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NGARAI CANYON AND JAPANESE TUNNELS

Parks and gardens
4/5
1 review
Remarkable canyon, one of the city's greatest sights, and Japanese tunnels ... Read more
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CLOCK TOWER

Towers to visit
3.5/5
2 reviews
A remarkable tour of Bukittinggi, unique in Sumatra, the town's symbol and ... Read more
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ZOO

Parks and gardens
2/5
1 review

Situated in the park on the hill, a little demoralizing like all Indonesian zoos, it brings together several species of Sumatra. It is particularly rich in birds. Its main attraction lies in its museum built in 1934 by a Dutch, a traditional Minangkabau building, one of the most beautiful in the region.

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MILITARY MUSEUM (PERJUANGAN)

Museums
Museum featuring weapons from the Padris war and naive paintings ... Read more
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MARKETS

Markets
Markets in Bukittinggi, Pasar Bawah for fruit, vegetables and fish, and ... Read more
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KOCK BENTENG (KOCK BENTENG)

Monuments to visit
Fort, built in 1825 during the Padris War, with a cultural museum and a zoo ... Read more
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OFFICE DU TOURISME

Tourist office

It offers beautiful Prospectus country brochures, very well done and precise. Can also organize tours in the region.

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TABIANG TAKURUANG

Natural Crafts

If you want to immerse yourself in the peaceful natural splendor of West Sumatra, Tabiang Takuruang is the ideal destination for a nature getaway. The hill's distinctive silhouette, nestled in the heart of the river valley, makes it an enchanting place to discover. Tabiang Takuruang can be reached by crossing the lush rice fields of Bukittinggi. A number of quaint cafés and restaurants can be found nearby. This escapade can be combined with a visit to the Koto Gadang Great Wall and Japanese tunnels.

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LA GRANDE MURAILLE DE KOTO GADANG

Local history and culture

Explore a replica of the Great Wall of China to reach a charming goldsmith's village. You'll need to climb about 330 steps. Opt for a half-day visit. Koto Gadang was the home of notable figures in the struggle for independence. It is also a goldsmith's center renowned for its intricate Minangkabau silver models. The village is also home to a large mosque built in the traditional Minangkabau style.

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