Lembah Anai waterfall tourist destination in West Sumatra

This weekend roadside Bukittinggi-Padang. we will see a beautiful waterfall, part of Anai Valley Nature Reserve. Railway bridge by the Dutch beautify scenery there.

Anai Valley Nature Reserve is a protected forest area located in West Sumatra. This area has a stretch of dense tropical rain forest with a variety of flora and fauna. Forest is located on the highway Padang-Bukittinggi, precisely across Tanah Datar and Padang Pariaman District.

Forest area was designated a conservation area nature reserves, since the Dutch colonial government in 1922. Back then, the area designated as a natural reserve covers an area of ​​221 ​​ha and is still maintained until now.

Although the determination of Anai Valley forest into a nature reserve area is long enough, but its existence may be said to be less known. This is due to lack of socialization and promotion done by the local government. In addition, tourist attraction Anai Valley Waterfalls is more widely known than the Anai Valley Nature Reserve.

Actually in the Anai Valley Nature Reserve plenty of charm that can be obtained, ranging from natural beauty to the wealth of flora and fauna.

The natural beauty that can be seen, namely, three waterfalls and a lake where the water is bluish in color. The third waterfall is located in the western part of Anai Valley Nature Reserve.

Waterfall iconic even Anai Valley West Sumatra is located on the edge of the causeway, and is known as Anai Valley Waterfall.

While two other waterfalls covered by forest cover, thus not known by many travelers. For tourists who want to see the two waterfalls, can travel about 15 minutes from the location of Anai Valley Waterfall.

The travelers who are curious about the panoramic beauty of the lake can also see it with about 15 minutes to travel from the edge of the highway.

Nevertheless, although no time to browse the protected forest Anai Valley, tourists can enjoy the charm that exists outside the visible from the highway. In addition Anai Valley Waterfall through the steep hills and fell right on the side of the road into a scenic feast for the eyes.

From the side of the road can also take a look at Batang Anai River water flowing from Mount Singgalang on the north side, and creeks from Mount Marapi. Anai Valley scenery quite enchanting. Not hard to find a tree with a trunk of a circle wells. Tree roots dangling we can enjoy in front of the eyes.

In the midst of lush trees and winding road, we'll see anyway railroad ran between the hills, just above the road. Very interesting and fascinating. Contour railroad bridge at Anai Valley will remind us of the same bridge in Purwakarta, West Java, when we crossed the highway orientation.

There are several railway bridge at Anai Valley, one of the bridges along the 50-meter steel plate is very high because they have to traverse forest and Batang Anai Valley Anai underneath. Although less neglected because it is not used, this rail line is still intact physical form. Reportedly, at Anai Valley railway line will be revitalized. Hopefully soon to be realized.

If a visit to the Valley Anai, you should not when the rainy season. Minang people said, Batang Anai was temperamental. Although beautiful eyes staring, but very fierce when it's upset.

When the heavy rains came, the water is not only overflowed overflowing into the street, but also break down the wall if strength is maximum. So, do not be surprised if the traffic in this lane suddenly jammed for kilometers if Batang Anai was angry.

So, if the intention of crossing and enjoy Anai Valley, came when the weather is friendly.

The beauty of cultural attractions Pagaruyung palace, West Sumatra

Istano Pagaruyung located in Nagari Pagaruyung District of the Golden Horn with a distance of about 5 kilometers from the city Batusanggkar. While the capital of West Sumatra province is about 105 kilometers. Istano Pagaruyung a mainstay attraction Tanah Datar. In addition, Istano Pagaruyung also one of the "icons" Sumatra tourism Barat.Bangunan Pagaruyung palace is shaped custom home Minang or often known as "the sieve" with a very large size and buffalo horn-shaped roof is curved tapered upwards.

This building consists of 11 gonjong, 72 milestones, and 3 floors. The exterior and interior is equipped with a variety of carvings that every form and color engravings have the history and philosophy of Minangkabau culture. While in the living room exhibited a variety of historical objects such as ceramics Pagaruyung royal heritage and handicraft objects from Minang. Interestingly, all the milestones that support these buildings made ​​oblique course somewhat at odds with the existing architectural theory but does not reduce the robustness of the building itself. Moreover, in the yard, the building is also equipped with a palace mosque building, "rangkiang" (which serves as a place to store the crops), as well as "tabuah" (to call residents).

Singkarak Lake tourist destination, West Sumatra

Attractions: Singkarak Lake visit West Sumatra West Sumatra --- Travelling to not complete without taking into Singkarak Lake. Lake Singkarak is one of 6 attractions Visit The Mandatory in West Sumatra. Areas with sloping sand invites you to flirt with ripples cold lake water gently lick your fingers. Really charm that will not be forgotten.

