At this time I will make a review of 20 places Tourism West Sumatra. because in this article I so long to be 2 parts.
20 Attractions West Sumatra must visit my version, West Sumatra is rich with sights, so many visitors who come to enjoy nature in this western Sumatra.
Hundreds of West Sumatra Travel objeck famous or not famous, therefore, with the help of this article makes you enter one of the attractions at the end of Weekend trip to West Sumatra.
Curious what 20 Attractions western Sumatra must visit my version. The following is the news :
1. Jam Gadang / Clock Tower
Clock Tower is an icon for the city Bukit Tinggi, Jam Gadang are relics of Dutch colonization, this clock is very large indeed. With an area of 13 x 4 meters and a height of 26 meters consisting of several levels. At the top of the hour sieve is a storage area that the pendulum clock in 2007. was broken because of the massive earthquake that struck West Sumatra region including Bukittinggi.
There are four hours on each - each side Jam Gadang , with a diameter of 80 centimeters. And unique of this clock is the number. When the number four regular roman written with symbols IV, then on the numeral IV Jam Gadang written IIII, and this is not a common thing.
For those not familiar with the history of the Jam Gadang following me up a little. This clock is imported directly from Rotterdam, Netherlands via the port of Teluk Bayur as a gift from the Queen of the Netherlands at that time to Rook Maker, who was controuler of Bukittinggi in 1926. The architecture of the Jam Gadang was designed by Yazin Sutan Gigi Ameh and a groundbreaking ceremony conducted by Rook Maker's first son who was then 6 years old.
Until now, this has happened three times the change in shape of the roof of the Jam Gadang. At the time of Dutch colonial period the roof shape is round, during the Japanese occupation in the form of the temple, and at the time of Indonesia's independence, the roof was changed in order to resemble the roof of the Tower House, the Minangkabau traditional house.
This clock is driven mechanically by a machine that is only made of two units. The first to the Jam Gadang, and only to the Big Ben in London, England. Part bells Jam Gadang printed the name of the manufacturer hours, ie Vortmann Relinghausen, which means the clock is made in Germany and produced in 1892.
At the Jam Gadang is a lot of festivals or national events, internasionl held, one of the event's annual event in the realm of Minangkabau are Tour De Singkarak for this year's opening is done in the Jam Gadang.
If you come here during the holidays will always crowded with visitors who spend their time. Are you interested to visit the Jam Gadang? please invite brother and his family. Travel to objeck other West Sumatra is
2. Istana Pagaruyuang di Tanah Datar / Pagaruyuang Palace in tanah datar
Before discussing Travel Pagaruyung Palace I'll give you a little history of Pagaruyung Kingdom and part of the palace rajo nature, the history of its development this castle has been undergoing refurbishment on a large scale, which once burned down in the early 18th century performed by the Dutch colonialists, then in renovation palace resembles the original back in 1976, but in 2007 the castle was re-experiencing catastrophic fires caused by lightning strikes.
The building is composed of 11 gonjong, 72 milestones, and 3 floors. The exterior and interior is equipped with a variety of carvings of every form and color engravings have the philosophy of history and culture of Minangkabau. While in the living room exhibited a variety of historical objects such as ceramic Pagaruyung royal heritage and various handicraft items from Minang. Interestingly, all the milestones that support the building's sloped which is certainly somewhat at odds with the existing architectural theory but it does reduce the robustness of the building itself. In addition, in the yard, the palace building is also equipped with a surau building, "Rangkiang" (which serves as a place to store the crop), as well as "tabuah" (to call the citizens).
By visiting Pagaruyung Palace, tourists will get to know more closely the Minangkabau culture itself, Sphere minangkabau many pituah and petitihnya one of the popular ones are "Nature Takambang widened Guru", and many more. And the symbols and carvings found on the Pagaruyuang palace has its own meaning is meaningless relationship niniak mamak against his nephew, sociable folk, etc. like carving Itiak Round Patang, kaluak Nails, etc. If you come here do not forget to taste the coffee Kawa who were still flat on the ground. someday I will specifically review the kawa coffee. For more West Sumatra Attractions will introduce air travel, air travel in West Sumatra are:
3. Danau Singkarak / Lake Singkarak
For water tourism in West Sumatra for the first I will introduce Lake Singkarak, the following information about Lake Singkarak.
Lake Singkarak is a lake that stretches across two districts in West Sumatra, Indonesia, with the districts Solok and Tanah Datar.
