Padang

Padang is one of the offbeat tourist destinations located in the West Sumatra of Indonesia and brings forward an unconventional tourism. The Island of Padang takes you to perfect countryside location and offers you number of food to sample on. It is one of the best places to be if you want to experience the magical landscapes without much rush and chaos. The beaches are not crowded and rejuvenate your senses in its glorious embrace. There are many activities like swimming, hiking, surfing and exploring native culture that you can participate in.

Padang has an ancient city - where you can admire Dutch colonial architecture, located on the Muara River bustling with colorful boats. The beautiful Sitti Nurbaya Bridge crosses the river like a lovely silk ribbon, with the vibrant colors illuminated by the lights. The atmosphere is extremely peaceful. Besides the Minang, the minorities of the population here are Chinese. Padang is also China town with a temple of Confucius - the origin of the Chinese people. Outside the city edge, you will find the beaches, but do not expect to find a resort to comfortably sunbathe. As mentioned above, this city is dominated by conservative Muslim culture, many people are very unhappy to see too generous beachgoers in hot bikinis on the beach. If you want to enjoy the warm sunshine and immense blue sea, you should come to Bali.

Talking about food Padang (Masakan Padang) can be called unique and has spread across the country. Just sit back and indulge in your snacks. You only need to pay for the food you eat, the rest is taken away. All dishes have fixed ingredients: Gulai (curry), lado (chili) and Bareh (rice). The interference between India and the Middle East has brought Padang cuisine an unmistakable unique taste.

From Jakarta or Medan, you can fly to Padang. Domestic flights are very affordable.
From Medan or Toba tiger, a bus can become your means of transportation. However, the road is quite long and the road quality is not very good, so aircraft is often a better choice.

What are you waiting for, plan a trip to Pandang right away!