You Send your view toward the highway, look verdant tree line along the edge of the lake. In addition to beautiful, Lake Batur is also suitable for use as a sports venue (sports tourism) as on land can be used for walking, jogging, or calisthenics.

On the lake for swimming sports, fishing, rowing and air sports, such as paragliding, skydiving, parasailing, paragliding or hovering in the air with a beautiful view.

In addition to beautiful scenery, Singkarak Lake also have more privileges than other lakes in the world. Various types of fish live in the freshwater lakes.

At least, there are currently 19 types of fish, such as fish Asang, piyek, Balingka, baung, and fish sasau, which purportedly can reach sizes of up to 8 pounds heavier. There are also rare species of fish that may be the only one in the world. The species is named fish bilih (Mystacoleucus padangensis).

Bilih only one fish only in Singkarak Lake. This tasty fish will become famous souvenirs are not forgotten. For local residents, the fish is a source of livelihood.

However, because the fish is scarce, the price is quite varied. The fishermen on Lake Batur, the fish was sold at a price of Rp15 thousand per kilogram. However, when it came into the market, the price increased to Rp50 thousand per kilogram.

When you are tired of making out with the water of the lake and come hungry, you'll have no trouble looking for a bite to eat typical lake Batur, well known that pangek sasau tasty, and the fried bilih available at food stalls around Singkarak Lake.

But when you bring a lunch from home, stay spread out mats and enjoy the food would taste better, eating on the edge of the lake water clearly accompanied bilih fish that swim at will as well as the small ripples of water.

Thus Indonesia Travel Articles about Visiting Lake Singkarak attractions of West Sumatra on this occasion. Also read the article about the Indonesian Tourism Attractions: Elephant Playground Way Kambas in Lampung on previous travel records. Hopefully useful and can be a reference for you and your family travel!

For those of you who bring children to travel to Lake Batur are advised not to stop along the way at the edge of the lake, but visiting the attractions located in Mutiara Tanjung Batu Taba District of South Batipuh. Without prejudice to the charming natural beauty, you and the family can play with the water calm and comfortable.

As for sport bike enthusiasts, can surround Lake Batur while enjoying the scenic beauty is so mesmerizing; paddy field, waving palm trees, fishing and busy looking for fish, you can see along the road that circles the lake.

To reach the lake area of ​​129.70 square kilometers it is easy, either by using public and private transport. Minangkabau International Airport is only taken two hours travel and transport rates of Rp35 thousand. The price is quite cheap for a matchless beauty of nature tourism offerings Tanah Datar.

Different charms of Twin Lake in Solok, West Sumatra

Lake Above and Below a lake is that Twin Lakes is only about 300 meters, but offers a different charm 
Upper Lake Bottom / Twin Lakes Solok 
Various tourist attractions of West Sumatra Lake became one of the areas that support the Indonesian tourism, ranging from the cultural sector to the natural landscape still original, be one of West Sumatra be supporting one of the places worth visiting in this country. In addition to Lake Park in Agam District, Lake Above and Below the lake or the disering known as the Twin Lakes to be one place that offers incredible natural scenery.

If you are traveling from the direction of Padang to Alahan Panjang, Solok, you will feel flanked by two twin lakes on either side of you. It's a natural grace is not infinite?

Breathtaking natural expanse nan
Lower Lakes became the first tourist attractions that can be visited while in the Twin Lakes. Interesting blend between the lake and the hills are equipped with a mist into the sights that can be found. Gusts of wind can make the trees in the surrounding part moves that make the atmosphere more comfortable. At the bottom of the lake you can see the direction of the lake above.

As the name suggests, these two are like twin lakes stratified lake. How not, the lake is located at an altitude Under 1,566 above sea level, while Lake located Above 1,600 meters above sea level. That is, the surface of the lake at Lower Lake Elementary is equivalent to the above.

Tourist Attractions in Twin Lakes
In Lake Above, you can enjoy the natural beauty around the around by a rented boat, of course at an affordable price. The existence of a hotel or resort as well as a restaurant and several facilities like Upper lake boats made ​​more comfortable and pleasant to visit. The tourists can rent a boat to circumnavigate the lake. Then, you can relax for a moment while eating in a restaurant or café on the edge of the lake. In contrast, in the Lower Lakes generally enjoyed from a distance because the lake is surrounded by hills.

