An enchanting tourist destination is town of Bukittinggi

          Bukittinggi is a city located in the province of West Sumatra, Indonesia. City of Bukittinggi is a small town, but has great charm, and surrounded by Agam district. As the saying rang Minang: "Bukik bukik Koto now Agam".

          The city is a historic city as it is the Emergency Government (Government Emergency While Indonesia) when Indonesia was still in the colonial period, In addition there are also other fascinating history of the history associated with the city of Bukittinggi. Evidence - evidence of the history contained in this educational city as State building named "Tri Arga" located in the heart of Bukittinggi, as evidence of the history of the PDRI. Other historical hill in this town is a monument of Policewomen, Monument of Pahlawan tak dikenal, Statue of Imam Bonjol, Kamang war monument of Kemagis located near Ahmad Mochtar Hospital, Bukittinggi. In addition, Bukittinggi is a city that has the best sons and daughters of Indonesia, because of this city was born a man named Moh. Hatta, who became a proclaimer and vice president of the Republic of Indonesia. Evidenced by the presence, the home proclaimer Bung Hatta and Hatta statue known as the statue of "welcome".

          Bukittinggi has a mild climate, so the weather in this tourist town is perfect for everyone, because the air is fresh and cool in this town that makes the tourists feel durable in this beautiful city.
          Routine annual event held in the City Bukiitnggi is the show "Pedati". Appearance in the form of the work of the entire region of West Sumatra andKalimantan, as well as other areas. Also held a singing contest talent search, and the attractions - the famous attractions in the area of ​​West Sumatra. This proves that the people of the town of Bukittinggi is a society that is open, and friendly.Read More

Tourist place

1. Pasa Ateh
Providing souvenirs - souvenirs from the city of Bukittinggi and Minangkabau.
2. Pasa Bawah
Provide side dishes a day - the day the town of Bukittinggi.
3. Pasa Lereng
Is a path that has been earmarked as one of the places to make a living for the city of Bukittinggi and surrounding communities.
4. Pasa AUA Tajungkang
Bersebelah market is located under the pasa, which provides school supplies, clothing, and others - others.
5. Pasa Putiah
As the central buying and selling clothes - clothes that come from abroad but it is still worth taking.
6. Pasa AUA Kuniang
Is the second largest trading center after the Tanah Abang Jakarta. Provides almost all the needs of the community.
7. Japan hole
Is a long hole located below the ground, made by the people of Indonesia in the past ruled by Japan, devoted to the interests of Japan.

This hole is actually more accurately described the tunnel (bunker) Japan. Built in 1942 for the benefit of Japan's defense forces in World War II and the Greater East Asia War (Dai Senso Tora) on the orders of the Japanese Army military government (the Twenty-Fifth Army) to Sumatra based in London with the Defense Army Commander Gen. Sumatra. Watanabe. Finally a military commandment of Sumatra led by Seiko Seikikan Kakka is Jend. Kabayashi, the last Mayor Ichori Sito. Bukittinggi by the name of Yaku Sho Shi Kurai Limo include Jorong and also includes Gorges Sianok, Gaduik, Kapau, Ampang Tower, and Mount Batabuah Batutaba. Japan has a long hole of about 1400 m and width of ± 2 m. We can go to Japan this hole and we'll track it down with a very unique sensation. Inside there are dining rooms, drinking, torture room, kitchen and space weapons. Japan's entrance hole is contained in some places like at the edge of the canyon Sianok, Panorama Park, and besides Bung Hatta Palace or Tri Arga

 

8. Gorges Sianok
Peaceful valley located at the side of Bukittinggi. This valley splits Bukittinggi Mith Mount Singgalang in front of it. Sianok canyon is very famous, beautiful, and very captured.
9. Museum of Pahlawan

 Inside are a variety of historical evidence, such as a weapon - a weapon of war in the past, guns, combat aircraft in the past, and others - others.

Panorama Park In front there is a museum called the Museum of Power Tri Eka Dharma. This museum is one means of communication between generations to pass on the values ​​of the fighting 45. In this museum we can see historical relics such as aircraft, weapons, means of communication as well as photographs during the struggle against colonial Dutch and Japanese, and so forth.
10. Jam Gadang

 
Is the clock located in the heart of Bukittinggi, and became the symbol of the town of Bukittinggi.

Jam Gadang is a landmark and the town of Bukittinggi in West Sumatra province in Indonesia. The symbol is also typical of West Sumatra has a unique story and because of his age that is tens of years. Clock Tower was built in 1926 by architect Yazin and Sutan Dental Ameh. Laying the first stone clock is done Rook Maker's first son who was then 6 years old. This clock was a gift from the Queen of the Netherlands to Controleur (City Secretary).
From the tower Jam Gadang , the tourists can see the panorama of the city of Bukittinggi is composed of hills, valleys and buildings lined up in the middle of town to be missed.
When it was built entirely cost to reach 3,000 Gulden adjustment and renovation from time to time. Every day hundreds of people sought on the location of the Clock Tower. There is a amateur photographer, there are selling balloons, and even find auto loads (public transport) to be taken to other tourist sites in London.

