Hotel Benteng

Benteng Hotel located above hill downtown of Bukittinggi, so that you can looking to town of Bukittinggi encircled by mountain of Singgalang & Merapi. And close to object of wisata famous like, Fortress of Fort de Kock, Clock Tower, Sianok Canyon, Japanese Tunnel & Panorama Park. Perfectly suited to business travelers or weekenders who enjoy the leisurely hospitality of Bukittinggi by day and its energy by night. Within walking distances of Bukittinggi best shopping, restaurants and tourist object. From Benteng Hotel you can enjoy the scenic views surrounding the city of Bukittinggi with beautiful mountains, forest and valleys. The...

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Nasi Kapau

Kapau true is the name of a 'kenagarian' (village) in the District Tilatang Kamang, Agam regency, West Sumatra. Like every village in Minangkabau, almost nothing special with Kapau if we see villages, natural bersawah fields, people who are generally farmers, some merchants, a small proportion of civil servants. But the name has gone very thanks Kapau Kapau rice. What exactly is so special about a dish that is popularly known that took the name of the seller's original hometown? Kapau very typical curry with kunyitnya very dominant color, with savory and spicy flavors. Vegetable curry Kapau consists of pieces of young jackfruit, bamboo shoots,...

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Goa Ngalau Indah

Goa Ngalau Indah or beautiful grotto is the name of a cave on the slopes of hills located in Payakumbuh. Inside are stalagmites and stalactite rock formed from limestone deposition process that lasted hundreds of years. Both kinds of stone carving has a variety of shapes, with amazing ornaments, such as: space bedroom, chair, mosquito nets and so forth. So that visitors can enjoy the scenery with the more liberal grotto, the local government to build some support facilities, such as: lighting, connecting road and stairs. From the hills around the grotto, tourists can see the panorama of the city Payakumbuh that lay in plain sight. The combination...

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Lembah Anai

Lembah Anai or Anai Valley are in conservation areas located in the Nagari Singgalang, Tanah Datar, or about 60 kilometers from Padang. Waterfalls are a symbol of the valley is situated on a road between the cities of Padang and Bukittinggi, only about 1 hour from Minangkabau International Airport Padang. Anai Valley Waterfall exact location on the edge of the trans-Sumatra highway. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of inter-city bus that drove splitting lush jungle in the winding streets, hidden nature a very beautiful painting called Lembah Anai. I do not know where the word originated Anai Valley, but the beauty of natural waterfalls...

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Pantai Padang

Pantai Padang or Padang Beach also referred to as Tapi Lauik or Taplau by the local people, is situated in close proximity from the ferry port on the costal area from Samudra Street to Puruih. The sea water is muddy and not quite suitable for swimming, however being surrounded by hills and trees the beach is ideal for strolling and watching the sunset and relaxing. The atmosphere is also pleasant and not too windy besides the shade from the trees provides an opportunity to hide from the rays of the sun. There are several eateries and food stalls along the beach which make this place a lively nightspot, where people come for dining. Tourists...

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Kerupuk Sanjai

In addition to the iconic rendang culinary tour of the town of Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, crackers or Kerupuk Sanjai cassava is also a culinary tour one of the icons of this city. For tourists who come to visit this city will not complete it if not buy snacks crackers sanjai as souvenirs. Kerupuk Sanjai is a type of cassava chips made from thinly sliced ​​or cut. When finished cut, and then dried in the sun to dry cassava for easy fried and crispy results. So that the results are not bland fried, then after cassava removed from the pan and leave it for a while and then sprinkled with seasonings. Once this process is completed, then Kerupuk Sanjai ...

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Tour de Singkarak

Tour de Singkarak 2011 will be held starting next June. The competition was attended by 225 riders from 10 teams in the country and 15 overseas teams and taking seven stages. This year's Tour de Singkarak entering his third year. This championship has officially become an annual event organizer Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). For this year, UCI set a Tour de Singkarak held on 6 to June 12, 2011. This year's competition melombakan seven stages across a variety of natural beauty and culture in 12 districts / cities in West Sumatra with a total distance of 813 kilometers. Stage Details are as follows. Padang Stage I, Stage II, Padang -...