You will not be disappointed though not directly touch the cool water in the Lower Lakes. Twin Lakes region is well underway developed as a tourist area mainstay, not only by government Solok, but also by the province of West Sumatra. Various facilities such as accommodation, convention hall, to the other water games arena is equipped to deliver a memorable vacation experience for families

List and Address of the Church in Padang and West Sumatra

There are at least 12 churches in West Sumatra names and addresses that can be interrupted if the tourists want to visit from practicing routine tourist 
Name Church in West Sumatra And The address for Travelers Worship
West Sumatra Sumatra is a plateau in the region that are worth visiting. The area known as Minang has natural scenery and historical sights to visit are very supportive. For tourists to visit long time, of course, need to know the location of a place of worship in West Sumatra, in order to keep walking tour and worship are not forgotten. To a Catholic, Church in the list of names and addresses of West Sumatra would be helpful to find a place of worship.

Walking tours and worship together
For tourists who visit the town of Bukittinggi, Padang, Padang Panjang, Payakumbuh, Rice Lunto, Pasaman and Mentawai Islands will certainly find a lot of tourist attractions in those cities. However, when traveling tourists also want to get a spiritual cleansing. For Catholics, following the name of the Church in West Sumatra and addresses that may be the goal of your worship in between excursions

1. The Church St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Jl. Bundo Kanduang 31 Padang
2. Church St. Mary Mother of Jesus in Jl. Kampung Batu 55 Padang
3. Church St. Francis of Assisi on Jl. General Sudirman 50 Padang
4. The Church St. Peter Klaver at Jl. General Sudirman 67 Bukittinggi
5. Church St. The Apostle Catholic Rectory Pettrus Leopold
6. Church St. Fidelis a Sigmaringa on Jl Youth 74 Payakumbuh
7. Church St. Barbara on Jl. Yos Sudarso 45 Rice Lunto
8. Holy Family Church in Masterpieces, Pasaman West Sumatra
9. Church St. Assumption of Mary in Muara Siberut, South Siberut Mentawai
10. The Church of Maria Auxilium Christianorum in Sikabaluan, North Siberut, Mentawai
11. Gereaja St. Assumption in Sikakap, North Pagai, Mentawai
12. The Church St. Yosef in Sioban, South Sipora, Mentawai.

Travelers who want to add a spiritual touch to the tour could come to visit churches in each city. There are approximately 12 churches scattered in West Sumatra. The above is the name of the Church in West Sumatra complete with its address. If travelers are in the middle of the city and want to follow worship, then the tourists can come to the church closest to the location of the inn.

Lake Maninjau and Kelok 44 Popular Destination in West Sumatra,Indonesia

Lake Maninjau, Agam District, is one of the tourist attractions of West Sumatra pride with an incredible view and a variety of attractions on offer

Maninjau and luster Enchanting

Lake tourism area in West Sumatra is indeed one of the volcanic lake formed by volcanic eruptions. This Maninjau is distant enough from the city of Padang. However it is very close to the town of Bukittinggi. This tourist area has stunning scenery. Natural atmosphere around the lake has become one of the hallmarks of the place. Besides the natural attractions is also one of the sources of hydroelectric power supply from rivers flowing Maninjau Trunk Sri Antokan to supply a number of areas in West Sumatra.

Maninjau View from Curved 44

The tourist area is a former eruption from Mount Sitinjau is indeed quite interesting. Because from surrounding lakes, there are green hills where stands lined up as if to form a wall covering Maninjau this. The lake has an area of ​​approximately 99.5 square kilometers entrance to 11th largest lake in Indonesia. From the direction of Bukittinggi, you will pass through the village and down a few Polish Hill River Maninjau through winding roads, known as Curved 44. Counting down every winding into its own charm.

Along Curved 44, you will disugi Maninjau scenery is very beautiful. Lake water sheen in the sun look like pearls scattered, especially when the weather is sunny. However, cloudy weather also presents a different scene, when fog covered the water surface of the lake. Then, do not forget to provide a packet of roasted peanuts for food benign long-tailed macaques gangs you will encounter along the way.

Muko-Muko Area Tourism Maninjau

Due to the stunning scenery, many hotels, homestays, or inn located around Lake Maninjau and one of them Nuance Maninjau Resort hotel, hotel long scenic sand. This tentunyamemudahkan both domestic and also foreign countries looking for a place to stay. In addition, there are several restaurants and cafes that can be visited when night falls. If you to the tourist attractions from the direction Maninjau Lubuk cone, Agam District, then you will be greeted by Muko-Muko attractions Maninjau. Here, you can relax and unwind enjoying the lake view while enjoying a variety of foods available in the stalls at the edge of Lake

Pacu Jawi(Cow Race) Cultural Event very interesting From west Sumatra,Indonesia

Pacu Jawi is fighting race or arena cows housed in Tanah Datar West Sumatra. This cultural event to attract enough tourists to view it

Pacu Jawi Tanah Datar

Pacu Jawi Tanah Datar is a cultural event that was held at the Tanah Datar West Sumatra. Pacu Jawi Tanah Datar held each week to four in four districts in Tanah Datar. Four districts include the District Pariangan, propagation, and The Five Rivers Tarab.

