'''Ambon''' is an island in the Maluku region of Indonesia.
Cities
Ambon (city)
Other destinations
Understand
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 Pourtuguese 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
serviced held every year on April 25, to commemorate the Allied soldiers who died in 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.
Get in
There are daily flights from Jakarta to Ambon, via Makassar or Surabaya. Alternatively there are boats from various parts of Indonesia. Schedules change frequently, but any travel agent in Jakarta or a major Indonesian city can arrange this.
Get around
Bemos and some buses around the island, becaks for shorter distances and now we have lots of ojeks around the island.
Taxi is also available for hire and can be found mostly in major hotels.
''Ojek is a public transportation by motorcycle.''
See
'''Siwa Lima Museum'''
'''Commonwealth war graves'''
'''Namalatu beach area'''
'''Pintu Kota'''
'''Waii eels'''
Do
Eat
Various seafood, Batu cake (translate to rock cake, eat with tea or coffee).
'''Restoran Tantui Seafood / Hygenic Market or Pasar Higenis''' in Jalan Tantui. Favourite dish: Fish in Almond Sauce, Yellow Soup Fish, Rica-rica, Balado Shrimp, Black Pepper Crab, Black Pepper Lobster, Bitter Mellon with fish, Papaya flower. (Price range: Rp. 25.000,00 to Rp. 100.000,00 per Fish/lobster)
Drink
Sleep
Manise Hotel. l. W.R Supratman No.1, Ambon 97124. 62 911 354144. 62 911 354145. ales[at]manisehotel.com. [http://www.manisehotel.com Manise Hotel] A family owned hotel, this hotel has an unbeatable location in town which is very accessible from every part of the city.
Mutiara Hotel.
'''Aston Natsepa Ambon Resort & SPA''' .JL. Natsepa No 36 Suli Salahutu Maluku Tengah 97582". ph "+62 911 362257" fax "+62 911 362256" email "DOS@astonambon.com" [http://www.astonambon.com] Enjoy a beautiful hotel located in one of the most beautiful locations in Indonesia that combines exceptional service and attention to detail to ensure a most memorable stay. </sleep>
Stay safe
Ambon has been wracked by '''ethnic and religious violence''' since 1999. While tensions between the main Muslim and Christian factions have been slowly waning, there were still scuffles in spring 2004 and caution is advised. In 2007 there were minor bomb blasts in March and April.
Get out
Banda Islands