 

11. Fort De Kock Fortress
The fortress in ancient times a stronghold for the par occupiers who invaded the city of Bukittinggi. . The fort was founded by Captain Bouer in 1825 during Mark Baron Hendrik de Kock as a commander of Der Troepen and Deputy Governor General of Dutch East Indies, that's why the fort was known as Fort De Kock. The fortress is situated on the Mount Jirek is used by the Dutch Army as a stronghold of the onslaught of the people of Minangkabau, especially since the outbreak of war Padri in the year 1821-1837. Around the castle there are cannons ancient period to the 19th century. From this location we can enjoy a tour of Bukittinggi and surrounding areas

12. Zoo
Contains a variety of wildlife that preserved the government.

Wildlife Parks and Cultural Kinantan or better known as the Zoo. This tourist attraction was built in 1900 by a Dutch named Controleur Strom Van Govent the Dutch. Then in 1929 the zoo made ​​by Dr. J. Hock and is the only zoo in West Sumatra, and is the oldest zoo in Indonesia. In the middle of tourist sites have shaped the Cultural Museum of Minangkabau traditional house, the Museum of Zoology and children's playground

13. Bridge Limpapeh
For a liaison between Fort De Kok and the Zoo.

constructed with architectural concrete construction with a roof shaped gonjong typical traditional Minangkabau house. This bridge stands on Jalan A. Yani and from here we can see the natural beauty and hustle Road Bukittinggi A. Yani.

14. Field Canteen / Lapang kantin
Is a field which is used for the memorial, annual event, and others - others.
15. Moh. Hatta’s House

Frequently visited by tourists, and also the students for their pelajarn materials.

this house is the birthplace of Mohammad Hatta, or more familiarly called Bung Hatta who is a national and international figure, a fighter and proclaimer of independence Indonesia. The house is located on Jalan Soekarno Hatta is an alternative tourist attraction when visiting Bukittinggi. And in it there are also photographs of Bung Hatta and family memories.

16. Level 40

his level was built in 1908 which was originally as a liaison between the Market Top with Lower Market. As one tourist attraction in the city of Bukittinggi, this level has inspired the songwriter Minang Syahrul Tarun Joseph with the title song "andam 0i        
 

17. Policewomen monument, Pahlawan Tak Dikenal Monument, Statue of Imam Bonjol, Kamang war monument, a statue of the proclaimer Bung Hatta statue known as the "welcome".

  a statue of the proclaimer Bung Hatta statue known as the "welcome".

18. Palace bung Hatta
Known as Arga Tri State Building, located at the center of Bukittinggi park exactly in front of the Clock Tower. In the Japanese colonial era building was used as the residence of Chief of Defence of Japan (Seiko Seikikan Kakka) and in the days of physical revolution in 1946 became the Vice President First Drs. Mohammad Hatta. Now the building was used as a place of seminars, workshops and meetings at national and regional representative as well as a state guest house where visiting Bukittinggi. Characterized the colonial architecture of this building, with spacious rooms totaling 8 pieces but now plus 12 pieces.

  

   

19. bunch thousand

Study 1000 was a tourist attraction that is still natural, sinuous trace the crevices of the cliffs. Study 1000 was used by local people to take drinking water to the valley canyon Sianok, in addition to exercise on foot with a background that Merapi volcano and Singgalang angun and fascinating. At this resort is a place of rest (coupling) WC, fishing pond, camping sites and parking area. Besides, we have witnessed the behavior of wild animals like monkeys on the loose while playing and jumping from branch to branch and the birds sing sing to entertain the visitors

20. park panorama

Panorama Park recently completed revitalized located on Jl. Panorama is within 1 km from the center of Bukittinggi. From the garden we enjoy the beautiful scenery and fascinating, especially towards the Gorges valley with a backdrop of Mount Sianok Singgalang. At this location there are souvenir stalls Minangkabau, food and drink stalls, permanent seating, parking and other facilities.

Vehicle can be used

1. gig
Like the horse cart in Java that every holiday interest of the tourists as their transport to surround the town of Bukittinggi.
2. public transport
A public transport has a mileage limit, so as to surround the town of Bukittinggi takes a lot of spotty public transportation.
3. car tourism
Automobile tourism services are offered at a price corresponding to the given fasitas.
4. taxi
Taxi is one of a safe and comfortable transportation in the surrounding town of Bukittinggi.