PLACE TOUR OF PADANG CITY

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THOUSAND bunch Bunch 1000 (steps 1000) so called because the number of children a thousand ladder rungs. A tourist attraction that is still natural, sinuous trace the crevices of the cliff. Study 1000 was used by local people to take drinking water to the valley canyon Sianok, in addition to exercise on foot with a background that Merapi volcano and Singgalang angun and fascinating. At this resort is a place of rest (coupling) WC, fishing pond, camping sites and parking area. Besides, we have witnessed the behavior of wild animals like monkeys on the loose while playing and jumping from branch to branch and the birds sing sing to entertain the visitors

BEACH PADANG

If you want to visit tourist attractions Padang Beach is easy. Being situated only a few meters from the city center, close enough to the beach access. It could even be reached by walking a few minutes. Padang beach which extends from north to south, has a distantexpanse of blue sea with waves rolling in, while in the distance seen some charming island with sand. People call it But Lauik Padang (waterfront).

Beach Water Sweet & Malin Kundang Stone

A fishing village with beautiful scenery and clean beaches, adjacent to Banana Island Ketek (small) and Banana Island Tower (large). At the time of the tides we can cross to the island on foot Bananas Ketek. Here lies the legendary Stone of Malin Kundang rebellious child ... is approximately 4km from the center of the city of Padang, or 30 minutes by car.For those who like Trakking can walk away from the estuary through Mount Padang Padang to Sweet Water Beach ... Enjoy the sea view from the heights of Mount Padang (200m asl) will be very exciting, one-hour drive will not feel heavy ... anyways field is also taken not as steep as heavy as a mountain climbing ....

Bungus Beach

Location adjacent to the tourist beaches of small islands around it for a hobby ... fishing can do so at around the small islands .. beautiful scenery and white sandy beaches make the coast Bungus one tourist destination around the beach ... Many restaurants are providing a special menu of fish curry and fish head curry ...

Adityawarman Museum

Situated on Jl Diponegoro 10 or only about 500 m from the bus terminal. The museum was built in the form of traditional Minangkabau house Gajah Maharam and equipped with two rice barns in front of him. There are a number of collections of objects pre-history, antiques such as ceramics, old records of historical, ethnographic displays Minang and Mentawai culture, as well as other historical objects complete with an explanation of regional culture.
In the museum can also be seen a variety of knick-knacks and an explanation of the traditions and indigenous customs and activities Minang community life.

Old city (Villages China)

Try to take a walk tracing an old area called Kampung Padang city of China which lies south of the central business and commercial city of Padang. In Kampung China is starting from Jl Hiligoo continue south to Cottage Street and Commerce Street you will find old houses owned by Chinese families in the wake at the beginning of last century. Kampung Estuary At the southern end of Commercial Road, turn right, you'll find Trunk Road that follows the river Batang Arau Arau. This road will take you to the village of Muara through a series of small boats anchored at the Batang Arau River. On the road there is a row of old warehouses that are over a century. This small port area had never experienced the glory in the 1920's when coffee production reached a peak of West Sumatra.

Gantiang Grand Mosque

Gantiang Grand Mosque is the oldest mosque in the city of Padang. This mosque was originally built in 1700 AD in the form of semi-permanent, on the shores of Batang Arau.Mosques are then dismantled by the Dutch colonial government, because in that place will be built the road to the Port in the Gulf Bayur Emma Haven. Mosque then moved to the area Gantiang. Land where the mosque is the establishment of community Gantiang waqf land.

Sikuai Island

Sikuai Island is one of the islands that lie along the western coast of Sumatra. Can be achieved only 45 minutes by boat from the port of Padang Estuary. In this island there is a resort (Sikuai Island Resort) with 21 cottages with a capacity of 45 rooms ... Here we canenjoy the beautiful beaches and many activities baharinya ..

