Bungus Beach & The Island Surrounding
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Bungus beach, 20 kilometers south of Padang dominated by the Impressive hills which tower above the pleasant ricefield the crescent shaped bay is unspoilt. Here is a perfect place to relax, sunbathing, swimming or hire canoes, surfboats and snorkling equipment and boats to the islands near bay. There are many homestay along the beach with reasonable price and restaurants as well.
There are enchanting islands just 5-15 miles to south of the beach. Two of them, Sikuai and Cubadak islands are developed as tourist resort.
There are enchanting islands just 5-15 miles to south of the beach. Two of them, Sikuai and Cubadak islands are developed as tourist resort.
Pasir Jambak Beach
To the north of Padang about 20 kilometers is Pasir Jambak beach, a beautiful shoreline. Good for swimming, fishing and sunbathing. Camping grounds are on the beach it self.
Adhytiawarman Museum
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Located opposite Taman Budaya, and build in the style of traditional Minangkabau houses. The wall are richly carved and there are two barns in front. Objects of cultural and historical value are on exhibition. Visiting hours are from 08.00 to 18.00 hours daily except Monday
Taman Budaya Padang
A center of creation and entertainment site for the art of region such as traditional dances, handwriting arts, dramas etc. Located in the center of town, at Diponegoro street.
Gunung Padang
Just outside the city is Gunung Padang, a jungle covered hill that provides visitors with a very "green" and pleasant stroll to Siti Nurbaya Park, named after a novel written by Marah Rusli about the frustration of love in this traditional society. A few kilometres south of the city across a large and scenic estuary are the Old Chinese cemetary and Air Manis beach. The cemetary is also lush with greenery and faces the estuary and old Dutch section of Padang. From this hill, visitors can see all views of Padang as the splendid Southern coastlines.
There are handfuls of enchanting islands just to the south of the city : Sirandah, Sironjong, Pasumpahan, Pagang, Sikuai, Cubadak, and Kasiak island. All of the island are very nice places for snorkeling, diving, swimming, or sunbathing.
Padang
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Padang is the regional capital of West Sumatera, a city well known for its spicy cuisine and cheerful hospitable people with a sharp business sense. Wandering the calm streets of this attractive town will take you past traditional shop-front homes, the colony port area at the mouth of the Batang Arau, its centuries-old were houses, scent of eastern spice and the busy river traffic. Also be sure to visit Chinatown and the very good provincial museum.
Padang is also a stepping stone for visitors to the beautiful Indian Ocean beaches, the culturally rich Minang highlands and the fascinating Mentawai islands where stone age traditional still survive.
Padang is also a stepping stone for visitors to the beautiful Indian Ocean beaches, the culturally rich Minang highlands and the fascinating Mentawai islands where stone age traditional still survive.
The Land of Minangkabau
Welcome to Minangkabau
Minangkabau is the other name of West Sumatera Province in Indonesia.
The Land of Minangkabau is one of beautiful places in Indonesia beside Bali.
If you want to visit IndonesiA, DON'T FORGET to visit West Sumatera too.
