AIR MANIS BEACH, LEGEND OF MALIN KUNDANG

Air Manis Beach, the name. On the beach there is a pile of stones is believed to be a form of Malin Kundang and the entire device that is sure his ship had become stone. Malin Stone in a kneeling position while the ships scattered around it.

Every visitor who came to Air Manis Beach, the area of ​​stone Malin Kundang be the first place visited. They pose and take the best pictures in front of the stone Malin Kundang.

However, the beauty of the rolling waves but not too high as well as views of Mount Padang make Air Manis Beach became a complementary impression of the charm of Air Manis Beach in West Sumatra. The waves are rolling on the beach as a silent witness to the story of Malin Kundang hundreds of years earlier.

Down the beach is a fun job while occasionally letting feet wet by the waves a romp. Swimming also seems to be activity that sounds interesting cukuup to do in this area. So, prepare a change of clothes if you want to come to this beach.

About 500 meters from the scene of rock Kundang Makin, visitors can embark on a journey to Banana Island across from the beach with a small walk less than 500 meters. The depth of water between Air Manis Beach and the Banana Island Small is not too deep so it can be traveled by foot, although the actual number of the community also rents small boats to cross.

Most point in the stomach just as high as adults. Around 16.00 hours, the water usually starts tide beach. Therefore, visitors are advised to return from the island area of ​​1 hectare to the Air Manis Beach before the afternoon.

Small Banana Island, visitors can sit in huts that are there while enjoying the ocean view and beach. If you decide to stay at the Big Banana Island, visitors can stay at homes or bring your own tent equipment.

Moreover, from the edge of the Air Manis Beach Similarly, visitors can go to the Island Sikuai takes about 2.5 hours to try out various water attractions, such as surfing and diving. Sikuai island famous for its white sand.

Air Manis Beach is located 15 miles from the center of the city of Padang, right on the Gulf District of mourning, Padang District. Therefore, spend all day in the Air Manis Beach and back to Padang in one day is not impossible.

But, do not forget to buy souvenirs in the form of coral reefs and shells of various shapes and sizes are priced between Rp. 5000-50000. if interested in looking for jerseys and clothing typical of West Sumatra, visitors can also buy them at kiosks around the coast.

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NYANGNYANG ISLAND, SURFERS PARADISE

 

"Waves to remember," said Arjen Pennekamp, ​​surfers from the Netherlands who has spent 18 days on the island Masokut or better known as Nyangnyang Island, Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra. The comments did not seem excessive. Fierce waves of the Mentawai islands that make always remember those who've come to the area which is located 120 miles from the city of Padang. Almost every day Arjen and his brother, Jelle, pampered tide Mentawai famous among surfers around the world. Even this second time visiting the Mentawai Arjen. "The beauty, tranquility, nature, and of course the waves are challenging, that's what makes me come back again," he explains about his presence at that time.

Small islands in the southern island of Siberut, the largest island in the Mentawai Islands, among the surfers known as the area has a beach with waves that challenge. In the local language, called Koat waves. Small islands were also far from the noise and hustle and bustle of the city's exhausting. The area is surrounded by white sandy beaches, green forests, and fresh air.

Nyangnyang addition, a number of other islands is the famous island of Karangmajat, Masilok Island, Botik Island, and Island Mainuk.

Enormity of the waves in the Mentawai Islands are known among surfers around the world starting in 1990. This condition could even make the Mentawai synonymous with surfing. Until a population of approximately termed it as a playground or playground because of the many rides surf at the islands.

The drive from Muara Siberut to surf in Nyangnyang arena reached by motorboat. It takes about two hours to get to the island Nyangnyang a distance of about 21 miles from Muara Siberut. "It costs around Rp 450,000 one-way.

On the right side and left side of the river lies a dense mangrove forest with a variety of ecosystems that live in it. Arriving at the mouth of the river, looking seagulls looking for fish. After a while hovering in the air, the white bird plummeted into the water and bring the fish in its beak.