Pacu Jawi event Tanah Datar

Pacu Jawi mean cow race shootout. Cows were pitted controlled by a jockey. Jockey riding on top of the plowman, holding and resting on the tool plowman. Jockey who control the cows are not allowed to use footwear. Plowman tool attached to a pair of cows that are controlled by a jockey. Unique from Pacu Jawi flat land is biting jockey spurring cattle cows that run like crazy.

Pacu Jawi Tanah Datar using the muddy track. Unlike the Madura cattle races down the tracks in the form of dry ground. When the event was held many domestic and foreign tourists who flooded to attend and perpetuate this event. Tourism department to package and promote this event very interesting.

Pacu Jawi held before the event, the event was preceded by a procession of ox or cow. These cows are decorated and paraded to the accompaniment of the music arena with the typical runway Talempong. Mothers wearing traditional clothes with menyunggi food basket. Bakul opened if said event between progenitor pantuna-replication is completed. When the procession entered the arena ox, ox will be greeted with dances.

Around the arena Pacu Jawi Tanah Datar more scattered stalls selling typical culinary Tanah Datar, among others, the coffee leaf with coconut shell container or bamboo and culinary curry goat different from other places.

Value essence Pacu Jawi Tanah Datar

Pacu Jawi existing flat land passed down from ancestors. Cooperativeness value in capturing the essence from rice fields is Pacu Jawi. In addition Pacu Jawi also contain cultural values​​, philosophy and tourism.

Events Pacu Jawi in Tanah Datar arena usually held starting at ten in the morning until five in the afternoon. The tourist attraction if you want to watch more festive than usual can visit Tanah Datar while in June, July and October when participants Pacu Jawi reach 500 to 800 participants.

Tourism Education and History at the Palace of Bung Hatta, Bukittinggi, Indonesia

Bung Hatta Palace of Bukittinggi is the educational history of the struggle tourist destination of Bung Hatta. Access and accommodation for visitors at this location is very adequate 
Education traveled to the Palace of Bung Hatta Bukittinggi 
Bukittinggi city is one of the preferred tourist destinations in West Sumatra. Bukittinggi has a beautiful natural attractions, historical tours and educational tours. Bung Hatta Palace of Bukittinggi is an educational tourist destination that is in the center of the town of Bukittinggi exactly in front of the Clock Tower Park.

Architectural and historical value Bung Hatta Palace Bukittinggi
This building was formerly the Chief of Defence of Japan. After Indonesian independence, precisely the place in 1946 changed its name to the Palace Drs Muh Hatta. By Hatta, the building was used as a shelter and a place to lead the fight in Sumatra as well as a meeting place for leaders in Sumatra, particularly in West Sumatra. In 1947 the building was once used as the Emergency Government of the Republic of Indonesia.

Bung Hatta Palace of Bukittinggi has a beautiful garden with a sturdy building. In front and on the side of the building complex, there are two statues of Bung Hatta. Bung Hatta statue in front of the half-sized body. Meanwhile, in addition to complex full-sized statue of Bung Hatta as high as 2 meters. The architecture of the colonial era buildings with 8 pieces of the room and then increased to 12 rooms are large in size. The palace has a simple interior, far from being pretentious. This figure reflects the character of Bung Hatta is simple and understated. Inside this building there are a lot of photographs that tell the life journey of Bung Hatta, ranging from childhood to Bung Hatta as Vice-President of the Republic of Indonesia first. Now this building functioned as a place of seminars, workshops and meetings of state.

Adequate accommodation facilities and transportation
Bukittinggi can be reached by land from City of Champaign for two hours. BungHatta palace and tourist attractions home birth Hatta Bukittinggi paths traversed by all public transport because of its strategic location in the center of town. It allows tourists to visit the palace of Bung Hatta Bukittinggi.

When tourists visit the city of Bukittinggi, then the tourists can visit two places at once which is adjacent to the Clock Tower and the Palace Gardens Bung Hatta Bukittinggi. If travelers are tired of walking around, around the Bung Hatta Palace of Bukittinggi there are various unique culinary tour of West Sumatra disekira. The mainstay that served, among others, rice Kapau, jerky and original rendang Padang. Travelers also do not need to bother looking for lodging. The center of Bukittinggi there are a variety from lodging buildings are a low-cost to the expensive cost. The tourists can access and menccari dining and lodging with ease.