Places to visit along the way Sumatra

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Places to visit along the way Sumatra

PLACES TO VISIT ALONG THE WAY

Selamat Datang di Indonesia! Welcome to Indonesia!

We would like you to have a great experience on one or multiple of the amazing and unique islands of this

archipelago. Therefore, please find some suggestions for places to visit whilst you drive between the various

locations on each island. Below you will find some general information on how this works with your pre-booked

services.

Is my driver able to stop whilst driving to and from locations?

Depending on what has been booked for you, you have either a transfer or a chartered car planned (this will be

clearly mentioned on your voucher; if nothing is mentioned, it’s always a transfer).

If you have a transfer planned, your driver is not able to stop on the way, as this is excluded. However,

please see below if you would like to upgrade to a transfer.

If you have a charter planned, your driver will be happy to stop for you any place you prefer as long

as the route is possible within the amount of hours mentioned on your voucher.

If your tour/route does not include a chartered car, no worries, give us a call, email, WhatsApp, sms on the numbers

mentioned on your vouchers, and we will be happy to arrange an upgrade (fees apply and subject to availability) to

a chartered car so you can visit some amazing places on the way. Please give us at least 12 hours’ notice.

Want to change your pickup (departure time)?

We are more than happy to change your pickup time of your transfer and/or chartered car. Please contact us on the numbers mentioned on your vouchers to make this arrangement. Please inform us at least 12 hours in advance and make sure we confirm to you verbally or through WhatsApp, email or sms if you would like to make

changes, changes are not guaranteed and subject to availability. Please note, we do not change departure times for: Excursions; Boat transfers; transfers to and from harbors, airports and train stations.

What to do if your driver speaks limited English and doesn’t understand?

No worries, we are happy to assist, please give us a call on one of the numbers mentioned on your voucher. Furthermore, we have added Indonesian instructions in this document, so you can easily show the driver as well.

Things to keep in mind

Various points of interest might charge for entrance fees and parking fees, these excluded in your journey except if mentioned on your vouchers.

Chartered cars are for a pre-set amount of hours, it does not matter if this is driving or still standing. The amount of hours commences once the driver reaches your accommodation at the pre-determined time. If you would like to use the services longer, feel free to call us, or speak to your driver to extend (fees apply and subject to availability).

Happy Trails! Nor its partners can be kept liable for any recommendations, time/distance estimations, made in this document as well as any extra incurred charges outside of the pre-planned tour program. Furthermore, also not for any closures of points of interests.

Selamat Jalan!

Have a great journey!

WELCOME TO SUMATERA

Below you will find a map of the island, as well as a table which gives you some insight into the key routes,

estimated distances and durations as well as places you could visit on the way.

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Time and travel distances in Sumatra

Please note, all information presented are mere estimations. All times and travel distances depend upon traffic as well as road conditions. Therefore neither Happy Trails! Nor

its partners may be held liable for any information presented above

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Places to visit on the way (please always discuss options with your driver before departure)

From To (v.v) Places to visit en route

North Sumatera :

Medan

Bukit Lawang

Maimun Palace (MD1)

Grand Mosque Al-Mashun (MD2)

Tjong A Fie Mansion (MD3)

Orang Utan Rehabilitaion Centre (BL01)

Tangkahan Maimun Palace (MD1)

Grand Mosque Al-Mashun (MD2)

Tjong A Fie Mansion (MD3)

Vihara Gunung Timur (Colorful Chinesse Temple) (MD4)

Berastagi Maimun Palace (MD1)

Grand Mosque Al-Mashun (MD2)

Tjong A Fie Mansion (MD3)

Vihara Gunung Timur (Colorful Chinesse Temple) (MD4)

Local Fruit Market (BR1)

Bukit Lawang

Tangkahan Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre (BL01)

Elephant Tangkahan Eco Tourism (TK1)

Berastagi Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre (BL01)

Curch Mary Annai Velangkanni (MD6)

Local Fruit Market (BR1)

Berastagi Samosir/Lake Toba Dokan Village (BR1)

Sipiso Piso Waterfall (BR2)

Wooden Palace (Rumah Bolon) (BR3)

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Samosir

Sipirok Bukit Barisan Landscape (SAM1)

Jangga Dolok (Typical Toba Batak Village) (-)

Pineapple Field (SAM3)