Forest Park Botanical Bung Hatta

Located 18 km north to the east of the city at an altitude of 400-1300 M above sea level.Wide area which became part of the city of Padang + 240 ha with a wavy topograpi hills,cliffs, and steep valleys and steep. with air temperature 130 C-260 C. Conservation areais rich in flora-fauna, such as Raflesia Gaduansi, Balangphora SP, Amorphopalus (carrion flower), Orchid Nature and endangered species, Siamang, Goat Forest, tapirs, bears,Sumatran tigers, pheasants, etc.. Facilities Available tours: guest houses, camping, trails,observation station, parking and restaurant. Trekking, flora and fauna watching, camping,relax enjoy the fresh air while watching the panorama of the city of Padang with the background of the Indian Ocean is perfect done in this area.

BUKIT TINGGI

Koto Gadang

Koto Gadang famous center of silver handicraft and songket Minang. Even since the Dutch colonial period, silver and songket Koto Gadang has grown by leaps and bounds. At that time, the craft Koto Gadang wife often bought by Dutch officials who served in Bukitinggi.The wife is buying the craft to be used and even some negari brought home to them as souvenirs.

Clock Tower

Clock Tower is a building that towers majestically towering, distinctive Minangkabau roof,situated in the center 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 DutchGovernment in 1827 by Contraleur (City Secretary) Rook Maker. From the top of the towerwe can enjoy and see how beautiful nature around the town of Bukittinggi is decoratedMount Merapi, Mount Singgalang, Mount Sago and Sianok canyon. In addition, the ClockTower is also useful as a guide for communities to know the time. What is unique to theClock Tower is the number 4 written IIII.

Japan Hole

The tunnel is 1,400 meters in length over the winding is made by Japanese soldiers duringthe period of 1942, is located in the middle of the park in the Gorge Sianok panoramabelow the town of Bukittinggi, with a width of over 2 meters. Inside the cave there are different needs for office space, hospitals, food and weapons. The entrance to the cavethere are some places, like in the canyon Sianok, in Panorama, in addition to Bung HattaPalace and Zoo in Bukittinggi. The local people called this is a Japanese hole.

Pandai Sikek

Clever Sikek known as a regional center of the craft of carving and songket woven fabrics.Sikek clever lies at the foot of Mount Singgalang about 10 km before entering the town ofBukittinggi with beautiful scenery. Here we can also see a society that traditionally farmed.The village has 1000 looms fruit. Wood painting and home furnishings are also made here

Rafflesia Park

Rafflesia flowers protected areas located in the Village Palupuh, 16 Km north of Bukittinggi.Rafflesia Arnoldi is the world's largest flower is only found in Sumatra. Tourists come to seethis rare flower that blooms at the time between August and November. You can contact thetourist office in London if you want to see this at the time of blooming flower

Thousand bunch

Bunch 1000 (steps 1000) so called because the number of children a thousand ladderrungs. A tourist attraction that is still natural, sinuous trace the crevices of the cliff. Study1000 was used by local people to take drinking water to the valley canyon Sianok, in addition to exercise on foot with a background that Merapi volcano and Singgalang angunand fascinating. At this resort is a place of rest (coupling) WC, fishing pond, camping sitesand parking area. Besides, we have witnessed the behavior of wild animals like monkeyson the loose while playing and jumping from branch to branch and the birds sing sing to entertain the visitors

Maninjau Lake

Maninjau Lake is a volcanic lake, located at an altitude of 461.50 meters above sea level.The extent of about 99.5 km ² and has a maximum depth of 495 meters. The existence ofLake Maninjau create a legend Bujang Nine, which is believed by the public about its existence. Once upon a time there was one family consisting of 10 people, 9 men (single)and a woman named Sani. Keelokkan appearance and behavior of Sani becomes its own allure for a young man named Sigiran. In short they then having an affair. One day they have been accused of immorality by the footmen. To prove it, they jump into the crater of the mountain Review. They swear if they committed any immoral then the mountain will noterupt, and if they do not perform immoral acts then the mountain will erupt. Finally, the volcano erupted and the eruption formed a large crater which was then filled with water and became lakes as it is now.

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PLACE TOUR OF PADANG CITY

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