Tourist attractions in western Sumatra ( Indonesia )

1. Sikuai Island

Sikuai Island, an island located on the west side of the island of Sumatra is located only about a half mile from the city of Padang and can be achieved using a special transport ship with a travel time of 35 minutes departing from the dock airud Bungus. Visitors can stay at a resort that has a two-star hotel facilities. This resort offers 21 pieces cottages with a capacity of about 45 rooms. In addition to enjoying the beauty of the coast and marine tourism, trekking around the island or explore the natural forest to climbing can also be done by visitors who love nature adventure.


2. Lake Batur

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







3. Lake Maninjau

Lake is quite beautiful and attractive which is located approximately 36 km from Bukittinggi City, can be reached by passing through a winding road known as the winding 44 (winding-Ampek Ampek). The available facilities at the lake for swimming, fishing, water bikes pretty exciting and there are also hotels and homestays are quite representative.



4. Lake Above and Below

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



5. Canyon Sianok

Sianok canyon is located in the city center of Bukittinggi, stretching from South Nagari Koto Gadang continue to the North, Nagari Sianok Six Tribes and ending in Palupuh with a length of 15 km, a depth of 100 meters and a width of 200 meters. Sianok canyon or Silent Valley is a beautiful valley, green and lush, didasarnya flows a tributary trace winding cliff crevices with a colorful background of Mount Merapi and verdant Singgalang a fascinating natural. The uniqueness of easily accessible canyon, a canyon in the town center that are not found in other cities in the world. The natural beauty of the breathtaking canyon Sianok always perpetuated by tourists to take photographs as well as for the painter's imagination. Surf trip through the canyon trail in the valley is an attractive recreation, when the journey continues canyon over there within 45 minutes you will arrive at Nagari Nagari Koto Gadang as the origin of some of the leaders of Indonesia, among others: H.Agus Salim and Salim. 

6. Anai Resort Golf Course 

 Anai Resort is located 550 m above sea level. Is the best Golf Course in West Sumatra International status with 18 holes, designed by International Golf Course Designer Thomas and Perret. There are a variety of on-site facilities such as swimming pool natural bungalows and restaurant.

7. Surfing and Beach Tourism in Mentawai

Mentawai Islands regency capital of Old Pejat - Sipora are approximately 135 km from the city of Padang can be reached by sea to take between 6-10 hours. In addition to have a beautiful beach with white sand, marine attractions or tourist activity is the famous surfing activities (surfing) that can be done around the island of Siberut and Sipora. Accommodation for visitors within the two districts and sub-districts.