Getting more wealth Padang Tourism --- What do we think of the first time I heard the name Padang ? Hearing the name of Padang 's mind might immediately imagine peculiarities Padang cuisine , or distinctive curved roof with a pointed end like buffalo horns called gonjong - gonjong . Then , Malin Kundang legend , the story of Siti Nurbaya , and the song " Gulf Bayur " brought Ernie Johan in the 1960's .
Geographically , the city is very interesting because it is flanked Mentawai Strait and Thousand Mountains . As a result , we can enjoy the harmony between the rich culture and beauty of the charm or the crew urang called bana smart and will make us always Takana koto jo Padang ( Padang remembered the city ) .
Padang city was originally a fishing settlement in some other estuaries between Batang Arau , Kuranji Rod , Rod Muaro Panjalin , and Batang Anai . Since the ruler of the kingdom Pagaruyuang Painan Agreement in 1667 to allow VOC monopolize trade and founded the fortress on the banks of the Batang Arau , begin the history of the city of Padang . The growth of the city started around the fort VOC ago dismantled by British authorities in 1781 and the indigenous market ( Market Tower ) .
Currently , the area around the former bastion of VOCs into the old city center or koto tuo full of colonial architecture building . There are also so-called Chinatown Chinese village full of typical Chinese architecture of the building a row of traditional shop houses and temples , such as Sin Hin Kiong Temple .
Panorama old city that we can enjoy from the bridge Siti Batang Arau Nurbaya . The bridge was finished tetenger landmark or city of Padang . Previously , on the north side of the river along the railroad tracks there . After the revitalization project , the former railway land was turned into a park and open land on the banks of the river .
In Batang Arau contained dock marine tourism . From the pier , many foreign tourists rent a boat to lokawisata Sekuai Island Resort which can be taken about 25 to 40 minutes from the dock . Island area of 40 hectares surrounded by white sand . So exotic and charming .
Other typical Kemenawanan in Padang is gonjong - gonjong roof . Roof as it can be encountered in almost all buildings , especially offices. The first office building using roof gonjong gonjong is the office of Governor of West Sumatra . The building is the remains of the Netherlands , but in 1959 when the Governor of West Sumatra Kaharroedin Dt Rangkayo tongue ordering office roof changes with distinctive Minangkabau roof . In the 1970s Governor urged Anwar Anas office buildings in the city of Padang is built with the roof also . Building " Bagonjong " is categorized neo - vernacular style of architecture is the latest Minangkabau International Airport .
Another place it's a shame if we miss when in Padang is Bayur bay . In the southern part of the archipelago 's most beautiful bays are often found people fishing , enjoying the sunset . Despite still being in the city , the atmosphere there was very natural because the highway at the edge of the sea and coastline limited natural forest with a variety of animals such as monkeys that seemed very familiar with humans .
If we enjoy roasted corn or bananas that are sold at the edge of the bay , we must be vigilant as many monkeys are approaching . Instinctively monkeys generosity expect us to give a portion of corn or bananas that we enjoy . To be sure , they provide an attraction acrobat tub . Look at how they casually crawl through the phone cord stretched between poles on the curb line .
Other charm can be obtained from the color of the water at the edge of the cliffs bay looks a clear blue . As a result , the sea bottom is clear full of fish that is swimming to and fro between marine plants and corals . And , far in the distance commercial ships anchored . Perhaps that's the charm of the beauty that has inspired Ernie Johan to sing " bayur Gulf " very famous a few decades ago .
Berjajaran buildings on the waterfront can be complementary beauty . Due to the geographical location of the city of Padang which extends along the waterfront , then a lot of the buildings located on the edge of the beach . One of the leading hotels in Padang . Land cover most coastal areas of the building .
At times last visit in Padang , I chose to spend the night in one of the hotel with panoramic views directly to the sea . To satisfy the desires of guests who want to swim in the sea but fear the possibility of a big wave , in the hotel building and built sand freshwater pool . So , while swimming in the fresh water swimming pool , hotel guests can still see the sun set over the sea . Exotic !
In addition , the campus of the University of Bung Hatta, Padang also has a rear section of the building directly adjacent to the beach . Sure it can be a stressful spell college students from routine . The reason , at any time they can enjoy the beauty of the sea without the hassle or cost of certain . In fact , if interested , the college students can directly relax on the sand and swimming in the sea .
Padang communities do not have to be afraid anymore with the possibility of a tsunami because the existing program " a tsunami early warning system" . Moreover , the city of Padang Mentawai islands protected by direct exposure to the waves of the Indian Ocean .
One more thing that could be an attraction in Padang is a unique urban transportation . Anyone who had been to the city it is very likely would agree that there are transport most attractive in Indonesia . Almost all city buses are equipped with accessories plus a fantastic colorful paintings all over the car body . If it is considered , it is similar to transport vehicles in the amusement park " Disneyland " . The average minibus has a body that is full of colorful paper and bath accessories include car racing .
The inside is also very amazing . Structuring a sound system and a luxury car like interior , complete with pounding music that will not make passengers asleep while traveling around the city of Padang . All that , again , would make anyone Takana koto jo Padang .
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