Padang
Padang is a common transit point for surfers traveling to Batu Islands and
Mentawai Islands, and for tourists visiting the West Sumatran highlands. Padang
beach (known as Taplau or Tapi Lauik) which located from Samudra Street until
Puruih, is well-known for its beautiful sunset and hundreds of food stalls.
Bungus bay, to the south of Padang, is suitable for swimming and boating. The
Dragon Boat Festival is a
major international sporting event that is held in Padang to promote tourism.
Adityawarman Museum specializes in the history and culture of the local
Minangkabau ethnic group, and the main exhibits are housed within a Rumah Gadang
style building. Batang (River) Kuranji flows in Padang and on top area of the
river at Batu Busuk, Lambung Bukit sub-district is suitable for white water
activities.
The cuisine of the Minangkabau people is commonly called Padang cuisine. Padang
restaurants are common throughout the country and are famous for their spicy
food. Padang food is usually cooked once per day, and all customers choose from
those dishes, which are left out on display until no food is left. It is served
in small portions of various dishes, but constituting, with rice, a complete
meal.
The nearest International airport to Padang is
Minangkabau International Airport.
Popular attractions in Padang:
| Padang Popular Attractions | |
|---|---|
|
• Bukit Tinggi |
• Padang Beach |
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