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Hotel Hang Tuah

PT Sabasuyabe built the hotel in 1978, and vend it to PT Tuah Tirapah in May 1st, 2000. Since then Hotel Hangtuah have been modified and renovated thoroughly. Management alteration were done continuously to level Hotel Hangtuah with it’s ever -changing surroundings and also to provide the customer an augmented service of quality escalation. As the result of its well-measured service in 2006 and currently 2007, Hotel Hangtuah received a Padang Tourism Award as the Best Budget Hotel. Not only for its customer friendly rates, Hotel Hangtuah is also the right place for you and your friends or families to enjoy your subtle times together. Today,...

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Lembah Harau

Lembah Harau (Harau Valley) is about ten miles from downtown Payakumbuh. Entering the Lembah Harau, like being in a fortress. High ridge fence around 150-200 meters. Cliff was upright with sturdy that surrounds the valley. Fences steep rocky cliffs and straight challenge for sport rock climbing. Currently Lembah Harau valley region has become Harau Valley Park and has about 5 waterfalls, namely 1 waterfall in Aka Barayun and 4 waterfalls in Sarasah Bunta, all of which are stunning waterfalls. The height of each waterfall varies between 50-90 meters. The waterfall flows from the top of a cliff which stretches along the valley Harau, poured cold...

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Bukittinggi Profile

The City of Bukittinggi is one of the cities in West Sumatera Province. Bukittinggi city is geographically located between 100.210 and 100.250 degrees east longitude between 00.760 00.190 degrees latitude south. Bukittinggi City area in the north bordering the Agam regency, in the east to the Agam regency while the western border with Agam regency and the south by Agam District. The total area of 25.24 km2 Bukittinggi city which is divided into three districts. Tourism and shopping are two things that can not be separated from the life of this city. Of natural beauty in some of the areas main attraction. Trade center was so easy to...

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Flights To Bukittinggi

Until today there has been no direct flights to Bukittinggi. But this cold city lies not so far from Minangkabau International Airport. The journey from the airport is only around 1.5 hours. Landed in BIM, you will not be difficult to get transportation to Bukittinggi. There are official taxi at the airport. When bored in a taxi, you can also use the bus. Only, you would have to exit the airport first before getting the bus at the intersection Ketaping hung. Flights to BIM quite a lot. Not just local flights, but there are also cross-country flight. A number of airlines that already have fixed schedules to and from Minangkabau International...

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Pusako Hotel Bukittinggi

Pusako Hotel Bukittinggi, The first 4-star hotel in West Sumatra in facilities as well as in its professional and hospitality service. Your first choice if you hunger for intimacy in every room. Pusako Hotel is equipped with recreational, sports, and business facilities, restaurant, conference rooms, and swimming pool. To relax with your family or friends in the evenings Experience musical entertainment and cultural shows.     Pusako Hotel Bukittinggi situated in 5-hectares of beautiful landscaped gardens on a hill side with far reaching views outlined by the legendary mountains of Merapi and Singgalang. Only 90 minutes drive...

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Gunung Marapi

Mount Marapi, also known as the Merapi volcano has a height or 2891.3 m above sea level. As one of the most active volcanoes in Sumatra, Marapi has erupted frequently. Starting from the late 18th century until 2008 there were about 454 times erupts, 50 of them on a large scale, while the rest on a small scale by eliminating the ash sulfur. Among the many mountains that exist in West Sumatra, Mount Marapi is a tourist attraction that is often visited by the tourists. Mount Marapi have a fixed point for the climber, making it easier for the climbers to make the climb. On this mountain, there is growing interest edelwis blooming around the slopes...

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Danau Di Atas Danau Di Bawah

Solok district that is rich in beautiful lakes. No fewer than four of the lake found there, namely: Lake in Upper Lake at the Bottom, Lake Batur and Lake Talang. I am really lucky to be able to visit some of them and enjoy its natural beauty. Lake in the Upper and Lower Lakes are often referred to as Twin Lakes. Twin Lakes is comprised of two separate lake about 1 km distance. Although practically twins, both completely different both from the area, shape and height. We can see both of them together when they are very high, maybe when were in the helicopter. The two lakes are separated in a distance of about a mile it's got its own uniqueness....

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