chinese and Javanese merchants used to call on these islands to carry home this precious cargo which sold at exorbitant prices in Europe and the Orient.
Cloves, together with nutmeg and mace from the Banda islands were used to flavor and preserve food, as medicines and even as aphrodisiacs.
But after the Crusades, the trade route to the Far East was blocked for the Europeans, so the Portuguese, Spaniards, British and the Dutch were determined to discover for themselves the fabled Spice islands.
Vasco da Gama was the first to sail around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa to reach India. Then, from India, the Portuguese finally found the route to the Moluccas in 1521, and arrived in the spice islands of Ternate and Tidore and the Banda islands, then the only source for nutmeg and mace.
To get there, the Portuguese seafarers traveled 14,000 kilometers – nearly 9,000 miles – crossing uncharted seas, and overcoming storms, high swells and tropical monsoons.
At the time, there was already a thriving sultanate (kingdom) on Ternate. But with the arrival of the Spaniards, the Dutch and the British, the fight began among the European powers for the monopoly of the spice trade, which was finally wrested by the Dutch.
Towards the end of the 16th century, Dutch governor general Jan Pieterszoon Coen replanted cloves to Ambon where the Dutch were in control, then brutally wiped out all the clove plants on Ternate and Tidore.
These actions, known as the hongi expeditions, instantly doused the domination of the sultanates of Ternate and Tidore and decimated the main income of the islands’ population. From that time onwards, Ternate and Tidore became forgotten pages in history.
Ternate and Tidore are two almost identical small islands, west of the large island of Halmahera, almost facing one another, each shaped by a volcano emerging from the deep Maluku Sea.
While if Ternate is dominated by Mount Gamalama, in Tidore rises Mount Kiemtabu.
Today, the town of Ternate is the capital city of the province of North Maluku, home to two thirds of the islands population, who are predominantly Muslim.
The government is taking good care of the preservation of nature and maintaining the condition of the forest.
The environment is also well maintained.
Activity
Visiting Ternate and Tidore, we will witness routine community activities in unique traditional cultures. And there are special dishes and food as part of culinary tours that are delicious and yummy.
In Ternate and Tidore, you can visit historical relics and observe local cultural traditions. The city is a modern hub and a base for the commercial activities of the island.
Both amazing cities have business centers, historical attractions, transportation links, and tourism services.
The city is also in the midst of development to reform the building and structural damage sustained during the 1999 conflict between Muslims and Christians. In contrast Tidore is dotted with small villages around the island.
The business district of Ternate is an interesting place to take a walk and see the tasteful food sellers which adorn the streets.
The walkway is so long it has five names; Jl Sultan Khairun, Jl Merdeka, Jl Mononutu, Jl Hasan Esa and eventually Jl Raya Bastiong. There are also plans to develop a mega mall.
The volcanic landscape of Ternate has given the island its fertile soil and beaches with black glittering sands. Today, all around the island are colorful boats in various sizes lying in the shallow turquoise water, shielded by swaying coconut trees.
For culinary and history lovers, the island is a flavorsome and historical delight that will satisfy any craving for knowledge or desire to enjoy appetizing cooking. Entertainment from the friendly locals is also something to experience.
Although it only has an area of 15 square kilometers, Ternate Island has a number of with sights and experiences to explore.
Hike to the peak of a volcano. For any visitor to Ternate Island, Mount Gamalama is a must see. Tours to the mountain are available and offer a safe way to explore the volcano.
A local guide will escort you through the 5 hour trek to the mountains peak, 1271 meters above sea level.
We also will learn about the life of Ternate royalty with a visitor to the Kedaton or Sultan’s Palace. Built in 1796, this still serves in part as a family home.
There is special section of the Kedaton that acts as a museum, where the sister of the Sultan provides visitors with information about Ternate and related places of interest in excellent English.
If you have planned ahead and obtained permission from the Sultan, you can see the Sultan’s crown worn only at coronations.
