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Dive in Bitung

The port town of Bitung is about one hour drive (55 km) east of Manado. The island Lembeh east of the city makes up a natural harbor that is protected from any rough weather. Bitung is an important commercial harbor for export from Manado and all of east Indonesia, and also a point of arrival for tourists who come by boat to northern Sulawesi. Population about 120.000, mostly Christian Protestants. Bitung played an important role during World War II as a major base for the Japanese forces, and on Lembeh there is a large memorial over lost soldiers sponsored by the Japanese government. This is easily seen from the harbor in Bitung. There are not many other attractions here, except for the beautiful scenery both above and below water.

Most tourists come here because of the great diving conditions, in particular north of the city where there are a lot of corral reefs and old shipwrecks that are popular spots for divers. There are some hotels here that will arrange transport and rent diving equipment. The Lembeh strait that separates the Lembeh island and the mainland is 12 km long, and a famous habitat for many unique sea creatures. Many of Lembeh's beaches are remote and great for snorkeling and diving. The island do not have many tourist facilities, but for those who like to explore on their own there is a ferry sailing to Lembeh from Bitung every day.

West of Bitung along the road to Manado is the large Gunung Klabat volcano (2.022 m). The top of this can be reached by foot in 5-6 hours, and on holidays this is a very popular destination. The best advice is to start walking at night when there is a full moon and then be up in time to see the sunrise.

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