Famous Tourist Spot in Bukittinggi West Sumatra, Indonesia

Indonesia Tourism - Tourist attractions in Bukittinggi West Sumatra is very interesting to visit because it is known as an area that has exotic natural scenery and charming. No wonder many tourists who took a vacation time to visit the city. Bukittinggi is also known as one of the city's most historic since this city was once used as the capital city of Indonesia while when Indonesia was ruled by foreign nations. This is exactly what makes many historic relics that are currently used as tourist attractions that can provide insight or knowledge to tourists about the condition of Bukittinggi in antiquity. Fort de Kock and the Japanese Tunnel are examples of historical sights that must be visited if you're in Bukittinggi City area.

1. Bukittingggi Fort de Kock

Fort de Kock is a fort used by the Dutch to take shelter when the nation was still the occupation of Indonesia. This fort was founded on the edge of Bukit Jirek which was originally called Sterrenschans. However, as time goes by the name of the fort was turned into Fort de Kock on orders Hendrik Fort de Kock who at the time was leading the Dutch troops when they invaded the nation. The existence of this castle is a proof that Indonesia can win independence from the Dutch who have for centuries colonized this country so it is proper if the fort was to be maintained and cared for its existence so that our grandchildren can know how big the struggle of the heroes in the face of the onslaught of the nation Netherlands at that time.

2. Japanese Tunnel Bukittingggi

Indonesian nation which had been colonized by several other nations after the Dutch went out of the land of Indonesia. Japan is one country that once colonized this beloved land that causes misery and anguish for the people of Indonesia because it is always bullied by other nations. Japanese tunnel is one of the tourist attractions in Bukittinggi heritage. Hole here means the cave, so the point of this tour is a cave that was formed when the Japanese invaded Indonesia. The location of this tourist spot located in Bukit Sianok and is one of the Japanese heritage historic cave because the cave is said to have been used by the Japanese as a defense during World War II took place.

3. Baanjuang. Traditional House Museum Bukittingggi

In addition to these two historic sites, Bukittinggi also have a traditional house museum Baanjuang which is one of the famous museum in Bukittinggi. The museum has a wide variety of miniature longhouse, restaurants and surau are very unique and interesting.  this one also has a wide range of interesting collections including a collection of strange animals were preserved, etnografika collections, and numismatic collections. All of this collection is scarce in many museum collections anywhere and is one hallmark of this museum. This museum was once founded by  Mondelar Countrolleur Netherlands descendant around 1935.

4. Bukittinggi Clock Tower

Another of the most famous sights in Bukittinggi is the Clock Tower. Clock Tower is also one of the historic heritage. The Clock Tower is the symbol of the city of Bukittinggi. This clock is located in the center of Bukittinggi, surrounded by a square and crowded if Sunday night has arrived. Lots of young people who spent Sunday night just to hang out or to enjoy the hustle of the city of Bukittinggi. Clock Tower in the city has its own uniqueness that if in general the number 4 contained in hours is generally written using Roman numerals IV. However, this does not apply to the Clock Tower is because at this time the number 4 is written with IIII. Besides the uniqueness of it, if you get into the tower of the Clock Tower then you can see the beauty of the city of Bukittinggi and natural beauty that is so attractive so do not be surprised if a lot of people make the Clock Tower is one of the tourist attractions in London are worth visiting.

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Written Unknown — Sunday, February 28, 2016 — Add Comment — West Sumatra