South Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia, located in the southern part of Sulawesi. The capital city is Makassar, formerly called Ujung Pandang. Location of South Sulawesi region located in the south of Sulawesi island bounded Northern West Sulawesi, East of the Gulf of Bone and Southeast Sulawesi, West of the Straits of Makassar, South side Flores Sea. This province area is 46717.48 square km. South Sulawesi has a lot of beautiful scenery and are as follows :
1. Danau Tempe (Tempe Lake)
Tempe Lake is a lake located in the western part of Wajo, South Sulawesi, precisely in the District Tempe, District Belawa, District Land Sitolo, District Maniangpajo and District Sabbangparu, located about 7 km from the city of Sengkang to the banks of the River Walanae and covering three districts of lakes Tempe has an area of approximately 13,000 hectares, which is flanked by three districts, namely Wajo, Sidrap and Soppeng. Lake Tempe has a freshwater species that are rarely found elsewhere. This is because the lake is situated above the Australian continental plates and is one of the Asia.Danau tectonic lakes in Indonesia.
2. Pulau Selayar (Selayar Island)
Selayar Island is located at the tip of South Sulawesi province (The island is located in the southern and takes 10 hours sea sailing trip from Makassar), there will be available island wide with white sand and clear waters. Although still dominated by rainforest, Selayar Island offers plenty of white sandy beaches, this island. has a length of 80 kilometers and is the gateway to the beauty of the National Park Taka Bonerate. Stored underwater in the colorful corals, giant sponges, and diverse fish species such as dugongs, tuna, turtles and manta rays. Selayar consists of 21 islands and atolls, where Taka Bonerate is the third largest atoll in the world after the Marshall Islands and the Maldives.
3. Air Terjun Takapala (Takapala Waterfall)
Takapala waterfall is one of the tourist destinations of the Region Malino own. It is located approximately 5 km from Malino Highland tea plantation in the village Bulu'tana Tinggimoncong District of Gowa. To achieve Niagara Takapala, simply walk through the tea gardens without the need to return to the exit.
Niagara Takapala is one of two waterfalls owned Malino. Niagara Takapala has a height of 100 meters with a flow of water large enough to create a fog around 20 meters, so do not be surprised if you can see the light like a rainbow in this waterfall. And around the waterfall there are steep cliffs with a unique style that makes an impression of the waterfall still appeared natural.
Niagara Takapala is one of two waterfalls owned Malino. Niagara Takapala has a height of 100 meters with a flow of water large enough to create a fog around 20 meters, so do not be surprised if you can see the light like a rainbow in this waterfall. And around the waterfall there are steep cliffs with a unique style that makes an impression of the waterfall still appeared natural.
4. Pantai Tanjung Bira (Tanjung Bira Beach)
Tanjung Bira is located right at the foot of the island of Sulawesi were around him there are islands that did not lose his gorgeous as Goat Island, the island screen, make the island of Tanjung Bira Liukang Loe very interesting to visit. Tanjung Bira beach is located approximately 200 kilometers from Makassar city center can be reached within five hours by car
5. Danau Matano (Matano Lake)
Matano Lake is a tectonic lake with a length of 28 kilometers and a width of 8 kilometers in South Sulawesi, precisely located on the southern tip of the island of Sulawesi in the city Sorowako, Luwu Timur.
The lake has a depth of clear water as far as 590 meters (1,969 feet). The water surface of the lake is at an altitude of 382 meters above sea level so the water depth of the lake is 208 meters above sea level (cryptodepression). According to WWF, this lake is the deepest lake in Southeast Asia and the eighth deepest in the world. The uniqueness of the lakes, ecosystems and biodiversity is endemic make Lake Matano Global Ecoregions included in the category by the World Wide Fund for Nature.
The lake has a depth of clear water as far as 590 meters (1,969 feet). The water surface of the lake is at an altitude of 382 meters above sea level so the water depth of the lake is 208 meters above sea level (cryptodepression). According to WWF, this lake is the deepest lake in Southeast Asia and the eighth deepest in the world. The uniqueness of the lakes, ecosystems and biodiversity is endemic make Lake Matano Global Ecoregions included in the category by the World Wide Fund for Nature.
6. Pulau Cangke (Cangke Island)
Cangke Island is one of the islands in the Archipelago Spermonde. Geographically, the island Cangke included in the district of Pangkajenne Islands. The island can be reached in three hours from Port Paotere Makassar with wooden boats. Cangke island is famous for its beautiful coral reefs, do not need to dive to enjoy, simply by snorkeling. Guaranteed you'll like baseball. Cangke island also offers the beauty of the sunrise and sunset because both we can see from both sides of the island. Since the island is small, so quite a walk just to surround him. With luck and a fitting season, you can also see turtles laying eggs.
