The port town of Bitung is about one hour drive (55 km) east of Manado. The Lembeh island east of the city protects the area from the sea, and Bitung is today an important commercial harbor for export from Manado and all of east Indonesia. It ia also a point of arrival for travellers who come by boat to northern Sulawesi. Population about 120.000, mostly Christian Protestants.

North Sulawesi, Lembeh island. Monumen Trikora is constructed in the 1970's to celebrate the success of the Indonesian military campaign in Irian Jaya. The old DC3 aircraft that can be seen on the photo was used in the military campaign. (Photo Bjorn Grotting)
North Sulawesi, Lembeh island

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. Monumen Trikora is constructed in the 1970’s to celebrate the success of the Indonesian military’s campaign in Irian Jaya. The old DC3 aircraft that can be seen on the photo was used in the military campaign. (Photo Bjorn Grotting)

North Sulawesi, Bitung. Babirusa, local wild pig with teeth curved backwards. Zoo in Bitung 
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North Sulawesi, Bitung. Babirusa, local wild pig with teeth curved backwards. Zoo in Bitung. (Photo Bjorn Grotting)

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.

North Sulawesi, Bitung. Nice hotel in the Lembeh Strait, close to Bitung. Popular spot for diving. (Photo Bjorn Grotting)
North Sulawesi, Bitung. Nice hotel in the Lembeh Strait, close to Bitung. Popular spot for diving. (Photo Bjorn Grotting)

Most travellers come here because of the great diving conditions, in particular north of the city where there are several corral reefs and old shipwrecks, popular sites for divers. There are some hotels here that will arrange transport and have diving equipment for hire.

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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.

North Sulawesi, Bitung. Nice hotel in the Lembeh Strait, close to Bitung. Popular spot for diving. (Photo Bjorn Grotting)
North Sulawesi, Bitung. Nice hotel in the Lembeh Strait, close to Bitung. Popular spot for diving. Lembeh in the background. (Photo Bjorn Grotting)

The island do not have many tourist facilities, but for those who like to explore on their own there is a ferry sailing from Bitung to Lembeh every day.

North Sulawesi, Bitung. In the background Gunung Klabat, 2022 m. Sunken illegal fishing vessels, in this case probably confiscated from Philippine fishermen. (Photo Bjorn Grotting)
North Sulawesi, Bitung. In the background Gunung Klabat, 2022 m. Sunken illegal fishing vessels, in this case probably confiscated from Philippine fishermen. (Photo Bjorn Grotting)

The large Gunung Klabat volcano (2.022 m) is west of Bitung. The summit 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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