Ternate Island

城市概覽

Ternate is the seat of the Sultanate of Ternate. The nearby island of Tidore has its own sultanate. The two sultanates have ruled much of the Maluku islands for centuries, and during the era of the spice trade, Ternate allied with the Dutch while Tidore allied with the Spanish and Portuguese. Like the other Maluku Islands, Ternate was the scene of vicious combat between European colonial powers intent on monopolizing the spice trade, and between those European powers and local rulers. The various conquerors left behind forts that can still be visited today. However, unlike in centuries past, Ternate and neighboring islands are no longer central to world trade, and are not among the best-known tourist destinations in Indonesia. Like everywhere else in untouristed Indonesia, people are very curious when they see non-Indonesians walking down the street. Expect to be stared at and expect everybody you see to say hello to you, and try to practice their English. Most of the time this curiosity is good-natured, so smile and be friendly in return.

如何抵達

By plane 1 Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE IATA). There are frequent flights from Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport, operated by Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, and Sriwijaya Air. In addition, there are regular flights from Ambon, Manado, and Makassar, as well as flights from various other smaller airports in the Maluku archipelago.

By boat There are ships from various parts of Indonesia only serviced by PELNI. Schedules and reservations can be checked at PELNI office or by PELNI app.

當地交通

Taxis to the airport cost an average of Rp50,000. The public ferry leaves from Ternate to Sofifi at 06:00. It returns at 09:00, then makes the second journey at 11:00, and returns for the final time at 16:00. Each trip takes 2 hours and costs Rp15,000. The boat departs from "Kota Baru" which costs Rp10,000-15,000 by Ojek (motorcycle taxis) or Rp5000 by Angkot (bemo or minivans). Port tax is Rp2000. Speedboats operate between Ternate and Tidore, and Ternate and Sofifi all day. It takes 20 minutes to get to Tidore from Ternate and 40-45 minutes to Sofifi. They leave from Semut Harbour and only run when there are 8 or more individuals making the trip though. Each journey costs Rp58,000 (Mar 2025). There is a central station 2 Terminal Gamalama for all of the Angkot's near the tourist market to go around the city. It is more flexible to use Ojek to go to tourist attractions.

必看景點

History and building 1 Museum Kedaton Kesultanan Ternate. 08:00-14:00 T-Su, closed M. This museum highlights the past rule of the Sultanate of Ternate and is housed in the actual palace built for the sultan in 1813. No shorts allowed; must remove shoes at entrance. Free but donation requested. (updated Nov 2017) 2 Ternate Sultanate Mosque. (updated Nov 2017) 3 Benteng Oranje (Fort Oranje), Jl. Hasan Boesoeri, Gamalama. 07:45-16:30 M-Th, 07:45-11:00 F, closed Sa-Su. The largest fort in Ternate island. It has thick walls that are, despite frequent earthquakes, still in good conditions. It represented the heart of Dutch operations in the Spice Islands until that era ended and Dutch interests moved on to Batavia. One of the buildings houses a small branch of the National Indonesian archive (Arsip) that can be visited free of charge. (updated Jan 2020) Sultan's Tomb. (updated Nov 2017) 4 Benteng Tolukko. 08:00-17:00 daily. Portuguese fort constructed in 1512 that has, over the years, also seen occupation by the Dutch, British, and a Sultanate. Abandoned in 1864 and then the focus of renovation efforts in 1996, it has a nice phallic shape. (updated Sep 2020) 5 Benteng Kalamata (Fort Kalamata). 08:00-18:00 daily. Fort Kalamata is a Portuguese star fort that was built in 1540 and also later saw occupation by Dutch and British forces and then subsequent restoration by Indonesia in 1994. It was originally called Santa Lucia and offers a good view of Tidore from its ramparts. (updated Sep 2020) 6 Masjid Raya Al Munawwar Ternate (just southeast of Fort Oranje, on the coast). One of those grandiose mosques dominates the skyline, but it particularly stands out with the way it kind of hangs precariously to the shoreline. In fact, apparently, some minarets were previously jutting out of the sea until the sea decided to claim them. No entry for non-Muslims. (updated Sep 2020) Various memorials to massacred Christians during the riots of 1999-2000. Many abandoned churches too.

體驗活動

Beaches

1 Sulamadaha Beach (Pantai Sulamadaha). Pretty black sand beach surrounded by trees with clear calm waters good for snorkeling. (updated Sep 2020) 2 Kastela Beach (Pantai Kastela) (below Fort Kastela). This is a nice beach for watching sunsets. (updated Sep 2020) 3 Jikomalamo Beach (Pantai Jikomalamo). Another nice beach for swimming, snorkeling, and diving. (updated Jan 2021) 4 Bobane Ici Beach (Pantai Bobane Ici). A beautiful beach, It has 2 pools and a cafe. (updated Jan 2021)

Hiking 5 Mount Gamalama. Exercise caution in climbing in consideration of its volcanic volatility and its past eruption in 2011. (updated Nov 2017)

Events Festival Kora-Kora, A maritime festival. It is held every November. Legu Gam, An annual event available during April and located in Lapangan Salero, in front of the Kedaton Museum.

美食

Budget

Indonesian

1 Maryam-1, Muhajirin, Central Ternate (Near Ternate Landmark), ☏ +62 852 319 16928. Famous for its delicious satay. (updated Oct 2020) 2 Salero Yellow Rice (Nasi Kuning Salero), Soa Sio, Kota Ternate Utara. 07:00-10:00. Nasi kuning is a cheap food for breakfast. It is a plate of yellow rice with some side dishes like fish and egg. Start from Rp15,000. (updated Jul 2022)

Mid-range

Indonesian

3 Pasar Higienis, Jalan Sultan M. Djabir Sjah. Great place to eat fish especially in the evening. (updated Oct 2020) 4 Rumah Makan Baghdad, Kompleks Pohon Pala, Jl. Wijaya Kusuma, ☏ +62 823 961 06592. 07:00-22:00. Try grilled bubara (giant trevally). (updated Jul 2022) 5 Rumah Makan Lilian, Jl. Sultan M. Djabir Sjah, Ternate Tengah, (200 m walking from Ternate Grand Mosque). Try Gohu ikan is known as Sashimi of Ternate. (updated Jul 2022)

Western 6 Papa Ron's Pizza, Jatiland Mall, Jl. Jatiland. A pizza place. (updated Jul 2022)

Splurge

Indonesian 7 Pondok Katu Ternate, Kalumpang, Ternate Tengah. 10:00-22:00. Try ketam kenari (coconut crab) cooked in padang sauce or oyster sauce. Rp450,000 for ketam kenari. (updated Jul 2022)

飲品與夜生活

1 Kawasan Tapak, Jl. Sultan M. Djabir Sjah. 09:00-22:00. There are many food stalls or hawkers beside the coastline which sell traditional Ternate ginger drinks called air guraka. It is served with some snacks including fried anchovy, fried peanuts, banana chips called pisang mulu bebe, and sambal roa. Start from Rp5,000. (updated Jul 2022)

住宿

1 Hotel Vista, Jl. Pahlawan Revolusi, Muhajirin, Ternate Tengah, ☏ +62 921 3119547. Hotel Vista is a neat hotel with plenty of rooms right in the center. A simple breakfast is delivered to the hotel room early in the morning.