Dirty water, lots of rubbish and smells like rubbish. Lots of the tiles are slippery and there are parts of the promenade that collapsed creating big holes. It's difficult to walk as the food stalls take over the promenade. The only good thing is the view of masjid kubah 99, and maybe some beautiful looking boats. Not worth a visit

Meh. A good view of the Masjid Kunah 99 across the water but not a whole lot more. In the evenings its your standard fare of pop-up street vendors selling local food, balloons and wares, roving musicians, etc. If you skip it you're not missing much.

It's the landmark of Makassar city, but sadly it's not well maintained. There is a lot of rubbish around the area, dirty toilets, not enough lighting, and the stalls are also not quite organized. Alas, this place can be a great profitable hotspot if the government knows how to handle it, like holding cultural events, local performance, dance & arts and bazaar. Hopefully someday it can be better

The icon of the city. Good place for taking picture at sunrise or sunset. Good place for family gathering. A lot of food stalls here. Spacious parking lot for bike and cars. It is such a shame that the water is not clear even dirty with platics and rubbish.

Nice for walk in the sunset time But smell not good,i dont know why The view was great at few part but another part looks not maintained

Nice place. If your introvert and don't like crowded places go here at afternoon but it will be very hot. But it will be nice if you go at night time

One of the most visited place in Makassar. It is popular for hangout because there are plenty local people who sell food in the afternoon till night. So really nice place to have dinner with nice view of sunset. Sunset here is terrific. A must visit place when you are in Makassar

My First Time at Fort Rotterdam My first visit to Fort Rotterdam was really cool. As soon as I got there, I was impressed by how unique the place looked. The old Dutch-style buildings with their red roofs and thick walls really gave off a historical vibe. It felt like stepping back in time. I walked around the fort, checked out the buildings, and just enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. The palm trees and the green grass made the place feel calm and relaxing. It was interesting to imagine what life was like here in the past. Overall, I had a great time. Fort Rotterdam is a nice spot to chill, take photos, and learn a bit of history. I’d definitely recommend it if you're ever in Makassar!

Oh, this year I came here for Rock in Celebes and it was so much fun—truly unforgettable. Rock in Celebes always gives such a good experience, like a kind of magic that stays in your memory. I hope I can join Rock in Celebes again next year. I love that the concept is about the climate crisis, so they really present visuals and exhibitions about the issue alongside the music. So besides enjoying the music, it also becomes a campaign to raise awareness about the climate crisis, showing us that even small actions—done consistently—can make an impact on our planet. We get to enjoy music while also taking care of the Earth.”

(05/2025) A small, well-kept fort with very friendly staff. Entry to the fort is free; the museum costs 10,000. We happened to visit during a cultural event and met lots of lovely people (shout-out to the best security team — Flobamora Bodyguard!).

Fort Rotterdam is one of Makassar’s most iconic historical landmarks—a well-preserved 17th-century Dutch fort that also bears the legacy of the once-mighty Gowa Sultanate. Rich in cultural significance, the site offers a fascinating glimpse into colonial-era architecture, Indonesian resistance history, and the unique blend of Dutch and Makassar heritage.

If you are visiting Makassar, the “Gateway to East Indonesia”, you need to appreciate the cities history. Come visit this old Dutch fort, admire its architecture, take in the significance of its place in Dutch Colonial history. The fort itself is well preserved and the grounds are beautiful. A must visit!

Fort Rotterdam is a 17th century fort in Makassar, it is a Dutch fort that was built on top of an existing fort of the Gowa Kingdom The ticket is free and there's a local guide here and I was offered for 150.000 IDR (I didn't take it) There's a museum inside the fort, the fee is cheap only 5.000 IDR for adult, you can see and learn the journey of Gowa Kingdom and its collection You also can explore the other side of the fort

Nice historical place to see and imagine how it looks like in it's glorious past. Unfortunately that's it, you have to leave everything to imagination because the place is run down and lacking in maintenance. You may walk around the compound free but you buy a ticket 10kRP for entry to their 'museum' which is sadly non-AC and sad looking. There are 3rd party guides available for hire at the entrance and that might help understand more about it's history. I paid for the museum because I'm hoping they'll use the funds for the much needed upkeep.

The coral reef wasn’t the same as they said/pictures, i hope the government take an action to restore the coral.

Amazing place for diving and snorkeling. Truly feels like Paradise Biodiversity is superb and it is just beyond beautiful

Beautiful and peaceful however it needs major clean and tidy up on the Island

Beautiful island. The food stands are right in the beachfront so you don't have to worry about the meals stock. Some area on the island are prohibited to visit because it's the part of some resort, but the rest of the island are for you to explore!

