The Jesus Bunti Burake is a statue of Jesus Christ at Makale in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia., Indonesia. It is the tallest statue of Jesus Christ in the world – with its height at 40 metres.
It stands on the top of Buntu Burake hill about 1.100 metres above sea level.
Construction of the statue was started in 2013. It was developed piece by piece in Yogyakarta. The official inauguration was held in August 2015.
In terms of appearance, it is a little bit similar to that of Rio de Janeiro.
Apart from the statue, the landscape, and the hill are also attractive.
This location gives tourists an opportunity to do good hiking here. The thing is you won’t find many facilities. Make sure to prepare everything beforehand!
Exploring Buntu Burake Hill
It is said Buntu Burake Hill is a compulsory tourist spot for travelers. When visiting Tana Toraja, you should drop by at this location. The distance is only 5 km from Makale. The best thing to witness is the Jesus Statue.
The size is enormous indeed. A route to the statue is comfortable and wide. Once you reach the hill, there is a spacious parking area. That means you can park your vehicle comfortably there. On top of that, the hill is situated in a strategic era.
On the top of the hill, visitors can enjoy the views of Makale City. Some parts of Tana Toraja Regency are also seen well. When it comes to facilities, tourists can find toilets and small gazebos.
Tourists can take advantage of those conveniences either to relax or rest. For those who love photography, some parts of the hill are suitable for taking pictures. Make sure to come at the right time, though.
As for the tips, you need to come either in the morning or afternoon. Both the sunrise and sunset are worthy. These can be a stunning object for photography, too.
The next activity to do is trekking. A temptation to get around the hill is real. Thus, you should have come with good stamina and proper tools. There is only one rule. You are not allowed to litter.
Not to mention visitors are not allowed to write anything on the stone. This way, you can help retaining the beauty of the hill.
