Paragliding in Puncak Lawang

Sport kite flying start in Puncak Lawang, Matur, Agam Regency, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Paragliding sport is held in Puncak Lawang is located at an altitude of 1210 m above sea level (asl). This place is one of the flying tourist attraction visited by many tourists, both domestic (local) and foreign. Because the place that is above the height of the natural scenery of Lake Maninjau in the valley is breathtaking, the area of Puncak Lawang used as the location where the start (take off) Paragliding sport. Thus the pilot, as he hovered in the air, can see the beauty of Lake Maninjau. Each year, local governments always held a competition...

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Taman Marga Satwa dan Budaya Kinantan

Taman Marga Satwa dan Budaya Kinantan or better known as Kinantan Zoo is located in Taman Bundo Kanduang. This area was built in 1900 by a Dutch named Controleur Strom Van Govent. This wildlife park built on a hill called Bukit Malambuang. At the start of construction, the park was not yet have a collection of animals. New in 1929 made the zoo to include several collections of animals into the park. In 1929 the zoo made by Dr J Hock and is the oldest zoo in Indonesia and the only one in West Sumatra. Thanks to a very serious management by the Dutch colonial government, Bukittinggi Zoo continues to grow and achieve heyday in 1933. This year,...

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Gunung Singgalang

Climb Mount Singgalang. Singgalang mountain is a volcano that is no longer active. The mountain is located in the province of West Sumatera. Mount Merapi adjacent to the mountain is located at an altitude above the surface laut.Ia 2.877meter famous for its forests are very humid conditions, because it has a lot of water content. Singgalang is a beautiful and scenic volcano, and unlike its neighbor, Merapi, it is old and extinct. Within the crater of the volcano is a beautiful lake known as Telago Dewi. The volcano is one of the two peaks rising south of the city of Bukkinggi. The other volcano is Marapi Volcano. Singgalang is climbed much...

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Pantai Bungus

Bungus Beach is located in a quiet bay Bungus. Beautiful natural scenery. The hills that surround the beach looks like tower of view toward the sea. Sloping beaches with white sand that is suitable for a variety of recreation such as swimming, diving, sunbathing or boating towards small islands not far from the beach Bungus. Located 20 km south of Padang, or 1.5 hours of travel, the beach is easily reached by land transportation. On the beach available tourist facilities such as beach umbrellas and chairs for lazy sunbathing. Shape resembles a crescent beach. Warm seawater and is safe for swimming. From here, you can menjelejahi oceans to shore-Nearest...

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Pesta Tabuik Pariaman

Residents Pariaman City has a tradition unique to enliven the Islamic new year, called "Tabuik". The tradition has been maintained since the year 1829, it lasted from 1 to 10 Muharam. Tabuik party presents nuanced cultural attractions are legendary Islamic. The party marked the opening of this Tabuik Taaruf thousands of students march MDA, TPA, TPSA and communities around the city. After the parade Taaruf, the feast began. During that time, made two "Tabuik", which will be paraded on 10 Muharram. During these ten days, also held a variety of cultural arts performances Pariaman Nagari children, namely Rabab Pariaman, Gandang Tassa, Randai, Kuruang...

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Danau Singkarak

Danau Singkarak or Lake Singkarak located in the geographical coordinates of 0, 36 degrees south latitude (LS) and 100.3 east longitude (BT) with a height of 363.5 meters above sea level (masl). Water surface area reaches 11,200 hectares of Lake Singkarak with a maximum length of 20 kilometers and 6.5 kilometers wide and a depth of 268 meters. This lake has a water catchment areas along the 1076 kilometers with rainfall up to 252 melimeter 82 per month. It can not be denied, scenery surrounding natural attractions are so charming. So fantastic. The eyes are not tired of seeing the expanse of clear blue water with small ripples with it. Also,...

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Danau Maninjau

Maninjau Lake is a lake in the district of Tanjung Raya, Agam regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia. The lake is located about 140 km north of Padang, the capital of West Sumatra. Maninjau which is a volcanic lake is located at a height of 461.50 meters above sea level. Size Maninjau approximately 99.5 km ² and has a maximum depth of 495 meters. Cekungannya formed by the eruption of Mount Marapi. According to the legend in Ranah Minang, the existence of Lake Maninjau closely related to the story of Bujang Nine. The lake is listed as the eleventh largest lake in Indonesi. While in West Sumatra, Maninjau is the second largest lake after Lake...

