Top 10 Things to do in Bukittinggi, Sumatra

February 10, 2022 Layne Dawes

Bukittinggi (Indonesian: Kota Bukittinggi, Minangkabau: Bukittinggi, Jawi: بوكيق تيڠڬي‬), is the third largest city in West Sumatra, Indonesia, with a population of over 124,000 people and an area of 25.24 km². It is in the Minangkabau Highlands, 90 km by road from the West Sumatran capital city of Padang. The whole area is directly adjacent to the Agam Regency, and is located at 0°18′20″S 100°22′9″E / 0.30556°S 100.36917°E / -0.30556; 100.36917, near the volcanoes Mount Singgalang (inactive) and Mount Marapi (still active). At 930 m above sea level, the city has a cool climate with temperatures between 16.1° to 24.9°C.
Restaurants in Bukittinggi

1. Pagaruyung Palace

Pagaruyung, Tanjung Emas, Bukittinggi 27281 Indonesia
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4.5 based on 363 reviews

Pagaruyung Palace

Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null

We visited Pagaruyung palace in August 2019. This palace is the most famous attraction in MinangKabau area. The palace is very beautiful and well preserved. It has typical architecture of Minangkabau style with peaked roofs and walls that are remarkably carved and richly decorated. Then, we visited other typical villages with very beautiful and colourful in the surroundings, i.e. Sulit Air, Pariangan and Rao Rao. Highly recommended to visit!!!

2. Mount Marapi (Gunung Marapi)

Bukittinggi Indonesia +62 812-6606-4095
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Mount Marapi (Gunung Marapi)

Reviewed By santo_chua - Batam, Indonesia

I just finished climbing Singgalang Mountain. Singgalang is a mountain in front of gunung marapi. Singgalang is a very natural mountain with great views along the way. especially in the moss forest and telaga dewi a very beautiful lake at the top of the mountain. this time we were accompanied with a very professional guide. the name is Fajar of ambasador trekking. Fajar and his team are very good people with very nice personalities. for the food menu prepared for us vegetarians is very tasty and prepared according to our request. what we will never forget is the kawa daun coffee serve by fajar. We will come back to try hiking at marapi mountain of course with mr Fajar. If you need a profesional mountain guide who has been certified by the Indonesian Mountain Guides Association, especially in West Sumatra, fajar is a right person. Cantact number. Fajar +62 858 30253018 ( whatsapp number )

3. Puncak Lawang

Jl. Raya Bukittinggi Maninjau Lake, Bukittinggi 26162 Indonesia
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Puncak Lawang

4. Pandai Sikek

Bukittinggi 27151 Indonesia
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Pandai Sikek

5. Lake Maninjau

Bukittinggi Indonesia
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4.0 based on 365 reviews

Lake Maninjau

Reviewed By Fauzee_1054 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nice view and many new selfie spots created...peaceful and serene ...love this beautiful place...many changes since my last visit in July 2019

6. Bukittinggi Clock Tower

Jln. Parak Kubang no. 40, Bukittinggi 26117 Indonesia
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4.0 based on 656 reviews

Bukittinggi Clock Tower

Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null

We visited the famous white clock tower in Art Deco style with traditional Indonesian roof style in August 2019. It’s located in a pleasant area of Bukittingi, with: - many horse drawn carts allowing to do sightseeing tours, which are highly recommended for families with kids! - many small shops and colourful markets and sellers. Very pleasant area!!!

7. Sianok canyon

Jl Ngarai Bukittinggi, Bukittinggi Indonesia +62 853-6361-3494
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4.0 based on 346 reviews

Sianok canyon

Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null

We visited the beautiful Sianok canyon in August 2019, that is located about 4 km far from Bukittingi. It’s a very fine valley with a river meandering and 100 meters high cliffs, with Singgalang volcano in the background. There are also typical villages. We visited Kota Gadang that is famous for silverware; there are also beautiful houses in the Minangkabau style and old Dutch style houses. A very pleasant area!

8. Japanese Cave

Bukittinggi Indonesia http://www.bukittinggikota.go.id/index.php?class=news&act=read&file_id=23&news_id=768
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4.0 based on 213 reviews

Japanese Cave

Reviewed By BalliangBoy - Bacchus Marsh, Australia

A fine example of war history and human endurance! Well worth the experience, be sure to get an English speaking guide though. Without a guide, would be an injustice unless you can converse in Bahasa...

9. Museum Rumah Kelahiran Bung Hatta

Jl. Soekarno-Hatta no. 37, Kelurahan Aur Tanjungkang Tengah Sawah, Kecamatan Guguh Panjang, Bukittinggi Indonesia +62 752 644488 http://www.museumindonesia.com/museum/71/1/Rumah_Kelahiran_Bung_Hatta_Bukittinggi
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Museum Rumah Kelahiran Bung Hatta

10. Benteng Fort de Kock

Jl. Benteng Town Centre, Bukit Jirek, Bukittinggi 26113 Indonesia
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3.0 based on 140 reviews

Benteng Fort de Kock

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