Maninjau Lake

Maninjau Lake in West Sumatra is one of the most spectacular lakes in Indonesia. This volcanic lake is situated approximately 461 meters above sea level. With the size of approximately 100 square meters with a maximum depth of 500 meters, this lake has a legend related. Based on the legend of the Minang realm of "Bujang Sembilan", one of whom died by plunging himself into the crater. The crater was later enlarged and later formed a lake here.

Lake Maninjau a five-star resort located on the
hilltop. With the pleasant scenery and reassurance, staying in the area Maninjau will be a memorable experience. Maninjau Village is located beside the lake. Buya HAMKA, one of the famous writers in Indonesia, was born here. HAMKA wrote a book entitled The ship Tenggelamnya Van Der Wijk's phenomenal. Other famous figures who were born here is Rangkayo Rasuna Said, one of the Indonesian national hero. This woman's name immortalized as one of the protocol roads in Jakarta.

Anai valley waterfall

Anai valley waterfall, it was the people of Padang say when visiting the Minang realm in West Sumatra. The geographical position of West Sumatra who are in a position Sumangko fault, it has the potential of natural resources is very admirable. One of the natural charm of the famous and became the mascot of tourism in West Sumatra is Anai Valley Waterfall.


Anai Valley Waterfall which is located in the path between the cities of Padang and Bukittinggi it is only about 1 hour from Minangkabau International Airport Padang. Location Anai Valley Waterfall right on the edge of the trans-Sumatra highway. In the middle of the hustle and bustle of inter-city buses are driving split nan lush jungle on the winding streets, hidden by a painting of a very beautiful nature named Anai Valley. Whether Anai Valley where the word originated, but the beauty of natural waterfalls have made me fall in love. A combination of the rush of a waterfall with a small river that flows between the bushy wilderness, nature paintings make very difficult to forget the memories.

Light rain flushed when I visited the sights of this waterfall, but this did not reduce my admiration and enthusiasm for exploring more charm Anai valley waterfall. The cool atmosphere with the presence of wild monkeys through forest grove near the waterfall, adding atmosphere where tourism has become increasingly interesting to visit.


A glimpse of the Anai valley waterfall, this is one of the conservation area a nature reserve which is maintained the integrity of ecosystems and a pride to the world of tourism in West Sumatra. With the height of the waterfall about 35 meters, Anai valley waterfall has its own uniqueness that is the water that falls slightly extends from the top.


When visiting West Sumatra, it felt incomplete if we did not visit the tourist attraction of this Anai Valley. Admission was also relatively cheap only 1500 dollars and we can enjoy the natural beauty of waterfall with the cool mountain air and serene. If you like nature tourism, the camp is located not too far from the location of the waterfall. Indeed true what they say, that Indonesia is a country rich equatorial emerald with nature and biological diversity.

Beach Anyer

Anyer beach community known for Jakarta and banten as a travel destination beautiful beaches and interesting to visit. The location is not too far from Jakarta memjadikan this area become one of the favorite attractions for the Jakarta who wanted to release the fatigue at the weekend or holidays due to a variety of means appropriate supporting facilities.

Visitors can enjoy tours Anyer panorama of blue sea against the horizon sky is also blue from the beach. Wide sandy beach is relatively clean and make it convenient tourist area for sunbathing activities, making sculptures from sand, sports activities, etc.. Clear seawater and clean strongly supports the activities of visitors who want to swim or dive. Coastal and sea areas are relatively large waves suitable for surfing and fishing areas. Panorama rising or sinking behavior of the sun and sea birds flying low and occasionally grabbing a fish along the coast add charm how asiknya in this area. The tourists can enjoy these wonderful moments from the shelter, shelter, park, tourist huts, or from a boat that runs slowly on the beach.

The beach is located in the district administrative region Anyer, Serang regency, Banten province, Indonesia. Distance Jakarta - Anyer Beach about 160 miles with a journey time of about 2 ~ 2.5jam. Attack of the city, this beach is about 35 kilometers.

If you are from Jakarta, you can take the Jakarta-Merak toll road and then exit at the toll booth West Cilegon, and continued to anyer. Various signposts we find it is easy to reach location we mean either using public buses or using personal vehicles. You can also access Anyer Beach train department Jakarta-Merak.

