Tana Toraja, Indonesia

Palawa, the oldest village of Toraja

Palawa is the oldest traditional village in Toraja, South Sulawesi that is also the perfect place to explore the culture of the Torajans, an ethnic group indigenous in the region. There visitors can see an example of well preserved rural community with old characteristic Torajan houses called tongkonan. These houses stand high on wooden piles with a layered split-bamboo roof in a sweeping curved arc shape, and they are decorated with buffalo horns and motifs as a sign of the owners’ social status and wealth. Palawa village is also renowned for their colorful wood carvings on the house exterior walls and elaborate funeral rites.

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Highlights of Java Sulawesi and Bali

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Tour Yogyakarta to see its highlights: Kraton palace, Taman Sari water castle, Prambanan temple and Plaosan temple

Explore the huge Buddhist temple at Borobudur

Marvel at the breathtaking sights of sunrise over Mount Bromo

See the traditional village Bugis and traditional wooden houses

Get amazed by the unique culture of the Toraja ethnic group as well as their renowned funeral sites such as Lemo, Tampang Allo, Suaya

Start a soft trekking tour in Batutumonga for fantastic scenery of nature and countryside

Join devotees at remarkable Hindu temples of Bali such as Ulun Danu, Taman Ayun, Tanah Lot

Walk through Bali’s stunning terraced rice fields in Jatiluwih village

Java Island → Sulawesi Island → Bali Island

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Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Island
Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Island

Bori Parinding

A 20-minute drive from Rantepao along winding roads, you will see many big stone monuments like since the megalithic era on the high side of the main road. Those are the menhirs placed in front of...

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Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Island

Tampang Allo

Surrounded by the peaceful rice paddy and a maze of cliffs, Tampang Allo is a large naturally formed cave in Tana Toraja that was once the grave site for the ancient Toraja people. Inside the cave,...

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Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Island
Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Island
Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Island

Londa Burial Caves

For all brave hearts and those looking for a death-themed adventure in the land of Toraja, Londa Burial Caves is one of the best tourist attractions found in the village of Sandan Uai. Set not far...

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Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Island

Marante village

Another recommended village to explore the local traditions and unique culture of the Toraja people. That is Marante village, notable for numerous attractions including Erong, an ancient traditional...

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Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Island

The graveyard Suaya

Many tourists come to Tana Toraja to explore the unique burial culture of Toraja people, and the graveyard in the cliff in Suaya is one of the most indigenous and authentic places to witness ...

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