JAM GADANG (Clock Tower)

The unique historical Clock Tower – Jam Gadang The other highlights of tourist attractions in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra as the Jam Gadang (Clock Tower) is the icon of Bukittinggi tourism. The tower has got four clocks made in Recklinghausen Germany by Bernard Vortmann and was shipped via Rotterdam. Each clock…

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(Istana) MAIMUN PALACE

Maimun Palace Medan Sultanate Deli Indonesia

The historical heritage of Maimun Palace – The Deli Sultanate The Maimun Palace (Istana Maimun) is an old royal palace f the Deli Sultanate located in the heart of Medan city, about 200m away from Medan Grand Mosque (Masjid Raya Al Mashun). The distinctive characteristics architectural style of the Deli Sultanate’royal house…

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Pagoda LUMBINI

The fascinating Pagoda Lumbini Buddhist Temple Park The magnificent (Taman Alam) Lumbini Pagoda Park is one of the most distinguished architecture Budhist temples around Indonesia. Besides the ancient Borobudur in Java, The Lumbini Pagoda is one of the most popular interesting places to visit around North Sumatra tourism highlights which…

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DOKAN – Traditional KARO Village

The typical village of Batak Karo traditional long house Dokan is not a touristic village and one of the most authentic (Batak) Karo villages where local people remain living in their traditional tribe (long) houses and still following their unique traditions up brought by their ancestors into their daily live….

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PUNCAK LAWANG Maninjau Lake WEST Sumatra Indonesia

puncak lawang maninjau bukit tinggi west sumatra

A visit to West Sumatra Indonesia is not complete especially without visiting the magnificent panorama Puncak Lawang Maninjau Volcanic Lake. Besides the beautiful scenery, other various outdoors activities you can also do around here such as Paragliding / Parachutting, Zip Lining, etc. This famous travel highlight around Minangkabau Matrilineal Highland…

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Lovely TUBING in Bahorok River

The tubing trip in Bahorok river would be a fabulous idea/option on your way back to your hotel after jungle trekking tours to see Orang Utan in Bukit Lawang instead of walking/trekking along the side of the river bank. Grabbing your chance to take such a lovely tubing trip in…

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Harau Valley JUNGLE TREKKING

Harau Valley Trek Payakumbuh 50 Kota West Sumatra Tourism highlights

Explore the lush jungle and discover the hidden paradise of Harau Valley Experience the terrific panoramic view of Harau Valley by jungle trekking / hiking surrounding the valley up to the top of the ranged of mountain as it feels a lot more  majestic seeing the scenery from up high…

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MARIA ANNAI VELANGKANNI

Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni Medan The unique Catholic church of Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni is located on the outskirts of Medan city, North Sumatra Indonesia which is about 15 km away from Maimun Palace and Medan Grand Mosque. The distinctive characteristics church was built by Father James Bharataputra in 2001…

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GUNDALING Hill

Gundaling Hill – Panorama Berastagi Gundaling hill is strategically located in the middle of Berastagi town facing towards the gorgeous views of Sinabung and Sibayak Volcanoes. This hill is one of most interesting places to visit around North Sumatra highlights, located around 1km away from Berastagi. Having a break with…

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