Colorful Market In Balige (SAM4)

Sulphur Hotspring In Sipoholon (SAM5)

Sipirok Bukittinggi Sijornih Waterfall (SIP1)

Sihepeng Mini Botanical Garden (SIP2)

Purba baru Moslem School (SIP3)

Equator Monument (Bonjol Village) (SIP4)

West Sumatera :

Bukittinggi

Harau Sand Stone Cliffs (Giant Wall) (BTT7)

Pasar Atas (BTT2)

Panorama Park (BTT3)

Fort De Kock (BTT4)

Jam Gadang (BTT5)

Payakumbuh Town (BTT6)

Harau Valley Waterfall (BTT7)

Padang Pasar Atas (BTT2)

Panorama Park (BTT3)

Fort De Kock (BTT4)

Jam Gadang (BTT5)

Maninjau Crater Lake (BTT10)

Singkarak Lake (BTT11)

Lembah Anai Nature Reserve (BTT12)

Koto Gadang (BTT13)

Padang Beach (BTT14)

Teluk Bayur Port (BTT15)

China Town (BTT16)

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Harau Padang Pasar Atas (Bukittinggi) (BTT2)

Panorama Park (Bukittinggi) (BTT3)

Fort De Kock (Bukittinggi) (BTT4)

Jam Gadang (BTT5)

Maninjau Crater Lake (BTT10)

Koto Gadang (Silver Village) (BTT13)

Lembah Anai Nature Reserve (BTT12)

Singkarak Lake (BTT11)

Padang Beach (BTT14)

Teluk Bayur Port (BTT15)

China Town (BTT16)

Please note, some points of interest might be closed on various days due to various reasons, as well as that entrance fees are likely to be charged.

Please note you might not be able to visit all of the objects due to limited times. Please discuss it with your driver

BRIEF EXPLANATION ON POINTS OF INTERESTS

Medan – Bukit Lawang, Maimun Palace CODE: MD1

Maimoon Palace is one of the most beautiful palace that still exist in Indonesia. Unique architecture and interior design of this palace gives a distinctive character. The Palace has become a tourist destination not solely because of age but also because of the unique interior design of the palace, mixing elements of Malay cultural heritage, Islam, Spanish, Indian, and Italian style. Maimoon Palace is located at Jalan Brig. Jend. Katamso in downtown Medan. This historic building is open the public every day, except when there are organizing a special ceremony.

Tell your driver: Jl. Bigjen Katamso, Kelurahan. Sukaraja, Kec. Medan Maimun Sumatera Utara

Grand Mosque Al-Mashun CODE: MD2

Beside the Maimoon Palace, The Medan Grand Mosque was another architectural heritage of Deli Sultanate. the mosque is still utilized by the local community for daily prayers. Like The Maimoon Palace, the building materials of the mosque were taken from Italy. Al Mashun Grand Mosque is another prominent religious attractions in the city of Medan and built in the reign of Sultan Al Rashid Perkasa Alamsyah Ma’mum of the Deli Sultanate, the Sultanate of Deli land compensation fund that is used as a tobacco plantation area which was opened by a Dutch planter named Nienhuys in 1865.

Tell your driver: Jl. Mesjid / Jl. Sisingamangaraja Kel. Masjid, Kec. Medan Kota, Sumatera Utara

Tjong A Fie Mansion CODE: MD3

The former house of a famous Chinese merchant who died in 1921 – formerly the wealthiest resident of Medan – mixes Victorian and Chinese style. The original hand-painted ceilings, Tjong’s huge bedroom, imported dark-wood furniture inlaid with marble and mother-of-pearl, interesting art pieces, an upstairs ballroom and Taoist temples help to make it one of the most impressive historic buildings in town.

Tell your driver: Jl. Jend. A. Yani No.79-99, Kota Medan Sumatera Utara

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Vihara Gunung Timur CODE: MD4

Vihara Gunung Timur is a Chinese Taoism temple, It contains a large paved area with an impressively scaled incense burner, two covered badminton courts, a very large main hall and is partly surrounded by a moat and walls. This temple already served as main temple in Medan for many years and it was also one of Medan's cultural icon. This temple is always filled with worshippers in Imlek and Cap Go Meh festival.

