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Storybook Vacation in Bali, Indonesia

Sarah Middleditch

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Amongst all my travels, Bali still remains one of my favorite places on Earth. Feel truly transported as Bali provides a unique trifecta of beautiful cultural immersion, awe-inspiring design resorts and countless idyllic beaches with world class surf breaks. The locals are incredibly welcoming and pride in their beautiful Hindu rituals and ideals is present in everything they do. From the cliffs of Uluwatu to the jungles of Ubud, the indelible experiences to be had are countless. I typically recommend at least 3 days in each region or town you visit, working your way from south to north or east to west. If you are an avid surfer, the lineup at Ulu is not for the faint of heart, but Impossibles, Padang Padang and many others deliver phenomenal sets as well with calmer competition.

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Alila villas uluwatu.

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Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Upscale sanctuary on Ubud’s Ayung River where spa time and relaxation top the to-do list.

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Four Seasons Resort Bali At Jimbaran Bay

A beachfront Balinese village with unforgettable views and authentic arts offerings, sheltered in a calm bay along three miles of sand.

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The Samaya Seminyak Bali

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Things to do in Bali

Sacred Sunsets

Bali is known for its beautiful temples, but the Uluwatu Temple provides incredible sunset backdrops to the cultural display on a steep cliff 70 meters above sea level. Arrive early to put on your sarong, get all the photos in and meet the resident monkeys. Fair warning, they are notorious for stealing sunglasses, shiny jewelry and anything loose and seemingly valuable as ransom for treats. Leave these things in your room or a well secured handbag and enjoy the show as they taunt the less prepared and look super cute while doing it. If you'd prefer to avoid crowds, go earlier in the day. Packing note: shoulders should be covered as a sign of respect when visiting the temple. If you're not staying in Uluwatu, this is an easy jaunt from Jimbaran or approximately 30 minutes from Seminyak — book dinner at one of the gorgeous Uluwatu restaurants after and make a night of it.

Learn to Surf

Bali is home to breaks that reside on many expert bucket-lists, but don't let that scare you. Beginners can find lessons and camps at both Padang Padang and Canggu. Just be sure you check in with a school or at least local rental shop to help you navigate the forecast and any known obstacles or rips. Rent a beach chair at Padang for resting after — just BYO if you like to apres surf with an adult beverage.

Expert Surfing

Uluwatu is the headliner here for sure, and what used to be a spot with one nice hotel and some little shack shops sprinkled down the cliff has grown into a full on destination with amenities galore. Think : vegan restaurants, luxe hotels and beachwear boutiques. The lineup can be fierce with a numbering system, so bring your A-game paddling and etiquette. Most important, touch base with one of the pro photographers for hire on your way down the cliffs. They will shoot any epic rides, but having them log your rash and board helps track down those new profile pics later!

Yoga and Wellness

From hatha and ashtanga to aqua yoga, the Samadi Bali wellness center in Canggu has a wide offering of classes, teacher training, breathwork, sound healing and more. If you're staying close by, be sure to check out one of their market days as well to stock your villa or beach bag — mangosteens are not to be missed! While in Ubud, The Yoga Barn will be your spiritual stop with Ayruvedic rejuvenation packages, meditation, capoeira and more. Looking to let your sound bath soak in a little longer? Book one of their retreat packages and go for the deep dive in rejuvenation.

Cocktail Class

Craft cocktail cravings can be taken to the next level at Akademi in Seminyak. This open-air bar, lab and training center will take you on a deep dive into classic concoctions as well as the local spirits, arak and jamu.

Monkey Business

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud showcases incredible Balinese stone carvings, ancient strangler figs and adorable resident monkeys that are not shy to say the least. Wear comfy shoes and bring a fully charged camera/phone and cash for monkey treats. Again ,it's advisable to leave anything loose and shiny at home or in a secure bag. The little comedians are known to take your Ray Bans or readers as ransom for their treat of choice. Hot tip - bananas are played out! Go for jackfruit or anything else they're selling if you can.

Bespoke Home Decor

Not far from Ubud is Gianyar Regency, a region historically known for stone and wood carving. If you're dying to take home a masterfully carved balinese daybed or custom console table, this is the place for you. Be sure to bring your driver, negotiating skills and desired measurements! The prices can be amazing, but don't forget to factor in freight and tariffs.

Cooking School

Feed your curiosity about Balinese cuisine by taking a cooking class at the Casa Luna Cooking School in Ubud. This experience will provide incredible insight into Balinese culture and daily life, delving into the food and culinary myths. Classes are part hands-on and part demonstration as you prepare a lavish Balinese feast to enjoy with homemade hibiscus tea.

