Jumat, 25 November 2011

Tourism Object in Bukittinggi


        Bukittinggi is one of 19 regions of West Sumatera Province. It is a cultural city where  proclaimer of Indonesia-Bung Hatta was born. Bukittinggi is also well known for its cooled weather which attract many tourist to come. Entitled as sister city of Seremban Negeri Sembilan Malaysia was another surplus of this city.
           There are many interesting things in Bukittinggi that you won't find in another city in Indonesia. What are they? Just check it out !!

1.    Sianok canyon (Ngarai Sianok)
           Ngarai Sianok is a beautiful canyon which had a stream at the bottom of it. Here, you can also try an extraordinary and extreme experience, explore the Japanese tunnel (local people call it Lubang Jepang). In that tunnel, you will find a room where indonesian people were killed by the Japanese colonial army in the colonial period some decades ago.

Ngarai Sianok-Picture by Google
 
Lubang Jepang-Picture by Google
 
2.    Tridaya Eka Dharma Museum
           As you know, Bukittinggi ever be the capital city of Indonesia. All of the proof of that era can be found in this museum. There is no ticket for entering this museum means no money is required. We can contribute our money as much as we want. This museum located in front of the Sianok canyon. So after visiting Sianok canyon, don't forget to come to this museum.


Tridaya Eka Dharma Museum-Picture by Google

3.    Clock tower ( Jam Gadang)
           Clock Tower or well known as Jam Gadang is the main landmark of Bukittinggi. One of the uniqueness on Jam Gadang is the roman numbers on the face of this clock. When writing roman number IV usually include a symbol to symbolize the four roman numbers. Then, the clock is labeled with number four large slieve with a symbol roman IIII (in general way is IV). In this area there are traditional transportation called Bendi.

Jam Gadang-Picture by Google



Jam Gadang-Picture by Google

 
4.    Kerupuk Sanjai
           If you visit Bukittinggi, don't forget to buy kerupuk sanjai. Kerupuk sanjai is chips that made of sweet potato. There are so many varience of kerupuk sanjai. You can buy it in every corner of the market.



Kerupuk Sanjai Balado-Picture by Google

Kerupuk Sanjai-Picture by Google
  5.    Pasar Atas (Souvenir Market)
Don't forget to buy souvenir from Bukittinggi. You can find many handicraft in this market (pasar atas). For example the miniature of the clock tower.


Pasar Atas-Picture by Google
 
        That 5 points above are just a few of many interesting things from Bukittinggi. There are many more. Just visit Bukittinggi . I am sure that you wont be disappointed. :)
 
explore to the max... \\(^o^)//

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