December 27, 2013

MINANG KABAU TOUR

The heart of Minang Kabau tour (Sumatera Dream Land)

Day 1. Pekanbaru - Bukittinggi - Maninjau

Lake Maninjau
After breakfast we drive to Bukittinggi by a private car, we stop here and have our nasi padang lunch before continue to lake Maninjau via the famous 44 sharp bends. On the way we stop at Koto Gadang to see traditional home industry Silversmith and Embroidery.This one beautiful village located at the foot of the mountain and at the top of the sianaok canyon. With the natural scenery and very beautiful surroundings. You can buy silver jewelery in this village. Then continue passing beautiful landscapes near Singgalang Mountain and we make a few stop at Sungai Landia village to see beautiful scenery and Lawang village to see how local people make the brown sugar in traditional way. then head to Lawang Top after. Its one of best spot to see an amazing view of lake Maninjau. When we finish then we drive down to the Lake.. we can stay and check in the home stay by the lake or drive back to Bukittinggi.

Lake Maninjau , Agam

Lake Maninjau from 44 bends

Day 2. Bukittinggi - Minangkabau tour


Harau Valley , Payakumbuh
After breakfast we drive to Batusangkar via Padang Panjang. On the way we stop at Pandai Sikek to see traditional home industry hand weaving and wood carving inspired by Minangkabau culture/design. Then we stop at Pariangan village to see beautiful scenery of rice field on the way to Batusangkar. Arrival at Batusangkar to visit the replica of Minangkabau King Palace at Pagaruyung. Afternoon return back to Bukittinggi via Tabek Patah.

Day 3. Bukittinggi - Harau Valley Payakumbuh


Homestay in the rice field
After breakfast we check out the hotel and get ready for Panorama park to see beautiful landscape of Sianok Canyon. then drive to Kamang village and your eyes will be spoiled by the beauty of the quiet rural landscapes and local activities in the fields. We stop at Piladang village to see people make local crackers . In mid noon arrival at Harau Valley, is consist of natural granite walls which are part of mother nature reserved. During rainy season we should see more stream at the Waterfalls among many around this area. Afternoon back to Payakumbuh for a famous satay Danguang - Danguang dinner, it's a special menu you need to have if you are in this city. Drive all the way back to Pekanbaru.


By David Chan 
Sumatra Discovery

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