Places to Eat & Drink in Bali

Mana Uluwatu : Panoramic views paired with a laid-back, but sophisticated setting, offering eclectic breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their onsite pool is open to outside guests, as the perfect spot for cold coconuts, cocktails and fresh fare. Jimbaran Bay: Have fresh-as-can-be grilled lobster and seafood with your toes in the sand at this super casual spot on the beach. I'd recommend lunch unless you don't mind a little of the campfire fragrance (in exchange for beautiful lantern lighting) that comes with dinner hour bbq. Bring hand wipes as the bathrooms can be rustic. If you do go at night, walk down the beach to the Four Seasons for a proper cocktail by lantern light. Sundara : If you still want grilled lobster, but beach bbq isn't your style, grab a daybed and soak up the view at this spot atop Jimbaran Bay. Parent Tip: If you've brought the littles along and need a break, you can send them to the FS kids club while you have a moment of zen! Breeze at The Samaya : Gorgeous mainstay, an oasis in the thick of it all in Seminyak. I recommend candlelight dinner via reservation to ensure a beachfront table. Revolver Espresso : Get your caffeine fix, try their elevated avocado smash and take a stroll around the legendary Oberoi afterward. Soak up the hip vibe and start your day off right. Ku De Ta : This longstanding seaside lounge is a place to see and be seen in Seminyak while soaking up the sunset and spotlit sets rolling in. Stay for dinner if you like and checkout their radio streaming if you want to take the vibe home with you. Waroeng Tugu: Be sure to make a reservation for this taste of old world Javanese and Balinese dining. This experience in Canggu offers a peek into daily living, steeped in flavor and tradition. Chef chooses the menu, so bring an adventurous palate. Authentic Balinese Meal: If you were ever an Anthony Bourdain fan, you've no doubt heard of the beloved Ibu Oka. This longstanding institution continues to live up to the hype as one of the very best places on the island to have babi gulung, the famed Balinese style roast pig. A stones throw from the Royal Palace, this casual spot offers floor seating or picnic style tables to enjoy the delectable meat on paper plates. Parq Space Ubud : Need to get in some ultra remote work or networking? This hip community space offers up not only a restaurant, but co-working desks, private offices, fitness center and events to boot. Uma Cucina : If you're craving some contrast to local cuisine, this spot in Ubud has excellent Italian. Their brunch is exceptional, and pastas are handmade in house. Stay for a gelato!

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Things to do in Padang, Indonesia- info, tips and ideas

West Sumatra in Indonesia is an off-the-beaten-path tropical paradise, full of jewels, most of them still undiscovered by most travelers. And those who are familiar with this place, know about the fantastic Mentawai, the city of Bukittinggi, or Mount Kerinci. When they arrive in Padang, they usually use it only as a starting point to these destinations. But don’t skip Padang, add more travel experience to your adventure, there are certain things to do in this city!

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Basic info about Padang

So, you arrive at Minangkabau International Airport- the main airport of West Sumatra. This is the entry point for Padang, the capital of West Sumatra Province. The center of the city is more than 20 km south of the airport. When you travel to the center, you can notice that it is a colorful city with low buildings, full of life. And your eyes can’t skip the wonderful weird roofs of some of them, reminding you of buffalo horns!

Some geography

This is Padang , the administrative and cultural center of West Sumatra . It is established on the plain between the Barisan Mountains (the main mountain chain of Sumatra Island) and the coast of the Indian Ocean. The mountains, rising east and south of the city are covered by lush equatorial rainforest, and the coast is straight, with long sandy beaches.

A curving river flows from the mountains and through the southern part of Padang. It is called Batang Arau River, and it “closes” the flat plain between the ocean and the mountains. South of it is a hilly area, and the coast is different- it is rugged, with promontories, bays, nearby islets, and small beaches.

Padang is located in a highly seismic area. The main rift between the Asian and Indian Ocean plates is here and the city is regularly hit by earthquakes. However, you don’t need to worry- the earthquakes are not stronger and not more than those in Tokyo, California, or Istanbul.

The ancient local people discovered the good properties of this place and created Padang. Let’s see how.

Some history

From ancient times, the lands around what is today Padang were covered by jungles and inhabited by Minangkabau people who lived in scattered villages beside the ocean coast and the rivers. Some local kingdoms and even empires controlled this area but with an insignificant presence.

In the 14th century, the land of Padang became a part of Pagaruyung Kingdom. Gradually, the villages around the Batang Arau River merged and established a trade harbor. And since the 16th century, the new village cluster, now called Padang, started its growth as a trade center with the neighboring kingdoms and the first Europeans. Pagaruyung kings ruled over Padang until 1663.

From 1663 to 1942, Padang has been mostly a part of the Dutch Indies, and only temporarily under the control of the British Empire. Actually, the Pagaruyung Kingdom still existed until the 19th century, but the authority of the Dutch was higher than that of the Pagaruyung kings.

As in the rest of Indonesia, it was the colonial period of Padang. The city continued growing, and more cultures were added to the local Minangkabau- the Dutch culture, and the Chinese, some of which migrated here. The best area where you can see the traces of them is beside the Batang Arau River, where you can spot some buildings in Dutch architecture, as well as the small Chinatown.

In 1942, Padang was conquered by the Japanese for three years. And when they left, the newly independent Indonesia was established. The city grew more and gradually developed into a modern metropolis. And due to the exotic destinations nearby, travelers started noticing Padang, although the tourism is still in an initial stage here.

Some culture

When you walk around the streets of Padang, you can see what the people look like. Almost all women wear hijab, and many men have beards and traditional Muslim caps. They are Minangkabau, and most of them are Muslim.

But although they are conservative, they are very friendly. It is totally normal when a foreigner (non-Indonesian-looking) walks around the streets to hear “Hello Sir”, from men and women. These people are also very helpful, and in general, you can feel safe and cozy in Padang.

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Our journey to Padang

Padang was inevitably the first destination of our West Sumatra journey since we arrived by plane.

We came from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Padang was our starting point for visiting Mount Kerinci , the Mentawai Islands , and the area around Bukittinggi . It was not a circle route, so we had to back to Padang three times. And we used these opportunities to explore the most essential of this city.

Below are the eight best and most essential things to do in Padang. We tried seven of them (we skipped the eighth, visiting a nearby small island, because we had a similar experience in one of our next destinations- Sipora Island of Mentawai), and we can say that we got the taste of this nice and cozy city.

Things to do in Padang

Some of these things are related to certain spots, while other things you can try everywhere in Padang.

For first-timers: get familiar with the local life!

This is mostly for those who visit most of Indonesia for the first time. I mean, if you have already been to other neighboring cities in Sumatra, you probably would not see too much difference in Padang. But if you haven’t been to Indonesia yet, or you have been only to Bali or Jakarta, this experience is highly recommended.