In addition to the cluster of islands scenery in the distance and an unspoiled wilderness, the way to the arena surf also takes place through the Mentawai tribe settlements in Katurai. Among the rows of coconut trees, traditional houses seem Mentawai called uma. Around the estuary are also many Mentawai people who anchored their boats for fishing. They cast the nets or fishing. About an hour later appeared Nyangnyang Island. In the distance, white bubbles appear headed for the beach.

Simple hut

Around the arena there surfing simple cottages for rent around Rp 50,000 per person per night. The cottage was owned by indigenous Mentawai originating from the village across the island Nyangnyang Taileleu.

Residents have Taileleu Nyangnyang coconut trees on the island, and occasionally they come to pick coconuts there. Local residents can also be asked to cook the food needed by the surfers. Foodstuffs and supplies such as rice, instant noodles, potatoes, drinking water, vegetables, or canned food can be bought in Muara Siberut.

If the waves are not good, unfavorable winds, the surfers can walk around the island. Dense forest is not possible crawled, but walked along the edge of the white sandy beaches surrounding the island is certainly a pleasant experience. They can also do recreational diving (scuba diving), snorkeling, or just looking for fish in clear water.

Typically, June to August is the best time for surfing. "The waves were good in July and August, can be up to seven feet high," pampered challenging waves, beautiful scenery, the atmosphere is calm and peaceful, away from the noise and roar of the vehicle, making as if time stopped. For a while, on the island Nyangnyang day and hour no longer a problem.

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DEMPO MOUNTAIN CHARM

Looked, down, up, and researching travel charm Mount Dempo. Green carpet of tea gardens so fresh. It appears the person wearing the hat lined with baskets over their shoulders, picking tea leaf. Dense green forests become green tea with a blue border Dempo mountain peak with white clouds.

Accompanied by a cup of coffee-flavored typical Pagar Alam, beautiful natural scenery in the morning on the porch Mountain Lodging Gare Pagar Alam, will captivate anyone who sees it. Has not satisfied the eye could see. Would be moved to step foot in between the tea plantation, looking for a nutritious tea parasite was in between the sticks of tea, accompanied by the fresh cool morning and the sun began to sweep the ridge.

Mount Dempo who has a height of 3159 meters above sea level, is the highest area in South Sumatra Province. Travel for approximately 6 hours from Palembang to Pagar Alam also be an interesting experience. Entering the fenced area by the nature of these mountains, valleys and winding road with cliffs on the roadside to welcome into Pagar Alam.

Not only the beauty of Mount Dempo's famous mountain route also became a byword among the mountaineers. "The challenges are varied, and a bonus point (even) a little," said the mountaineer. Gurgling sound of water and various animal sounds of the mountain dwellers would accompany the climbers.

Set up camp in a stretch of Merapi summit, before looking at the crater Dempo, also the main attraction. Sipping warm coffee, a campfire, sparkling city lights visible from that height. Especially when the new year arrives, it will be filled expanse of the climbers. Welcoming the new year at the peak of Merapi Dempo, seemed to have become a tradition.

The area is 300 kilometers from Palembang is also loaded with the charm of ancient history. The stones of an ancient relic that was estimated to be 2500 to 3000 this year are in some villages at the foot of Mount Dempo. Stone shapes also varied, from the mortar, animals, humans, and there is also a house-shaped stone. Megalith is what brings tourists from Europe often came to the mountains of Sumatra's highest mountain chain is.

Tourism potential is not depleted in Pagar Alam. Waterfalls in the mountains is not yet fully developed, not even the possibility has not been found. Like the recent discovery of a waterfall, a new beauty unfold.

After satisfying tourist interest in the natural charm of Mount Dempo. The tourists can visit the traditional market in downtown. Kudu, a typical weapon Pagar Alam society into the hands of your favorite fruit, in addition to coffee, tea, mistletoe tea, and avocado.

Coffee and tea-producing town since the Dutch colonial era was inaugurated as the city flower. Home pages, schools and parks filled with flowers. Flower show held in the town square every year.

Seed Jarai Hall was not only planted orchids, chrysanthemum cultivation conducted there. make the city as the city flower Pagaralam Sriwijaya Earth.

Wealth of tourist potential is greeted friendly locals. They are ready to greet tourists, lodging improve services, roads extended and refined. Likewise the forest, with tree planting Bambang, maintained its sustainability

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