5 Top Destinations in Padang; the City of Siti Nurbaya, Malin Kundang Folklores
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18 February 2023 22:38 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The City of Padang is the capital of West Sumatra Province. Padang is known by many people for its foods that can be found anywhere. But you can also find various tourist destinations in this city.
The following is the list of recommended destinations in the City of Padang:
- Caroline Beach
Caroline Beach or also known as Bungus Beach has smooth and clean white sand. The location is 20 kilometers from the city center. This beach is also shady as it has a lot of trees.
- Air Manis Beach
Air Manis Beach is one of the iconic destinations in Padang. On this beach is where the famous Malin Kundang stone lies in prostration position. In addition, there are many big rocks in the shapes that look like ropes and ship hulls. Those rocks are believed to be the ship of Malin Kundang which was destroyed by the waves and storms.
- Museum of Adityawarman
In the Museum of Adityawarman, you'll find historical collections of Minangkabau and national. One of the iconic items is the Bagonjong House.
- Padang Old Town
The old town is also known as Batang Arau Old Town. It is one of the historical witnesses of the first civilization in the city of Padang. This area is included in the cultural heritage area. In this area there are buildings that have unique and classic architecture, such as the See Hien Kiong Temple and the Muhammadan Mosque.
- The Bridge of Siti Nurbaya
The Siti Nurbaya Bridge is a bridge that sprang 156 meters above the Batang Aru River. It is named after Siti Nurbaya since this bridge serves as the access to Padang Mount that became the background of the classical novel titled 'Siti Nurbaya'. From this bridge, you can enjoy the sunset with the view of Padang Old Town.
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