You can try it everywhere in Padang, in every part of the city. But still, the best area to do it is in the center. Go to Pasar Raya and the area around Imam Bonjol Square. Here you can see just normal average streets, but also a nice park, a lively market, shops, restaurants, and more.

So, walk around, buy some fruits from the market, do some shopping (you may not be a fan of shopping, but now this is about diving into the local life rather than shopping itself), or just relax in Imam Bonjol Square. Then, go to a café or a restaurant to see how everything looks and tastes!

Explore the Old part of Padang- Chinatown and the Dutch architecture

This is the historical and cultural core of Padang, the oldest part of the city. It is located north of the Batang Arau River. Here you can see not only an ordinary local urban area but also some old Dutch buildings, as well as the Chinese temples and halls of Padang’s Chinatown.

You can explore it on foot. The best route can start from the last railway station of the local train- Pulau Aie and can end at Mentawai Fast Harbour . It is about a 20 min walk. First, you can see one of the oldest mosques in Padang- Masjid Muhammadan, then you enter Chinatown. The highlights in this area are Kelenteng See Hin Kiong Temple, the Chinese halls, Pasar Tanah Kongsi (a local market), and some cafes and restaurants (if you want to try Chinese meals, go to Liong Hai restaurant).

From Chinatown, go south to the north bank of the Batang Arau River and just follow it. On the way you can see several old Dutch buildings like Gebouw van Padangsche Spaarbank, and Gebouw Handelsonderneming “Geo Wehry & Co”. And there are dozens of elegant cafes where you can relax.

On your way, you can’t skip the Siti Nurbaya Bridge. Although it is just a normal bridge over the river, with normal traffic on it, it is beautifully decorated with flowers and other ornaments, making it one of the local landmarks. Eventually, you will reach Mentaway Fast Harbour, the starting point for a journey to the fantastic Mentawai Islands. And beyond it is the coast of the Indian Ocean.

Visit Adityawarman Museum

This is the largest and most representative museum of history and culture in West Sumatra. And it is located again in the same area, not far from the Batang Arau River and the old town.

Adityawarman Museum is named after the first king of Pagaruyung Kingdom, who reigned over what is today West Sumatra in the 14th century. It is arranged in a splendid traditional Rumah Gadang house, with its typical buffalo-shaped roof and richly ornamented walls. The building, as well as other additional buildings containing more exhibitions behind it, is established in a beautiful garden with two rangkiangs (traditional rice granaries).

The museum contains several exhibitions. The largest and most important of them is located in the main Rumah Gadang building (Minangkabau house) which has two floors. It consists of historical and ethnographical relics, mostly from the Minangkabau people, as well as some from the Mentawai. There are also natural and technical exhibitions in the buildings behind the Rumah Gadang.

Entrance fee: 5000 IDR Working hours: from 8:30 to 17:00. Monday: closed.

Try the Minangkabau cuisine

The local Minangkabau cuisine is well-known in the whole of Indonesia and beyond. It is well-known for its heavy use of coconut milk and chili, something with curry. Here the people eat mostly rice and sometimes noodles as basic meals.

So, in general, the local food is spicy. Not too spicy, but enough to make a problem for those who can’t get used to eating spicy (anyway, you still can tell the waiter in the restaurant to not add spicy ingredients, and in most cases they understand, at least can make it much less spicy).

While you walk around Padang, you can see several types of restaurants and food corners. The most traditional one is where a lot of meals are exposed in buffet style, and you just choose from whatever you want. You can use a spoon and a fork, but if you want to be like a local, you have to eat directly with your fingers. And there is always a cup with water where you can wash your fingers.

Besides these, you can find more “normal” restaurants with a menu (instead of exposed meals). The most popular meals in such places are nasi goreng (spicy rice with egg), mie goreng (spicy noodles with egg), ayam goreng (chicken with rice), and more.

Spot the Grand Mosque of West Sumatra, one of the main landmarks of Padang

This is one of those projects in the world that are intentionally designed to serve as a grand symbol of a destination, like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, or Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. In Padang, this is the Grand Mosque of West Sumatra- a religious center, and a landmark at the same time.

The Grand Mosque is located in a different place, a few km (miles) north of the old town. It was accomplished in 2014, and it is the second-largest mosque on the island of Sumatra. The mosque’s design is unique and is intended to present the traditional Minangkabau Rumah Gadang roof style. There is a large square-type garden around it.

Today, it is an active religious center, but for those who are not Muslims, it is a landmark for visiting and exploring. It is a good spot for photos, and you can also enter inside (but with proper clothes, of course) and see its interior.

Enjoy the views of the beach

Padang has a long beach, a part of a long beach chain on the southwest coast of Sumatra Island. This is not a beach for swimming- no people are swimming or relaxing on the sand under an umbrella, like in the “classical” beaches. First, because the water is not so clean- several murky-water rivers flow into the ocean and much of the city water pollution flows with these waters too. And second- the local people still don’t have this “mass-beach” culture, partly due to their religion.

But the charm of the beaches of Padang is in the panoramic views. There is a road with an alley beside it, and it is perfect for a walk. If you walk to the south, on your left side will be the colorful urban park of Padang. And on your right side- the vast Indian Ocean. However, it is not “empty”- you can notice several small islets like spots before the horizon.

And the most beautiful part of the beach is its southern end. It ends with the mouth of the Batang Arau River, and beyond it is a small hill covered with lush forest, with letters “PADANG” on it. And before the end of the beach, on your left side, you can see another landmark mosque. This is Masjid Al-Hakim, entirely in white color, built in 2020.

Go to the green south

What is south of the Batang Arau River? Here the landscape changes drastically. It is hilly, covered by equatorial rainforest, with a rugged coastline. The first hilly area is Puncak Gado-Gado, today used mainly as a park, with some villa and resort zones, and entertainment spots. The highest point of Gado-Gado is not too tall, but it reveals breathtaking views of Padang, the Indian Ocean, and the small islands in it. Today, it is a popular place for paragliding.

