The land of Minangkabau people are very famous for their spicy cuisines and the lineage of MATRILINEAL tradition system in Indonesia. The moderate Padang city as the capital province of West Sumatra tourism is accessible through Minangkabau International Airport.
The airport distance is about 30 minutes’ drive from Padang downtown or 2 hours to Bukittinggi. It is around 4 – 5 hours from Harau Valley and likewise nearly the same distance to Maninjau lake. Almost 3 hours to Cubadak Island, nearly 2 hours to Rimba Ecolodge and Jophira Beach white sandy beach resort Padang.
Visiting Minangkabau highland West Sumatra during your holidays in Indonesia must have been on your travel highlights bucket lists. Such as Bukittinggi, (Lembah) Harau Valley Payakumbuh, Batusangkar Tanah Datar, Maninjau Lake, Bonjol Equator lane, Sawahlunto historical cold mine town. Also Solok with its massive rice fields with Singkarak Lake and Twin Lakes with its huge tea plantations farms. Padang and Painan Pesisir Selatan are with their tranquil islands and white sandy beaches.
Even more marvellous tour highlights, impressive tourist attractions and interesting places to visit around West Sumatra tourism. Spending your vacation in West Sumatra will be fulfilled and spoiled with many authentic tourists attractions. Such as the skillful and talented sport (tradition) of The Muddy Bull Race or Pacu Jawi. The gigantic Rafflesia Arnoldii Flower, the biggest plant on earth and Amorphophallus Titanum (titan-arum – the tallest plant in the world).
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The magnificent 9 hairpin road with a giant Kelok 9 Bridge in the middle of the valley Kelok 9 or Kelok Sembilan is a (9 hairpin) winding road that interconnecting road link between West, Central and the East Coast of Sumatra. Located about 30 km from Payakumbuh, 10 km from Harau Valley. The road…
Adventure rock climbing at the giant steep wall of Harau Valley A perfect spot for Rock climbing lovers either for beginner or expert. The steep rock walls here are not only a natural invitation to photographers, but they also attract rock climbers who consider climbing these steep walls a significant…
Koto Gadang Traditional Silversmith Village A lovely countryside atmosphere surrounded by terrific terraced rice field and background with Singgalang and Marapi Volcano. A very laid back village with very well known with its traditional silver handmade and embroideries. The handmade silver designed is very unique with its own authentic craft…
The very well-known Kelok 44 is absolutely a kind of scenic hairpin bends road that descends down to Maninjau Lake. The hairpin road itself is about 9km length which starts from the top of Ambun Pagi village to Maninjau village. And this is the only accessible main road if coming…
Panoramic river in the lush jungle Kapalo Banda Taram Village One of the most popular interesting places to do and see around Payakumbuh, West Sumatra is Taram, the magnificent hidden river that formed up like a small lake sits beneath the jungle of Kapalo Banda village. It is located about…
The stalagmite and stalagtite cave in the middle of Payakumbuh city The astonishing stalactite and stalagmite cave located in Payakumbuh town where caves extend deep into the mountainside. Mainly inhabited by thousands of bats and swallows. The coolness and damp air is so refreshing inside the cave. The path through…
Experience the Energenetic Minangkabau Culture Traditional Dancing Performance Experince the enchanting performance of Minangkabau traditional dancing which takes around 90 minutes show at 20h30. Audience will be amazed by authentic dance movement accompanied with the passions of traditional instrument music as well as the bombastic Pencak Silat (Minangkabau Martial Arts)….
The gorgeous traditional house of Minangkabau in Payakumbuh A lovely traditional Minangkabau big house located at Sungai Baringin village. The house is well kept and managed properly. The building is fully hand carved in and out with Minangkabau carving designs. It will be fascinating to visit this house as It…
Explore traditional wet market Pasar Atas and Pasar Bawah in Bukittinggi It is a good chance to explore and experience the local ambiance in the traditional market. There are two major markets; Pasar Atas located behind the clock tower. And Pasar Bawah (wet market) is situated down the hill of…
Taruko Village Sianok Canyon – The hidden Paradise in Bukittinggi city Strategically situated at the bottom of the Sianok Canyon has made Taruko Resort as one of the best spot to chill out with the nature surrounding. No word can really describe about this resort, especially with its nature atmosphere,…
