13 Interesting Attractions in Padang to Visit

The capital city of West Sumatra province also has exciting tourist attractions. Which is certainly not inferior to other districts / cities in West Sumatra, such as Bukittinggi, Payakumbuh, Maninjau or Batusangkar. Here are some tourist attractions in Padang that you must visit.

List of Tourist Attractions in Padang

1. Nirvana Beach

Location: Teluk Bayur, Kec. South Padang

The beach which is located adjacent to Teluk Bayur Harbor has a charming panorama. This beach offers a comfortable atmosphere, making it suitable to be a place to relax with family.

For those who like photographs, there are many interesting photo spots on this beach. For sunset hunters, Nirwana Beach is one of the best places to enjoy sunset in the city of Padang.

2. Siti Nurbaya Bridge

Location: Jl. Nipah, Batang Arau, Kec. South Padang

The bridge that stretches over the Batang Arau River is an iconic bridge in the city of Padang. At dusk, then this place is crowded with visitors. On the edge of this bridge, lined with street vendors who provide snacks and drinks and chairs to relax.

At dusk you can relax and enjoy the sunset while enjoying grilled corn and roasted bananas and bottled tea. Whereas at night, the glitter of bridge lights, old buildings along the river, as well as the pier, can accompany your leisure time here.

3. Air Manis Beach

Location: Air Manis, Kec, Padang Selatan

The beach which is constrained by its "malin kundang rock" is a beach with charming scenery. There is a small island near the beach where you can walk at low tide.

Most people come here to surf, sit and relax watching the sights and waves. The waves are quite calm if you want to swim. Air Manis Beach is also one of the best places in the city to watch the sunset.

4. Adityawarman Museum

Location: Jl. Diponegoro, Kec. West Padang

This historical museum features a variety of Minangkabau cultural heritage objects and also some Indonesian heritage. The main architecture of the museum itself is the Minangkabau traditional house, its belief is the Rumah Gadang. Visitors can learn a lot about the history of the Minangkabau people in this great museum.

5. Taman Siti Nurbaya

Location: Batang Arau, Kec. South Padang

This tourist area is only ± 15 km from the city center, or rather located at the top of the hill at the Batang Arau estuary.

Siti Nurbaya Park or Gunung Padang Park presents beautiful scenery with a blend of city views, thick forest and vast ocean.

Here, many traders sell local snacks. You can also enjoy your evening by watching the beauty of the sunset from this place.

6. Coastal Carolina

Location: Jl. Padang-Painan, Kec. Teluk Kabung Bungus

A beautiful crescent-shaped beach, the beach located on Bungus offers a very beautiful view of the sea from the surrounding hills.

Rows of pine trees can be found everywhere in the vicinity, becoming a cooling atmosphere for the beach. In addition, you can also enjoy fishing in this area if you want.

7. Padang Beach (Taplau)

Location: Purus, Kec. West Padang

One of the other tourist attractions in Padang that you must visit. Padang Beach or better known as Taplau is the perfect place for an afternoon walk. Beautiful beach located in Purus, Kec. This West Padang is a great place to enjoy the amazing sea views.

This beach starts to be crowded with visitors during the afternoon. There are many street vendors selling snacks and drinks, and providing chairs to relax along the roadside on this beach. So that tourists can relax while enjoying the beach atmosphere.

This beach is also one of the best spots in the city to enjoy the sunset. You can enjoy the sunset accompanied by roasted corn and bottled tea.

Unfortunately, abrasion has damaged sand for years. Now, there are only a few parts of this beach that still have some sand left. The government uses stones and stone walls to fill the rest of the coast to prevent further abrasion.

8. Pasumpahan

Location: Bungus Tlk. Kabung

If you visit Padang, then this one tourist spot in Padang is a must for you to visit. The beauty of this island has made it famous for many international and domestic tourists. Enjoy relaxing or walking along the coast of the island accompanied by the breeze and the beauty of white sand and blue sea water.

Pasumpahan Island is a famous place for snorkellers and scuba divers because of its beautiful and vibrant coral reefs.

You can also do some adventure with trekking inside the island. You can enjoy the immense beauty of the Cave Island from the top of the hill on this island.

9. Sikuai Island

Location: Bungus Tlk. Kabung

This very beautiful island is already very well known among tourists and foreign tourists. Islands that administratively enter the district Bungus is also famous for the beauty of coral reefs found in the surrounding sea.

Since 1994 the government has developed this island as a tourist destination. That's why you can find fantastic resorts on this island.

Enjoy all that this exotic island has to offer, you can walk on the beach and enjoy the stunning scenery. You can also choose other land based adventures, such as rock climbing and hiking through the forest.

Had become one of the tourist attractions in Padang, a favorite of foreign tourists, but unfortunately until this article was written, the facilities available - such as resorts, restaurants, etc. - were abandoned by the management, because there was a dispute with the local government regarding management.

10. Pagang Island

Pulau Pagang is not too far from Sikuai Island. Island located on the border of Padang City and Kab. This South Coast is administratively located in the district. Koto XI Tarusan, Kab. South Coast. But it can be reached in about 10 minutes by motorboat from Bungus Beach.

The island with the beauty of its white sandy beaches, is very charming and calming. Besides relaxing on the shores of the beach, you can also snorkel on this island because the water is quite calm and clear with charming marine life. This island is a place to relax and calm yourself perfectly from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

11. Lubuak Tampuruang

Location: Gunung Sarik, Kec. Kuranji, Padang City

Given the name Lubuak Tampuruang (Lubuk Tempurung) because the pond is shaped like a shell.

The place is very comfortable, besides you can swim in the pond that is quite deep, there are also river rocks that flow from the pool, so even if you can't swim you can still enjoy playing water while enjoying the beauty of this waterfall area.

The location of this waterfall is in hilly areas and in forest areas. From the hilltop area, the vehicle parking lot, you can find beautiful views here.

12. Sarasa Waterfall

Location: Bukit Sarasah, Ulu Gadut, Kec. Pauh, Padang City

The panorama presented in this area is so fascinating, millions of cubic meters of falling water hit rocks so that it spreads in various directions. The water that falls through the large cuboid-like rocks that stack together the pyramid building is the main attraction of this waterfall.

This waterfall itself has 7 levels, but only the first and second levels are usually visited by tourists, because the more upward, the more difficult and steep terrain that must be taken.

13. Ngungun Saok

Location: Lubuk Minturun, Kec. Koto Tangah, Kota Padang

For you adventurers who like to take the tough terrain for a "hidden paradise", then one of the tourist attractions in Padang is a must for you to visit. Ngungun Saok is a hole in the river. But because this hole is big enough, so it is right to be used as a place to bathe and swim.

To reach this area, the terrain is quite heavy and really challenging. To access roads that can be passed by vehicles, you have to pass steep and rocky cliff roads, and can only be traversed by motorbikes. From the location of vehicle parking to reach this area, you have to walk through natural obstacles in the form of slippery and steep roads.

But all the fatigue will be paid if you arrive at this place, because a charming place awaits you here.

The clear water is turquoise green, there are many large rocks, flanked by tall, majestic stone walls, fresh air, a comfortable atmosphere because far from residential areas are some of the main attractions of this tourist area.

Hopefully the information on tourist attractions in Padang above can be useful to azwisata.com readers in choosing tourist attractions to be visited while in the city of Padang.