Destination 13 - Bukittinggi, Indonesia

Allocated in Padang, Indonesia Bukittinggi or 'high hill' is town of West Sumatra's culture center. With 900 meters over sea level, Bukittinggi will give you experience with refreshingly cool climate. Even though it is a place that always rain it did not deter travelers to enjoy what many claim is the most hospitable city in Sumatra. The town also called Tri Agra which refers to the three majestic  mountains that shape the region fortune. Many travelers taht come to Bukittinggi will visit a remarkable Ngarai Sianak Canyon. The canyon is a a place where giant rock cliff faces, rugged trees which grow on the top and the dramatic surrounding mountains make this canyon a spellbinding view. This is a place to go if you want to get beyond the average tourist trail. Compared to other spot in Sumatra, Bukittinggi only receives a handful of visitors that use town as a base for nearby hikes or take cultural tours to the Minangkabau highland.

Places that can be visited are Ngarai Sianak Canyon, Jam Gadang, Kota Gadang and many more. Ngarai Sianak Canyon is located on the southwestern edge of Bukittinggi. It have a unique geographic wonder. A river meanders through the rice fields below dissapearing in the hazy distance beyond. The best look out over the canyon is from Panorama Park is also a popular spot with locals come here to stroll in the afternoon air. Meanwhile Jam Gadang is the main land mark in Bukittinggi. It is the clock tower and give  the overlooks at the market square, a beehive of activity and the best place to do some souvenir shopping. Visitors also can know Minang culture by attending a dance performance at the museum's open stage at Sliguri. Besides that visitors also can see bullfights at Padang Lawas about 6km south of Bukittinggi. If got time, visitors also can visit Rumah Gadang Museum, a traditional house build in the 19th century. Other places that can be visited are Pagaruyung Minangkabau palace, Lake Maninjau and lake Singkarak.

Ngarai Sianok Canyon 

Jam Gadang

Pagaruyung Palace