BITUNG

The city of Bitung located on the northern coast of Sulawesi, approximately 47 km from Manado.

It covers a total area of 30,400 Ha. comprice of 3 districts and 44 villages with a total population of 103,183 people (1992). Bitung is an important port in Eastern Indonesia and also a tourist gateway to Indonesia. The port is well equipped with a wharf capable for ocean liner. The uniqueness of this Municipality is the wildlife sanctuary at nearby area and Lembeh island that stands like a natural shield for for protecting it from winds and waves. It is believed that the name"Bitung" was taken from the name of a kind of shady trees grown on the coastal areas where people could take shelter from sun, rain and wind.

On ope grassland covered with various plants and trees and infinite variety of others belonging to innumerable botanical families. Located on the mountain foot of "Dua Saudara" mountain, the area is composed of impressive green hills and valleys with and amazing scenic view of natural beauty.
Animal life is just as varied. There are Tarsius Spectrum, black apes, maleo birds, snakes, wild pigs, cuscus, etc. Covered with dense vegetation, this place is suitable for wildlife reverse to prevent animals from extinction. 

Located in the nothern part of Bitung, it covers an area of 3,196 Ha., reachable by local transportation.

Located  a few  kilometers  from  City  of  Bitung, this  bay  resort  is  mild  breezes flow  through thousands of coconut palms, seen in every direction. As  you relax in this paradise, you will enjoy spectacular offshore view of grassy knolls chalk cliffs of the serena Island. Divers and snorkellers will enjoy a huge variety of beautiful coral gardens around here. It is easily reached by microlet from  Bitung’s bus terminal.

Lying anly 7 km  from  Bitung’s bus terminal, ensily reached by microlet, here is the best place to watch the activity of rare and fascinating animal species such as Hombills, Kumkum, Tarsius Spectrum, Anoa, Kasuari, Crocodiles, Snake, Monkey, etc.

Nice beach resort sprinkled along Lembeh strait offers mile after mile of tranquil beaches, lapped gently by cristal clear waters of blue sea.

Several miles of Bitung seaport dotted occasionally with such beatiful beach resorts for swimming as Aerprang. Tanjung Merah, Manembo-nembo and the fabolous seagarden around Lembeh island.

Lying just  off Bitung,s harbour in Lembeh Strait, this amazing beauty sea garden offers nice opportunity for scuba divers to enjoy encircling paradise reefs with its colourful fishes. Just a few minute from Bitung harbour by motorized  outrigger boat.

The santurary is covered by lush tropical rainforest, and is a beautiful, unspoilt environment. It is an ideal place for camping as well as birds watching. Take  an oplet from Girian to this place.

Lembeh Strait is a 12 km long strech of water separating Lembeh Island and the mainland. Bitung is actually the half – way point along the shores of Lembeh Strait.

This pristine section of water in North Sulawesi is home to many uniqe sea animals, which anclude the pygmy seahorse, mimic octopus, ghost pipefish, as well as other large species. There are several undeveloped beaches on the shoreline of Lembeh Strait, which are exellent for swimming and snorkeling. Presently, Lembeh Island is undeveloped and has no tiurist facilities.

TRIKORA  MONUMENT

Is situated on a bluff at Lembeh Island Beach, the DC 3 monument and park offers a nice opportunity to observe ships going by as well as being a gathering place on Sundays and holidays. Reachable by motorized outrigger.