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Attractions in Sumatra Tourism in West Sumatra

West Sumatra province has a lot of places - a very beautiful place and Tourism can say international standard, attractions in the province are spread almost in every city district, from Nature, History and Culture will make visitors feel impressed when doing holiday in the province where the birth of the first Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Hatta Flower.Here are some attractions that are often visited by Domestic & Overseas Travelers

Lake Batur"Attraction west Sumatran Lake Batur"Attractions: Lake Singkarang West Sumatra

 

      Lake Batur is the widest lake in Sumatra is West, and the second largest on the island of Sumatra, after Lake Toba. This lake has approximately 107.8 km wide. We can relax a little on the outskirts of the lake with stunning scenery, hill Background rows along the edge of the lake adds to the beauty of the lake. The air was fresh and cool breeze that feels greet so we stopped at the edge of Lake Batur.Lake Batur location is also quite convenient if you want to drive around to several attractions in West Sumatra. The lake is located in the middle between the City of Solok and Padang Panjang. With such a position if you want to go to Lake Batur, from the city of Padang, you have two options namely through the Solok City or Town Padang Panjang.Batur Lake is famous for its fish Bilih which is the only living species of fish in this lake alone. This fish is very unique because it can not survive anywhere, even in an aquarium except in Lake BaturManinjau"Attraction lake west Sumatran Maninjau"Attractions: West Sumatra ManinjauLake Lodge in West Sumatra is one of the most amazing lakes in Indonesia. Located 35 kilometers from the town of Bukittinggi, volcanic lake is situated approximately 461 meters above sea level. With a size of approximately 100 square meters with a maximum depth of 500 meter.Danau Maninjau has a five star resort located on a hilltop. With the pleasant scenery and soothing, stay in the area Maninjau will be a memorable experience.Maninjau village located beside the lake. Buya Hamka, one of the famous Indonesian poet, was born in this village.The Upper Lake Bottom"Attractions in West Sumatra""Attraction in the desert"Attractions: Lower Upper Lake West SumatraAttractions: Lower Upper Lake is located near the town of Alahan Panjang, Solok, West Sumatra, Lake Above and Below Lake looks unique because it is located adjacent location. The difference lies only in the height of the two lakes. Above the lake is at an altitude of 1,531 meters above sea level, while and the lake is at an altitude Under 1,663 masl.The lake is usually the first time the visitor is in the Lower Lake. Above the lake has water that could be considered not so in to the size of the lake, which is 44 meter.Di this lake, you can travel up the water with boats for rent.Unlike Lake At The Top, Under The Lake visitors can not tour the water. This is because the depth of water about 800 m, but the scenery around the lake is very beautiful, nice to be immortalized by the camera.To visit this lake you can make the trip from Padang to the Sea-Lubuk Sitinjau Basil-Solok.Morning Dew beach"Attraction Sumatran west coast morning dew"Morning Dew Coast Attractions West SumatraMorning Dew beach in the village of Padang Arena, about 24 km from Bukittinggi. On the beach we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and sparkling clean sand grains had been illuminated sun. The Travelers usually stop prior to this beach before going to the lake to enjoy the scenery Coast Maninjau Morning Dew. For those of you who want to enjoy the view of Lake Maninjau, do not forget to stop by so that your vacation more memorable.Canyon Sianok"Holiday to west Sumatran""Attraction in west Sumatra"Attractions Sianok Canyon West SumatraSianok canyon panorama in the border city of Bukittinggi and Agam District, was selected as Best Attraction in West Sumatra Province and won the award Padang Tourism Award (PTA) in 2007, being able to quickly recover heavy pascakerusakan 6.4 magnitude quake in March 2007.Sianok canyon beat Padang Beach attractions, tourist mine in Sawahlunto, Carocok Beach on the South Coast, Morning Dew in Agam, Twin Lake in Solok, Valley Harau in 50 cities and Anai Resort in Padang Pariaman.Ngarai Sianok is a steep valley stretching and twisting of the south canyon Koto Tower to the canyon Sianok Six Parts, and ended up Palupuh area, Agam and has the charm of a beautiful landscape.This canyon has a depth of about 100 meters stretching along 15 kilometers with a width of about 200 meters. Fragments forming the canyon walls were steep, even perpendicular and form a green valley.Remains of Japanese caves"Attractions in Bukittinggi"Cave Attractions Japan Bukittinggi West SumatraBukittinggi, One of the attractions of the lively tourist visit is a hole or cave Japang Japanese who remained in the downtown area of ​​Bukittinggi.Japanese caves are evidence of the history of Japanese occupation that remains until now. Pit hard rock-walled mountain tens of meters in length. With a semicircular cavity on average about two meters tall it except a few cavities that forced the visitors bent to pass through. This cave is actually a half-mile long, now only about 750 meters. Japanese cave was divided into several rooms. Starting from the hallway to their meeting, dining room to the Indonesian prisoners. There are 12 barracks, 12 beds, 6 pieces of ammunition room, two dining rooms and a courtroom romusha. Is unique, because this cave hallway had some channels on the ground, used as a hallway hallway ambush and reconnaissance for the Indonesian people who happened across the region during the war.Pagaruyung palace"Attraction west Sumatran Pagaruyung palace"Attractions: Palace of West Sumatra PagaruyungIstano Pagaruyung located at Tanjung Emas Nagari Pagaruyung District with a distance of about 5 kilometers from the city Batusanggkar. While the capital of West Sumatra province is about 105 kilometers. Istano Pagaruyung a mainstay attraction Tanah Datar. In addition, Istano Pagaruyung also one "icon" Barat.Bangunan Sumatra tourism Pagaruyung palace is shaped traditional Minang houses, sometimes referred to as "the sieve" with a very large size and buffalo horn-shaped roof is curved tapered upwards.The building consists of 11 gonjong, 72 milestones, and 3 floors. The exterior and interior is equipped with a variety of carvings of each shape and color engravings have Minangkabau philosophy of history and culture. While in the living room on display a variety of historical objects such as ceramics Pagaruyung royal relics and handicraft objects from Minang. Interestingly, all the milestones that support the building's sloped which would be contrary to the existing architectural theory but does not reduce the robustness of the building itself. Moreover, in the yard, the building is also equipped with a palace mosque building, "rangkiang" (which serves as a place to store the crops), as well as "tabuah" (to call a citizens).Anai Valley"Attractions in West Sumatra""Attraction Anai Valley waterfall west Sumatran"Anai Valley Attractions: West Sumatra










One of the icons of tourism in the province of West Sumatra. Located on the edge of the road that connects the city of Padang and Bukittinggi, precisely in the District Nagarai Ten Koto, Tanah Datar regency, about 38 km from the Batusanggkar. It is a conservation area Anai Valley natural reserve in the set since the Dutch colonial.
Before getting to the location Anai Valley, from the city of Padang and Bukittinggi town, you will pass through the winding roads with beautiful scenery. On the side of the road overgrown with trees that looked verdant valleys and hills, often you will see the monkeys roam.Anai Valley Nature Reserve is a protected forest area located in West Sumatra, the region has a dense tropical forest with diverse species of flora and fauna. The natural beauty and rare flora and fauna that is the appeal of Anai Valley, the natural beauty of which there are three waterfalls and a lake where the water is bluish. One of the waterfalls are located on the side of the road, while the two were still covered by a dense grove of trees, but can still be reached around 15 minutes drive from Anai Valley waterfall, besides if you want to go to the lake about 15 minutes from the edge of the highway .