Makassar
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Makassar, also known as Ujung Pandang, is the capital of South Sulawesi province and the largest city on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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Hasanuddin International Airport (IATA: UPG) is located 20 km from Makassar and has flights to Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, Banjarmasin, Balikpapan, Kendari, Palu, Manado, Gorontalo, Ambon, Ternate, Manokwari, Sorong, and Jayapura.
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By Beca Beca is a trishaw, unique design, very minimalist compare o the one in java. Fare depends on the distance By Taxi There's a lot of taxi company, all have the same fare. and they all charge by meter
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Losari Beach, a beachfront just on the side of the road. A very nice sunset view. There's a culinary festival everynight over there Fort Rotterdam, old fortress from colonial age Pulau Khayangan, an island 20 minutes away by small boat from makasar
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- Makassar Hash : for those who love jogging, running or hiking with a great view, in the jungle, river, or just adventure, this is your group. Makassar Hash gather every week at Kios Semarang, a restaurant in front of Losari Beach, and the group will take you to various places every Saturday afternoon.
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MTC Karebosi (Makassar Trade Centre Karebosi) - The 1st Technology Mall in Makassar. Portal MTC
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- Pisang epe', Losari beach. it's a pressed grilled banana with sauce of durian and melted brown sugar. only at night edit
- Karoncong, Losari beach. Early morning food. it's like 'kue pancong' from java but different tase edit
- Nyuk Nyan, Jl. Bali. said to be Chinese style meatballs but can only be found in Makassar edit
- Restoran Nelayan, Jln. Alimalaka. A very nice seafood restaurant. Very famous among Indonesians. It's nearby the Losari beach edit
- Sop Konro - beef ribs soup serve with rice, price rp 15.000 (soup only).
- Sop Saudara - soup of beef innards, taste spicy and delicious, price cheap.
- Ikan bakar - seafood, grilled or fried fish. Fresh and cheap.
- Pisang Ijo - banana wrapped in pandan green served with syrup ice and milk squeezed from coconut.
- Terang Bulan and martabak.
- Donald Bakmi. Jl. Achmad Yani B34. Serve Makassar's style noodle and meatball (bakso), es teler.
- MTC The Makan Place. Jl. Achmad Yani No.49. MTC Karebosi Lantai IV. Food Court with local delicacies
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Kafebuku : a small cafe-library near the harbor of Makassar is a good place for coffee and some indonesian literature. there's also books in english by the choice of the owner. Jln. Tentara Pelajar no. 141. Phone : (62)411-336108
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