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About Tomohon City

Tomohon is a beautiful city in the highlands of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its cool climate and stunning natural scenery. Surrounded by two volcanoes, Mount Lokon and Mount Mahawu, the city offers breathtaking landscapes with lush greenery, lakes, and waterfalls. Its fertile volcanic soil makes it ideal for growing flowers, fruits, and vegetables. A highlight of the city is the Tomohon International Flower Festival, where vibrant flower displays and parades attract visitors from all over.

In addition to its natural beauty, Tomohon is known for its rich culture, with a predominantly Minahasa population that practices Christianity. The Extreme Market is famous for selling exotic local foods, offering a glimpse into the region's unique traditions. Visitors also enjoy hiking up Mount Lokon or exploring the color-changing Lake Linow, making Tomohon a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure.
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5 reasons to visit Tomohon city

Here are five great reasons to visit Tomohon City

Beautiful Natural Scenery

Tomohon is surrounded by volcanic mountains, lush greenery, and stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Visitors can explore scenic spots like Mount Lokon, Mount Mahawu, and the color-changing Lake Linow.

Cool Climate

Located in the highlands, Tomohon offers a refreshing escape from the tropical heat, with its cooler temperatures and fresh mountain air, making it a perfect retreat.

Tomohon International Flower Festival

The city is famous for its annual flower festival, which features colorful flower parades and elaborate floral displays, showcasing its reputation as the "City of Flowers."

Unique Cultural Experience

The Extreme Market gives visitors a glimpse into the local Minahasa culture, where exotic foods are sold, and traditional practices are celebrated.

Outdoor Adventure

With opportunities for hiking, especially up the slopes of Mount Lokon and Mount Mahawu, Tomohon is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy trekking and exploring volcanic landscapes.

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It's the perfect combination of urban and outdoors, lively and laid-back
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Ban Hin Kiong Temple

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Pasar Extreme Tomohon

Extreme Tomohon Market is located on Jl Rurukan in Paslaten Satu, East Tomohon. As the name implies, this market is not your usual traditional market. In this place, you can find animal meat that is not sold in ordinary markets. The meat sold includes snake meat, bat meat, dog meat, rat meat, and others. Of […]

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Mount Lokon

Mount Lokon is an active stratovolcano located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, near the city of Tomohon. It forms part of the larger Lokon-Empung volcanic complex, which consists of two main peaks: Lokon and Empung. Mount Lokon is slightly lower, with an elevation of about 1,580 meters (5,183 feet), and it is often considered the more […]

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Mount Karangetang

The Karangetang volcano is also known as Api Siau and is located on the northern end of Siau Island. The island is home to five summit craters. Karangetang is one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes. Since 1675, forty eruptions have been recorded. This is one of A type active volcanoes in North Sulawesi -Sangihe Islands […]

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Manado Tua

The volcanic island of Manado Tua, visible from the city, offers trekking opportunities and is surrounded by clear waters ideal for snorkeling. Its unique topography and historical significance make it an intriguing destination for nature lovers.

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Sam Ratulangi International Airport

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (IATA: MDC, ICAO: WAMM) is an international airport located 13 kilometres (8.1 miles) north-east of Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The airport is named after the Minahasan educator and independence hero Sam Ratulangi (1890–1949). It is designated as one of the 11 main entry ports to Indonesia by […]

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Pelabuhan Manado

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Murex Bangka Resort

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FAQ about Tomohon City

Tomohon is located in the highlands of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, about 25 kilometers south of Manado, the provincial capital.

Tomohon is known for its cool climate, beautiful natural landscapes, including Mount Lokon and Mount Mahawu, and its rich culture. It's also famous for the Tomohon International Flower Festival and the unique Extreme Market.

The best time to visit is during the dry season, typically between May and October, when the weather is pleasant and outdoor activities like hiking are more enjoyable. The Tomohon International Flower Festival usually happens in August, making it an exciting time to visit.

Tomohon is easily accessible from Manado by car or public minibus (locally known as mikrolet). The drive takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic.

Popular attractions include Mount Lokon and Mount Mahawu for hiking, Lake Linow, which changes colors, and the Tomohon Flower Festival. The city's Extreme Market is also a unique place to visit, though it may not be for the faint-hearted.
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Tomohon is known for flower planting at people's homes. Nearby is the volcano Gunung Lokon or Mount Lokon and Mount Empung. Tomohon is also known for wooden-house production, palm-sugar (aren ) production, vegetable agriculture, as a center of Christian Ministry, and as a student town.
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