There are several beaches in this area (different than the long beach of Padang in the north). The most popular beach is Air Manis. Its coast is full of stalls, restaurants, and cafes, and it is well-known for ATV activities on the beach sand, especially during low tide.

And there is a small famous spot on the beach, called Malin Kundang. It is a rock formation that looks like a prostrating man. According to a local legend, there was a son who disowned his poor mother and she cursed him to turn into a stone.

Finally, you can rent a motorboat to the nearby islands of Pisang Gadang and Pisang Ketek. They are small “tropical paradise” types of spots, great places for relaxation.

Float to one of the small islands offshore of Padang

I already mentioned Pisang Gadang and Pisang Ketek. But there are more than 15 small islands not far from Padang. You can see some of them from the long beach of Padang, while others are hidden in the south, beyond Gado-Gado.

These small islands are uninhabited, covered by jungle and coconut palms, usually with small beaches. They are flat, no more than 400-500 m wide and long, and are great spots to escape from the city. The waters around them are cleaner than at the beach of Padang, but still not crystal clear, because they are not too far from the mainland coast.

Some of these islands can be reached by a “boat taxi” from Air Manis Beach, or from Semen Padang Port. Those of them with resorts usually can be reached only by private resort boat, arranged only for the guests of the resort (like Pulau Sinyaru). And some islands like Pulau Pieh are completely uninhabited, but you can rent a boat to go there- the waters around Pulau Pieh are great for diving.

Useful tips

These are essentially the best things to do in Padang. And you can accomplish these activities for two days. However, you have to be prepared with some useful information- about transportation, accommodation, and other important details.

How to reach Padang and roam around it

Usually, travelers reach Padang from Minangkabau International Airport, as a traditional entry point. Although the airport is international, the only convenient connection with abroad is from Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia. There are also flights from Jeddah and Medina, Saudi Arabia, but obviously, they are mostly used by Muslims who go to Mecca, rather than foreign tourists.

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However, there are domestic flights from Jakarta, Batam, and some other cities in Sumatra. So, if you are previously in other parts of Indonesia (like Bali or West Java), you can use these flights.

Another option is to include Padang in your on-land journey- by bus, or by car, from Medan, Pekanbaru, Jambi, Palembang, or other destinations in Sumatra. There are travel vans that operate between these cities and they are not expensive.

But let’s back to Minangkabau Airport. Once you get your Visa on arrival (unless you have already gotten it in advance), you go out. There are taxis and private drivers waiting for tourists outside. Needless to say, they are expensive. But there are cheaper options to go to the center of the city.

This is a very convenient system, well-developed in Padang, with cars or motorcycles. You have to download your Grab app on your phone in advance, point your destination, and book. Of course, you would need some internet, and if you haven’t bought your SIM card in advance, there is free WiFi at the airport. Use it! Usually, getting to the center by car is about 80,000 to 100,000 IDR (about 5-7 USD), and from 60,000 to 80,000 by motorcycle.

This is a cheap and very convenient option. A van takes passengers for 400 m from the airport to the first railway station. Then, the price to the center is only 10,000 IDR. There are only 5 trains per day but their schedule is calculated according to the arriving flights.

City transport

There are various types of local transport around Padang. Ojeks (motorcycle taxis) can be easily found everywhere, but for foreigners, they are always more expensive than Grab. Angkots (red vans with open doors) are very cheap and usually used only by locals unless you know their routes. Their price is between 5000 and 10,000 IDR. There are also several city buses but with limited route range.

But again, the most convenient way is Grab. There is another system, called Maxim, and it is similar to Grab, with the same prices. You can use both of them. Their prices are fixed by the app, but they would be always happy to get some tips. You can pay them in cash.

However, keep in mind that they seldom go to more remote areas like Air Manis- yes, they can take you there, but when you want to back to the center, you can’t find them but only local, more expensive ojeks.

Where to stay in Padang

Hotels in Padang are cheap. Even the most luxurious ones like Truntum Hotel offer rooms for only 50 USD per night. Keep in mind that the cheapest hotels are between 6 and 10 USD, but their quality can be very low. For example- dirty rooms, dirty toilets, out of the room, without hot water, etc.

You can easily find a lot of hotels on Booking or Agoda . The best area to stay is the old town, especially if you plan to go to the Mentawai Islands on the next day with the ferry from 7:00 a.m. This location is more touristy and convenient for exploring the area.

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The travel vans that go for Sungai Penuh (including Mount Kerinci and other destinations in the area) depart from Tabing, in the north of Padang, far from the old town. There are a few hotels in Tabing but with very low quality. So, since the travel vans can roam around the city before leaving it, you can ask the hotel manager in the reception to call them, and they can pass by your hotel to take you.

I would advise you to talk to them by Booking or Agoda messages before you arrive. I booked a hotel in Tabing (I thought it would be convenient for my next destination Mount Kerinci) on Agoda, but when I arrived, they told me that they no longer work with Agoda, so I had to pay twice. At least, the people from Agoda were so good to refund me the money.

Another option is Airbnb, which can allow you to get closer to the local people. However, it is usually more expensive than the hotels.

Keep in mind that most people in Padang (and in the whole of West Sumatra) can’t speak English. So, the only way to communicate with them, other than “body language” is to use Google Translate. And for that, you would need the Internet.

Getting a SIM card in Padang is not as easy as it looks. Have it in mind if you haven’t bought it online in advance! First, there is no SIM card shop in Minangkabau International Airport. You have to go to the center, and you can find some shops. But the cards they cell are usually problematic- you have to insert your Indonesian ID card (which obviously you don’t have if you are a foreigner!), and the whole guide on how to install it is in Indonesian.

