Visit Bukittinggi

My hometown is in Bukittinggi. If you’re from Padang, you would need time 2 hours to go there. Bukittinggi placed in plateou. It makes Bukittinggi has cool weather. Furthermore, sorrounding of Bukittinggi are hills. It can be a place for climber who like to climb the hill. Beside that, Bukittinggi has many tourists area. Some of them are made from nature, ex shadow-land, and human made.

NGARAI SIANOK

One of place which is made from nature is Ngarai Sianok. The legend said that Ngarai is formed by crack land. It’s happened because of big earthquake and it cracks into two side, also form big and deep valey. You can see Ngarai Sianok from the high place. The scenery is so natural. Under the Ngarai has wide field which is a place use as a race for sports car.

From down there, there is a way to Lubang Jepang. Lubang Jepang is an underground tunnel. When the World War II happened, Lubang Jepangwas made by Romusha as a place to hide for Japan Army. Now, Lubang Jepang is used as one of the most popular tourists area in Bukittinggi. It’s very interesting and make hair stand and end.

Bukittinggi also rich in souvenirs. Many kinds of souvenir you can buy as a gift brought back from a trip. Such as, bag, miniature of Jam Gadang, clothes, etc. Some of them are made from woodcraft. There, also sell the original Batik from West Sumatra. It is formed become clothes, trousers, shoes, jacket, etc. They are very traditional and full of West Sumatra’s culture.

So, you will fell regret, if you can’t visit Bukittinggi because you will find something different that you can’t find in another place. Bukittinggi is a small city with many interesting tourists area.