Woloan Village in Tomohon City, North Sulawesi Province
One of the reasons for visiting Tomohon City is definitely to learn the culture. In this case, tourists should consider visiting traditional villages like North Woloan Satu. The location is in West Tomohon Sub-District and it is known for their famous Woloan Panggung Traditional House. Not to mention the village has other unique objects including Waruga and Amphitheater. Plus, tourists have the chance to explore the site and meet friendly villagers. This may give a distinct experience to them, for sure. Some people even take advantage of the occasion to enjoy a family recreation and lessening during holidays in Indonesia.
The Nuance
In terms of nuance, Woloan Village is considered peaceful due to its secluded location. For the information, it is located near to Lokon Mountain so the panorama is quite breathtaking. Tourists can expect green trees and local farms scattered in the different area. It is even possible to visit those places, as long as tourists come with a local guide. As mentioned before, the village is known for their traditional house. This explains tourists may see many of them located by the road. Not only the shape is unique, this house is also functional and sturdy.
Exploring Woloan Village
The prime allure in Woloan Village is none other than the presence of Panggung Traditional Houses. It is because the majority of villagers work as a carpenter and house maker. No wonder, tourists may hear the sound of saw machines while exploring the village. According to the locals, they often get an order from outside the village too! When it comes to the price, it depends on the size and difficulty of the house. Buyers only need to buy the parts and install them later on their land. Are you interested?
Just because Woloan Village is famous for their traditional house, doesn’t mean tourists cannot find other attractions. Let’s take an example. The village also has a stunning panorama, as it resides near to Lokon Mountain. That means tourists are able to witness such panorama clearly from the site. Make sure to take photos of the mountain, too! Aside from the mountain, tourists can take advantage of the local farms and lush green trees to conduct photography and relaxation.
The next allure in Woloan Village is the presence of historical objects, especially Waruga. In a nutshell, it is an ancient tomb! It is said the age is more than hundreds of years, in fact. The tomb is made of stone and it was used to store a dead person! Moreover, the locals only put the tomb in the yard of their house. Some people even use a Waruga to store more than one dead body! Make sure to get more information about it from villagers later!
Nearby Attractions
- Empung Mountain
- Tumimperas Waterfall
- Kali Waterfall
How to Get There
From Manado City (the capital of North Sulawesi Province), tourists can directly head to Woloan Village. For the information, the distance is 26.7 km so the trip takes about 52 minutes. As for the best route, it is definitely Raya Manado Tomohon Street. What they need to do is to get to West Tomohon Sub-District and reach the village afterward.
Where to Stay
- Leos Hotel
- Airy Hotel
- Lokon Inn
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