So, the best way is to go to the central offices of the Indonesian mobile companies. The best of them is Telkomsel, and I bought a SIM card with 30GB of internet for 80,000 IDR. You can add an additional 30,000 to include minutes for talking on the phone.

The whole procedure was slow (I waited more than 2 hours in their office until the girl inputted all the necessary information and installed my SIM card). But it was worth the waiting- I had good quality Internet, and I could freely browse, look at the maps, and communicate with Google Translate everywhere, even in some remote areas in the next destinations of our trip later.

Padang is located very close to the Earth’s Equator, and it has an equatorial climate. It is a quite wet city, one of the wettest in Southeast Asia. There is not much difference between the “dry” and the “wet” seasons. Sometimes, it can rain a whole morning, sometimes- only about 30 min in the afternoon. And very seldom- without rain at all. Statistically, the least wet (I would not say “dry”) months are February and July.

This is Padang- a nice city full of life, in a beautiful tropical area. It is also full of local culture, with friendly people, and definitely worth exploring before you leave for the other exotic and adventurous destinations in West Sumatra.

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Essential Things to Do in Padang in Western Sumatra – High Time to Visit This Underrated Indonesian Gem

August 4, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

The name Sumatra often brings to mind images of exotic wildlife as well as gourmet coffee beans. As the largest island that entirely belongs to Indonesia, it’s also one of the less commonly explored – especially when you consider the myriad of attractions found there. The Western Sumatran capital of Padang for instance, does not receive many overseas visitors. The trickle who come would take the quickest boat to the Mentawai Islands rather than spend a couple of days in Padang. The fact that Padang is not a buzzing or up-and-coming destination certainly adds to its charms. For the most part, you’ll find yourself to be the only foreigner in a town that Indonesians have long been in-the-know about – and for good reason, too. Here are the things you can do when you visit Padang, Indonesia.

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Marvel at the colonial architecture at the old town of Padang

weekend cafe at padang’s old town

Padang is one of the older colonial settlements in the island of Sumatra and in its old town, you can still find some fine examples of Dutch architecture – many which have survived the countless earthquakes that have wreaked havoc on the city. The old town of Padang is generally recognized as that area north of the Muaro river along Jalan Kelenteng II, Jalan Ps. Borong III and Jalan Batang Arau. It seems that gentrification has not caught on that much in Padang yet. In other cities, such charming old buildings could have easily been turned into cafes, art galleries or independent shops. In Padang, most of these buildings are abandoned save for the likes of Weekend Cafe (Jalan Kelenteng II, #1, open daily 11:30AM to 11PM), a “safe” brunch place that many travelers in town go to for its chic interiors and milder versions of local dishes.

Gedung Padangsche Spaarbank

gedung padangsche spaarbank

One such heritage building is the Gedung Padangsche Spaarbank. As suggested by its name, the building used to be a bank during the Dutch occupation of Indonesia. This particular structure dates back from 1908 and at various times, have also been used for a different bank and also as a hotel. Its most recent use was as Hotel Batang Araw which existed in the early 2000s until 2009 when the great earthquake struck.

Address: 5 Jl Batang Arau, Padang, Sumatera Barat 25134, Indonesia

Gedung Geo Wehry & Co

gedung geo wehry and co

This building is hard to miss especially if you are walking towards Sitting Nurbaya bridge. The structure used to house the local office of Geo Wehry and Co. The company used to be active in trading various commodities during the period of the Dutch East Indies. For the longest time, it is being used as a warehouse for an Indonesian company. Entrance is forbidden without permission but the real highlight is the frontage. If you look closely beneath all the stains, you can still make out the logo of the Geo Wehry & Co.

Address: Jl Batang Arau, Padang, Sumatera Barat 25134, Indonesia

Sitti Nurbaya Bridge

view of the muaro river from sitti nurbaya bridge

The 156 meter long Sitti Nurbaya bridge is often touted as one of the most romantic spots in Padang. It is a bit of a stretch however. Sure, the view towards the river and the hillside houses provide for a bit of atmosphere but the unsightly garbage being dumped on the river quickly dissipated any mood build up, in my view.

Still, locals who are dating commonly visit this place, owing to its supposed origins in Indonesia’s own Romeo & Juliet story. You will find hawkers lining the sidewalk and locals parking their cars on the side to get out and take photos, especially during sunset.

See Hin Kiong Temple

see hin kiong temple in padang

Originally dating back to 1841, the See Hin Kiong Temple is Padang’s old town serves as the oldest temple in Padang. The structure itself has had 3 different incarnations. The original one burned down in 1861 and was rebuilt. The second version was destroyed during the great 2009 earthquake. The structure that stands now, with its elaborate carvings, was built recently and was designed by architects from China.

Address: Kampung Pondok, Padang, Sumatera Barat 25134, Indonesia

Gunuang Padang

gunuang padang in the distance

You can see this place from afar, especially if you are situated in a high building. Padang’s own version of the “Hollywood” sign is displayed blatantly on a hill on a cape. Those who climb up the hill are rewarded with a view of Padang’s coastal areas. This is also said to the be place where Sitti Nurabaya’s (the lady involved in Indonesia’s own Romeo & Juliet story) tomb is situated. 

Go cafe-hopping for Sumatra coffee

What’s a trip to Sumatra without a taste of the local coffee? As Padang is located in an island that serves as one of the world’s top coffee producers, there is no shortage of cafes in Padang. These hipster cafes provide for a great place to relax especially after one explores Padang’s often grubby streets. Great options include Pavilon Coffee (Jl Hayam Wuruk 20A, open daily 2pm to 10:30pm) and KiosK (Jl Tepi Pasak, 40-42, open daily 11am to 10pm). If you go to the latter, make sure to try their delicious fried noodles as well.