Tell your driver: Jl. Hang Tuah No.16, Kota Medan Sumatera Utara

Berastagi Local Fruit Market CODE: BR1

Berastagi is known for its busy markets, flowers, vegetables and fruits. Marquisa or passion fruit is probably the most famous fruit. You should also try some sweet oranges. Some of Berastagi's products is exported to Singapore and Malaysia, like cabbage, carrots, tomatoes and red chili. When wandering around the markets, you will see what traditional Karo life is all about, and you will see some things like jungle miracle cures and second hand shoes for sale.

Tell your driver: Ds. Dokan, Kaban Jahe, Berastagi Sumatera Utara

Bukit Lawang – Tangkahan, Orang Utan rehabilitation Centre

CODE: BL1

Bukit Lawang is a small village situated 90 kilometers northwest of Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra. In 1973 a Swiss organization set up an orangutan rehabilitation center in Bukit Lawang. The purpose of the center is to rehabilitate orangutans released from captivity. The rangers at the center teach the orangutan all the necessary skills to survive in the wild. After an intense period of quarantine, readjustment to the natural habitat and reintegration in the (semi-)wild population, the orangutan is released back into the jungle. All orangutans released are still monitored by the rangers and are still provided with supplementary food at the feeding platform until they become fully self reliant.

Tell your driver: Desa Bukit Lawang, Kec. Bohorok, Kabupaten Langkat, Sumatera Utara

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Elephant Tangkahan Eco Tourism CODE: TK1

This tiny, remote village was practically built on the logging trade in the 1980s and 1990s, because the people became aware of the damages by such activity. They collectively decided to stop illegal logging and transform the area into an functional, self-sustained ecotourism destination. So in April 2001 the community banded together to form the Tangkahan Tourist Institute (Lembaga Pariwisata Tangkahan - LPT) and fixed regulations prohibiting the exploitation of the surrounding rainforest. So the Conservation Response Unit (CRU) was born - a team of Sumatran elephants and their mahouts that helps safeguard the national park to protect it from encroachment. When its bath time at the elephant camp on the outskirt of Gunung Leuser National Park, tourists are allowed to help. By joining the elephants by their afternoon bathing or taking a 1 hour trek on an elephant you will support this local initiative.

Tell your driver: Tangkahan Ds. Namo Slalang Kode Kec. Batang Serangan Kab. Langkat Sumatera Utara

Bukit Lawang – Berastagi, Marry Annai Velangkanni Curch

CODE: MD6

When you see this church from some distance, you will not recognize it as being a church. To me, it looks like a Tibetan style Buddhist temple, due to the presence of both Indian and Chinese characters on the building's architectural design. The building itself was designed in an Indo-Mughal style. The combinations of brown, grey, and red colors on the building, and its pyramidal pagoda on top, give you the impression of a Buddhist or Hindu monastery somewhere in India. However, there are two winding staircases (one on the right, and one on the left side of the building) leading you to the second floor, which resemble the palaces you can see in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China!

Tell your driver: Jl. Sakura III No. 7-10, Perumahan Taman Sakura Indah, Tanjung Selamat, Medan

Waruga Sarcophagi CODE: BR1

The main cultural attraction of the village is the traditional Karo houses. These establishments are home to up to 8 families and although the buildings are constructed predominantly of bamboo, they last for over 200 years since smoke from indoor fires coats the wood with a protective and preserving layer. This also means that in each village, the building of a house is a community-wide event that everyone takes part in.

Tell your driver: Ds. Dokan, Kaban Jahe, Berastagi Sumatera Utara

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Sipiso piso Waterfall CODE: BR2

Sipiso-piso is one of many wonderful waterfalls in North Sumatera. This lovely waterfall is one most loved treasure in North Sumatera. The position of this splendid three hundred and sixty feet waterfall is close enough to the road passed by travelers and is worth and easy visiting. One will always be able to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba when looking at Sipiso-piso waterfall. Its water flows to the Lake passes a small village named Tongging and reaches part of the huge Lake Toba known as Tao Silalahi.

Tell your driver: Ds. Tongging, Kec. Merek Kab. Karo Sumatera Utara

Wooden Palace (Rumah Bolon) King Of Simalungun People

CODE: BR3

The Simalungun People are an ethnic group in North Sumatra, considered one of the Batak peoples. Simalungun people live mostly in Simalungun Regency and the surrounding areas, including the city of Pematang Siantar, an autonomous city, but previously part of Simalungun Regency.

