Batu Basurek Inscriptions of Historical Relics Kingdom Pagaruyung

Batu Basurek is one of the historical relics in the area of West Sumatra Batusanggkar . This stone is believed to originate from the time of the kingdom first and sixth centuries old . Basurek using Java stone inscription written in ancient Sanskrit . Kingdom inscriptions Pagaruyung This historical attraction is located in the village of Kubu Rajo , Nagari Five Tribe , Batusanggkar . This stone is located at the top of the tomb of King...

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Batu Batikam

Batu Batikam  is a stone punctured that symbolizes the importance of peace and deliberations in the life of Minangkabau society . Cultural heritage tourism destinations in Batusanggkar does not tertandangi by other areas in West Sumatra . In addition Istano site Baso Pagaruyung and Stone Angkek - Angkek , other historical remains are the stone Batikam . In Indonesian , Stone Batikam mean stone punctured . Why say so ? Uniqueness...

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Village Historic Pariangan-Vacation Spots

The village is where sourced Pariangan Minangkabau system of government . However , it also presents a village scenery mengangumkan as well as tourist sites of cultural and natural attractions for your family . As village charm Pariangan Location History and Nature No one denies that the system of government comes from the Minangkabau Batusanggkar , Tanah Datar . However , who would have thought that the origin of life Minangkabau derived...

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Railway Museum in Sawahlunto

Railroad Museum : Railway line construction from Padang to Sawahlunto began on July 6, 1889 . The construction of the railway line aimed facilitate freight transport coal to the Port of Sawahlunto Emmahaven ( Gulf Bayur ) , Padang . Railway track construction is divided into several stages . Path of the AIE Island ( Padang ) - Padangpanjang completed July 12, 1891 . Then Padangpanjang - Bukittinggi finished 1 November 1891 . Followed the...

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Attraction Former Coal Mine-Sawahlunto

Attraction former coal mine in West Sumatra increasingly attractive to tourists , with a wide range of beauty and history it offers. Attraction former colliery If you always visit tourist attractions that have beautiful natural beauty , try the occasional visiting tourist destinations that have the allure of history , such as former attraction Sawahlunto coal mining town in West Sumatra province . The coal mine is a tourist attraction that...

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Goedang Ransoem Historical Sightseeing in Sawahlunto

Ransoem Goedang Museum is the historical sights in the city of West Sumatra province Sawahlunto . Here is his review. Museum Goedang Ransoem : giant kitchen of Sumatra Besides famous for the stunning natural beauty , the island of Sumatra , West Sumatra province or rather also save a lot of wealth heritage tourism can be a flashback to the history of this beloved nation of Indonesia . One of the tourist destination it is Goedang Ransoem history...

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Mbah Hole Soero

Mbah hole Soero is the historical sights in the city of West Sumatra Sawahlunto . Mbah hole Soero : historical evidence invaders cruelty If you are visiting the province of West Sumatra and loved historical attractions , then you can stop in the historical sights in the city Soero Mbah Hole Sawahlunto . This hole is a former coal mining barracks located in the New Urban Land District of Okanagan Field Fresh with a length of about 1.5 km below...

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Custom House Museum Baanjuang

The museum was founded by a Dutchman named Mondelar Countrolleur in 1935. This is a form of traditional house building has anjuang left and right. The building still looks traditional, such as the roof of the building is still using fibers, the walls are made of wood, and wood floors. Custom House Museum collection is Baanjuang etnografika group, numismatika, stuffed animals, and so on. The animal was not born normal, because several members...

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Mount Talamau

If you ever dreamed to set foot on the highest peak in western Sumatra , then climb the summit of Mount Talamau . Mountains are located in the District of West Pasaman Talamau This is the highest active volcano in Sumatra was the west , with an altitude of 2982 masl reach it as the highest peak in western Sumatra. Uniqueness is offered Mount Talamau beauty of tropical forest inhabited by different kinds of animals such as elk , deer , tapir...

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Long Island Travel

Pasaman West Coast line which reaches 152 KM makes it one of the coastal areas in West Sumatra to treat the Beach - exotic beaches and small islands lined detachable Water Air Bangis beremas river in the district . In total there are 9 islands that adorn the ocean water Bangis Long Island is one of them , one - the only inhabited islands in the waters of West Pasaman . Transportation to Long Island can use the bus between cities within the...