Adityawarman Museum

adityawarman museum in padang

If you are looking for traditional Minangkabau architecture without heading out of Padang’s city limits, then Adityawarman Museum is your best bet. You will find plenty of exhibits there about local culture, and even local wildlife. If you’re feeling all touristy, you can also rent local Minangkabau attire for a photoshoot. But what I found most fascinating is the showcase/miniatures of various Minangkabau architectural styles found throughout the island and even the influence it has had on Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan state.

Opening Hours: 8AM to 4PM Sunday, 8AM to 3PM Tuesday to Saturday

Address: Jalan Diponegro 10, Belakang Tangsi, Padang, Sumatera Barat 25114, Indonesia

Grand Mosque of Western Sumatra

grand mosque of western sumatra

interiors of the grand mosque of western sumatra

Featuring a contemporary take on Minangkabau architecture, The Grand Mosque of Western Sumatra opened in 2014 to great fanfare. It is the second largest mosque in Sumatra and the largest in the region. The main prayer hall inside, which can accommodate 20,000 people, is an instagrammer’s dream with its Moorish patterns.

Address: Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, Padang, Sumatera Barat 25173, Indonesia

Daytrips & Excursions to Batusangkar and Bukittinggi

minangkabau center in padangpanjang

• Bukittinggi – This hill is a popular holiday spot for locals due to its cooler climate. Activities here are more kids-oriented though you can also spot some heritage structures in the form of Jam Padang (colonial clock tower) and the Sianok Canyon .
• Padangpanjang – An easy day trip for Padang, Padangpanjang houses one of the finest Minangkabau buildings in my view. I had a bit of difficulty locating it but the  Minangkabau Information and Documentation Centre is highly recommended if you still haven’t had enough of the local architecture. While here, also check out the  Asasi Nagari Gunung Mosque with its ornate wall carvings.
• Batusangkar – The town of Batusangkar is the former Minangkabau royal capital and is a good 3.5 hour journey from Padang. While here, check out the massive Pagaruyung Palace and visit local villages.

Getting Around

You won’t have problems getting around town with a ride-sharing app such as Grab. This allows you to pay local prices. I found most rides within town to cost roughly US$1 to US$2. Even rides out to/from the Minangkabau International Airport to Padang’s city center roughly cost around US$6 to US$8 by Grab.  For trips farther afield, I found my ride by asking one of my Grab drivers if they wanted to do customized trips. Many are happy to do so!

Where to Stay in Padang

In choosing where to stay in Padang, my main criterion was that it had to be earthquake-proof. During the great 2009 earthquake, many buildings in the city were destroyed including some notable hotels. The Ibis Padang proudly displays its earthquake-proof technology, with the usage of rubber shock absorbers in case one hits. Incidentally, it is also the tallest building in Padang. Rooms are similar with Ibis hotels one finds elsewhere. The restaurant at the top floor has great views of the city.

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10 Travel Payakumbuh Padang Murah Antar Jemput

Travel payakumbuh padang bisa menjadi andalan bagi masyarakat yang berlalu lalang ke kedua kota yang ada di sumatera barat tersebut. Jasa travel menjadi moda transportasi yang populer yang melayani penumpang secara door to door . Travel menjemput penumpang di rumah atau titik penjemputan, dan mengantarkan ke alamat tujuan. Layanan tersebut sesuai dengan kebutuhan masyarakat umum di sumatera barat yang didominasi wilayah pegunungan dan transportasi terbatas.

Jalur payakumbuh padang adalah jalur ramai karena merupakan jalan raya sumbar riau yang menghubungkan kedua provinsi, terutama kota utama padang dan pekanbaru. Payakumbuh adalah salah satu kota yang berada ditengah jalur tersebut. Secara otomatis daerah ini lumayan maju. Di payakumbuh juga terdapat kampus 2 universitas andalas yang merupakan universitas tertua di pulau sumatera.

Rekomendasi Travel Payakumbuh Padang

Jarak payakumbuh ke padang sekitar 123,2 km dan bisa ditempuh dalam waktu 3 jam 30 menitan. Jalur tersebut merupakan jalur terdekat menggunakan Jl. Lintas Barat Sumatera via bukittinggi. Jalur terjauh melalui sawah lunto dan batusangkar sekitar 4 jam. Estimasi tersebut tentu mengunakan mobil pribadi atau travel, kalau menggunakan bus tentu berbeda. Nah jika ingin pergi dari payakumbuh ke ibukota atau sebaliknya bisa menggunakan beberapa jasa travel payakumbuh padang berikut ini.

Ranah Minang Transport (RMT)

RMT menyediakan jasa angkutan umum dengan rute Payakumbuh – BIM – Padang – Pekanbaru – PP (Pulang Pergi. RMT juga memberikan fasilitas antar jemput ke alamat. Juga bisa mengirimkan paket dan dokumen. Unit yang disediakan RMT adalah mobil keluaran terbaru dengan merek, Toyota Avanza, Kijang Innova, Daihatsu Terios, Isuzu Panther, Suzuki Karimun, serta berbagai jenis mobil lainnya.

Jln. Soekarno Hatta No. 188 Bulakan Balai Kandi, Koto Nan Ampek, depan RSKIA Sukma Bunda. Nomor HP : 082384362658

TPA Tour & Travel

PT Tpa Tour & Travel merupakan salah satu travel payakumbuh padang yang sudah berdiri sejak tahun 2010. Travel ini cukup lama beroperasi, tentu memiliki banyak pengalaman dalam melayani penumpang. Selain penumpang, jasa ini juga melayani carter dan pengiriman paket sesuai rute reguler. Untuk jadwal dan harga tiketnya bisa hubungi langsung pihak agennya ya. Kontaknya ada dibawah ini.