Situ Patengan

In South Jakarta, there are several tourist attractive enough to visit. Among them is the White Crater and Situ Patengan (people often call Situ Patenggang). Due to the distance far enough from the city of Bandung, about 2.5 hours, is recommended if you want to visit places in South Jakarta, it is better to several places at once, so that your trip more efficient.

This place is located in the area Ciwidey. The scenery is beautiful, it's cold. On top of the mountain, there are white sand, and there ditengahnya green lake, a scene that quite a contrast. Even when I was there, there are bride and groom taking pictures for pre-wedding.

This beautiful place reportedly discovered by a Dutchman named Dr. Franz Wilhelm Junghuh. He did not believe the stories people tell about the mountain area Patuha the armature, because the residence jinn and spirits. So that no animals through even birds flying across it can die. It was found out of the lake, in which there were bursts of sulfur, so the animals do not like the smell of it.

By the entrance there are some saung, so we can rest with the relaxed atmosphere that we never get in the big cities. Admission price is quite cheap, USD 3500 / person, plus USD $ 3,000 for the car. It was in this place there is not a complete facility, just sell the existing landscape. Unfortunately, this should be a place that is very attractive for tourism, if managed seriously by local governments.

From the White crater, we can continue our journey to Patengan Situ. This park is more crowded than the White crater, probably due to the existing facilities more. This spacious park 17 ha, while the lake area of 48 ha. In the middle of the lake there is a small island called the island of Asmara, for a heart-shaped.

There Patengan, derived from the Sundanese language, "Pateangan-teangan" which means looking at each other. Narrated once a pair of lovebirds and the goddess Ki Rengganis Santang who love each other. They parted so long, and looking at each other. Eventually they met at a place called Stone Love. Goddess Rengganis also asked for the lake and a boat to sail together. This boat until now becomes a heart-shaped island (island Asmara / Sasaka island).

Is said, for couples that surround the island and dropped Asmara stone Love will find eternal love like a couple. Without wasting a chance, we hired a boat and circled the island and stop to stone size. On the way, the boatman told me also that the island is haunted Asmara, and can only stop off by the visitor if it has been granted permission and accompanied by the caretaker. Too bad many are left ignorant hand strokes on the attractions of this beautiful. Admission slightly more expensive than the White crater, but I forgot exact price.

Sweet Water beach West Sumatra

Sweet Water beach is one of the favorite tourist sites in the city because Padang.Ini sweet water beach is very popular with the story keseantero Indonesia Kundang Simalin Durhaka children. Access to tourist areas Sweet Water Beach is pretty good, which over the hill road was paved., Although we are faced with a slightly higher rise and steep, the atmosphere will be remedied after ioni we see the beauty of this hill alamnya.Dari altitude we could see the sights Padang and factory Semen Padang, travel from downtown to the beach sweet water can be done about our twenty-five minutes with four-wheel vehicles.

Legenda Malin Kundang will greet tourists entering the water tourism and manis.Seonggok stone reliefs decorate the story Malin Kundang tourist area famous beaches in this city of Padang. The legend, the stone is large and remains large ship stranded Malin Kundang. According to popular legend, Malin Kundang and condemned to rock the boat because the kedurhakaannya parents.

Sweet Water beach is a gently sloping beach and wide. Sweet Water beach is great for the location of play for the visitors, especially for children. At low tide, tourists can see the marine biota sticking to the surface. On foot, you can toward the island of Small Banana was not far from the edge of Sweet Water Beach. A beautiful little island is good enough to place the refresing release routine job burnout

Small Banana Island decorated with Cashew trees can Kaliang enjoyed by visitors for free. But remember, do not be too long to enjoy the atmosphere on the island. Because, apart a few hours, the tide will gradually rise to normal so that access to Little Banana Island is not within walking kaki.Jika you keep crossing the risks yes yes kuyub wet.

This Paintai airmanis as a tourist attraction but also used by athletes as a landing paragliding, as well as a championship arena.

If you've read Malin Kundang legend, it does not fit if you do not come to this sweet Water Beach.