This lake has an area of 107.8 km² and is the 2nd largest lake on the island of Sumatra. This lake is upstream Ombilin River. However sebahagian lake water flowed through a tunnel cut through the Bukit Barisan to Batang Anai to drive a generator hydropower Singkarak near Lubuk Alung, Padang Pariaman district.
Sitting on the edge of the lake, we will be amazed with the panoramic view of Lake Singkarak are clean and beautifully surrounded by green hills in the vicinity.
There is no water hyacinth and weeds growing on the surface of the water. The water looks clear and shiny like glass giant puddle. The air is cool and breezy winds, makes us linger on the edge of this lake.
The depth of the lake are quite extreme is also affecting the ecosystem of the lake, including the types of aquatic plants and fish diversity.
According to the study, although the vast Lake Singkarak, but freshwater fish species that exist here not too much. There are only 19 species of fish. Among these fish bilih, nilem, and rinuak. Fish bilih expected to be a unique fish species Lake Singkarak.
Why Lake Singkarak poor fish? This is because the growth of aquatic organisms, such as plankton is very low. In fact, as we know, this plankton feed on small fish that is in the food chain will be a food fish bigger.
Therefore plankton that became the initial source of food of small fish is very limited, then the big fish becomes no.
Why plankton in Lake Singkarak is not much? The reason is because the bottom of the lake is very deep and impenetrable light, so that the plankton can not breed subur.Apalagi, river water is rich with humus and organic waste directly wasted in the bottom of a deep lake. In fact, the organic waste is supposed to be a plankton growth media.
Why Lake Singkarak basis so deep? Geologists suspect Lake Singkarak is located in Long basin Singkarak - Solok is due amblesnya layer of the earth's crust beneath Sumatra fault.
The basin was then filled with water sourced from the forests of Mount Singgalang, Mount Merapi, Mount Sago, Mount Talang, Kerinci Seblat National Park and Bukit Barisan.
As a result of volcanic eruptions in the vicinity, both ends of the valley buried by the eruption material so that the accumulated water in the basin was a lake known as Lake Singkarak.
Therefore this lake allegedly formed by the movement of tectonic plates, the Lake Singkarak, including the type of tectonic lakes.
For geologists, Lake Singkarak is very interesting to study. The reason is because the lake is sandwiched between two parts of Sumatra fault is in constant motion, so that the lake area is also constantly moving and expanding.
Experts suspect, initially Lake Singkarak is only about 3 kilometers in length. Because of the shift in the fault-fault, slowly Long Lake Singkarak to 8 kilometers, then 13 kilometers, and now it has reached 23 kilometers.
Thousand years, perhaps Lake Singkarak will be much more widely. to get to know the next water attractions are:
4. Danau Maninjau / Lake Maninjau
Maninjau Lake is a lake in the district of Tanjung Raya, Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The lake is located about 140 kilometers north of Padang, capital of West Sumatra, 36 kilometers from Bukittinggi, 27 kilometers from Lubuk cone, Agam regency capital.
Maninjau is a volcanic lake is located at an altitude of 461.50 meters above sea level. Size Maninjau approximately 99.5 km² and has a maximum depth of 495 meters. Cekungannya formed by the eruption of the mountain named Sitinjau (according to local legend), it can be seen from the shape of the hill around the lake that resembles like a wall. According to the legend in Minang, the existence of Lake Maninjau closely related to the story of Bujang Sembilan.
Lake Maninjau is a source of water for the river named Batang Sri Antokan. In one part of the lake which is upstream of Batang Sri Antokan there Maninjau hydropower. Diperbukitan highest peaks around Maninjau known as Puncak Lawang. To be able to reach Lake Maninjau if the direction of Bukittinggi it will pass a winding road known as Curved 44 along approximately 10 km from Ambun morning to Maninjau.
The lake is listed as the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia. Meanwhile, in West Sumatra, Maninjau is the second largest lake after Lake Singkarak which has an area of 129.69 km² located in two districts of Tanah Datar and Solok regency. Around the lake there Maninjau tourist facilities, such as hotels (Maninjau Indah Hotel, Pasir Panjang Permai) as well as lodging and restaurants.
If we look at the beauty of the lake maninjau is on the hill or on the road winding 44, during the afternoon the weather is not too cloudy, we will mensaksikan wonderful event, maninjau lake water as it rises into the sky light penetrating through the gap. Maninjau in the lake we will find some regional specialties such as palai rinuak maninjau, art shows, and much more that can be encountered on the edge of the lake shore this maninjau. for further water attractions are:
5. Lake diateh and Lake dibawah ( twin lakes )
Therefore, Solok district is rich with lakes in West Sumatra. In fact, three lakes, namely Lake Above, Below Lake, and Lake Talang is located in an area called Twin Lakes Region.