Alamat : Jalan Tan Malaka Bunian, Payakumbuh Barat Sumatera Barat 26213 Nomor Hp : 082382472888.

Ayah Travel

Po Ayah Ibu Transport merupakan biro perjalanan yang melayani rute dari Padang menuju Bukittinggi, Payakumbuh, Perawang, dan Pekanbaru. Kami melayani dengan armada yang nyaman dan menyenangkan. Selain itu kami juga melayani cateran ke sesuai destinasi tujuan. Selain reguler, juga melayani berbagai pengiriman paket barang dan dokumen serta carteran.

Alamat: Jalan S. Parman Nomor 31, Ulak Karang Selatan, Padang Utara. Nomor Hp: 082174569466

Nusa Mulya Travel

Nusa Mulya travel adalah travel legenda yang sudah beroperasi sejak tahun 1998. Travel ini melayani rute utama dari padang ke pekanbaru atau arah sebaliknya. Selain itu melayani juga kota lain seperti Payakumbuh, Bukittinggi. Jadi bagi kalian yang sedang mencari travel payakumbuh padang bisa menggunakan nusa mulya. Jadwal keberangkatan setiap 10.00, 14.00 dan 20.00 WIB ( sebaiknya tanyakan langsung pas saat penjemputan). Armada yang digunakan adalah Armada isuzu panther.

Alamat: jalan Khatib Sulaiman Nomor 65, Lolong Belanti, Padang Utara, kota Padang No telp : 0853-7666-7087

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CV. Bintang Ngalau (Bing Travel)

Bing travel salah satu travel cukup populer yang melayani rute padang, pekanbaru, bukittinggi dan payakumbuh. Travel ini siap melayani penumpang dengan penjemputan dirumah, kos atau sesuai titik temu, kemudian mengantarkan sampa alamat tujuan. Untuk harga dan jadwal keberangkatan silakan tanyakan ke nomor berikut ya, guys.

Alamat: Jalan Padang, Parik Rantang, Payakumbuh Barat, Kota Payakumbuh No Telepon: (0752) 796300

Ananta Travel

Annanta merupakan salah satu Usaha Jasa Angkutan darat (AJAP) yang memiliki tujuan utama Pekanbaru Padang (PP), selain itu juga menerima rute lain dalam jalur tersebut seperti payakumbuh padang, payakumbuh pekanbaru, bukittinggi, bangkinang dan sepanjang jalur tersebut. Ananta memiliki Jadwal Keberangkatan 3 Kali sehari pada jam 08.00, 14.00 dan 18.00. Armada yang digunakan kijang innova dan siap mengantar secara door to door.

Alamat: Jl. Sudirman, Labuh Baru, Kec. Payakumbuh Utara, Kota Payakumbuh No telp : +62 812-7545-2002

Sarah Nursyfa Transport

Berbeda dengan rute travel lain didaftar, sarah nursyfa memiliki rute padang-Bukittinggi-Payakumbuh-pandang panjang kearah sibolga dan medan. Kalau sebelumnya ke arah riau atau pekanbaru. Kalian bisa menggunakan travel ini untuk ke payakumbuh dari padang atau sebaliknya. Untuk jadwal dan harga bisa tanyakan langsung ke pihak travelnya ya.

Alamat : Jalan S. Parman Nomor 233C, Ulak Karang Selatan, Padang Utara No hp : 085274125675

Nugum travel

Nugum travel merupakan travel Bandara International Minang, BIM yang melayani antar jemput ke berbagai kota di sumatera barat diantaranya bukittinggi, payakumbuh, solok, pariaman, sawah lunto dan lainnya. Jika kalian mencari travel payakumbuh padang, terutama untuk mengejar jadwal penerbangan pesawat bisa hubungi Nugum travel ini.

Alamat: Bandara Internasional Minangkabau Kota Padang Sumatera Barat 25586 Indonesia, No telp : 0812-6113-5222 | 0812-6124-3111

Qivana Tour & Travel

Qivana merupakan jasa transportasi yang melayani travel padang pekanbaru, dengan rute bukittinggi, payakumbuh dan bangkinang. Kalian bisa memanfaatkan travel ini menuju payakumbuh maupun padang. Untuk harga dan jadwal bisa chat atau telp ke nomor berikut.

Alamat : Jalan Soekarno Hatta, Parik Rantang, Payakumbuh Barat, Kota Payakumbuh No Hp : 085263878919 | 085263328919

CV. Ngalau Minang Maimbau Travel

Pilihan terakhir untuk travel payakumbuh padang adalah ngalau travel. Travel ini juga melayani berbagai daerah di wilayah minang. Pokoknya jangan bingung bingung kalau mau kepadang atau payakumbuh langsung saja hubungi nomor berikut.

Alamat : Jalan Soekarno Hatta Nomor 91, Parik Rantang, Payakumbuh Barat, Kota Payakumbuh No hp : 0831-8642-9005

Itulah beberapa perusahaan jasa transportasi yang melayani travel payakumbuh padang PP yang bisa menemani perjalanan Kalian. Tinggal telp, supir akan menjemput dirumah atau sesuai titik penjemputan. Kemudian mengantarkan sampai alamat tujuan dengan selamat. Jika ada salah jadwal dan harga kemungkinan besar karena ada perusabahan dari pihak travel. Jadi usahakan tanyakan lagi sebelum deal. Sekian semoga bermanfaat.

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Welcome To Nusa Mulya

Nusa Mulya  adalah travel dengan pelayanan terbaik jurusan Pekanbaru Padang & Padang Pekanbaru. Berdiri sejak tahun 1998 dan telah berpengalaman melayani pelanggan hingga mencapai 2000an orang setiap bulannya.

