West
Sumatra province has various types of affluent and tourist attractions,
both natural and historical tourist attractions, among which is often
visited are as follows:A. Lake SingkarakIs the largest lake in West Sumatra with a length of 21 km is situated on the edge of the highway Padang Panjang - Solok. Around the lake there are several places to rest and relax and also a range of facilities available canoe, boat and hotel. There are also facilities for around the lake with beautiful scenery.2. Lake ManinjauLake
is quite beautiful and attractive, located approximately 36 km from the
city of Bukittinggi, can be reached by winding roads through the
so-called winding 44 (winding-Ampek Ampek). Facilities
available in this lake for swimming, fishing, water bicycles and there
is also quite exciting hotel and homestay are quite representative.3. On lakes and UnderBoth lakes are known as Twin Lakes. Both lakes are situated in the village of Simpang Market, Lembayang Jaya district, Kab. Solok, is approximately 47 km from the city of Solok and 56 km from the city of Padang. The
uniqueness of the twin lakes is to get to Lake In the above, we have to
go through a declining path while to get to Lake Below, we have to
climb over the road. Around the lake planted a passion fruit with a sweet taste, vegetables, and potatoes.4. Clock TowerClock Tower is a tower building with a magnificent towering, distinctive Minangkabau roof, located in downtown New York City. Clock
Tower is a landmark and symbol of the city 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,
mountain and canyon Sianok Sago. 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 written IIII.5. De Kock fortressThe
fort was built in the town of Bukittinggi pincak in 1825, at the time
of the uprising led by Tuanku Imam Bonjol and Nan Salapan Tigers against
the Dutch. The fort is still around we can see an ancient cannon of the nineteenth century AD period. Large
place has been decorated with a garden as a place to watch the height,
canyon and hills surrounding Sianok there are ancient cannons and
fortified buildings. This is the best place in London to watch Sunset.6. Building Tri Arga / Bung Hatta PalaceThe
building is located in the town of Bukittinggi is the former seat of
government of the Republic of Indonesia in 1947 emergency. This is caused by the aggression Netherlands who want to divide our nation. To commemorate the services of Bung Hatta, the building was renamed the Tri Arga Bung Hatta Palace.7. Tunnel (Gua), JapanThe
tunnel is 1,400 meters in length over the winding is made by Japanese
soldiers during the period of 1942, is located in the middle of the park
panorama in the canyon below the town of Bukittinggi Sianok, with a
width of 2 meters. Inside the cave there are different needs for office space, hospitals, food and weapons. The
entrance to the cave there are some places, like in the canyon Sianok,
in Panorama, in addition to the Bung Hatta Palace and Zoo in New York
City. Local people call it the Japanese hole.8. Gorges SianokSianok
canyon located in the center of Bukittinggi, stretching from the South
Tower Nagari Koto continue to the North, Nagari Sianok Six Tribes and
ends at Palupuh length 15 km, a depth of 100 meters and 200 meters wide.
Quiet
Sianok canyon or valley is a beautiful valley, green and lush,
didasarnya a tributary flowing sinuous trace cliff crevices with a
colorful backdrop of Mount Merapi and the verdant Singgalang is a
fascinating nature. The
uniqueness is easily accessible canyon, a canyon in the center of the
city that does not exist in other cities in the world. The
natural beauty of the enchanting canyon Sianok always perpetuated by
tourists to take photographs as well as for the painter's imagination. Surf
trip through the canyon trail in the valley is an attractive
recreation, if the journey continues keseberang canyon within 45 minutes
you will arrive at the Tower as Nagari Nagari Koto from some of the
leaders of Indonesia, among others: H.Agus Emil Salim and Salim.9. Anai ValleyAnai Valley environment is admirable. Dense tropical forest is impressive and is a protected forest. Didasarnya Batang Anai river flows with the water is clear and visible a 40 meter high waterfall close to the highway.10. Anai Resort Golf CourseAnai Resort is located 550 m above sea level. Is
the best Golf Course in West Sumatra International status with 18
holes, designed by International Golf Course Designer Thomas and Perret.
