Travel to the Minangkabau
1. Jam Gadang (Clock Tower) in Bukittinggi
Tower of the Clock Tower is an icon for the city high hill, watch this sieve is a relic 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 gadang hours, 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 hour numeral IV gadang written IIII, and this is not a common thing.
History: 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 Clock Tower was designed by Yazin Sutan Gigi Ameh and laying stone first 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 Clock Tower. 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 Clock Tower, and only to the Big Ben in London, England. Part bells hours 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 Clock Tower 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 Clock Tower. If you come here during the holidays will always crowded with visitors who spend their time. Do agan / wati interested to visit the Clock Tower? please invite you and your family.
2. Pagaruyung palace in Tanah Datar
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.
History: 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 the renovation back resembles the original palace in 1976, but in 2007 the castle was re-experiencing catastrophic fires caused stroke lightning.
3. Singkarak Lake
Lake Batur 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, most of the lake water is channeled 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 Batur 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.
We can enjoy the beauty of the lake on the roadside.
History: Geologists suspect Lake Batur 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 Batur.
Therefore this lake allegedly formed by the movement of tectonic plates, the Lake Batur, including the type of tectonic lakes.
4. 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. Her basin 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.
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. The highest peak in the hills around Lake 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 the morning dew to Maninjau.
The lake is listed as the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia. Meanwhile, in West Sumatra, Maninjau
5. Manih Aie Beach (Beach Air Manis)
Turkish 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.
Turkish 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 seashore. Many of its garbage on the shore, so make 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 the vehicle to get to the beach aie this sweet can be achieved through the mato water, if the direction of the market an intersection in the SMA 6 before pom petrol, nets quite nice 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.
6. Turkish 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 Rp 20 thousand, and the visitors could soon sail from the dock into 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 to 200 thousand rupiah. In the evening the rush of small waves feel romantic.
History: The name comes from the animal kind Cingkuak black monkey. 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.
7. Island Cubadak
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. Cubadak island 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 quietest 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.
8. Tourism Regions 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.
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