Friday, August 27, 2010

Panorama Sumatera Barat


West Sumatra, should deserve to go in a pocket list of places you must visit. In the country that spawned many of these intellectual heroes, lined panoraman Beautiful natural. Contour curves of the earth is amazing and also nan picturesque lake.
In West Sumatra there are three major lakes, namely Lake Batur and Lake Maninjau and Danau Above / Below. Lake Batur is located 75 km from the city of Padang. Lake offers natural beauty while enjoying food in many restaurants lined up on the outskirts of the Lake. To the north, 140 km from the city of Padang, there Daanau Maninjau that once a source of hydroelectric power Maninjau.
Tired of wading lake, it's time to rest in the cool town of Bukittinggi. Star hotel accommodation is readily available here. You can enjoy the day mingle under the famous Clock Tower. Not far from the high hill there is also a bastion of the Japanese army which is often referred to as Hole Japanese locals.
To probe the history of Minang, can stop by the city of Padang Panjang. Not far from the city, about 30 km east of the city is Palace Pagaruyung. Many traces of the past residents Minang recorded here. Not to forget, while in West Sumatra, do not miss the awesome canyon scenery Sianok stretch.

Another option that is not less attractive when in Padang are crossing to the Mentawai island. Mentawai Kepuluan can be reached by boat from the Port or Port Bungus Muaro, Padang for four hours by speedboat or 10 hours with normal vessels. The island is usually the target of those who like surfing because the waves are big.

Return to Padang, you are curious about the legend of the master Kundang, please spend themselves into Sweet Water Beach. Here there is a stone, which is associated as the prodigal son cursed Malin Kundang. Interesting is not it?