Bukittinggi is one of the loveliest, friendliest, most comfortable town in every Sumatra. This town can be found pretty much 930 meters above sea level. Bukittinggi, previously called Fort De Dick by the Dutch, has a great climate which is ornamented by three volcanoes: Tandikat, Merapi and singgalang. Inside the outskirts of the city is the Ngarai Sianok canyon, a canyon separating Bukittinggi from Kota Gadang, 12 km away overland. Kota Gadang is renowned because of its fine magic filigree and side adornments.
A center of appeal is the town's clock-tower, topped with a horn- molded roof and described by folks as Jam Gadang. It overlooks the marketplace square and the city's spectacular surroundings. Worthy of browsing is the Museum which really is a Rumah Gadang also, a traditional prolonged family house built-in the 19th hundred years. There are party shows at the museum's open up stage every Weekend and on general population holidays. Night party performances are in Sliguri. Additionally it is worth witnessing the bullfights at Padang Lawas (6 kilometres south of Bukittinggi) every Thursday at 5.00 p.m.
From Jakarta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport in Ketaping it will take about 2 hours, after you arrive you can use Taxi or Bus to Bukittinggi.
Simpang Raya, Jl Muka Jam Gadang. This large, popular restaurant has good-quality Padang food plus a basic Indonesian menu with soup, rice or noodle dishes.
Under the Bridge Restaurant, Jl A Yani. This is a slightly up market travelers’ restaurant serving steaks, pasta, pizza, apple pie and chocolate cake.
Moving Around
You can move around the city by Taxi, Bus or rent a car. Theres also a horse carriage or sado provide a colorful charming transportation to move around through the town.
Other Things to See or Do
Watching one of the landmarks of the city, the Bukittinggi Big Ben or known as Jam Gadang. Also.
Make nice trips in the environment like to the Harau nature reserve, the Pagaruyung Minangkabau palace and Lake Singkarak.
As a tourist center, Bukittinggi boasts a multitude of craft, souvenir, jewelry, and antique shops. Many craft village lie within an hour ride from Bukittinggi.
Shopping
Lively Pasar Atas (Upper Market), just south of the clock tower, is lined with stalls and shops selling everyday goods and souvenirs. Nearby, Sumatera,
Jl Minangkabau 19, has a huge range of textiles from Sumba and Irian Jaya and king sticks from North Sumatra.
Travel tips
Though the horse carriage is far more expensive than the ‘ojek’, it is very popular with the locals, especially since it can carry whole families.
The tourist office is at Jl Syech Bantam 1 (Mon-Thurs 8am-2pm, Fri 8-11am, Sat 8am-12.30pm; tel 0752/22403), near the clock tower.
Tours: Many places offer one-day local tours to traditional villages, the Pagaruyung palace and the Harau Canyon.
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