Wonderful! The last time i go here, it feels different, it so quite and not so many activity to do. But my last visit (2/1/18) this place give me a big surprise. It is beyond expextation, the view is clear blue, coral reef near the cost of Bunaken Island, the colourful fishes, the locals culture and the traditional foods are all verry lovely. If you love traveling, Bunaken is one of the most recommended place for you!

Great view, in this national park there are some islands that have womderfull beach with the white sands and clear seawater. Also amazing under sea scenery with many fishes and coral reefs spreads wide.

a beautiful place to go snorkeling if you don't mind other people, just keep the beach and the reefs clean, so don't leave any trash, or even collect a bit of the trash and give it to your captain to help clean the reefs and preserve the local diversity. You can even see turtles while snorkeling there. If you have an underwater camera, definitely bring one! attached are some of the wonderful views I had! It's definitely worth a stay

The mall itself has a large selection of local and international fashion tenants, various restaurants, cafes, and a food court offering both international and local cuisine (like coto Makassar and pisang epe). Other attractions like Funworld, Kidzooona, and Zoomoov rides are often available. The complex also includes a hotel, making it a convenient "one-stop destination" for leisure and shopping.

Great place to spend time indoor while transiting plane here Lots of shops and restaurants

Nice clean Mall and somehow it is quiet place too. I think it will be better if you come and see for yourself 🤠

One of the most favorite shopping mall in Makassar. Plenty of luxurious brands. A place for sneakerheads to hunt their favorite sneakers (Vans, Nike, Adidas, Puma, etc). Plenty of restaurant, bakery and cafe too. Had a huge parking lot, and there is vallet services too. Great place to hangout.

This is truly embarrassing for a large company. Trans Corp should be able to achieve better quality than this. The toilets are incredibly dirty. It looks like there haven't been any upgrades since they first opened. Not like other competitors, for example Living World. Their restrooms are always clean and tidy. Please improve, as the largest mall in eastern Indonesia, it's embarrassing.

The mall is located in the southwestern section of Makassar. It is accessible by the Jalan Metro Tj. Bunga from the city centre. A sprawling structure with several themes to the exterior facade. Entry is a little restrictive as only a certain bank's card is accepted. Otherwise, a ticket is required. Once past the parking gantry, the parking area is huge. There's not much shade for many outside. Once inside, the mall has ample space to walk aimlessly. With hundreds of outlets in the mall, there should be one that should be able to attract the most jaded shoppers around. A massive red replica of the Eiffel Tower on its side is in this mall. Amazing! I found this mall particular relaxing.

Decent mall with tons of Main Street brands such as Zara, Adidas, DJI, Häagen Dazs, Uniqlo and lots more. The place is massive - at least I wouldn’t have expected such a large mall in Makassar.

One of the beautiful lake nearby Tomohon, if you are planning to visit the area, might as well go here to enjoy There is a cafe beside the lake so you can have a sip of coffee while enjoying the serene view of the lake. Get mesmerized with the scenery but nothing else to do apart from that

It does not have many spot to sightseeing, the entrance fee is IDR 25k (+5k for retribution). Except the cafe and the lake itself. Well, i honestly have not try to climb the hill so i can not say a thing about it.

This was taken on the other side of the lake, so we drove through the road until we get to this kind of villa. It was so cool with the stairs, only 10.000/person. It was so peaceful here. They have like bungalows, would be great that the boat is not left behind broken so we can sail around the lake.

Lovely place with nice sightseeing. Only abit smell of sulfer from the lake. The rest is great with cool temperature as the highland area.

A local guide Adam brought us to “secret” place behind the restaurant where most “group tourists” went. You need a local guide as some spil can be soft and hot and hence dangerous. Excellent secret place before it is overly touristy!

Located in Tomohon, 1 hour drive from Manado (the capital city of North Sulawesi Province). It's best for you to rent a car from Manado because I don't see any public transportation heading to this place. Lake Linow is currently one of leading tourist destination in North Sulawesi. The lake itself is a volcanic lake and you will smell a-kinda-rotten egg-like-smell from the lake. That's because sulfur is scattered all around Lake Linow, and that's where the green color of the lake comes from. To enter the place you only need to pay Rp 25.000 per pax (and that's quite cheap), plus you'll get a free cup of tea/coffee (your choice!).

Cafe for hang out with Linow Lake view, really great for taking photo with family/friends. First time you come here, you will smell sulfur from the lake, but after 10 minutes you will get used to it. Entrance ticket only IDR25.000 include hot coffee/tea. Hot coffee really help to warm your body since this place has a cool temperature.