West Sumatra Famous tourist attractions
West Sumatra is one of the provinces that has a lot of natural potential that can be explored and empowered. This natural potential is accompanied by disasters that can come at any time. Natural potential in the form of mining products such as coal, copper gold, nickel, limestone and so on.
This is because the Province of West Sumatra has many mountains and slabs that are ready to shake this Minang earth anytime. Behind it all, the movement from the earth turned out to bring its own blessings for the Province which is now trying to rise after this big 2009 earthquake. There are so many tourist attractions in West Sumatra that have extraordinary beauty.
Some tourist attractions in West Sumatra have been exposed and many of them are still virgin because they have not been touched by many people.
Here we share 45 tourist attractions in West Sumatra that you can visit:
Thousand Length
The first is located in the City of Bukit Tinggi. In addition to the gadang hours that I will explain later, Kota Tinggi Tinggi has a lot of tourist attractions that we should not miss.
The Thousand Janjang is a large wall of the Chinese West Sumatra. Biasnaya those who travel to West Sumatra stop by this Great Wall attraction.
Make sure your stamina is good, because it's quite draining, don't forget to also bring drinks if we are thirsty. Janjang Seribu has a length of around 1 KM. The location of this tourist attraction is adjacent to the Japanese pit, so it is very complete tourist attraction in Bukit Tinggi. It's a loss if you go to West Sumatra but don't stop by Bukit Tinggi.
The scenery here is also very amazing, especially if you understand the geological problem. The natural phenomenon in the form of uplifting the plates here is extraordinary, the fractures that towered to form this hill is an amazing phenomenon of geology. At first glance something like the green canyon in the US.
Japanese Hole
The next tourist attraction in West Sumatra is the Japanese cave. The location of Goa or the Japanese Hole is next to a thousand.
Japanese hole
This Japanese pit is a heritage building from the Japanese occupation in Bukit Tinggi. This is a study as well as a Japanese occupation base which was established in 1942-1945. When the Japanese invaded the Indonesian nation, the construction of the Japanese Hole was carried out by Romusa or forced labor.
For those of you who are first here, make sure you memorize the aisles that you enter. Relax, if you are afraid of getting lost you can hire the services of a guide in the tunnel entrance area.
The Japanese hole has an area of around 2 hectares in which you will be guided by going down the stairs that have been built.
The corridors inside provide spaces according to their individual needs.
Clock Tower at Bukit Tinggi
Furthermore, you can go to the Clock Tower to enjoy your next vacation in the City of Bukit Tinggi. Jam Gadang is one of the tourist icons in West Sumatra that you must visit.
This clock which has a high historical value has been around since the Dutch colonial era.
Jam Gadang itself has an area of 13 x 4 meters and a height of 26 meters consisting of several levels. The top part of the gadang clock is a pendulum clock storage area which in 2007 was broken by a large earthquake that struck the West Sumatra region including Bukittinggi.
Uniquely, from this hour is the number. If the usual Roman numerals are written with the symbol IV, at the gadang hours the number IV is written with IIII, and this is not a common thing.
For those who are not familiar with the history of the Clock Tower, I will arrive a little later.
Around the clock Tower, you can find the Bukit Tinggi Market which is very famous for its cheap goods prices, especially if you are good at bargaining and buy it in large quantities.
If you are hungry you can also try the famous Padang cuisine.
Padang Nan Rancak Bana Beach
Turning to the City of Padang, Padang City Government is now intensifying the restoration of the Padang beach. Padang Beach is a tourist destination in West Sumatra that you must visit.
To reach Padang Beach is quite easy, you just have to go to the city center, from the direction of Bukit Tinggi. When you reach the city center, you just turn right, then along the way you will see a vast stretch of ocean.
Padang people call Padang Beach as TAPLAU (TAPI LAUIK). The scenery here is very beautiful.
The waves are also quite challenging if you like surfing. You can enjoy a variety of snacks here, roasted corn, seafood, crab shrimp, various drinks and so forth.
Gandariah Pariaman Beach
Gondoriah beach is one of the famous beaches with its tabuik tradition which is performed every month Muharram.
Gondoriah Beach is located in Pariaman. You can go to this beach by train from the city of Padang, with the ticket price at 3500 only.
On this beach is very beautiful, especially around this beach many food vendors sell at prices that are not too expensive.
Another attraction of Gandoriah Beach is that you can freely enjoy the coastline, either by using two-wheeled vehicles, four-wheeled vehicles, or on foot. This is supported by the complete facilities and infrastructure around Gandoriah Beach, including road facilities that connect between Gandoriah Beach and a number of beach attractions in the vicinity, such as Mirror Beach, Kata Beach and others. No less beautiful when the sun sets and dim twilight fills the night, as if juggling the scenery around Gandoriah Beach more charming
Enchant the Mentawai Islands
Tourist destinations in West Sumatra that have been Go International are the Mentawai Islands. There is a banay resort here. Mentawai Regency has an extraordinary charm.
