All Await to Visit

Do you know where Ambon is?
Ambon is the capital city of province of Maluku ~ an area in Eastern Indonesia. Ambon known as “Ambon Manise” means “Beautiful Ambon” referring not only to the beauty of the city itself but also to the beauty of the Islands that represents the beauty of the whole Maluku archipelago, which consist of 1,422 islands..


Local government hold regular event such as Ambon Bay Festival to attract more tourists both foreign and domestic, and to preserve local tradition as well. Ambon has beautiful beaches and natural beauty art and culture. Some most visited beaches are Narsepa in Salahutu, Hunimua on the Hitu peninsula and Namhatu in Latulahat village in the southern part of Ambon. Collecting shells, swimming, snorkeling, or simply sunbathing are some of the exciting experiences you can get there. Pintu Kota (the gate of the city) is another place of interest. Pintu Kota lies between the villages Airlow and seri on the south coast of Ambon island. A huge rock stretching out to the sea with a hole at its bottom which looks like a gate where through it we can see the coast line and the Banda sea. It is an ideal place for snorkeling and diving.

Rare decorative bird Cockatoo and Nuri can be found in Maluku’s forests. Marsupials in Maluku are evidence of the geographical connection to the Australasian continent. The Baruna fish in the Banda Sea Marine Park is an example of Maluku’s sea marvels. Other interesting sea garden inhabitants include pearl oysters, shrimps, seaweeds, and beautiful corals of all colours.

Ambon is full of history. Spices. Dutch. Portuguese. Culture. Conflicts. Arts. Buildings are silents witnesses. Most tourist visit the Dutch fortress Benteng Amsterdam built by the Portuguse. The fortress has a small museum. Another remarkable building are Masjid Tua Wapauwe, and the Immanuel Church (gereja Hila).

Temate weaving, Palited handicraft, Bacan stone jewelry, Bamboo handicrafts, Artificial shields, Runut bags ( made from coconut tissue that covers the young leaves of a coconut tree), Pottery and Clove artifacts are some of well known handicrafts from Maluku.

Get some of those unique, artistic and exotic articles, take it home with you as souvenirs. And also as a sweet reminder of Ambon ~ another part of Indonesia awaits to visit.