West Sumatra is a province located on the west coast of Sumatra island, Indonesia and is the eleventh largest province in Indonesia with the capital of Padang.
The province is synonymous with the Minangkabau homeland, and never a gold producing region then became a production center region pepper or pepper, as well as playing an important role in trade involving traders from India, China, Arabic, Portuguese and English and Dutch.
The province is synonymous with the Minangkabau homeland, and never a gold producing region then became a production center region pepper or pepper, as well as playing an important role in trade involving traders from India, China, Arabic, Portuguese and English and Dutch.
TOURISM REGIONS
LAKE SINGKARAK
Is the largest lake in West Sumatra with a length of 21 km which lies on the edge of the highway Padang Panjang - Solok. Around the lake there are several places to relax and unwind as well as various facilities are also available from the canoe, boat and hotel. There are also facilities to surround the lake with beautiful scenery.
LAKE MANINJAU
The lake is quite beautiful and attractive, located approximately 36 miles from the city of Bukittinggi, can be reached by passing through winding roads, known as serpentine 44 (winding-Ampek Ampek). Facilities available at this lake for swimming, fishing, water bikes and there are also quite exciting hotels and homestay isquite representative.
JAM GADANG
Clock Tower is a building that towers majestically tall, distinctive Minangkabau roof, situated in the middle of the town of Bukittinggi. Clock Tower is a landmark and symbol of the town of Bukittinggi, built on a hill called the Mount Enclosure Buffalo at the time of the Dutch Government in 1827 by Contraleur (City Secretary) Rook Maker.
From the top of the tower we can enjoy and see how beautiful nature around the town of Bukittinggi is decorated Mount Merapi, Mount Singgalang, Mount Sago and Sianok canyon. In addition, the Clock Tower is also useful as a guide for communities to know the time. It is unique in the Clock Tower is the number 4 is written IIII.
From the top of the tower we can enjoy and see how beautiful nature around the town of Bukittinggi is decorated Mount Merapi, Mount Singgalang, Mount Sago and Sianok canyon. In addition, the Clock Tower is also useful as a guide for communities to know the time. It is unique in the Clock Tower is the number 4 is written IIII.
BENTENG THE KOCK
The fort was built in pincak in the town of Bukittinggi in 1825 at the time of the uprising led by the Tuanku Imam Bonjol and Nan Salapan Tigers against the Dutch. Around this fort can still see the old cannons periodof the nineteenth century AD. The spacious garden has been decorated with altitude as a witness, Sianok canyon and surrounding hills are ancient cannons and building the fort. This is the best place in Londonwatching the Sunset.
GEDUNG TRI ARGA
The building is located in the town of Bukittinggi is the first emergency rule is central to the Republic ofIndonesia in 1947. This is caused by the aggression of Dutch want to divide our nation. To commemorate theservices of Bung Hatta, Tri Arga building was renamed the Istana Bung Hatta.
SIANOI CANYON
Sianok canyon located in the center town of Bukittinggi, stretching from South Nagari Koto continues to the North Tower, Nagari Sianok Six Tribes and ends at Palupuh with a length of 15 km, the depth of 100meters and 200 meters wide. Quiet Sianok canyon or valley is a beautiful valley, green and lush, didasarnyaflows a tributary winding crevices browse the colorful cliffs with a backdrop of Mount Merapi and the verdantSinggalang is a fascinating nature. The uniqueness is easily accessible canyon, a canyon in downtown that does not exist in other cities in the world. The natural beauty of the enchanting canyon Sianok alwaysperpetuated by tourists to take photographs as well as for the painter's imagination. Journey to explore thetrail in the valley through the canyon is an exciting recreation, when the journey continues to other side canyonwithin 45 minutes you will arrive at Nagari Nagari Koto Gadang as the origin of some of the leaders of Indonesia, among others: H. Agus Salim and Emil Salim.
ANAI VALLEY
Anai Valley environment is admirable. Dense tropical forest is impressive and is a protected forest. SungaiBatang Anai Didasarnya flowing with clear water and looking a 40-meter high waterfall close to the highway.
HARAU VALLEY
Is a nature reserve with a steep limestone hill with a height of 100 to 150 m, located 14 km fromPayakumbuh. Here also encountered five waterfalls that pour out the water is always crystal clear. In this place are also available for camping facility for youth tours and activities around the nature reserve through the path. Planned nature reserve will be the first wildlife park outside of Java.
SIKUAI ISLAND
Sikuai Island, one of the island located on the western side of Sumatra island lies only about half a nautical mile from the town of Padang and can be achieved using a special transport ship and takes about 35 minutesleaving from the dock airud Bungus. Visitors can stay at the hotel island resort that features two star hotel facilities. This resort offers 21 cottages with a capacity of fruit about 45 rooms. Besides enjoying the beauty of the beaches and marine tourism, trekking around the island or explore the natural forests to rock climbing can also be done by visitors who enjoy natural adventures.
Cubadak Island is one of the islands in the region Mandeh - South Coast who has managed to be an international attraction by investors from Italy. The resort has 13 bungalows and one suite with naturalarchitecture that is supported by several supporting facilities for activities diving, fishing, and snorkeling. The resort is also equipped with a motor boat, dock and some other marine facilities.
Mentawai Islands District with the capital's Old Pejat - Sipora located approximately 135 km from the city of Padang can be reached by sea to take between 6-10 hours. In addition to have the beautiful beach withwhite sand, activity or nautical tourism attractions is the famous surfing activities (surfing) that can be donearound the island of Siberut and Sipora. Accommodations for visitors are in some city districts andsubdistricts.
