Bau-Bau

With great views from the well-preserved citadel walls and some decent beaches, Pulau Buton’s prosperous main town of Bau-Bau is a great place to await a boat connection to Maluku, North Sulawesi, or the diving paradise of Tukangbesi.

Bau-Bau City has a stunning landscape and it features natural beauty. Overall, it is a little bit complicated in describing the city as each part has its own distinct beauty. That means you must explore them all first. These include the beaches, highlands, historical sites, and much more. In terms of facilities and accommodations, many hotels and restaurants are available in Bau-Bau.

The best thing to do in Bau-Bau is exploring Buton Palace Fort. It is the reminiscence of Buton Kingdom it is hundreds of years old. Apart from the fort, there are traditional houses, an old mosque, traditional weapons, etc. Visitors can also learn a little bit history of the kingdom. Not to mention it is possible to learn the family tree of Buton Sultanate. On top of that, many historical things are available there. Make sure to carry your camera!

Beaches also become a lure in Bau-Bau City. Nirwana Beach is wonderful, the sand is white and the beach is about 4 km. It is suitable for different types of water sports or relaxing on the shoreline. The water is warm and safe. Apart from Nirwana, many other beaches are available. These include Lakeba and Kokalukuna Beach. Each of them offers a distinct beauty, so you should explore them all.

Next, Bau-Bau City is also the home of beautiful hills. For instance, there is Palatiga Hill. From the top of this hill, tourists are able to enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding. Next, there is the famous river. The water comes from the mountain and it divides the city. The stream flows to the sea, actually and make sure you do not to miss the caves. These include Lakasa, Ntiti, and Kaisabu Cave. All of them are worth a visit.

Siompu Island is for lovers of underwater sport. This island is quiet famous with its nature beauty especially on its underwater beauty. This island is about 60 square kilometers. There’s a lot of sharp and tough limestone rocks. The beaches on this island are also well-known for their beauty.