Bukittinggi city (the central tourism place of west sumatera)

Development of tourism is one of the leading sectors for the town of Bukittinggi, many exciting attractions, making this city dubbed as the "tourist city". Currently in the town of Bukittinggi has been there about 60 hotels and 15 travel agencies. Hotels located in the town of Bukittinggi, among others, The Hills (formerly Novotel), hotels Pusako and so on.
Sianok canyon valley is one of the main tourist attractions. Panorama Park is located in the town of Bukittinggi allow tourists to see the beautiful scenery Sianok canyon. Inside the park there is also a cave Panorama former Japanese soldier hiding during World War II it's called Japanese's hole Bukittinggi.

In the park there is a replica of Bundo Kanduang Tower House which serves as a museum of Minangkabau culture, Bukittinggi Zoo and Fort de Kock is connected by a pedestrian bridge called the Bridge Limpapeh. Limpapeh pedestrian bridge above the street A. Yani which is the main street in the town of Bukittinggi.


Pasa Ateh (Market above) are adjacent to the Clock Tower which is downtown. In the market there are many  handicrafts sellers and embroidery as well as snacks souvenirs typical of West Sumatra as Karupuak Sanjai (cassava chips) made from cassava, Karupuak Jangek made from cow or buffalo leather and Karak Kaliang , a kind of typical Bukittinggi snacks shaped like a figure 8. Currently, he also has built several modern shopping centers in the town of Bukittinggi.
Bukittinggi is about 3 hours from padang city, the capital of West Sumatera. it can reach by public transportation.