Called Twin Lakes Region, because the two lakes, namely Lake Above and Below Lake is adjacent distance is only about 300 meters. This area was first known as a tourist attraction because it is located on the edge of the highway-Muaralabuh-Kerinci Padang.
Ahead to the location of air will be cold and we already can see Lake Above to the right of the car window. If the public bus we had to get off at Simpang Market. Here there are two intersections, the intersection on the right with a downhill road is the road to Lake Above, where the lake is seen clearly because it is below.
While other intersections located on the left is the road to climb. This road leads Below Lake. Name the two lakes that are contradicted by this location, often make visitors ask why the lake is located on a hill called Lake Below, whereas under the hill or down the street called Above the lake.
That's because although located on a hill, the water level of Lake Under the same height as the bottom of the lake over the Lake.
Above the lake with an area of 17.20 square meters, length of 6.25 km and 2.75 km wide, the water surface is at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level (m asl). The lake is quite shallow, the deepest part is only 44 meters.
While the water level of Lake Below an altitude of 1,566 meters above sea level. That is, the water surface level with the bottom of the water over the Lake. However, the lake has an area of 16.90 square meters, length of 5.62 km and 3.00 km wide is very deep, which is 886 meters.
Once off the bus in Simpang we could ride motorcycles to Lake Above or Below Lake. The fares are the same, namely Rp2,000. Usually people choose to go to Diatas first with entrance fees of Rp1,500 to Rp2,000 children and for adults.
Here there are a number of transport motor boat belonging to local entrepreneurs who are used as transportation between villages around the lake. These ships are a vital tool for fruit and vegetable growers across the lake to bring their crops to market Simpang. The boat dock is managed Transportation Rivers, Lakes and Water (ASDP).
Any time we can ride the ship is heading one of the villages to then come back with a round-trip fare is just Rp2,000. We can see the extent of Diatas with small hills that are part of the Bukit Barisan surrounding it. Visible also fish cages owned by residents.
On Sunday or holiday is usually one of these boats airport travel service, which is around the lake at the rate of Rp5,000 per person.
Not far from the pier there are places often used as an arena baths to visitors, especially children. In the vicinity there is also a small square in the shade of a pine tree that is often used for various activities by visitors.
Driving around with a boat can not we enjoy in Lake Below. The lake is surrounded by a large hill and the lake water is very far from the location of scenery built by the government. Unlike in Lake Above, we can not touch your hands or feet into the water. It's just beautiful scenery. From this panorama, we can also look over the Lake.
In this panorama Above the lake there are small shops that sold passion fruit and eggplant Dutch as fruits typical of this area. Also there selling various mountain flowers in small pots to large. One pot costs Rp5,000 to Rp15,000.
There is also a mountain sari sell dried flowers for decoration. The dried flower dried flower of a type of grass growing in the marsh around the lake. Grass flower occurs only once a year at Lake Above. How to cultivate taken and dried, so that's out sari interest. Tuft price of Rp5,000 to Rp15,000. Selanjut for water tourism is travel on the waterfront. travel on the beach in West Sumatra are:
6. Aie Manih Beach (Beach Sweet Water)
Beach Aie Manih very popular among the people of West Sumatra because folklore "Malin Kundang" is about a rebellious child to his mother eventually he was condemned by his own mother into stone. Until now the stone is still there on this beach, although the shape is not clear anymore because with age. Beach Aie Manih located in the district of Padang Selatan, Kota Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Approximately 10 kilometers south of Padang or behind Mount Padang. Turkish Aie Manih widely known and ramps, when the tide, tourists can reach Pulau Pisang Ketek (small) located approximately 200 m in front of him on foot when the tide receded.
on this beach for those who like to surf can surf because the waves are pretty big, soft sand makes us can go to relax at the edge of garbage on the shore pantai.Banyaknya this, thus making the beauty of this beach is reduced, but I hope that local people and local government aid in order to restore its beauty.
If we use a vehicle to get to the Beach aie manieh this can be achieved through the mato water, if the direction of the market a high school perkelokan 6 before the petrol station, pretty good nets and climbing, for those of you who passed the route we should be careful to maintain safety. If to take the walk can be two routes, the first one usually used by tourists to these haiking from the beach view, and the second from the bay bayur, these bays bayur there are only a small path and will be many stalls that can be flown if tired of traveling.
