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SUMATRA
Our home island Sumatra - the second largest island in Indonesia - is in the fourth place in procuring total visits of foreign tourists following Jakarta, Bali and Batam. This region has a remarkable panorama, thick with virgin forests, lush vegetation, strong rivers, beautiful waterfalls, peaceful sandy beaches and large ancient lakes. The diversity of arts, people and culture literally make Sumatra a Garden of Eden for social scientists and culture seekers.
Sumatra has indeed reliable nature and cultural tour objects:
BUKITTINGGI
The heart land of Minang Kabau tribe , high land of Bukittinggi is a pleasant two-hour drive from the West-Sumatra provincial capital of Padang through the gorgeous Anai Valley up to the Agam Plateau. Located 930 meter above sea level, Bukittinggi (formerly called Fort De Kock by the Dutch) has a cool climate and is surrouned by three vulcanoes: Tandikat, Singgalang and Merapi.
The central landmark is the town's clock tower, referred to by the locals as Jam Gadang. It's overlooks the market square, a beehive of activity. A fantastic place to do shopping in souvenir shops. Nearby Kota Gadang is renowned for its fine silver filigree and hand embroidery. On the outskirts of Bukittinggi there is a 150 meter deep canyon called Ngarai Sianok (Sianok Canyon)The Grand canyon of the south East Asia It is an incredibly winding through the bottom of the steep-walled canyon. West Sumatrans claim it is unrivalled for natural beauty in all of Indonesia. 50Km east of Bukittinggi Harau Vallay with Rock Lime and some waterfalls.
Never miss the traditional performace of Minang kabau Dance with the Hight Light Plate Dancem.The dancers dance on the broken plate or glasses.
10 Km north of Bukittinggi ,the Batang Palupuh reserve for Raflesia Flower,you can see them on the certain time. was discovered for the first time by Sir Thomas Raffles and Dr. Arnoldy in Bengkulu in 1818. It is the biggest flower in the world with its 100 cm of diameter. This flower needs 6 to 8 months for building and 15 day later for blossoming. The unique of this flower is the fact that it has no root, leaf, and trunk. It is a parasite since this flower has no chlorophyl and haustoria.
MANINJAU LAKE
A crater lake, its scenery rivals Lake Toba on a smaller scale. One of West Sumatra's most famous sights. There are facilities for swimming, water skiing and a good selection of hotels and restaurants. The village of Matur, overlooking the lake, arranges dance performances on request,There is interesting trecking from Puncak Lawang with altitude 1.250 above sea level down to The Lake from the altitude 500 Meter above sea level Another,the other lake Singkarak,Diatas and Dibawah
MENTAWAI ISLAND
consist of four main Island,North Pagai,South Pagai,Sikakap and Siberut,about 100 Km from west of west Sumatra cost. In Indian. Ocean,the tribe who live there call mentawai Tribe.Among 4 island Siberut Island is the biggest but the the lowest population among four islands.Their culture,language is totaly different with people who live in Sumatra,Their culture back to stone age,Most of old people docorate their body with tatoe.According to the story is the oldest tatoe in the worl.d.They are very proposinal hunter using bow and poism arrow.The still practice magig.Magig man is importand man,because They lead ceremony,cure some body ill,give advice to the ordinary people before going hunting,building the house,making canoe,etc.There hundreds of island with beautifull beach and coral reef .also the best place for surving
NATIONAL PARK OF KERINCI SEBLAT
Home to rhino's, tigers, elephants, bears and orang-utans, the Kerinci sprawls across four provinces, making it Sumatra's largest national park. The scenery is magnificent, dominated by volcanic cones including the highest peak in Western Indonesia Mount Kerici. Lake Kerinci is the best place to sight the park's famous bird life.
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