Various facilities are on-site bungalow like a natural swimming pool and restaurant.11. Morning DewBefore
reaching Lake Maninjau we will pause in the morning dew in the village
of Padang Arena 24 km from Bukittinggi to enjoy the cool and comfortable
while looking at the beauty of Lake Maninjau with the blue water and
surrounded by verdant hills.12. Beautiful GrottoTwo
miles before entering the town from the direction Bukitinggi Payakumbuh
we'll get to a natural cave with stalagnit and stalagmites in the cave
ceiling is quite interesting. In this cave we will hear the sound of bats flying around us and feel without having to see it. Outside the cave, we will enjoy the garden with shady trees add to the coolness and the beauty of nature.13. Pagaruyung palaceThe palace was built by the royal family that has Batusangkar Pagaruyung in typical Minangkabau. Inside the palace there are relics of the kingdom that is still well preserved. Around the palace, we can enjoy the natural beauty with the cool air. Golden Horn is located in District Tanah Datar.Pagaruyung is the location of the residence of the King of Minangkabau as a center of government. Now
the home large sieve is there is a replica of the original palace with
paintings on the outer walls and roof of the tower-shaped buffalo horn.14. Valley HarauIs a nature reserve with a steep limestone hill with a height of 100 to 150 m, located 14 km from Payakumbuh. Here also found five waterfalls that pour out the water is always crystal clear. In
this place are also available for camping facilities for youth and
tourism activities around the nature reserve along the path. Planned nature reserve will be the first wildlife park outside Java.15. Clever SikekClever Sikek known as the center of the craft of carving and weaving songket cloth. Sikek
clever lies at the foot of Mount Singgalang approximately 10 km before
entering the city of New York City with beautiful views. Here we can also see the life of traditional farming communities. The village has 1000 looms fruit. Wood painting and home furnishings are also made here.16. Island SikuaiSikuai
Island, an island located on the western side of Sumatra Island is
located just half a mile north of the city of Padang and can be achieved
using a special transport ship and takes about 35 minutes left of the
dock airud Bungus. Visitors can stay at the hotel island resort is equipped with two star hotel. This resort offers 21 pieces of cottage with a capacity of about 45 rooms. Besides
enjoying the beauty of the beaches and marine tourism, trekking around
the island or explore the natural forest up to the rock climbing can
also be done by the visitors who love adventure.17. Bukit LangkisauLangkisau hill has a height of 1,000 feet, located between the Village and Town Painan Salido-South Coast. In
addition to enjoying spectacular views out to sea, the hills Langkisau
also used as a means of sport kite flying with the landing site on the
shore or beach Carocok Salido.18. Island CubadakCubadak
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 natural architecture that is
supported by some means of support for the activities of diving,
fishing, and snorkeling. The resort is also equipped with a motor boat, dock and several other marine facilities.19. Root Bridge South CoastLocated about 30 minutes from Painan, Root Bridge is one of the most unique attractions in West Sumatra. The bridge crosses the river of life that is made from the root shadow bohon banyan two interlocked. In
contrast to the bridge in general is growing weaker, with the
increasing age of the root bridge banyan tree growing stronger. It is said that this bridge was designed by a scholar named Pakih dissimulation in the early 1900's.20. Surfing and Beach tourism in the MentawaiMentawai
Islands regency capital of the 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 beaches with white sand, nautical
activities or tourism attractions is the famous surfing activities
(surfing) to do around the island of Siberut and Sipora. Accommodations for visitors are in some city districts and subdistricts.21. Pariangan village in Tanah DatarIs
the oldest village in Minangkabau, which sourced the ancestors of the
Minangkabau, the slope of Mount Merapi is located on the edge of the
highway Padang Panjang - Batusangkar. In
this village can be seen the authenticity of the traditional village
form that reflects the Minangkabau social life such as Hall, mosques,
traditional house, barn rice is an essential element of a social group
of the Minangkabau. There are hot spring baths, and some stone seoperti basurek heritage, long grave is the grave by his account Dt. Tantejo Gurhano Minangkabau traditional house architect.22. Rest house Campago HallCampago
hall is located on a beautiful hill in the cool air and a secure social
life and peace, precisely in the Village Campago Cuguak Bulek, Koto
Mandiangin Salayan Bukittinggi City, 4 km from the center of
Bukittinggi. To
get to the location can be reached by land transportation within 10
minutes from downtown New York City and 1 hour 45 minutes from Padang. Campago
hall stands on a land area of 8038 m2 with building area of 3054 m2
building consists of 2 pieces of VIP, 1 main building consists of 3
Superior rooms and 17 standard rooms are all equipped with furniture. Existing
facilities in the Central Campago is a ballroom with a capacity of 40
people, tennis courts, lobby, lounge terrace, jogging track, outdoor
coffee shop, view deck, tower, mosque and adequate parking. The facility will soon be added to the swimming pool and playground. Campago
Hall can be seen from all over the city Bukittingi beauty, like the two
pieces are lined mountains encircling the city of Bukittinggi and
traditional houses that lie beneath the Mount Campago.
