Ambon

Ambon is an island in the Maluku region of Indonesia and also the name of its largest city: Ambon City. The island consists of two regions: Ambon City and Central Maluku Regency.

See: 9
Do: 4
Eat: 10
Buy: 8

31 places

See

Ambon War Cemetery

The cemetery contains Australian soldiers who died during the Japanese invasion of Ambon and Timor in World War II

Closed · opens 9 am

See

Christina Martha Tiahahu Monument

Patung Christina Martha Tiahahu

Located in a hilly area. The best visiting time is in the afternoon because the statue or monument faces sunset and ambon bay. That is an amazing view to take some pictures of.

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Fort Amsterdam

Benteng Amsterdam

A fort and a blockhouse in Hila town, Leihitu. Before the fort was built, a trade lodge was established here by Francisco Serrão in 1512, a Portuguese explorer and a cousin of Ferdinand Magellan.

06:00-18.00

Hatuasa Hot Spring

Air Panas Hatuasa Tulehu

A natural hot spring in the middle sago forest. There are various pools based on the level of heat of the water.

Rp10,000

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Hilyah Bakery

Buy bread ampas terigu that has been packaged so that it can be taken as food souvenirs.

Closed · opens 6 am

Eat

Clean and comfortable environment to have lunch or dinner, offering the best fresh seafood in town, with some specialty menu: Ambon traditional food (papeda, fish yellow soup with walnut), Hong Kong-style steamed fish, sweet and sour fish, black pepper beef, fresh crab in Sze Chuan style. All food is halal.

Closed · opens 11 am

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Kios Nelly

An antique souvenir shop. Mr. Marwizar speaks fluent English, and will help you in anyway he can.

See

Liang Beach

Pantai Liang

A white sand beach with trees. Very suitable for family picnics by laying out mats because of the shady atmosphere. There are food stalls sell fresh coconut drink and local instant noodles dish called Sarmento.

Lubang Buaya Morela Beach

Pantai Lubang Buaya Morela

A diving and snorkeling spot with many fish dan enormous coral reefs. Sometimes you can see the wild dolphins from the beach.

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Merah Putih Bridge

The bridge spans over Ambon Bay, connecting Rumah Tiga (Poka) on the north side, with Hative Kecil/Galala on the south side. This bridge is the longest bridge in the eastern region of Indonesia.

Eat

Natsepa Beach

Pantai Natsepa

Try Rujak Natsepa, slices of fruits in sticky sweet spicy peanut sauce.

Daylightunder Rp30,000

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Pasar Mardika

Pasar Mardika is the biggest traditional market in Ambon. You may buy fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish also kitchen utensils. In the middle of the year, the specialty fruit of Ambon durian become an attraction because many are sold there with prices starting from Rp10,000 per item. The durian is known for its sweet taste and soft texture, taken from local gardens on the island of Ambon such as in the villages of Naku and Wakasihu. Besides that, gandaria (plum-mango) has become a typical Ambon fruit that is sold in this market. The seafood here is also very fresh because the fish market section is by the sea. Ikan asar (smoked sea fish) is easy to be found, made from Tuna, and can be eaten directly.

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Petak 10

Pusat Ole-Ole Ambon Petak 10

Sell various Ambonese snack like Bagea and Halua Kenari also merchandise including Ambon T-shirt and Ikat woven fabric.

Closed · opens 9 am

Eat

Red Brick Cafe & Resto

In a hilly area, so you can enjoy the view of Ambon City. It serves Indonesian cuisine and Western food like steak and burger.

Closed · opens 10 am

Eat

Rumah Makan Akbar/Timbah

Try tumis bia. The restaurant is prasmanan (Indonesian buffet) so you can take your own rice and side dishes by yourself.

Rp10,000-30,000

Eat

Rumah Makan Arika

Offering some traditional Ambonese food like grilled fish, sauteed papaya leaf, boiled sweet potato, sambal colo-colo, etc.

Closed · opens 10 amRp20,000-50,000

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Rumah Makan Ratu Gurih

Serves seafood dishes. Try ikan bakar kenari (Grilled fish in walnut sauce) and jus gandaria drink.

Closed · opens 9 am

Eat

Sibu-Sibu Cafe

Rumah Kopi Sibu-Sibu

Serves traditional Ambonese food and drink, and is a great spot to chill with a big open front and a wall decoration with pictures of Ambonese singers who perform on the national and international scene. Very popular with locals. Cafe has WiFi, albeit slow. The owner, June, speaks English. Cafe also provides beer, coffee, cakes, and light meals. It is double the size of what it used to be. Try coffee Kopi rarobang and Ambonese cakes like kasbi tone and koyabu singkong.

Closed · opens 10 am

Eat

Swalayan Citra

Affordable and delicious Indonesian and Chinese food. Also serves non-halal food.

Closed · opens 8:30 amRp10,000-40,000

Taeno Waterfall

Air Terjun Taeno / Maspait

Located in a district with a forestry area in Ambon City. There is a natural pool below the waterfall. The water is really refreshing.

Rp5,000

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Toko Oleh-Oleh Hidayah

Buy Minyak Kayu Putih (Cajeput oil) and Minyak Cengkeh (Clove oil) to warm your body in a winter.

Closed · opens 10 am

Eat

Wailela Cafe & Resto

Serves many Indonesian dishes. The outdoor faces the view of Ambon City.

Closed · opens 11 am

See

Wisata Kolam Morea Larike

Belut Morea Larike

Watching giant freshwater eels named Morea in a clear and clean river. You can feed them with small fish which can be bought from local people for Rp20,000.

Closed · opens 6 am

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