Tourist Destination in Padang

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All we know, West Sumatra has a variety of interesting tourist destinations. Starting from nature tourism to culture. Especially Padang city.

Delicious culinary, cultural, and natural attractions are three prime allures in Padang City. Well, the region also has some good spots to enjoy a beautiful evening with either friends or family members, though. The city of Padang has an area that is direct from the sea, so here there are many beautiful beaches that you can stop by. In addition, landscapes, as well as buildings with strong cultural values.

Definitely not complete a visit to West Sumatra before enjoying all of it in Padang. There are several places destination in Padang:

1. Pantai Pasumpahan

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Pantai Pasumpahan is located on Pasumpahan Island, in Bungus Teluk Kabung. To get there, you can rent a speed boat from Bungus Bay. In there, you will be immediately greeted with a stretch of white sand surrounded by hills filled with shady trees. In addition, the water is still clear, so you can easily see the coral reefs that are still awake. In addition, this island is a shelter or gathering place for fishermen. On the beach, we can see a lot of fisherman activities here who are catching fish and catching fish.

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The stretch of sand along Pantai Pasumpahan accompanied by waves is the main attraction of this beach. A small island that floats off the coast, a bonus view that is worth it. The stretch of sloping beach is covered with billions of grains of white sand; the quiet atmosphere is the main attraction of this island. Thus, tourists will feel isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city even though they are actually only a step away from the city crowd. Traveling on this island will be fun. By walking, tourists can see the natural panorama around the island which is very pleasing to the eye. So, it is not wrong if Pasumpahan Island is called one of the most beautiful islands in West Sumatra.

2. Masjid Raya of West Sumatera

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Masjid Raya of West Sumatra is one of the interesting religious destinations to visit in the city of Padang. This magnificent mosque with Minang traditional nuances has a unique building construction and is earthquake resistant. Masjid Raya of West Sumatra is a mosque building that has unique architecture. The architecture of the mosque does not have a dome-like mosque in general. In this grand mosque, it is pointed at the left and right ends, of which there are 4 ends. So, it looks like a Rumah Gadang

The construction of this mosque has 3 main floors. The second floor which is the main room is used as a place of prayer, which can accommodate as many as 20,000 people. Because this mosque is the largest mosque in West Sumatra. In addition, the parking lot of the mosque is also very wide.

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That's why Masjid Raya of West Sumatera became an icon of the city of Padang. In addition, the unique building owned by this mosque is also used as a place for religious tourism. usually, a lot of photographers come to take pictures. However, the main function of this mosque is to pray and worship.

3. Sitti Nurbaya Bridge

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The Sitti Nurbaya Bridge is a bridge that stretches 156 meters above the Batang Arau River, Padang City, West Sumatra. This bridge connects the city center with Seberang Padang. Taking the name of the classic novel Sitti Nurbaya by Marah Rusli, this bridge is access to Gunung Padang, one of the backgrounds of Sitti Nurbaya.

Buildings that do not exist between the two vehicles at this location, apart from working as traffic, can also be used as tourist attractions. One of the bridges that are used as a place to travel is the Siti Nurbaya Bridge, located in West Sumatra.

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Every day this bridge is visited by many visitors, both from the surrounding community or from outside the area. They came with the aim of enjoying the view of the hills that were presented from the top of the bridge. Even at nightfall, visitors can enjoy a soothing nuance at night while watching sparkling city lights!

4. Bukit Nobita

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If you want to see the view of Padang City from a height, you can visit Bukit Nobita in Kampung Jua, Lubuk Begalung . On the hill full of weeds, you can find a large tree surrounded by three stones. While enjoying the view of Mount Padang as the backdrop for the urban area, you can have a picnic and sit back and relax under the tree.

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Bukit Nobita is inspired by the Doraemon cartoon film and features a beautiful panorama from a height. The view at the top will be more beautiful in the afternoon or evening, you can see the beautiful sunset that will hypnotize you to capture the moment. Bukit Nobita has a very amazing panorama. To climb this hill, you only need to pay an entrance ticket of IDR 3,000 per visitor and a parking fee of IDR 5,000. Bukit Nobita can be a recommendation for photography lovers to record other angles of the panorama of Padang City from a height.

5. Pasir Jambak Beach

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Pasir Jambak Beach is located on Jalan Teratai, Koto Tangah . The rows of pavilions on the beach can be used to sit back and enjoy the sunset.

In addition to relaxing on the beach while enjoying coconut ice, you can also swim or relax on the beach on foot. If you travel to Pasir Jambak Beach by bicycle, you can cycle on the beach because the beach has a flat contour.

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Pasir Jambak Beach has been provided with sufficient facilities to make visitors feel more at home in the beach area. The shady trees that line the beach make the beach atmosphere cooler than other beaches. There are many activities you can do while at Pasir Jambak Beach, from swimming, playing, playing ball with friends on the white sand, to renting a boat to sail the ocean.

In the afternoon you can also enjoy the beauty of the sunset from Pasir Jambak Beach which is known to be very beautiful. The view of the blue sky fading with the light of the sun starting to sink with orange in every cloud that blocks the light makes the scene very exotic and quite romantic. To enter this beach, you will only be charged about Rp. 5000, including parking and so on, very affordable isn't it. Besides being affordable, it is also very suitable for the weekend with your loved ones at Pasir Jambak Beach.