The Simalungun live in the 'Eastern Batak' lands, bordering the lands of the Batak Toba to the south and west, and the Batak Karo to the north. The Simalungun are considered to have more in common with their Karo than Toba neighbours, both groups having migrated from Toba and Pakpak in order to participate in trade. The Simalungun language is still spoken by many Simalungun people, in addition to Indonesian.

Tell your driver: Pematang Purba, Simalungun, North Sumatra

Samosir – Sipirok, Bukit Barisan Landscape CODE: SAM1

The Bukit Barisan or the Barisan Mountains are a mountain range on the western side of Sumatra, Indonesia, covering nearly 1,700 km (1,050 mi) from the north to the south of the island. The Bukit Barisan range consists primarily of volcanoes shrouded in dense jungle cover, including Sumatran tropical pine forests on the higher slopes. The highest peak of the range is Mount Kerinci at 3,800 metres (12,467 ft). The Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park is situated towards the southern end of the range.

Tell your driver: Stretches along Sumatra island

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Jangga Dolok CODE: SAM2

In the village of Jangga, you can meet and get to know the original Batak with their unique cultures that still thrive today. This traditional Batak tribe village is located about 24 km from the famous Lake Toba.

Jangga village is famous for its beautiful Ulos cloth that is woven by the women around the rural area. We can see the village women weave the Ulos in front of their house. For Batak people, Ulos plays an important role in traditional Batak society. It is used not only as clothing but also for the traditional events such as birth, death and marriage.

At this village, you will find a row of traditional houses, cultural and historical attractions, such as the remnants of Batak kings for centuries ago, including the King Tambun and king Manurung monuments.

Tell your driver: Lumban Julu, Toba Samosir, North Sumatra

Pineapple Field CODE: SAM3

This is one of the highlight farm fields on the way to Sipirok. Ask the driver to stop to break the day, if this spot are interesting for you. You can also try fresh pineapple here.

Tell your driver: Toba Samosir, North Sumatra

Balige Market CODE: SAM4

Balige market in Samosir, North Sumatra is famous as a tourist destination shopping. There, tourists can hunt from Ulos fabric to various fresh fruits. This is the place to hunt for souvenirs Batak native land.

Tell your driver: Balige, Toba Samosir, North Sumatra

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Sipoholon Sulphur Hotspring CODE: SAM5

Not far from the city Tarutung there is a hot water bathing areas Sipoholon Sipoholon District. According to the Society Sipoholon, Hot Water Baths Sipoholon is a removable heat from Mount Martimbang located 3 km from the city center Tarutung. This hot water has become an important icon for the community Sipoholon. We can see directly how the hot water flows out of the ground. In addition visitors could bathe only can directly see where the hot springs that flow.

Tell your driver: Sipoholon, Tarutung, North Sumatra

Sipirok – Bukittinggi, Sijornih Waterfall CODE: SIP1

Aek Sijornih Waterfalls consists of two mini waterfalls. In contrast to the generally high waterfall slender, upright, two waterfalls are located on terrain slope / slant on the ground with chalk content. Water is poured too wide to the left and right, is stratified. Aek Sijornih means clear water.

In the first waterfall flow (left) allowed to flow in the form of small trenches. While those on the right (greater flow) accommodated in artificial pools for bathing. The pools are divided. Some are large for adults and some are small for children. From the adult pool, visitors can climb to the top trace the flow of streams and can select a convenient place. The second source comes from the waterfall fountain hills surrounding district and Stem Vegetables Angkola Matinggi. That said, in the rainy season, water containing lime in the hills was never cloudy. Being the dry season, the bulk water actually increased.

Tell your driver: Ds. Aek Libung, Kec. Sayur Matinggi, Kab. Tapanuli Selatan Sumatera Utara

Sihepeng Mini Botanical Garden CODE: SIP2

This Botanical Garden is not so big as in Java, but still you can find various tropical spicy trees commonly found in latitudes such a pepper, cinnamon, clove, etc.