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Hidden Beauty and beautiful Island in West Sumatra Island Cubadak

If you have the opportunity to visit the land of Minang , do not forget to visit the island of West Sumatra Cubadak . What is so special with this one island ? The island has a very hidden location so that the peace of your holiday will not be disturbed by the bustle of a wide range of activities of daily administration . Its location directly adjacent to the Indian Ocean created a vast expanse of beach which is very beautiful and stunning eyes...

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Clever Sikek

Woven fabrics are not only well known in Borneo or Java , but also in Sumatra . one of the famous songket cloth woven in Sumatra is clever Sikek that can be found in Minangkabau . Weaving looms in the Minangkabau region called Clever Sikek or more familiar again called songket . Clever people do not actually call themselves Sikek songket , but only weaving , because the question is a cotton yarn and gold thread woven by hand , on a tool called...

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Sikuai Island

For my friend who is still confused to decide where the purpose or destination mate on a long holiday for Christmas and New Year this 2013 , I had a wonderful reference sights , fun , exciting , and fun that can be considered pal . The name of the resort is Sikuai located in the province of West Sumatra . Why did I choose this Sikuai for the new year holiday destination . Yes , maybe my friend was tired of attraction that 's it , and want to...

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Beautiful Grotto (Ngalau Indah)

Travelers who travel to West Sumatra usually definitely landed the option to stopover in the town of Bukittinggi in West Sumatra is the center of tourism in the high altitude areas . But in fact the towns are located side by side with Bukittinggi also saving potentials that are not less interesting , especially of natural wonders that attract tourists. One of them is a city of Bukittinggi is Payakumbuh companion who must be familiar in the...

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Sianok Canyon Great Wall Bukittinggi

Discover the Great Wall of China style sensation in Hill City High . Therefore , there are a row of stairs and a long way from the Tower Koto area that extends to the bottom of the canyon Sianok region in Bukittinggi . The road was named Husks Saribu ( stairs thousand ) . The distance reaches 780 meters from beginning to end . Husks Saribu initially not too ignored as one of the places of interest . However , MCIT, Tifatul Sembiring , initiated...

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Surfing and Beach Tourism in Mentawai

Mentawai Islands is a islands in the Mentawai regency of West Sumatra Province . Mentawai Islands comprise four large islands namely Sipora Island , Island Siberut , North Pagai and South Pagai Island . Siberut is the largest island , and the only island which has a regular shipping service linking the island of Siberut, Sumatra, especially Padang . As the largest island and administrative center of the city are also Mentawai Island Tuapejat...

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Bukit Langkisau

The name of the hill which is the title of a famous song of famous singer Minang song , which Elly Kasim . " Langkisau , Bukik Langkisau ... Tanang aie in Talaok ... Tangiang Kampuang maimbau .. Taganang the aie mato .. " That piece of verse from the song titled " Bukik Langkisau " it . Of course with a song lyric that tells the panoramic beauty of the Mount Langkisau makes this thing special hill in Painan . Many people who have been amazed...

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Root Bridge South Coast

This attraction is located approximately 88km to the south of the city of Padang . Approximately + / - 5km before Painan from Padang trip - Gulf Bayur - Painan , district. Shadow , Kab . South Coast , West Sumatra , you will meet with a fork in the road to the Root Bridge . You turn left here , and follow the small path along the + / - 18 km which will you find a river with a width of about 30 - 35m clear , fast-flowing but very soothing interspersed...

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Valley Harau

Harau Valley has seven waterfalls ( Sarasah ) fascinating . Each height waterfall varies between 50-90 meters . The waterfall flows from the top of the ravine that runs along the valley Harau . Entering Yosemite Valley Tourism Harau , like being in a castle with a cliff . reddish with a height of between 150 to 200 meters . The upright cliffs surrounding the valley with pharmaceutics . This Harau valley formed by the fault down or block that...

