NATURAL BEAUTY OF WEST SUMATRA

West Sumatra Province is rich in tourism potential. K eindahan natural and cultural charm in the province of West Sumatra is the main attraction of domestic and international visitors to pay a visit to Minang.

1. ISLAND TOUR IN CITY PADANG

for those of you who traveled nautical hobby, you can enjoy the adventure in the city of Padang. Here you will enjoy the adventure of exploring three beautiful island in the city of Padang. From the beach bungus, using your boat will be invited to tour the island sikuai, Pasumpahan and pagang Island. Pagang island, you will enjoy the underwater adventures (snorkeling) see the underwater beauty desert city that is not interesting as the other areas. The island is also there are some villas that can be used by visitors to stay.

CAROCOK BEACH, PAINAN

The beach is located in the city Carocok Painan berupakan the capital of South Coastal District of West Sumatra. on the beach there are islands that are connected to the beach Carocok Cingkuak Island. From the beach Carocok we can travel to the island in the island cingkuak where we can see the legacy of the Portuguese fort.

Not only that, at this beach you can enjoy the rides and other attractions such as water skiing, banana boat, and also rides adrenaline test is flying along more than 200 meters across the sea.

From this beach, if we want to see the beach from the heights, we can visit the top langkisau which can be reached within 15 minutes drive. From the top we could see the beach langkisau Carocok and for those who want to tour paragliding are also available here.

3.SIANOK CANYON

Sianok canyonis a steepvalley which islocated in the border of Bukittinggi Citywith the District IV Koto, Agamregency ,West Sumatra. The valley iselongated andmeandering as the southern border town ofKoto Towercanyon untilthe canyon Sianok SixTribes , andended upPalupuh .Sianok canyonhas beautiful scenery andbecame one ofthe mainattractions of West Sumatra province .
This chasm which extends about 100 m along 15 km with a width of about 200 m and is part of the fault that separates the island of Sumatra into two parts lengthwise . This fracture forming steep wall, even perpendicular and form a green valley - a result of the movement of the earth's crust down ( sinklinal ) - drained Sianok rod ( rod means river , in the Minangkabau language ) that the water is clear . In the Dutch colonial era , the abyss also called buffalo sanget , because the number of free-living wild buffalo in the bottom of the canyon .

4. JAM GADANG

Jam gadang aclock towerlocated in the B ukittinggi City . Jam Gadang meanlarge clock built in 1926 byarchitect YazidSutan GigiAmeh . This clock was a giftfrom the Queen of the Netherlands toRook Maker ,Controleur (Secretary )Bukittinggiduring the firstDutch Government . This groundbreaking hours performed RookMaker 's first son who was then 6 years old . The capital of theprovince ( Padang ) + takes 2 hours to get to this town .

5. HARAU VALLEY

 Harau valley located in the province of West Sumatra is a large valley with a diameter of 400 m. Walk towards Harau Valley you will feel the fresh air and you can see the natural beauty of the towering cliffs with a unique shape and waterfalls around the valley of sadness.

6. LAKE SINGKARAK

Lake Singkarak is located in two districts of West diSumatera, Solok and Tanah Datar with an area of 107.8 square kilometers. This is terbesarkedua lake in Sumatra after Lake Toba in North Sumatra .Danau is Ombilin River upstream.

one of the famous food here is fish bilih. Fish bilih (Mystacoleucus padangensis) is a species of fish live in the lake yangdiperkirakan just this, and became one of the typical satumakanan. Research experts revealed 19 spesiesikan freshwater habitats Singakarak lake water, Solok and Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, with limited availability of foodstuffs.

This is one of the attractions that you should visit. The lake is located on the causeway Solok - Bukittinggi. So if you want to Bukittinggi via Solok you will definitely see the charming scenery of Lake Singakarak.

7. LAKE MANINJAU

Maninjau Lake is located in the district of West Sumatra religion. It is the second largest lake in West Sumatra after Lake Singkarak. This is the hills around the lake so that you will be treated to a fascinating view and fresh air coming from the mountains. Around the lake there are the famous museums Indonesian hero is Buya Hamka.

8. LAKE DIATAS

lake DIATAS is located at Alahan Panjang in the district solok . Along the lake there is a view of the tea gardens and the air here is very cool because it is in the mountains. Along the way to the lake you will be treated to a view of the tea gardens and Mount Talang who are in Solok district.

9. PAGARUYUANG PALACE

Pagaruyung Palace is Malay kingdom that once stood in the provinces of West Sumatra and surrounding areas. The namekingdom of the referenced Tambo Minangkabau, which is the name of a village called Pagaruyung, and called from the stamp stamped inscriptions Sultan Alam Bagagar in Pagaruyung, which is written in aksara Jawi inner circle. The kingdom collapsed during the Padri War, after the signing of the agreement between the Tribal  of the Netherlands Kingdom that make this area under the supervision of the Netherlands. Previously incorporated in Malayapura kingdom, the kingdom that is mentioned in the inscription Amoghapasa led by Adityawarman, who established himself as ruler in Suwarnabhumi Bhumi Malayu. Included also in the work Malayapura Dharmasraya and some areas in the kingdom. Pagaruyung Kingdome is located inNagari the Tanjung Emas at Batusanggkar in West Sumatra. The Palace Pagaruyung mainstay attraction Tanah Datar regency. In addition, Istano Pagaruyung is also one of the "icons" of West Sumatra tourism. Pagaruyung castle-shaped building custom homes Minang or commonly known as a "filter" to a very large size and buffalo horn-shaped roof tapering upward curve. The building consists of 11 gonjong, 72 milestones, and 3 floors. The exterior and interior are equipped with a variety of carvings of every shape and color engraving has a history and philosophy of Minangkabau culture. In the living room featuring historical artifacts such as ceramic Pagaruyung royal heritage and craft objects from Minang.Interestingly, all the milestones that support the tilted building would conflict with the existing architectural theory but does not reduce the robustness of the building itself. Moreover, in the courtyard, this building is also equipped with a palace building mosques, "Rangkiang" (which serves as a place to store the harvest), as well as "tabuah" (to call residents). Istano Pagaruyung itself is a replica of the building Istano Rajo Alam Pagaruyung Dutch burned in 1804 and rebuilt in 1976. On February 27, 2007, Istano Pagaruyung struck by lightning and burned because it is still in the process of rebuilding