7. Air Terjun Parangloe (Parangloe Waterfall)
Parangloe waterfall located in Parangloe, Gowa regency of South Sulawesi, about 30 km from the city of Makassar directions to Malino. The sound of thundering water, clear water flowing, cool atmosphere, fresh air, beautiful scenery, can directly look and feel. For in the South Sulawesi, may Parangloe Waterfall is the most beautiful because it has a terraced waterfall, suckler attractive stone and its clear water.
8. Taman Nasional Bantimurung
(Bantimurung National Park)
Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park has an area of ± 43,750 Ha. In public administration, this national park is located in the district of Maros and Islands District Pangkajene (Pangkep). Currently managed by the Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, which is located in the district Bantimurung, Maros, South Sulawesi. Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park has a variety of unique, namely: karst, caves with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and the best known is the butterfly. Bantimurung by Alfred Russel Wallace dubbed as The Kingdom of Butterfly. This National Park is one tourist destination that presents nature in the form of a steep limestone hill valley with tropical vegetation, waterfalls and caves which is a habitat for various species. At least this national park has more than 80 natural caves and prehistoric cave scattered in the karst region Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park.
9. Pulau Samalona (Samalona Island)
Samalona Island is a small island located in the district of Ujung Pandang, Makassar, South Sulawesi province. The distance is about seven kilometers from the city of Makassar.
Samalona island has a beach with white sand. Sea water is still pure blue. On this island there are many coconut trees which adds to her beauty. Samalona island is also famous for the beauty of the underwater world. Besides swimming, you can also dive / diving here. Still beautiful coral reefs with fish colorful sea.In addition, the island is also a mystery about the sinking of a ship relics of World War 2. There are at least seven ships were sunk in the area of the island. Among
them is the Maru ship (a Japanese warships were sunk at a depth of
about 30 meters), Lancaster Bomber Ship, Cargo Ship Hakko Maru made in
the Netherlands and several other vessels. Currently these vessels has been transformed into a reef and is home to hundreds of marine life.
10. Taman Nasional Taka Bonerate
(Taka Bonerate National Park)
Taka Bonerate National Park has the third largest coral atoll in the world. Size atoll is about 220,000 hectares, with a coral reef flat area of 500 km². This area is located in the District Takabonerate, Selayar Islands Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Topography of the region is very unique and interesting, where the atoll consists of a cluster of islands reefs and reef flats are spacious and sinks, forming islands with a considerable amount. Among the islands reefs, narrow straits there is a deep and steep. While on the surface of the reef, there are many small pools of deep and surrounded by coral reefs. At low tide, it was clear dry land interspersed puddles that formed small pools. A total of 15 islands in the National Park Taka Bonerate do diving, snorkeling, and other marine tourism.
Tanralili lake is one of the sights that have not been exposed long existence. The lake is located in the hamlet Lengkese. Precisely in the village Manimbahoi, Parigi districts, Gowa regency, South Sulawesi. Approximately 1 ½ hours from the town of Malino to get to this village uses two or four-wheeled vehicles. If friends been to the waterfall or waterfall Takapala meet a mate, then Lengkese hamlet not far from where it is approximately 45 minutes drive. Tanralili lake formed by Bawakaraeng Mountain avalanches that occurred in 2004. When an avalanche occurs basin formed deep enough
Topography of the region is very unique and interesting, where the atoll consists of a cluster of islands reefs and reef flats are spacious and sinks, forming islands with a considerable amount. Among the islands reefs, narrow straits there is a deep and steep. While on the surface of the reef, there are many small pools of deep and surrounded by coral reefs. At low tide, it was clear dry land interspersed puddles that formed small pools. A total of 15 islands in the National Park Taka Bonerate do diving, snorkeling, and other marine tourism.
11. Pantai Kasuso (Kasuso Beach)
Kasuso beach located in the village Darubiah, District Bontobahari, Bulukumba regency, South Sulawesi. The beach is dotted with white sand beaches and their Tallasa Stone (Stone floating) next to the South, long white sandy beaches in Kasuso reaching 1 kilometer. Another interesting point of Kasuso is the presence of a stone that resembles a giant umbrella that stands firmly in the sea. The stone called the Stone Taha (stone fringed) hallowed by citizens Kasuso. 
12. Danau Tanralili (Tanralili Lake)
