Rurukan Village in Tomohon City, North Sulawesi Province
For those spending a holiday in Indonesia, they must drop by in East Tomohon City and head to Rurukan Village later. Why is that? It is a suitable destination for lessening and witnessing superb scenery from a highland. Not only the village is known for the famous Tamboan Peak, but it also holds lots of flower fields! Visitors even have the chance to learn the local culture and try some delicious traditional dishes. In a nutshell, it is the right destination for resting before heading to other vacation spots. After all, the location is quite accessible and tourists can find several accommodations nearby.
The Nuance
In terms of nuance, Rurukan Village is indeed quite soothing. It is surrounded by a forest with its lush trees. Plus, villagers own fruit farms and flower fields that beautify the village. Another good fact is the site has a hilly landscape, which is suitable for trekking and sightseeing. The most popular spot to witness the panorama is Tamboan Peak! It takes some time to get to the site, though. What is more? Visitors can easily talk to villagers due to excellent friendliness! The locals are open to outsiders after all.
Exploring Rurukan Village
When people talk about Rurukan Village, most of them may recall the stunning sunrise. It is true that the village offers a distinct nuance to witness such natural phenomenon. It is because the beam of the sun reflects perfectly on the local terraced farms. What a wonderful panorama! The only consideration is the time. In order to watch such romantic view of sunrise, tourists must get to the villager early in the morning. Here is the tip. They can spend the night at a villager’s house first, and watch the sunrise in the next morning. The locals may guide them to the best location to enjoy such scenery, in fact!
The next allure in Rurukan Village is none other than the colorful flowers. Not only tourists can see them in the wild, but they can also find several flower fields managed by the villagers. The good thing is everyone is allowed to learn how to cultivate those flowers and buy some as souvenirs. As long as they come at the right time (aside from the rainy season), they are good to go.
What is more? Visitors have other benefits when visiting Rurukan Village including the chance to eat some local foods. If they are lucky enough, in fact, they can have them freely! The locals are friendly enough to share their foods without any fee, after all. Still, it is recommended to carry extra cash just in case.
Nearby Attractions
- Tetetana Peak
- Tamboan Peak
- Mahawu Mountain
- Tintingon Hill
- Sparta Stable
How to Get There
For those coming from Manado City, they may spend approximately 51 minutes to get to Rurukan Village. It is because the distance is 29.3 km. Once arriving at Tondano Barat Sub-District, tourists can head to the village right away. For the information, the whole trip becomes faster if they take Raya Manado Tomohon Street.
Where to Stay
- Jhoanie Hotel
- Candlenut Hotel
- Bella Villa
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