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Pagaruyung Palace

Remarkably, Indonesia has a kingdom of more than the plates on the table in the restaurant Padang . West Sumatra is really remarkable in presenting itself as the Minangkabau , a term that refers to the original language , ethnic groups and also certain areas . West Sumatra decorated by towering Tower House in each corner . As iconic tourist destinations in West Sumatra , Tower House can be found in almost every corner of this province . As a...

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Beach Morning Dew

Morning Dew beach in the village of Padang Arena, about 24 km from Bukittinggi. At the beach we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and sparkling clean sand grains illuminated sun. The Travelers usually stopped prior to this beach before the lake to enjoy the scenery Beach Maninjau Morning Dew. For those of you who want to enjoy the view of Lake Maninjau, do not forget to stop so that your vacation more memorabl...

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Sianok Canyon

Sianok canyon has two walls are almost vertical and facing each other . Height of about 100 to 200 meters and a length of about 15 km . This forms the canyon walls where you can see the vast rice fields and rivers . This canyon is separated by Bukittinggi and Mount Singgalang . The beauty Sianok canyon can be seen from Panorama Park in Bukittinggi or you can also go directly to the canyon , which is a residential area and paddy fields . To enjoy...

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Fortress Fort de Kock

Fortress Fort de Kock is the Dutch fort which stands in the city of Bukittinggi , West Sumatra , Indonesia . Fortress Fort de Kock was founded by Captain Bouer in 1825 . Fortress Fort de Kock is located in the Mount Jirek is used by the Dutch Army as a stronghold of the onslaught of the Minangkabau people , especially since the outbreak of Padri War in 1821-1837 . Around Fort Fort de Kock there are ancient cannons period of the 19th century...

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Tunnel ( cave ) Japan

When visiting a high hill , is not complete if you do not try to explore this cave Japanese heritage . Aperture ( hole ) is a Japanese bunker relic Japanese occupied the archipelago . Caves which are the basis of Japan 's defense during World War II, and the East Asia War (1942 ) . Japanese hole is located on a hill high hills sihanok . Japanese hole high hill has 3 main door ( street canyon Sihanok , Panorama and garden complex next to the...

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Building Tri Arga/Bung Hatta Palace

Building Tri Arga is a building located in the city of Bukittinggi is the first time is the administrative center of the Republic of Indonesia on the idea of emergency in 1974 . This incident caused because the Dutch are trying aggression want to divide our nation . To commemorate the services of Bung Hatta , the building was renamed Tri Arga Bung Hatta Palace ...

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Jam Gadang

Jam GADANG is building a tall tower looming majestically, special Minangkabau roofs, located in the heart of Bukittinggi. Jam GADANG a landmark and symbol of the city of Bukittinggi, built on a hill named Mount KK in antiquity Dutch rule in 1827 by Contraleur (City Secretary) Rook Maker. From the top of the tower we can enjoy and see how beautiful nature around the city of Bukittinggi is decorated Mount Merapi, Singgalang, Mount Sago...

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Lake Above and Below

This lake is located in Solok in Alahan Panjang.Danau consists of two lakes , Lake located Above roadside - Muara Padang Labuh while the other was located in the village below the lake Sileh Hill District of Lembang Jaya . One of the attractions in the southern part of West Sumatra , was so much natural beauty and breadth of West Sumatra that will not run out when crawled 1 day , so I need to split it into 2 parts of North and South ... Lake...

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Lake Maninjau

Maninjau Lake is a lake in the district of Tanjung Raya , Agam regency , West Sumatra , Indonesia . The lake is located about 140 kilometers north of the city of Padang , capital of West Sumatra , 36 kilometers from Bukittinggi , 27 kilometers from Lubuk cone , Agam regency capital . Maninjau which is a volcanic lake is located at an altitude of 461.50 meters above sea level . Broad Maninjau about 99.5 km ² and has a maximum depth of 495 meters...

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Lake Singkarak

Lake Singkarak is a very large crater lake in the dramatic volcanic landscapes. Spread over two districts, Solok and Tanah Datar, a large lake with an area of ​​1,000 hectares. The largest lake in Sumatra and the second largest lake on the island, after Lake Toba. A world that is peaceful, stunning scenery and spectacular looking here. Here you can embrace the natural beauty of Indonesia is very famou...

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Getting more wealth Padang Tourism

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...

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