01Tourism
Snorkeling around Bunaken Ban Hin Kiong Temple is the oldest temple in the city of Manado, which was established in 1819. It is also a popular tourism spot in the city, especially during the Chinese New Year celebration. Yesus Kase Berkat statue in ManadoCitraland, a wealthy suburb of Manado, is home to Asia's second tallest and the world's fourth tallest statue of Christ (Christ Blessing Statue), and perhaps the world's first statue in the flying posture. Manado Boulevard Carnaval (MBC) is a fashion carnival annually every 16 July, aligned with Manado City Birthday. Other places of interest include nearby Lake Tondano, Lake Linow, Lokon Volcano, Klabat Volcano and Mahawu Volcano, Bukit Kasih (hill of love), and Watu Pinabetengan. Scuba diving and snorkelling are practised in the nearby Bunaken National Park, including the island of Bunaken. Several shopping malls in the city are: Manado Town Square, Star Square, and Grand Kawanua City