The beach is a paradise for surfing lovers. Mentawai Islands include 4 large islands namely Sipora Island, Siberut Island, North Pagai Island, and South Pagai Island.
Siberut is the largest island, and the only island that has a regular shipping service that connects Siberut with Sumatra, especially Padang. As the largest island, the city center and Mentawai administration are also found on this island, precisely in the city of Tuapejat, which is located in the North.
Not less than 400 surfing spots are recorded in the Mentawai Islands, from moderate waves to the most challenging waves sought by world surfers. Bosua village is one of the most famous surfing destinations in the world. The waves in Bosua village reach 3 meters making it suitable for anyone who likes to challenge adrenaline, but be careful with the beach which is somewhat reduced. Bosua Village can be traveled by speedboat from the district capital of Tuapejat and takes around 4 hours.
Nyang Nyang Island in Katurei Village also has high waves reaching 4 meters, and is said to be one of the highest waves in the world. Another place that has high waves is Karamajat Island which is still contained in Katurei Village. The waves in this place can reach 2-4 meters.
If you want a beach that has waves that are safe and quiet for your family, Siruso Island and Bulasat Beach are suitable beaches because they have low waves, white sand and clear sea water.
Mentawai also offers a tourist attraction trekking to the inland tropical forests that are still beautiful natural green with various animals that live in it. While the local people known to the Mentawai people are still traditional and uphold their traditions. Cultural villages that are known to still maintain the original customs and culture, among others, Madobak Village, Ugai Village, and Matotonan Village.
To go to the Mentawai Islands, it can be accessed by using a motor boat that serves the crossing from Padang to Mentawai. Or if you have more budget then you can rent a small plane namely Tiger Air or SMAC to Tuapejat on Sipora Island from Minangkabau International Airport.
Enjoying the Beauty of West Sumatra from the peak of Langkisau
Moving to the South Coast, there is a tourist attraction in Painan which is famous for its charming beaches. Well, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the South Coast from the height of the Langkisau hill.
Enjoy the Beauty of West Sumatra from the peak of Langkisau, Langkisau Hill is one of the attractions in West Sumatra that you should not miss. Here you can enjoy facilities such as paragliding and flying fox. In the afternoon, you can enjoy the beauty of the sea that is yellowing because of the sunset.
Beach Match Painan
Located next to the peak of langkisau, carocok beach is a tourist destination in West Sumatra that you should not miss. Carocok Beach has a very extraordinary beauty.
Here, you can enjoy various challenging games such as Jet Ski, Bananan Boat, Extreme Games, Flying Fox and so on.
Carocok Painan Beach is a tourist object in the South Coastal Regency located in Jurai IV sub-district.
To reach Carocok Beach from Padang City, you have to travel about 2 hours drive. This area faces two islands, namely Kereta Island and Cingkuak Island, from a distance Semangki Island also looks very beautiful with its white sandy beaches, clean water.
Puncak Lawang Maninjau
The next tourist attractions in West Sumatra are in Puncak Lawang. Puncak Lawang is one of the famous tourist attractions in Maninjau.
About 20 minutes drive from Bukittinggi City to Matur before Lake Maninjau. From here, you will see views of the lake surrounded by hills that are very beautiful and enchanting.
Here you can try the very challenging paragliding sport down the hill and around the lake Maninjau.
In this area there are also facilities for outbound. What are you waiting for, it's a loss if you don't stop at the top of Lawang.
Lake Maninjau
Well, from the top of Lawang earlier we could see the beauty of Lake Maninjau that is so enchanting. Here you can enjoy the beauty of a very clear lake while enjoying delicious cuisine. There are typical snacks Maninjau that you can try, which is ruinak. Please try it yourself, eating requires patience.
Lake Maninjau is a lake in Tanjung Raya sub-district, Agam Regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia. This lake is located about 140 kilometers north of Padang City.
In addition to the tourist attractions above, you can also visit other tourist attractions in West Sumatra:
Anai Valley Exotic Nan Waterfall in West Sumatra, Pagaruyung Palace
Lake Singkarak, Harau Valley Green Canyon Ala, West Sumatra, Diateh Lake and Dibawah Lake, Aie Manih the Malin Kundang Beach, Cubadak Island, Mandeh Tourism Area, Sikuai Island, Tirta Alami, Nyarai Waterfall, Sako Tapan Natural Bathing, Lubuak Bonta, Lubuak Mato Kuciang, Batang Tabik, Lubuak Paraku, Puncak Anai,
Timbulun Waterfall, Muaro Binguang, Belek Waterfall, Talago Waterfall, Ngalau Indah Nature Tourism in Payakumbuh, South Coast Root Bridge, Muaro Padang Beach, Carolina Beach Tourism, Pasumpahan Nan Indah Island Tour, Nirwana Beach
, Tigo Tingkek Waterfall, Sarasah Chromata Gariang Waterfall, Adityawarman Museum
