Visit Ambon Island, Maluku, Indonesia

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Ambon is an island in the Maluku region of Indonesia. Ambon, the provincial capital of Maluku, is built on a hillside overlooking the bay. It has a number of interesting historical and cultural sites among the remnants of forts built the the Dutch East Indies Company during the heyday of the spice trade. The ruins of the Portuguese fort at Hila are almost entirely hidden beneath the contorted roots of a giant Banyan tree. The ANZAC War Cemetery near Ambon town is the site of services held every year on April 25 to commemorate the Allied soldiers who died in this region during World War II. The museum Siwa Lima has a fine collection of local arts and crafts. Ambon is at the Maluku end of the annual yacht race between Darwin, Australia and Ambon. The race usually takes place in July and August. Do Snorkeling / Diving on Latuhalat or Liang beach. Just ask your hotel/inn how to get there. Eat Nasi Kuning(Yellow Rice) in the morning, noon, and night time. It's an anyytime Ambonese meal. Be careful - it's spicy! Asmat Souvenir, Jl Sam Ratulangi (just across from CIMB Niaga Bank). Book exchange, Money changer, Tourist information, Souvenir shop and great conversations. Pak Wisar speaks fluent english, and will help you in any way he can. He is my first and last stop in Ambon. Eat Various seafood, Batu cake (which translates "rock cake"; best to be had with tea or coffee). Kohu-kohu is a delicious local specialty: green salad with tuna, shredded coconut and lime. Cafe Sibu Sibu, Jl. Said Perintah No. 47A, [1]. Serves traditional Malukan food and drink, and is a great spot to chill, with a big open front. Very popular with locals. Cafe has wifi, albeit slow. The owner, June, speaks English. Cafe serves beer, coffee, baked goods and light meals. It was recently expanded to double its size. edit Citra Supermarket Canteen, Tulukabessy St. Affordable and delicious Indonesian and Chinese food. Also serves non-halal food. Restoran Tantui Seafood, Jalan Tantui (Hygenic Market or Pasar Higenis). Lots of seafood—yellow soup fish, rica-rica, Balado shrimp, black pepper crab, black pepper lobster, bitter melon with fish, papaya flower. Local speciality fish in almond sauce is a favourite. Rp.25,000-100,000.

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