Padang Tourism
Padang City is the largest city on the west coast of Sumatra Island as well as the capital city of West Sumatra province, Indonesia. The city is Indonesia's western gateway of the Indian Ocean. Padang has an area of ​​694.96 km² with geographical conditions adjacent to the sea and surrounded by hills with an altitude of 1,853 meters above sea level. Based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of Padang City in 2016, the city has a population of 902,413 inhabitants. Padang is the core city of Palapa metropolitan area development.
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Padang Beach
Being on the outskirts of the city center to the west, Padang Beach is popular in the mouths of young people Padang city with the title "TAPLAU" This presents a beautiful view with Puruih waves that sometimes hit strong and sometimes graceful grace. Padang Beach also features dramatic sunset views, there are also various tasty snacks. So the place to hang out is quite fun for young people Padang City. For beginner surfers there are some pretty challenging spots on this beach, especially in Purus Beach and Air Tawar Beach.
Siti Nurbaya Bridge
Siti Nurbaya Bridge was built in 1995 and completed and inaugurated in 2002. The bridge is located on a river named Batang Arau has a length of 156 meters. This bridge connects the old city of Padang with a place called Taman Siti Nurbaya in Mount Padang. Siti Nurbaya Bridge is one of Padang tourist icon visited by tourists. From the top of the bridge, we can see the view to the old town of Padang, until late at night while enjoying the culinary at night.
Cubadak Island
Cubadak Island is one of dozens of small islands located off the coast of West Sumatra, precisely at 24 miles off the coast of Padang with an area of about 5749 square km and is at an altitude of 0-1000 meters above sea level. This island can be said is still very natural, according to the story of the community around this island was former crater with an area of approximately 40 sq km, therefore still not inhabited by the population. In this area, visitors can enjoy the clean air, the blue sea, the breezy beach breeze, the shade of coconut trees which of course will cause a relaxing effect. In addition, the specialty of this island is there are several diving spots that are very dear to miss which is one of the paradise for divers.
Adityawarman Museum
In addition to the natural and culinary attractions, West Sumatra also has a number of educational and cultural attractions that are also worthy to be visited. Of the many attractions of education, the Museum Adityawarman be the main reference that you must visit. This museum is one of the most important museum that raised the history of Minangkabau society and cultural relics since prehistoric times until the modern era. Here you can get to know various trinkets of Minang society life.
Sikuai Beach
Sikuai Island is one of the islands located on the western side of Sumatra Island. Precisely in the District of Bungus Teluk Kabung, Padang City, West Sumatra Province. This island was developed into one of the nautical attractions since 1994. Here the tourists can enjoy the nautical beauty of snorkeling, diving, swimming, fishing, trekking or just sitting on the beach. For the lovers of the underwater beauty, can be sure to be very amazed with this island because the island of divers can see the underwater paintings are very fascinating.
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