"Sometimes a region has destinations that aren't really cities; for example, large national parks." I just put things where they should be, but feel free to delete them if you think it's not worth to be put in "other destinations" :)
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==Other destinations==
==Other destinations==
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=== National Parks ===
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* [http://www.aketajawelolobata.org '''Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park''']. Built in 2004, this national park is vital for the survival of numerous endemic bird species in North Maluku.
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* [http://tnmanusela.menlhk.go.id '''Manusela National Park''']. Coastal forest, swamp forest, lowland forest, and montane forest, reaching up to the 3,027 m high Mount Binaiya, the national park is surrounded with crystal clear water and tropical landscape. It's also has many snorkelling and hiking spots, beautiful coral reefs, underwater caves, and a small resort for visitors to stay. There are 2 village that usually used as a gateway to enter the park (as well as the interior of Seram island) Sawai and Wahai village. Both village has a small, but growing tourism industry.
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=== Beaches ===
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* '''Sulamadaha Beach'''. Located in a village with the same name, Sulamadaha beach is unique because of it's black-sanded beach with colorful reefs and clear ocean surrounding it. Most people snorkel It's location about 14 km from Ternate city can be reached using ''angkot'' or private vehicles in about 1 hour.
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* '''Ora Beach'''. Located at the edge of Manusela National Park, Seram islands, it offers the chance of staying on top of the clear blue seawater. It's a bit like the Maldives or Bora Bora, with less price.
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=== Historical Sites and Museums ===
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* '''Fort Belgica'''. A heritage 17th-century Portuguese fort that been built in on top of a hill on the southwestern part of the island Banda Neira, Maluku Tengah. The fort acted as a fortification system for the islands of Banda where during the period, the only place in the world where nutmeg was produced. In addition to the historical value, this place is also has stunning view. The building is standing through 400 years and still standing strong againts time. In January 2015, Belgica Fort was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List as part of the Historic and Marine Landscape of the Banda Islands.
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* '''Fort Victoria'''. The oldest colonial fort in the city of Ambon, now a tourist attraction. Being situated right in the middle of town, visitors can easily walk their way from Mardika Terminal in the city center. Pattimura, an Indonesian National Hero and a symbol of independence, was hanged here.
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* '''Fort Duurstede'''. A historic 17th-century Dutch fort in Saparua. In 1817 the fort was conquered by local leader Thomas Matulessi, or famously known as Pattimura, who had all the soldiers as well as the official Dutch Resident and his family killed. The fort has been recently restored and is open to visitors. Free entrance.
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* '''Museum Kedaton Sultan Ternate''' (''Palace of the Sultan of Ternate Museum'') . A museum of relics from the era of the Sultanate of Ternate. The museum is located in the Village of Sao-sio, North Ternate, Ternate, North Maluku, Indonesia. It was originally built as the palace for the Sultanate of Ternate.
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* '''Sultan Ternate Mosque'''. An old Mosque built in the Ternate Sultanate era, this is one of the oldest Mosque in all of Maluku.
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=== Others ===
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* '''Kei Islands'''. These small group of islands is a must when visiting Ambon and Maluku. Visitors typically spend their time by getting massages on the beach, snorkelling, fishing, going for long walks on the beach, or go for something a little more adventurous like going to the caves or learning how to cook the Maluku way.
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Maluku's colonial history also left behind a large number of historical sites, from old forts to colonial buildings. Most are located in Ambon and Bandaneira, but other historical sites remain scattered through out this little islands. Decades without any significant changes creates some of the best preserved colonial sites in Indonesia.
Maluku's colonial history also left behind a large number of historical sites, from old forts to colonial buildings. Most are located in Ambon and Bandaneira, but other historical sites remain scattered through out this little islands. Decades without any significant changes creates some of the best preserved colonial sites in Indonesia.
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=== North Maluku ===
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* '''Sulamadaha Beach'''. Located in a village with the same name, Sulamadaha beach is unique because of it's black-sanded beach with colorful reefs and clear ocean surrounding it. Most people snorkel It's location about 14 km from Ternate city can be reached using ''angkot'' or private vehicles in about 1 hour.
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* '''Museum Kedaton Sultan Ternate''' (''Palace of the Sultan of Ternate Museum'') . A museum of relics from the era of the Sultanate of Ternate. The museum is located in the Village of Sao-sio, North Ternate, Ternate, North Maluku, Indonesia. It was originally built as the palace for the Sultanate of Ternate.
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* '''Sultan Ternate Mosque'''. An old Mosque built in the Ternate Sultanate era, this is one of the oldest Mosque in all of Maluku.
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* [http://www.aketajawelolobata.org '''Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park''']. Built in 2004, this national park is vital for the survival of numerous endemic bird species in North Maluku.
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=== Maluku ===
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* [http://tnmanusela.menlhk.go.id '''Manusela National Park''']. Coastal forest, swamp forest, lowland forest, and montane forest, reaching up to the 3,027 m high Mount Binaiya, the national park is surrounded with crystal clear water and tropical landscape. It's also has many snorkelling and hiking spots, beautiful coral reefs, underwater caves, and a small resort for visitors to stay. There are 2 village that usually used as a gateway to enter the park (as well as the interior of Seram island) Sawai and Wahai village. Both village has a small, but growing tourism industry.
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* '''Ora Beach'''. Located at the edge of Manusela National Park, Seram islands, it offers the chance of staying on top of the clear blue seawater. It's a bit like the Maldives or Bora Bora, with less price.
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* '''Kei Islands'''. These small group of islands is a must when visiting Ambon and Maluku. Visitors typically spend their time by getting massages on the beach, snorkelling, fishing, going for long walks on the beach, or go for something a little more adventurous like going to the caves or learning how to cook the Maluku way.
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* '''Fort Belgica'''. A heritage 17th-century Portuguese fort that been built in on top of a hill on the southwestern part of the island Banda Neira, Maluku Tengah. The fort acted as a fortification system for the islands of Banda where during the period, the only place in the world where nutmeg was produced. In addition to the historical value, this place is also has stunning view. The building is standing through 400 years and still standing strong againts time. In January 2015, Belgica Fort was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List as part of the Historic and Marine Landscape of the Banda Islands.
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* '''Fort Victoria'''. The oldest colonial fort in the city of Ambon, now a tourist attraction. Being situated right in the middle of town, visitors can easily walk their way from Mardika Terminal in the city center. Pattimura, an Indonesian National Hero and a symbol of independence, was hanged here.
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* '''Fort Duurstede'''. A historic 17th-century Dutch fort in Saparua. In 1817 the fort was conquered by local leader Thomas Matulessi, or famously known as Pattimura, who had all the soldiers as well as the official Dutch Resident and his family killed. The fort has been recently restored and is open to visitors. Free entrance.
==Do==
==Do==