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Bubohu Cultural Village
Iconic Bubohu Village (Photo: @Gps wisata)
Cultural scenic at Bubohu Village (Photo: @Wikipedia/Hendrik Saleh)
Bubohu Cultural Village
If you want to spend your vacation in the most authentic place in Gorontalo, Bubohu cultural village could be in your travel bucket list. Bubohu Village is also a traditional village, located in Batudaa Pantai District, about 35 kilometers from Jalaludin Airport, Gorontalo. This village has been designated as a Religious Tourism Village by Gorontalo Government due to its cultural resources that is well preserved for centuries. Here, the visitors could experience the calm and serene atmosphere while discovering ancient Gorontalo’s traditional architecture. As the legacy of the Kingdom of Gorontalo, Bubohu Village also serves as one of important Islamic ancient shrines in the region. Don’t forget to set your camera to make a great cinematic travel film here!
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Bubohu Cultural Village
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