7. beach Carocok
From the western part of the city Painan, bergonjong gate reads Welcome Carocok Beach welcomes visitors. About one kilometer from the gate shoreline was waiting. Blue beach water was so calm and clear and rich coral reefs and fish in it. Brownish white sand.
Rows of souvenir sellers had been looking around the beach. Cultural and culinary variety of white sandy beaches make this into a choice for the right to relax.
Relaxing not only on the beach Carocok. Visitors can come to the island Train or Cingkuak Island. Two of the island facing the island Carocok. Coral stretched so thick small waves break on the island of CART. At some point, gazebo to rest at once can be a capture the beauty of the beach.
Cingkuak island blue and clean look challenging in the distance. Lips appear white sand beaches. Clump of palm trees increasingly challenging to come there. Cingkuak Island waters can be enjoyed by citizens of outboard boats are rented. Quite Rp20 thousand, and visitors can immediately go to the sea from the pier to the waters of the white sand beach Carocok.
Cingkuak island has an area of about 5 hectares. Various games are already available, such as Banana Boat and Jetsky. Enough to pay Rp 20 thousand, Banana Boat can stimulate the heart. Or 100 thousand jet sky with a capacity of two people can be driven for 15 minutes wading beach.
Overnight not have to be in the gazebo. Visitors can camp. Quite rented equipment with 100 thousand-200 thousand. In the evening the rush of small waves feel romantic.
Cingkuak name comes from the animal species of ape black. Residents believe ape exists only on the island earlier. But the monkey is now just be stories handed down. Island Cingkuak save history. The remains of the fort the Portuguese looked frail and already frail. There is no old kuburuan without the names that have been fenced off. The tombstones were inscribed in 1911.
Satisfied menggitari Cingkuak island. Outboard boats ready to take visitors back to the dock Carocok Beach. Pictures of the beach can be taken from a height. There is a hill that can be reached using a vehicle with a height of 200 meters above sea level.
Overlay hill with meadows, the beach Carocok appear blue. Waving palm trees from around the coast. His name Langkisau hill. City landscape Painan clearly visible from this hill. Fatigue is gone, especially at dusk. With luck, because not cloudy, Bukit Langkisau indulgent eye of a red sky by the sun to be ditelah Cingkuak Island.
Bukit Langkisau too exotic for lovers of photography. For lovers of paragliding, Bukit Langkisau also challenging. The hill is often used as a starting point for those who want to fly over the expanse of beach to land on Beach Salido. curious Please set the time with your loved ones to take a holiday here.
8. Cubadak Island
still the southern coastal areas, now object of the tour is not lost and is worldwide, and is referred to as The Paradise Of The South yes that is the name for the island Cubadak. Cubadak Island is located in the region with an area of 705 Ha Mandeh and known by the name Pincuran Talu. The island is located in the district of Koto XI Tarusan which is located west of the village Mandeh.Pulau Cubadak has a very beautiful natural scenery with white sand clean. Privileged Cubadak Island is in the vicinity there are several bays, rocks and headlands. On this island there is a venue that is made of natural materials; wood, rattan, and the roof of leaves Rumbia which has been managed professionally as an international tourist spot by Italian investors. Sailboats have also been prepared for the cruise supported by the inn-style beach bungalow. Means / other facilities available on the island Cubadak among other lodging facilities in the form of cottage 12 units, one unit is also equipped with a restaurant and clean water facilities, telecommunications facilities, radio and a garden.
Cubadak island is surrounded by some beautiful islands, along the eye could see the beautiful blue sea and verdant islands are really tasty in the eye. Bluish green sea is calm wave. The atmosphere is very quiet indeed fitting that the island is known as Pulau Tersenyap in the World
Many activities can be carried out on the island Cubadak such as snorkeling, playing canoe, sailing or hiking. This all can be done as much and is already included in the cost of stay. A hike of about 45 minutes, you can be complacent see the view from the hill of the island as a whole. Alloy views of the dense forest meets the sea makes panting breath and sweating profusely while riding became forgotten when we are dealing with nature's beautiful scenery.
For the hobby of diving are also available introduction to diving packages for about two hours where you will be taught how to dive briefly and dive to a depth of 5 meters. Also available boat canoe for guests who want to enjoy the expanse of blue sea around the island Cubadak quiet.
