Port of Palopo

Tanjung ringgit port has always had a trade link to the highlands of Sulawesi known as Tana Toraja, and a physical link through a twisting mountain pass making it a perfect gateway to Toraja. Distance from Palopo port to Tana Toraja: 64km drive from Palopo port

The most vusuted burial site in Tana Toraja. The whole burial site itself is surrounded by beautiful rice paddies. Distance from Palopo port to Lemo Burial Site: 70.2km drive

Is the home of the Datu Luwu, the 40th descendant of the mythical founder of the Luwu dynasty: Batara Guru. This palace is a quaint Dutch style mansion built in 1920, next to a large wooden Bugis-style palace. This was set in a well-maintained garden, a pleasant place of tranquility in the lively little town of Palopo. Distance from Palopo port to Langkanae Palace: 1.5km drive

Is the traditional ancestral house of the Torajan people. Tongkonans have a distinct boat-shaped and oversized saddleback roof. Like most of Indonesia’s Austronesian-based traditional architecture, tongkonans are built on stilts. The construction of tongkonan is laborious work and it is usually built with the help of all family members or friends. In the original Toraja society, only nobles had the right to build tongkonan. Commoners live in smaller and less decorated home called banua.

Both of the market are the two largest markets in Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi, and clearly reflect the culture and civilisation of the Torajan people and the surrounding communities. Bolu market is located in Rantepao, the tourist centre of Toraja, and is a popular tourist attraction and an interesting place to visit. The market only opens once in 6 days, and is the main sales centre for buffaloes, as well as pigs. Vegetables, fruits, coffee and other food products can also be found in this market. Distance from Palopo port to Bolu Market: 58km drive

Kambo hill or highland kambo is the newest tourist spot in Palopo city. From the height of highland Kambo, tourists can have a panoramic view of Palopo City. In addition, tourists can enjoy amazing mountain views. Distance from Palopo port to Kambo Hill: 11km drive

Tucked in the mountain peak of Buntu Malenyong, the Latuppa Waterfall boasts freshwater springs and stunning rock formations in the midst of a lush rainforest. The waterfall consists of several tiers, among them is a wondrous cocoa garden. Visitors can also stroll along the nearby Latuppa River, that bends and flows for 12 kilometers.

Built in 1920, this castle was built by the Dutch government as a replacement of the original saoraja building. It is formerly the home of the Luwu kingdom, the first recorded monarchy in Bugis history that reigned from the 12th century to the 16th. Explore the local history through the saoraja miniature as well as the Monument of the People's Fight that symbolizes their struggles against the Dutch colonization.

With looming beams and structures as its centerpiece, this park has gone through major development projects in order to become the city's new icon. In this area, visitors can take pictures at the "I Love Palopo City" signs and marvel at the vibrant lights that gleams from dusk.