tourist attractions in west sumatera, Padang, Indonesia

West Sumatera Province is one of the mine-producing regions, the province is rich in gold, copper, nickel, Batu Gamping and many others. The area has many mountain tours, nature and even a beautiful beach and can be utilized as a mainstay of West Sumatra Province.

No need to vacation abroad to find an exotic sights, in Indonesia there are many tourist attractions that are not less beautiful. In fact it could be Tourist Attraction In this beloved country more exotic and interesting than the tourist attractions abroad. Unfortunately there are still many of our friends who do not know the beauty of nature and other potential in this beloved country Indonesia.

For my friends who want to vacation atupun want to know the attractions in West Sumatra, here are a few summary of tourist attractions in West Sumatara that may be able to provide information and knowledge for you all. Okay we just discussed one by one ...!

*Lake Singkarak



Is the largest lake in West Sumatra with a length of 21 km located on the edge of the highway Padang Panjang - Solok. Around the lake there are several places to relax and unwind and there are also various boat, boat and hotel facilities available. There is also facilities to surround the lake with beautiful scenery.

• Lake Maninjau


Is a beautiful and interesting lake located approximately 36 km from the City of Bukittinggi, can be reached by passing a winding path known as the kelok 44 (kelek ampek-ampek). In the lake is available facilities for swimming, fishing, water bikes are quite exciting and there are also hotels and homestay are quite representative.

• Lake Above and Under



Both lakes are known as Twin Lakes. Both lakes are located in Simpang Village Village, Lembayang Jaya Sub-district, Kab. Solok, is approximately 47 km from Solok City and 56 km from Padang City. The uniqueness of the twin lakes is to get to the Lake Above, we have to go through a declining path while to get to the Lake Under, we have to go through a climbing path. Around the lake are planted passion fruit with sweet flavor, vegetables, and potatoes.

• Clock Tower


Jam Gadang is a towering towering tower with its majestic, typical Minangkabau roof, located in the middle of Bukittinggi city. Jam Gadang became a landmark and symbol of the city of Bukittinggi, built on a hill called Bukit Kandang Kerbau during the Dutch government 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 decorated by Mount Merapi, Mount Singgalang, Mount Sago and Ngarai Sianok. In addition, Jam Gadang is also useful as a guide for the surrounding community to know the time. The unique thing in Clock Tower is the number 4 written IIII.