Tell your driver: Siabu, Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra

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Purba Baru Moslem School CODE: SIP3

Boarding Musthafawiyah New Purba is one boarding school located in the district of Mandailing Natal and located in the village of New Purba, Valley Sorik Merapi, Mandailing Natal. Is one of the oldest schools in the island of Sumatra, with the age of about one century and has many print clerics in Indonesia

Tell your driver: Kotanopan, Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra

Equator Monument, Bonjol Village CODE: SIP4

West Sumatra province has three regions that passed the equator, namely: Bonjol, Kinali, and Koto Alam. To mark the trajectory of the equator, is founded monument located in Bonjol, known as the Equator Bonjol, located near the border of West Sumatra North Sumatra in the middle of West Sumatra, in Kinali famous by Equator Kinali, located near the border of West Sumatra with Tapanuli section of West West Sumatra and in Koto Alam called the Equator Koto Alam, near the border of West Sumatra and Riau East section of West Sumatra.

Tell your driver: Kec. Bonjol, Kab. Pasaman, Bukittinggi Sumatera Barat

Bukittinggi – Harau, Giant Wall CODE: BTT7

The magnificent country-side ambience of the Harau Valley is undeniably a charming country-side village. The beauty of Harau Valley and uniqueness of its steep giant walls will charm you as soon you reach there and feel like as if you were somewhere around a natural wonder. Located 50 km away from Bukittinggi, this gigantic granit wall occupies a 270 hectares area. Ride around, and you will see more clearly the vastness of the valley, walled in between the expanding rocks.

Tell your driver: Lembah Harau, Kab. 50 Koto Sumatera Barat

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Bukittinggi – Pasar Atas CODE: BTT2

Pasar Atas is a large, colourful market crammed with stalls selling fruit and vegetables, secondhand clothing and crafts. It’s open daily. Walk along a continuum of stalls that number in the hundreds. The goods on sale are considerable.

Tell your driver: Jl. Minangkabau, Guguk Panjang, Bukittinggi Sumatera Barat

Bukittinggi – Panorama Park CODE: BTT3

This public park overlooksthe Ngarai Canyon. This 100-metre-deep and 4-kilometer-long canyon, with shear vertical walls, is a spectacular sight, and quite unexpected given that it is so close to the town center. With the mountains of Merapi and Singgalang nearby, wilderness and wildlife is brought to the edge of the town. Macaque monkeys emerge from the trees and bushes to collect nuts and other scraps of food from visitors.

Bukittinggi's human, and tragic, history can also be seen. There’s also Japanese Tunnels with more than twenty "rooms" where there is an eerie emptiness. it is quite a spine-tingling experience to descend into the depths of the canyon and feel the scored-out rock.

Tell your driver: Jl. Panorama (Ngarai Sianok), Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat

Bukittinggi – Fort de Kock CODE: BTT4

Built by the Dutch in 1825, Fort de Kock was used as the Dutch’s blockhouse against Minangkabau people’s attack. It is located in a nice park with several species of bird in cages. The park is located on the top of a hill, so you can see the panoramic view of the town from the park.

Tell your driver: Jl Benteng Town Centre, Bukit Jirek, Bukittinggi Sumatera Barat

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Bukittinggi – Jam Gadang CODE: BTT5

Jam Gadang (Great Tower) is a unique feature of this West Sumatran town. Built by the Dutch in 1827, this clock tower is topped by a Minangkabau-style roof (shaped to resemble buffalo horns). This spiked rooftop alone makes the tower unique but the four faces of the clock are also unusual. The chimes of this clock tower sound the hour in the late afternoon, are soothing.

Tell your driver: Jalan Parak Kubang No.40, Guguk Panjang, Sumatera Barat

Bukittingi – Payakumbuh Town CODE: BTT6

Situated some 125 Km north-east from Padang, capital city of West Sumatra, you will find yourself in a charming town embraced by the beauty of nature that is Payakumbuh. Surrounded by an array of valleys and lush green fields and set against the dramatic panorama of Mount Singgalang and Mount Malintang, Payakumbuh is truly the best place to refresh one’s mind, body and soul.

As the heart of the indigenous Minangkabau culture of West Sumatra, the town is also home to the traditional Randai that combines martial art, dance choreography, and music. The Randai performance is usually accompanied by the traditional sounds of the Talempong and the Saluang which produce distinctive Minangkabau tunes.

Tell your driver: Payakumbuh, West Sumatra

Bukittinggi – Harau Valley Waterfall CODE: BTT7

Here one waterfall is named the Bunta Waterfall or locally called Sarasah Bunta that pours down fresh water from the highlands with three other waterfalls nearby. It was first visited in 1926 by a Dutch mayor. A carved stone indicating the year when the mayor visited the waterfall is still there expressing the beauty of this valley. Other the waterfalls are called the Akar Barayun, Sarasah Luluh, and Sarasah Murai.