Legend has it that the crown presents ‘growing hair’, which needs regular trimming. The people believe that parading the crown around the island prevents disaster, and has prevented Mount Gamalama from erupting in the past.
The Sultan’s Mosque is also an interesting place to visit. Take the chance to admire the impressive heavy timberwork of the interior.
Other attractions in Ternate include Benteng Oranye which once served as the office of East Indies Company (VOC) and also as the base for the Dutch governor of Ternate.
Walk around the ancient Tolukko Fort. Built in 1512 by the Portuguese this was the first fort built in Ternate. Red Wood Fort is also worth visiting for its splendid scenery.
Visit the stunning Tolire Besar Lake, a spectacular crater lake in the North of the island. Enjoy the view of the dramatic landscape, especially the magnificent lake surrounded by thick forests.
In this place there are also regular events or activities held every year, both national and international.
Accessibility
The journey to Ternate and Tidore is now very easy. We can enter through various modes of transportation.
The condition of the infrastructure is getting better. Starting from highways, airports, trails, ports, bridges, stairs, even some places can be reached by toll roads.
Access to go to Ternate and Tidore:
We can take an airplane to go here. Garuda Indonesia now flies to Ternate from Jakarta with transit in Manado.
The Babullah Airport serves the island with various flights, including: Bela Travel (Jl Bosoiri), Lion Air, Wings Air (Almas Mega Travel; Jl Pattimura), Trigana Air (Archie Travel; Jl Raya Bastiong), Express Air (Jl Stadion), and Merpati (Jl Bosoiri).
If you wish to travel by boat, the North Maluku shipping hub is located at Ternate, and the PELNI liners harbor at Ahmad Yani port.
Sangiang goes around the island of Halmahera but the schedule is irregular so check the schedule at the office of Ahmad Yani port regularly.
Nggapulu and Sinabung transit at Ternate from and to Sorong, Papua and Bitung, North Sulawesi. Lambelu connects Ternate and Ambon, stops by Namlea (Buru). This sails eastbound only.
Slow boats RM Theodora or Intim Teratai both sail to Manado, North Sulawesi on Saturdays/ Thursdays and to Sanana on Tuesday / Thursday.
Jetties are also available at Bastiong. These connect Ternate and Tidore (Rum) with ferries leaving at 7 am. The ferries also go to Bitung overnight at 10 am on Wednesdays, and 5 pm on Saturdays.
Dufa-dufa jetty connects Ternate with speedboat to Halmahera. Kota Baru jetty connects Ternate with speedboat daily to Sofifi, Halmahera.
Mesjid Baru, Jati Mall and Swering also connects Ternate with speedboats to Halmahera and Tidore.
The road circling Ternate makes it easily accessible by local transport such as Ojeg (motorbike taxi) or Bemos (minivan public transportation)
We can visit by plane, car, ship, bus, motorcycle and bicycle. At some point, we can take the train. We can also walk freely.
Amenity
In Ternate and Tidore, as technology getting better. We can easily find locations for mini markets, shops (warung kedai), ATMs, Bank BRI BCA BNI Mandiri, BTPN Bank Nagari BJB, supermarkets, and restaurants. So we will not starve or lack the necessary items.
If you are sick and need help, you can also visit clinics, drugstore pharmacies (apotek), practice doctors, hospitals, and health centers (puskesmas).
In this place we can also look for places of worship such as mosques, churches, and others.
Accommodation
Finding place to stay in Ternate and Tidore is very easy. We can stay at homestays, hotels, inns, hostels and other places.
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Experience and Reviews
There are already many visitors have visited Ternate and Tidore, there are many interesting stories that are told. Like feeling satisfied, happy, wanting to come again, sleep well, and almost no one is disappointed or complains to come here.
So, visitors will find out on how to find the best hotels, where is exactly located, why it is amazing, how much is the fare and rate, who are the people, whom to ask, and when is the best time to visit.
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