To get to the island Cubadak we will pass through the city of Padang. Travel overland to the south approximately 1.5 hours pass towards the port Carocok Bungus Tarusan a speedboat to the island Cubadak will pick up. Along the way our eyes will dipukau by the beauty of the southern coastal path that will open our eyes to how beautiful the West Sumatra coast and hills facing each other. Although not infrequently a lot of foreign tourists coming to West Sumatra initially complained journey from Minangkabau International Airport to Carocok the rather exhausting because the road is winding and a lot of corners. "But when I got Cubadak Island they will be surprised how beautiful this island and did not regret having come to the island Cubadak. Everyone who comes to the island Cubadak will definitely terkesan.Pulau Cubadak with all its beauty and silence of this island would cause a longing that will make visitors want to come back here.9. Tourist area Mandeh
Indeed the south coast of West Sumatra are many tours that will visit travel mainly water, after Cubadak Island, this time there are still within walking distance of travel object named AREA TOURISM Mandeh. Here's a glimpse of the Mande Tourism Region
Mandeh tourist area is located in the district of Koto XI Tarusan bounded directly to the city of Padang. This area is only 56 KM from Padang with  ± 18,000 Ha area and takes about 56 minutes. Travel Mandeh covers seven villages in three villages inhabited by 9931 inhabitants with subsistence farming, animal husbandry and fishing. Regional attractions Mandeh (Mandeh Resort) are well known both nationally and internationally with foreign investment (Italy), developing a tourist resort known as Cubadak Paradiso. Even Mandeh region has become a major destination tourism sector maritime policy which is incorporated into the National Tourism Development Master Plan (RIPPNAS) along Biak and Bunaken. Tourism Regions Mandeh to be a very promising investment destination.
This location is referred to as a tourist area Mandeh as one of the villages in this region named Kampung Mandeh located in the central part of the bay Carocok Tarusan. Gulf Carocok Tarusan quite flat and choppy because around there are several small islands in between Traju Island, Devil's Island Small, Small and Large Sironjong Island, besides of course Cubadak Island. While in the southern part of the region precisely in Kampung Carocok there is a promontory shimmy like a hook, so that the bay looks like a stunning lake with ripples are always singing incessantly.
On the north side Mandeh neighborhood there are several islands that are circular; Bintangor Island, Marak Island, Snake Island, and the island Pagang adjacent to Sikuai Island. Along the coast of Kampung Sungai Kampung Pisang to Carocok region is quite flat and sandy white with some shade trees such as palm trees, hibiscus trees, tree nagka etc. 7 villages from 3 villages in the region including in the area of tourism development, namely; Mudiak Kampung Air, Kampung Simpang Carocok, Kampung Pulau Karam, Kampung Sungai Nyalo, Kampung Sungai Tawar, Kampung Sungai Pinang and Kampung Teluk Kingdom. Residents around the area famous Mandeh quite friendly and quickly mingled with settlers, even helpful.
Mandeh entrance gate region can be reached by sea and road. When the ship could ride from the harbor Bungus, Echoes, Teluk Bayur or from the port of Muara Padang and out of the bay Tarusan. Whereas by road there are two different alternatives, namely from Carocok Tarusan and from Banana River Padang
10. Sikuai Island
Sikuai is a tourist attraction located in the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra with an area of 40 hectares. Sikuai has a view of unspoiled nature. The beauty of this island combines the beauty of the sea * with all isinnya, islands and forests that are still maintained continuity.
Sea Island mmiliki Sikuai waves are quite calm and has clear water that is suitable for beach activities such as snorkeling to see underwater beauty. A variety of marine life such as coral reefs and ornamental fish of various kinds that you can find when you explore the underwater Sikuai Beach.
If you want to ride, this island also provides menyewaan bikes that had been prepared by the locals. Besides strolling along the beach, you can walk around the island. As long as you surround the island you will witness the beauty of nature and forests Sikuai with various satwanya, such as lizards, monet, and various species of birds.
Afternoons are times when the most in waiting by tourists in the island Sikuai, because in the afternoon it's time to watch the sunset.
The scenic beauty of sunset will look beautiful when viewed from the top of the island. To reach the top of the island, you have to pass the stairs for 30-45 minutes. Sunset views on this island can take them with you capture with the camera.
Access to this island, from the city of Padang precisely in the Gulf Bungus, you will be escorted by speedboat. Bungus bay is located 23 km to the south of Padang. Aside from the Gulf Bungus, Guest can depart from the dock Wisata Bahari Jalan Batang Harau. Contact manager Sikuai contained in this dock. Here you can choose several vacation packages.
For Attractions Sumatra 11 s / d 20 click here: 20 Tourism in West Sumatra That Must Visit [Part2]
0 Comments