9 Amazing Tourist Attractions in Batusangkar
- U-Report
VIVA – Batusangkar is one of the regencies in West Sumatera. It is precisely located in the capital city of Tanah Datar. Batusangkar has many beautiful natures. It also has cultural heritage and historical attractions.
There are so many destinations in Batusangkar City that can be one of your vacation lists. Starting from mountain areas, green hills, and waterfalls that spoil the eyes. Here are some Batusangkar tourist spots that will make your vacation even more memorable.
1. Pagaruyung Palace
The first tourist spot in Batusangkar is the Pagaruyung Palace. It is located in Nagari Pagaruyung, Tanjung Emas District, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra. In Minangkabau language, Pagaruyung Palace is also called Istano Basa Pagaruyung.
This palace was built in the traditional Minangkabau or locally known as Rumah Gadang architectural style. However, it also had some atypical elements, such as a three-story structure and the larger dimension compared to the common Gadang House.
Besides enjoying the magnificent architecture, tourists can also see the relics of the Pagaruyung Kingdom, which have high historical value at the Pagaruyung Palace.
2. Lake Singkarak
Lake Singkarak is a very popular place among tourists, especially during the holiday season. In addition, this lake has beautiful scenery. So, it can attract foreign tourists to visit.
Lake Singkarak stretches across two districts in the province of West Sumatra, namely Solok district and Tanah Datar district and has an area of ??107.8 kilometers. This lake is larger than the other island of Sumatra after Lake Toba.
Many people think that the beauty of Lake Singkarak looks like Lake Toba. This lake also has a very stunning watercolor.
3. Anai Valley Waterfall
Anai Valley Waterfall is located in Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra. The 35 meters high waterfall is right on the edge of Raya Padang Street-Bukittinggi at the foot of Mount Singgalang.
Anai Valley Waterfall is part of the Batang Lurah River, a tributary of the Batang Anai River which originates on Mount Singgalang with an altitude of 400 meters above sea level.
