Location: West Sumatra
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What to do and see in West Sumatra, Sumatra: The Best Sights & Landmarks
West Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatera Barat, abbreviated to Sumbar, Jawi: سومترا بارايق, Minangkabau: Sumatera Baraik) is a province of Indonesia. It lies on the west coast of the island of Sumatra. The latest official estimate for January 2014 shows a population of 5,098,790. West Sumatra is sub-divided into 12 regencies and seven cities. It has relatively more cities than other provinces in Indonesia, except Java province. Its capital is Padang.
Restaurants in West Sumatra
1. Sirih Hill
2. Monumen Merpati Perdamaian
3. Pagaruyung Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 363 reviews
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!!!
4. Ulakan Mosque
5. Bayur Grand Mosque
6. Nagari Tuo Pariangan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By dc330 - Seoul, South Korea
Just got back from A week tour over West Sumatera, Sumbar. Visited many places, however this Pariangan is one of our favorites. As the nature is so beautiful with paddy field, Traditonal houses and one of the oldest mosque at the village, unfortunately we didnt have much time to explore the whole village, thus, we missed the hotspring. Local with a truly Minang manner, honest and kind to all visitor, i do understand a bit of Minang, though. Unlike other tourist attraction where sometimes too much merchant trying to force you to buy whatever yhings theyre selling, this village is one of em.
