Minato travel guide

Last June, 5438+ 10, a movie "Former 3" was released in the cinema. Everyone should know this movie. Ken: Some people still remember the island where the heroine dived for healing after her lovelorn love. This place is called "Manado". We can get to know each other together.

Basic information

visa

Not visa-free, landing visa. If you want to be visa-free, I suggest you transfer in Jakarta, so you can be visa-free.

First of all, it is necessary to know that Indonesian visa exemption is conditional, that is, China citizens with China passports can enter the customs from five international airports in Batam, Bali (Denpasar Ulai Airport) and Surabaya (Su Diano-Hada Airport) in Mindanao, and their sole purpose is to travel. From other airports, Manado Airport can't apply for visa exemption, but landing visa can. Just pay 35 dollars.

Flights and local transportation

Manado is located in the northeast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and extends northward to a smaller island. Manado is always the capital of North Sulawesi province.

Direct flights: lion air has opened direct flights to Macau, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Wuhan, Changsha and Tianjin, and the flight time is about 5 hours. Since lion air is a low-cost airline, there is no need to teach more about bringing your own dry food.

Transfer: Direct flights Now most of the air tickets have been bought out by travel agencies, and free travel partners can choose to transfer. The recommended transit points are Singapore and Jakarta. You can arrange a one-day transit tour or buy it at Changi Airport in buy buy.

Local transportation:

Manado Airport is one of the major tourist airports in Indonesia, so you can fly to Manado in Indonesia. There are buses and taxis to various places at the entrance of Manado Airport. Talk about the price and you can get on the bus. It takes about 65,438+10,000 rupiah to get to the city by taxi from the airport.

You can take a taxi, a taxi and a blue car. Many roads are one-way, so the price of going and returning is different, and it is blocking the city. It may take an hour to walk a few kilometers.

The little blue car has no door and stops when it beckons. The boarding fare is 4000 rupiah per person, and the car stereo is very loud. Most locals use old-fashioned direct-trigger, flip-top mobile phones to show the smart phone map software to the driver of the little blue car. He doesn't understand. I can only look at the map and gesticulate to tell him how to get there.

currency conversion

Currency exchange rate: 2049 rupiah ≈ 1 RMB.

Indonesian rupiah and US dollars (there are banks everywhere in Manado, and there are banks at the airport. ATMs: UnionPay is relatively small, and there are not many places to swipe cards. If you want to swipe your card, it is recommended to bring visa card or MasterCard; Go to the Bank of China to exchange US dollars in advance. Some places where tourists go can also pay their bosses in RMB.

Telephone internet access

There are many kinds of SIM cards in Indonesia, such as IM3, SimPati, Mentari, ProXL, etc. SimPati is the largest telecom company in Indonesia with the best signal. The most convenient thing must be to ask for help from a omnipotent treasure before leaving. Rent a wifi in advance.

Where is Dolphin Bay? Can you see dolphins? The place to chase dolphins is in the sea between Bunaken Island and Nain Island. Dolphins don't like heat, so they need to get up early to chase dolphins. Dolphins are natural creatures, 100% cannot be caught, and the probability of catching them in storm-free weather is 90%.

How to get there

1, dolphin watching needs to leave before 6: 30 in the morning, and it takes about an hour from downtown to Dolphin Bay.

2. Take a speedboat at Manado Ferry Pier to Siraton, which takes about 30 minutes by car.

3. Rent a boat from a travel agency or hotel. Taxis usually leave in the morning and come back in the afternoon.

You can also take a one-day tour, the price is relatively cheaper and the itinerary is more reasonable.

What are the natural scenery besides the island? Half seawater, half flame: There are two shocking active volcanoes in Tomohong District, 25 kilometers from Manado, the capital-Loken Volcano and Ipu Volcano. The scenery near the volcano is beautiful, and the rich hot spring resources attract many tourists to spend their holidays.

The unique five-color lake (Linoulake) takes on different colors at different times because of the sunlight, hence its name.

Scattered churches:/kloc-Manado became a Dutch colony in the 6th century, and its architectural style and culture were deeply influenced by Dutch and Spanish culture. More than 70% people believe in Christianity and are called "the city of peace"

. There are more than 200 churches here, and you will meet them in a few steps, so she is also called "Little Jerusalem".

The second largest Christ in the world: Many people know that Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the largest Christ in the world, but few people know that Christ in Manado is the second largest Christ in the world.

Eden: TangkokoNature Reserve is only 6 kilometers away from Manado.

Protected area), where there are Sulawesi tailless monkeys, Kus tree kangaroos, tarsiers, Maglio pheasants, red-billed hornbills and other rare wild animals. In Tang Keke Nature Reserve, you have the opportunity to see more precious species than the giant panda.