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Pacu Kudo

The tradition of horse racing has long been recognized in Bukittinggi. This was proved by the construction of horse racing facilities in the Mount Ambacang since 1889 by the Dutch colonial government. Not surprisingly, the maintenance of the horses racing well developed, even horse owners to bring a lot of seeds from abroad. Horse Racing is actually a game people, especially for fans of horses and horse breeder in West Sumatra used to be. Now this activity has become an event supporter of West Sumatra tourism. Usually the distance is contested 800, 1200, 1400 and 1600 meters, and this activity is held once a year. This activity has also been...

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Ina Muara Hotel

Whether you want to take relax or to do business we would like to make your stay enjoyable.  Long tradition with modern facilities, professional and hospitable staff makes Inna Muara unique hotel. INNA MUARA is centrally located in the charming regional capital of West Sumatera - Padang. The city provides a convenient and comfortable starting point for a journey into fascinating past, or a trek into some of the nation’s most beautiful countryside.The area consists of cool mountain resort, tropical forest with flora and fauna, a kaleidoscope of colors, sound and breathtaking sights. Inna Muara is located in very convenient place just 20...

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The Hills Bukittinggi Hotel & Convention

The Hills Bukittinggi Hotel & Convention is a harmonius blend between nature and culture. The hotel is designed to blend into its beautiful environment and offers the perfect location for any bussiness or leisure trip. This 101-room resort is noted to be one of the most romantic place in West Sumatra - Indonesia, and a perfect blend of Moorish and Minangkabau architectural styles. The resort offers beautiful panoramic views, country walks, waterfalls and a golf course. The excellent restaurant, bar and banqueting facilities make the resort an ideal weekend getaway, or a weekday seminar location. Room Information: All 101 rooms and suite...

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Goa Lobang Jepang

Located in the upper Canyon Panorama attractions Sianok, the central town of Bukittinggi. Sightseeing tours are crowded local and foreign tourists, especially on Sundays and other holidays. This hole is actually more accurately described as a tunnel (bunker) Japan. Built in 1943 for defense purposes the Japanese army in World War II, this hole was made on the orders of the Army Military Government of Japan (Army Twenty Five) to Sumatra, which is located in Bukittinggi in Sumatera Defense Army commander under General Watanabe. Seeing the city's hilly topography, valleys and canyons of this, the generals Watanabe ordered to build a tunnel that...

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Pantai Aia Manih

Aia Manih Beach become a favorite tourist sites in Padang. The Legend of Malin Kundang will greet travelers when stepping on toes in the sand, whitish brown. Pile of stones and reliefs decorate the story of Malin Kundang coastal resorts are crowded with visitors at holiday time. The legend says that a large stone is a big ship and the bodies of Malin Kundang stranded. According to folk legend, Malin Kundang and his ship was cursed into stone because of disobedience to parents. Broad sloping beach at the Beach Aia Manih offers to play for the visitors. Even in the tide, visitors can see marine life that sticking to the surface. With walking,...

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Royal Denai Hotel

Providing well-appointed guestrooms, the sprawling, traditionally designed hotel is situated on a hillside with a mountain view. The Royal Denai Hotel is only a 90 minute drive from the Padang Airport, which is easily accessible 50 minutes by plane from Medan, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. The three-star hotel is also 90 minutes from Jakarta, and only two kilometers from the city landmark of Jam Gadang. The hotel is on five hectares of beautifully landscape gardens, on a hillside with far reaching views outlined by the legendary mountains Merapi and Singgalang. Its tranquil setting and location to nearby attractions make the hotel an ideal...

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Pangeran Beach Hotel

Pangeran Beach Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Padang, West Sumatra Island. As a standard accommodation, the hotel has catered to necessary facilities and services, which will make your stay comfortable. Board at Pangeran Beach Hotel and enjoy your West Sumatra vacation. Location of Pangeran Beach Hotel, Padang Pangeran Beach Hotel is located in Padang, West Sumatra Island. Its beachside location has made the hotel an ideal destination for rejoicing a perfect beach vacation. Board at the hotel and explore the beauty and vibrancy of West Sumatra. Rooms at Pangeran Beach Hotel, Padang With a wide variety of guestrooms, Pangeran Beach Hotel in Padang...

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Ikan Sakti Sungai Janiah

Janiah River, precisely in the area of Baso direction to Pekanbaru and Bukittinggi found acceptable reality with magical fish called 'River Janiah' (clear) with tabek (pool) and with the shade of large trees in the neighborhood. The fish was so tame-tame but do not make the local communities and travelers to catch him, let alone eat it, even though the form of fish similar to other common fish anatomy. Certainly the mood or the event is closely related to an old story, that is with Once Upon a thriving community center used to be a mother who was very fond of small children who would expect a footstool in his family. Because of inadvertence...

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