BUKITTINGGI IN MY MIND

 Bukittinggi is one small town in Sumatra barat.I think, because of its strategic location is also the air is cool and peaceful atmosphere,Bukittinggi much visited by many people both from domestic and from abroad ..... I am as proud of Bukittinggi people living in this city.

The first is JAM GADANG Tower.it is an icon Bukittinggi. The hight is 26 meters was built in 1826 as a gift from the Queen of Holland to the city secretary, Rook Maker.The roof has been changed three times to reflect changes in the history of the city itself. In the Netherlands, the roof is rounded with a statue of a rooster on it. Currently the roof reflects the architecture of Minangkabautraditional house.One thing that is unique to this clock is the Roman numeral IV on the clock, because it is written with 'IIII'. Clock Tower is located in an area of ​​100 meters. Near the hour is Upper Market, which is a center of commerce in Bukittinggi.IF you want to buy something, then this is the place.

The second is NGARAI SIANOK. it has two walls almost vertical and facing each other. Heightof about 100 to 200 meters and a length of about 15 km. These form thecanyon walls where you can see the vast paddy fields and streams. Are separated by a canyon and Mount Singgalang Bukittinggi.

The beauty Sianok canyon can be seen from Panorama Park in Bukittinggi or you can also go directly to the canyon, which is a residential area and paddy fields. To enjoy the scenery of the park, visitors can pay an entrance fee of Rp. 3,000 per person. Besides the beauty of the canyon,visitors can also visit the LOBANG JEPANG at the bottom of the canyon.Sianok canyon is the most beautiful places in West Sumatra, especially during sunrise and sunset.

The third is LOBANG JEPANG.it is Located in sights of Panorama, the center of Bukittinggi.This tourist attraction visited by local and foreign tourists travel, especiallyon Sundays and other holidays.

Built in 1943 for the benefit of Japan's defense forces in World War II, a hole was made on the orders of the Japanese Military Administration of the Army (Army of Twenty Five) to Sumatra, which is based in London with the Commander of the Defense Army under General WatanabeSumatra.

Japan hole is the governing body of Bukittinggi as one object Cave Tour.Having done various renovations, fitted lights. At the entrance is madestairs leading into the tunnel, which is divided into two parts and is limitedby iron pipes: one part for inflow and one other side to flow out. As acomplementary information about the existence

The tunnel, also equipped airphone that every visitor can hear the history of the tunnel.

The Fourth is JANJANG SARIBU. It so called because the number of children a thousand ladder rungs. A tourist attraction that is still natural,sinuous trace the crevices of the cliff. Levels of a thousand is used bylocal people to take drinking water to the valley Canyon Sianok, in addition to exercise on foot with a background of Mount Merapi andSinggalang graceful and riveting.At this resort is a place of rest (coupling) WC, fishing pond, campingsites and parking area. Besides, we have witnessed the behavior of wildanimals like monkeys on the loose while playing and jumping from branch to branch and the birds sing sing to entertain the visitors.

And the finally is BENTENG FORT DE COCK.it is the legacy of the colonial Dutch fort that stood on the Mount Jirek in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, which was built in 1825 by Captain Bauer and used as a stronghold of the Dutch in the face of Padri War led by the Tuanku Imam Bonjol. 

The atmosphere in the Citadel area Fort de Kock, with a clean environment, a fairly shady trees, large cages and small neat row contains a variety of wildlife birds, as well as antique lamps decorate the garden stood.

           

Here is also there is a bridge called the bridge of limpapeh. This bridge connects the fort with fort de cock zoo named kinantan culture. Here you can see a wide range of protected animals in Indonesia and also the Minangkabau traditional house.

so,come on. let's go holiday to Bukittinggi.......

^^