MINANGKABAU

BUKITTINGGI

Bukittinggi is just about 2 hours (75km) drive from Padang Airport (Bandara International Minangkabau). Bukittinggi has innevitably become so famous for its awesome breathtaking scenery of mountain landscapes, beautiful multicouloured (terraced) paddy fields, amazing volcanoes, incredibly tempting adventure activities, unique traditional building architecture, traditional live art performace, remarkable traditional homemade handcrafts and fantastic cullineries.  Moreover it is about 930m ABSL with its fresh chilled air (18° – 28° celcius), plenty accomodations availably scatterred in town and ideally accessible to reach anywhere conveniently which have made Bukittinggi such a well-known Tourist’s Higlights town in Sumatra, Indonesia. Therefore undoubtedly, just find out anything that meets your interest and start planning your trips from Bukittinggi.

Jam Gadang (Clock Tower) Bukittinggi
The “Jam Gadang” (litt: Big Clock) has become the major icon of Bukittinggi town since it was strongly built in 1926 and erected stood still. “Jam Gadang” itself has become one of the main tourist’s highlight in Bukittinggi area, as it is perfectly located just right at the centre of Bukittinggi, with its tranquile breezy park would be so lovely to spend sometime to hang out and chill out around this park.

Ngarai Sianok (Sianok Canyon)

Visiting Bukittinggi itself without dropping off at Sianok Canyon would be so irrationally not funny and incredibly unacceptable. As Sianok Canyon is the Landmark of Bukittinggi town and it is indeed a must to visit as well as enjoying the fascinating natural panoramic landscape of the canyon itself. Getting the best result for the whole view of this canyon, why not wandering around Panorama Park. Every corner comes with different view, every angle turns up with different satisfaction. Those who love walking or hiking, why not try to explore the canyon within half day hike OR the easy walk from the Panorama Park down to the canyon and end up at Koto Gadang village.

Lobang Jepang (Japannese  Tunnel) and Panorama Park Bukittinggi
Situated about 5 minutes walk from Jam Gadang, this green beautiful Panorama park with its fabulous scenery of Sianok Canyon is waiting for your visit. It really is a nice park to relax while enjoying the scenery of the canyon and paying attention on those funny monkey’s behaviours among themselves may seem to welcome you in their teritory and also ease down your tiring days.
Just located at the same place, you can also take a walk down into the Japannese tunnel which was built during the World War 2. Experiencing the depth of the tunnel will be something unforgettable. “Past is the past” Now and the future will be more remarkable. As the first Indonesian president said:
“Perjuanganku lebih mudah karena mengusir penjajah!, tapi perjuanganmu akan lebih sulit karena melawan bangsamu sendiri!!!” –Bung Karno	"My struggle was easier because I had to fight againts colonialism!, but your struggle will be more difficult as you have to fight against the colonialism of your own nation!!!” - Bung Karno

Taruko Resort Sianok Canyon
Strategically situated at the bottom of the Sianok Canyon has made Taruko Reasort as one of the best spot to chill out with the nature surrounding.  No word can really describe about this resort, especially with its nature atmosphere, unless paying some visits to go there will answer all the curiousities.  Feel like chilling out with the beauty and sound of nature; why not spend sometime around this outstanding natural touch spot.

Traditional Market
Having known varieties of spices and crops through magazine, newspaper or televison is quite normal. But having found it real and fresh in traditional market would be something more exciting. Feel like trying to find out all of those crops from the fertiled volcano area, spend sometime wandering around Pasar Bawah. You might find something beyond your expectations......

Gunung Marapi (Volcano)

It is only about 10km away (20minutes drive), around 2.900m ABSL situated  in south east of Bukittinggi. Marapi has become one of the most popular volcanoes for the volcano climbers in Indonesia. Some people start the trip during the evening in order to reach the peak within 5 hours hike. As their main goal is to see the sunset from the peak of Marapi.

Rafflesia Flower

The Gigantic Rafflesia can be found at anytime around West Sumatra region. Having your own experience to see this flower wildly growing and blooming in  the jungle will bring to a very different kind of your satisfaction as each flower only blooms for about one week time after 18 months from its buds. Grab your chance to see it!

Kopi Luwak (Organic Coffee Luwak)

People nowadays have gradually switched their normal coffee taste to the smooth and flavourful of famous coffee luwak. The coffee that is eaten up by civet cat, gone through its digestion has made the coffee flavour completely something unbelieveable taste.

Dried Coffee poo....	Dried and cleaned coffee poo

Civet Cat

Koto Gadang (Homemade Silver Village)

A very famous village for its traditional home industry, : silversmithies and embroidery. You can also see how local people make silver with its typical Minangkabau designs. A picturesque green scenic landscape, which is one of the most attractive visits around this village.

Sungai Landia

Having some coffee break at Sungai Landia coffee shop will ease the day with the impression of green scenery of Sungai Landia village, which lies down the slope of Singgalang Mount. Decorated with terraced paddy fields bring us to a point of view of what a a steady easy peaceful life....

Puncak Lawang (Lawang Top)

Enjoy the scenery of Maninjau Lake view from Lawang Top.

Paragliding

Flying Fox

PACU JAWI (Traditional Cow Race) Under consturction

Rock Climbing Steep rock cliffs are challenging for climbers of rock climbing sport. A local organization of climbing lovers regularly visits this place couple times in a year. Travellers who are interested may also try this sport to test their adrenaline. Especially those who are new to this extreme sport surely will be guided by a well experienced  instructor. Why not give a try then... Never Try.... Never Know... ;-)