West Sumatera - Place of Interest

Sianok Canyon

This canyon seperates Bukittinggi from the slopes of mount Singgalang. The sheer rock sides tower to height of 100-120 metres and the canyon is 15 kilometers long. This is one of the most impressive sites in West Sumatra, and can be best viewed from the Panorama park Bukittinggi. There is delightful walk down into the canyon and along the river. This trail goes all the way to Koto Gadang, the home of the Silversmith of West Sumatra. (source : Teks : www.west-sumatra.com, pics : admin)

Jam Gadang

Dominating the centre of Bukittinggi is Jam Gadang nicknames of West Sumatra "Big Ben". The clock was constructed by the Ducth in 1827, itoverlooks the market and as always the Minangkabau design is evident in the buffalo horn design on the top of the clock. (source : www.west-sumatra.com, pic source : admin)

Lake Diatas And Lake Dibawah

Sometimes known as "Twin Lake" . On the way to the lakes, we pass several winding roads uphill, with luscious green trees on both sides, and tea plantations too. The air gets cooler as we approach the lakes.

The lake are devided into 2 : Danau Diatas (Upper Lake) and Danau D

ibawah (Lower Lake). The Upper Lake is situated at the lower part of the mountain, where the air is not so cool and we can swim or go boating here to see the view of the lakes.

While the Lower Lake can be seen from the top of the mountain where the air is cooler and we can see the magnificent view below, such as vast lands of paddy fields, plants and the two lakes. A tropical juicy fruit, 'Markisa' is available here. It is very sweet and tasty with edible seeds.The fruit is grown in abundance here because of the cool weather or climate (source : www.west-sumatra.com)

Lake Singkarak

Another lake which way down from Solok . The water here is clear and a good place for swimming or just walk along the lakeshores. We can also ride in the motor boats to see the view around the lake. Accomodation to stay overnight is also available here.(source : www.west-sumatra.com)

Lembah Harau

Lembah Harau (Harau Valley) has 7 interesting falls, steeply sloping riverbank a nice place to wall climbing. You will fell like in the fortress while you are in payakumbuh it’s because the Harau Valley. Along in payakumbuh’s street you can find green wet rice field. (source : admin)