The best tourist spot in West Sumatra, Indonesia.

The best tourist spot in West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Provinsi Sumatra Barat, Indonesia

West Sumatra Tourism is one of the provinces in the southern coastal region of Sumatra. Indonesian people often refer to West Sumatra with the abbreviation West Sumatra.

West Sumatra is on the west side of the hill, so its geographical location is in the form of hills and mountains.

West Sumatra is also one of the regions that has very diverse tourist attractions. If you hear the name of West Sumatra, the first time you will ring is the gadang and also rendang hours. Because both of these foods are one of the best foods.

In this article I would like to discuss a wonderful tourist spot in West Sumatra Province. I think these tourist attractions can be a reference for you traveling hobbyists.

1. Clock Tower

Jam Gadang

This gadang clock is one of the iconic tourist attractions in West Sumatra. This tourist spot has been around since the Dutch colonial era. It has an area of 13 x 4 meters and a height of 26 meters consisting of several levels.

The gadang hour is a big hour, because the amount of the clock is not different and unique. This place is one of the places frequented by tourists.

2. Sianok Canyon

Nagarai Sianok

This one tourist spot is on the high hill border. Sianok canyon is a steep valley. The jetty has a depth of 100 meters and outside of 15 km, with a width of 200 meters. The valley is long and winding. This Sianok canyon stretches from the south of the Gadang city gorge to the Nagari.

This Sianok canyon has a very beautiful landscape and is very eye-soothing. If you want to visit this place, you only need to pay an entrance ticket of Rp. 4,000. Very cheap right?

Next is a tourist destination in West Sumatra in the long desert. Padang Panjang is one of the small cities in West Sumatra. The city has the nickname Egypte Van Andalas which is not far from the city of Padang, with a distance of 96.7 km.

Padang Panjang has also been the center of government in West Sumatra in the Dutch era. This Padang Panjang from West Sumatra is 2 hours away. This city has the beauty of culture and extraordinary scenery and culinary.

3. Waterfall valley anai

Air terjun lembah Anai

This tourist attraction is one of the most famous tourist attractions. To reach the waterfall, you have to reach 66.4 km or 1 hour 50 minutes. This waterfall also has a very clear water lake.

This tourist attraction is also one of the protected forests so there are still many wild animals roaming, like monkeys. The water is bluish, very clear.

4. Batu Batirai Cave

Goa Batu Batarai

Why is it called the Batirai Stone Cave? Because the stones in the cave soar like curtains, so that the community gives the name of the cave cave batirai. To enter the cave you also need a long and tiring journey.

It is located in Kampung Manggis, Padang Barat district west. Other tourist attractions in West Sumatra are tourist attractions in Payakumbuh, West Sumatra. Payukumbah sago is one of the small places on the mountain with an altitude of 514 masl. This place turns out to have many tourist attractions that you must visit.

5. Lubuak Bulan Waterfall

Air Terjun Lubuak Bulan

This place is shaped like a sapit moon and is surrounded by high cliffs. The height of the waterfall is 50 meters. This tourist spot is located in high Jorong Koto Balambak, and is 30 km from Payakumbuh city.

The place is quite far away, you need a track with a distance of 3 hours and through a very thick forest. However, when you go there, you will not regret, because the place is very beautiful, beautiful, pleasant and soothing.

6. Ngalau Indah

Ngalau Indah

This place is located in the Sinayan Feed Ground. Ngalau Indah is 4 km from the city center and 31 km from bukittinggi. The first time you will feel the place feels mystical and creepy, because it's dark, quiet, lonely.

However, when you bring lighting, believe me you will feel comfort and calm. Because, the place is very beautiful and has good facilities, although not yet maximized. To enter the Ngalau Indah cave, you only need to pay Rp. 5000 to Rp. 10,000. Very affordable right?

7. Lake Singkarak

Danau Singkarak

This lake is very famous and popular because every two years there is always an international festival. The festival is attended by cyclists who are in the country and abroad. This place has been named the second largest lake after Lake Toba.

In addition to its beauty, this lake also has benefits which are used as tourist attractions. In addition, it can also be a power plant, hydropower, which is very beneficial for the community. This lake is located in Solok and flat land, West Sumatra province.

8. 1000 Gadang Houses

1000 Rumah Gadang

One of the tourist attractions located not far from Koto Pdang with a distance of 150 km. When you drive, you need to take as long as 3.5 hours. This place is located on the edge of the Solok Selatan Main road. You don't need to be afraid of straying. Because, there are instructions to go to the village.

This place is a village, where when you visit there, you will be welcome to stop by one of the residents' houses. You will be given a show with traditional West Sumatra dances and learn the customs like the original. You can get to know Gadang Houses easily because the roof is pointed at the top and people usually call it gonjong.

That is said to be said to represent the buffalo horn and the original Minangkabau symbol. There are 174 houses there.

Ok buddy, that's the best reference place for tourism in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Terimaksaih has visited this Blog. Come to West Sumatra, Indonesia.