Tell your driver: Lembah Harau, Kab. 50 Koto Sumatera Barat

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Padang – Maninjau Crater Lake CODE: BTT10

The splendid Lake Maninjau in West Sumatra, is one of the calmest places in Indonesia. Come to this ancient lake, set within a volcanic crater, to escape from the crowds and hustle and bustle of the rest of the country. Perched in the mountain highlands, around 461 meters above sea level, Lake Maninjau is a splendid sight. At 100 m2, this lake is an impressive natural wonder and a place to come when to search a peace and serenity.

Tell your driver: Kec. Tanjung Raya Kab. Agam Padang Sumatera Barat

Singkarak Lake CODE: BTT11

The majestic Lake Singkarak (Danau Singkarak) is an enormous Crater Lake set within a dramatic volcanic landscape. Spread over two districts; Solok and Tanah Datar, the lake is a massive 1000 hectares. It is the widest lake in Sumatra and the second biggest lake on the island, after Lake Toba. A world of silent calm, breathtaking vistas and spectacular views awaits here. Here you can embrace the remote natural beauty that Indonesia is so famous for. Locally Lake Singkarak is famous for its Bilih fish which is a species of fish that only lives in this lake. This fish is especially unique as it can’t survive anywhere but Lake Singkarak, not even in an aquarium.

Tell your driver: Jl. Solok Padang Panjang, Padang Sumatera Barat

Lembah Anai Nature Reserve CODE: BTT12

Lembah Anai Nature Reserve is one of the protected forest area located in West Sumatra. This area has a stretch of dense tropical rain forest with various species of flora and fauna. Forest located on the highway linking the city of Padang-Bukittinggi is, defined as a conservation nature reserve since the Dutch Colonial. Of natural beauty, rich flora and fauna. Natural beauty that can be witnessed, three waterfalls and a lake where the water is bluish. One of them is located on the roadside which Anai Valley Waterfall. While two other waterfalls covered by thick forests, and can be reached traveling about 15 minutes from the location Anai Valley Waterfall. Scenic beauty of the lake about 15 minutes from the highway.

Tell your driver: Jl. Padang - Bukit Tinggi, Bukittinggi Sumatera Barat

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Koto Gadang CODE: BTT13

Situated in the district IV Koto, Agam regency, Koto Gadang Village is famous as a producer of silver and gave birth to a lot of leaders of national and even international caliber. Koto Gadang is a small town. By foot and enjoy the mountain (Mount Singgalang) and rice fields are still a lot we can see, we can breathe clean air and morning dew still we can see in front of the eye.

Tell your driver: Koto Gadang, Agam, West Sumatra

Padang Beach CODE: BTT14

You can ride the bendi (a horse-drawn carriage) along the beach, and stop by the rows of shops to eat some rujak as you watch the waves. It is recommended that you get a glass of naga (dragon fruit) juice from one of the stalls that line the beach and drink it as you enjoy a leisurely stroll down the shore.

Tell your driver: Padang Kota, West Sumatra

Waruga Sarcophagi CODE: BTT15

Teluk Bayur, formerly known as Emma Haven or Emmahaven is a port located in Bayur Bay of Padang City. Built during the Dutch collonial era in 1888, the port is the largest and busiest on the western coast of Sumatra.

Tell your driver: JL. Semarang No.3 Kel. Tl Bayur Kec. Padang selatan Kota Padang sumatera Barat

China Town CODE: BTT16

An old China Town or Kampung Cina in Padang reflects the culture of the Chinese diaspora who arrived on Indonesian shores. It was destroyed by earthquake in 2009, but it is again vibrant with life and business activity. Many of the old buildings in the area were built by Dutch traders over 200 years ago. You can visit the Chinese Temple, it is quiet and serene. A quiet walk around, examine the Kung Fu pictures, burn some incense and pray to buddha or your ancestors. Walk around the ornamental fishpond filled with lilies and take a few pictures or chat with the old men that invariably always seem to be hanging around here.

Tell your driver: Jl Hiligoo, Jl Pondok, Jl Naga, Kota Padang Sumatera Barat