Monumen Gong Perdamaian Dunia — Attraction in Ambon

This is one of the few tourist attractions in Ambon that is in relatively good condition. It is close to the town centre and easily accessible as there are traffic lights with pedestrian access close by. You still have to be careful crossing the road but once there you enter through a gate and a man will ask for a fee which is small by Western standards, he gives a receipt and you just walk around and take photos. The gong is lighted at night, which is great for photos, but that is about it. Nobody was there the first time I visited and only a couple were there the second time. The lack of interest is not a reflection of the gong itself but rather the poor tourist numbers evident in Ambon. Nevertheless, this is still a must-see given how few there are in the world and the...

We paid Rp. 5,000 to get into the park area to see this World Peace Gong. Not sure why. It is a big gong that was built after the religious conflicts to symbolise peace in the area. t is close to the town centre and easily accessible as there are traffic lights with pedestrian access close by. You still have to be careful crossing the road. The gong is lighted at night, which is great for photos, but that is about it. Nobody was there the first time I visited and only a couple were there the second time. The lack of interest is not a reflection of the gong itself but rather the poor tourist numbers evident in Ambon. Nevertheless, this is still a must-see given the...

One of the most iconic monuments in the city of Ambon. A "must seen" destination for tourists who hunt for photos of city markers. The location is right in the center of the city across from Merdeka Field / Pattimura Park. You have to pay a levy to enter here (IDR 5.000). Unfortunately, there aren't any facilities for the money you pay other than having access to take pictures at the monument. There are no parking facilities here either, so if you bring your own vehicle, you must park it on the side of the road around the monument (there is a sign prohibited parking around the location, but I have never seen a ticketed vehicle because...