New experience in shopping. You have to prepare cash to shop here. The product is good but the price is expensive. Only open Tuesday and Saturday

If you want see how the people sell their buffaloes and pigs just come to this market.

An open market where locals gathered bringing their cattles (mostly pigs & buffaloes) to be sold (bargain abled) and auctioned. The notable variant of buffaloes is the spotted one. It's well known as bonga or water buffalo. It's highly valued by locals, at least a hundred million Rupiahs, depends on its pattern, body weight and horn's length & strength. The place was so dirty and stinky, where many cattle's feces scattered randomly. I barely held my breath visiting this place long time ago.

Bolu Market or Pasar Hewan in Toraja is only open every Tuesday and Saturday. It is just side by side with Bolu Bus Terminal. The market is dominated by buffalo. Here, you may find albino buffalo. Though, you also can find pig and chicken.

Pig market so important in Toraja Funeral ceremony

very interesting place to learn of Torojan Culture.

(Translated by Google) What is interesting in this buffalo market, which accommodates several hundred heads, and therefore twice as many horns, is to have the value of the cattle explained to you. This varies from a few thousand euros to 35,000 euros for male albinos. The size, shape and position of the horns also influence the price. A spot in the middle of the forehead, and hop a bonus of a few thousand euros. Nothing is too much to showcase the beast. And therefore its price. She is soaped and showered regularly like in a car wash. Don't go there in flip-flops. Better wear closed shoes so you don't have to bleach your toes when you get back to your hotel. (Original) Ce qui est intéressant dans ce marché aux bufles, qui accueille plusieurs centaines têtes, et donc 2 fois plus de cornes, c'est de se faire expliquer la valeur des bestiaux. Cela varie de quelques milliers d'euros, à 35,000 euros pour les albinos mâles. La taille, la forme, la position des cornes influent aussi sur le prix. Une tache au milieu du front, et hop un bonus de quelques milliers d'euros. Rien n'est de trop pour mettre en valeur la bête. Et donc son prix. Elle est savonnée, douchée régulièrement comme dans un car wash. N'y aller pas en tongs. Mieux vos des chaussures fermées pour ne pas à devoir javeliser vos orteils en rentrant à votre hôtel.

(05/2025) This is a very interesting place and an active burial site. For 35K, you can see several monoliths, traditional houses, and rock graves. It’s much larger than it first appears. The surroundings are beautiful, with rice fields all around. It takes just under 30 minutes from Rantepao by scooter on a rough road.

It was very hot when I came. But I really enjoy spending time here, if only it wasn't that hot that day, I could spend longer here. There was so many historical stuff that we can see. The entrance fee was cheap. I saw some foreign tourists visited this place, they have another thing that we can check but I forgot the name but overall worth it!

Our final day in Toraja began at Kalimbuang Bori, one of Indonesia's most impressive megalithic sites that most travelers have never heard of. Here, scattered across a ceremonial ground the size of several football fields, over 100 ancient menhirs (standing stones) rise from the earth like a frozen army of giants. Each megalith tells a story – they're not just random stones, but markers of grand funeral ceremonies past, where noble Torajans completed their journey to the afterlife. These weathered sentinels, some reaching heights of over 4 meters (13 feet), create an almost mystical atmosphere in the morning light. The Torajans believe these stones possess supernatural power, each one erected to commemorate a significant funeral ceremony of the nobility. The size of each menhir corresponds to the status of the deceased and the grandeur of their funeral – a permanent record of past ceremonies written in stone. From the ancient stones of Bori, we traveled to To'barana in the Sa'dan region, where another form of Torajan heritage lives on through the skilled hands of local weavers. To'barana is renowned as one of Toraja's most important weaving centers, where traditional textiles known as ikat are still created using age-old techniques. At To'barana, we watched master weavers work their looms beneath traditional tongkonan houses, their fingers dancing across threads in patterns passed down through generations. The most intricate pieces can take months to complete, with patterns so complex they seem to shift and change as you look at them.

(06/2025) 35k IDR admission per foreigner. Happy to pay this admission, unlike in many other rip-off sites. They keep the site tidy and have a sign with English explanations and some signposts. The place is unique for its megaliths and expands uphill into the forest where you can find rock graves. There is also a baby grave in the form of a living tree. It's not clearly indicated which one though. After entering walk uphill to the right, cross the street and on your left is a rock grave and the baby grave tree.

Although the cost of living seems to be higher than other places in Indonesia, the tickets to enter a touristic site are very reasonably priced, at 15k for local and 30k for bule. This site is very peaceful, easy to find but lost in the lush forest. The "menhir" site is very impressive with very high standing rocks, carved out granite, beautifully shaped. The site is very well maintained, and it's great to take pictures. Then you can go up the hill and visit the funeral sites, huge boulders fallen from the mountains, and that are carved to accommodate the coffin. It's very strange, but very peaceful. Great place to visit.

Interesting little stop, well maintained, easy to find with friendly staff. Menhirs or megaliths right at the entrance, a few places to sit in the shade or even on the grass next to the stone pillars.

Bori Kalimbuang is a megalithic site located in Sesean Village, North Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. It is one of the most important megalithic sites in Tana Toraja, and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Megalithic Sites of South Sulawesi". Bori Kalimbuang is home to a large number of menhirs, which are tall, standing stones. There are over 100 menhirs in the site, ranging in size from small stones to massive boulders. The menhirs are believed to have been erected by the Toraja people over 1,000 years ago, and were used for various purposes, including religious ceremonies, burials, and as markers of social status. In addition to the menhirs, Bori Kalimbuang also contains a number of other megalithic structures, including stone circles, stone tombs, and stone statues. The site is also home to a number of traditional Toraja houses, known as tongkonan. Bori Kalimbuang is a popular tourist destination, and is known for its impressive megalithic structures and its scenic setting. The site is located in a valley surrounded by mountains, and offers stunning views of the Torajan countryside. Bori Kalimbuang is also an important cultural site for the Toraja people. The site is used for a number of traditional ceremonies, including the Rambu Solo, or funeral ceremony. • How to get to Bori Kalimbuang. > Bori Kalimbuang is located about 8 km north of Rantepao, the capital of North Toraja Regency. The site can be reached by public transportation, including buses and minibuses. There are also a number of tour operators in Rantepao that offer day trips to Bori Kalimbuang. • When to visit Bori Kalimbuang. > Bori Kalimbuang can be visited year-round. However, the best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from June to September. During the dry season, the weather is pleasant and there is less chance of rain. • What to do at Bori Kalimbuang. > Visit the menhirs and other megalithic structures. > Take photos of the scenic views. > Visit the traditional Toraja houses. > Learn about the Toraja culture and history from a local guide. > Attend a traditional Toraja ceremony, if possible. • Tips for visiting Bori Kalimbuang > Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking. > Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat, as the sun can be strong. > Bring water and snacks, as there are limited food and beverage options at the site. > Be respectful of the Toraja culture and customs. > Ask permission before taking photos of the menhirs and other megalithic structures.