Rute yang kami layani tiap hari meliputi Pekanbaru, Payakumbuh, Bukittinggi dan Padang dengan waktu keberangkatan pkl 10.00, 14.00 dan 20.00 WIB

Kami memiliki dua kelas pelayanan yaitu kelas super eksekutif (5 seat) dengan menggunakan armada innova reborn dan kelas ekonomi (6 seat) dengan menggunakan armada innova dan isuzu panther. Semua penumpang kami jemput dan antarkan sesuai alamat yg di berikan.

Selain melayani  travel Pekanbaru –  Padang  &  Padang – Pekanbaru , kami  juga menyewakan  bus pariwisata Pekanbaru  dan  rental mobil Pekanbaru  serta melayani carteran sesuai dengan keinginan pelanggan.

Nusa mulya ada beberapa unit usaha  :

• Travel reguler
• Bus pariwisata
• Jasa pengiriman barang

Untuk keperluan kunjungan kerja, city tour, event-event maupun tour ke luar kota, kami juga menyediakan paket tour dalam maupun luar kota.

Nusa Mulya – Jasa Travel Padang Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru: 081371879191 , Padang: 085376667087

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5 Travel Jurusan Padang Payakumbuh Terbaru

Transportasi sekarang ini terdiri dari banyak pilihan, salah satunya adalah travel. Dimana travel ini memberikan keuntungan tersendiri untuk setiap penumpangnya. Seperti penumpang akan lebih nyaman karena penupang bisa beristirahat di dalam mobil ataupun bus.

Jurusan Padang – Payakumbuh sendiri memang masih jarang ada layanan travel, tetapi tak perlu khawatir karena masih ada layanan transportasi travel Padang Payakumbuh yang dapat digunakan. Meskipun tidak sebanyak kota lain, tetap bisa merasakan pelayanan yang baik.

Bahkan rute dari atau ke Bandara juga dilayani dengan baik. Sehingga Anda tidak perlu takut kelelahan di perjalanan. Lalu apa saja referensi dari transportasi dengan jurusan Padang – Payakumbuh yang bisa digunakan? Berikut adalah beberapa di antaranya:

1. TPA Tour & Travel ❤️

Alamat: Jalan Abdul Muis No.15C, Jati Baru, Padang Timur, Sumatera Barat Jam Buka: 08.00 – 18.00 WIB Nomor Telepon: 082382472888

Jadwal keberangkatan baik itu jam berangkat dan rute singgahnya langsung saja ditanyakan ke customer service dengan menghubungi kontak yang sudah tertera. Begitupun dengan informasi armada beserta fasilitas dan layanan yang diberikan.

Dengan demikian informasi yang diperoleh akan lebih jelas dan lengkap, selain itu bisa juga dengan mendatangi alamatnya secara langsung.

Alamat: Jalan S. Parman No.31, Ulak Karang Selatan, Padang Utara, Sumatera Barat Jam Buka: 08.00 – 17.00 WIB No Telp: 082174569466

Keberangkatan dengan rute Padang – Payakumbuh dari jam keberangkatan dan rute singgah dapat ditanyakan secara langsung ke loket atau mendatangi alamat. Selain itu juga bisa menghubungi kontak yang sudah tertera.

Untuk armada yang digunakan beserta fasilitas dan layanan yang diberikan juga langsung saja ditanyakan agar lebih jelas nantinya.

3. Nusa Mulya Travel ❤️

Alamat: Jalan Khatib Sulaiman No.65, Lolong Belanti, Padang Utara, Padang City, Sumatera Barat (Samping RM. Pauh Piaman) No Telp: 085376667087 Website: nusamulya.com

Jam keberangkatan dengan rute Padang  – Bukit Tinggi – Payakumbuh ini bisa ditanyakan secara langsung ke pihak travel sehingga nantinya informasi yang akan diperoleh juga lebih jelas.

Sedangkan untuk armada yang digunakan adalah mobil Toyota Innova dan Isuzu Panther. Dimana dibekali dengan fasilitasfull AC, reclining seat, musik, tanpa asap rokok dan layanan antar jemput baik itu door to door maupun point to point.

4. Sarah Nursyfa Transport ❤️

Alamat: Jalan S. Parman No.233C, Ulak, Karang Selatan, Padang Utara, Sumatera Barat Jam Buka: 04.00 – 18.00 WIB No Telp: 085274125675

Rute yang dilalui oleh travel ini sendiri adalah Padang Panjang – Bukit Tinggi – Payakumbuh, dimana untuk jam keberangkatan dan juga armada yang digunakan beserta fasilitas dan layanan yang diberikan bisa ditanyakan secara langsung ke pihak travel.

Anda bisa menghubungi kontak tersebut atau mendatangi kantor secara langsung, sehingga info yang diperoleh akan lebih jelas.

5. Didi Tour & Travel ❤️

Alamat: Jalan Soekarno Hatta No.98, Parik Rantang, Payakumbuh Barat, Sumatera Barat Jam Buka: 07.00 – 21.00 WIB Tarif: Hubungi customer service No Telp: 08126712544

Keberangkatan dengan jurusan Padang – Payakumbuh ini bisa ditanyakan ke pihak travel, begitupun dengan jam keberangkatan dan armada yang digunakan. Dengan langsung bertanya tentu saja info yang diperoleh akan lebih jelas dan juga lengkap.

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SARAH'S PACKING CHECKLIST

All of Sarah’s favorite things mentioned in this blog are available at her Amazon shop*  here.  This packing checklist should get you started but you should personalize it to your needs. The key to packing smart is to pay attention to the overall weight, which means you should keep track of the weight of individual items. Use a sharpie and mark things as you weigh them.

Don’t know where to start or what things weigh? Get Sarah’s custom packing app  Packupine,   which will help you generate a packing list from your criteria and add the weight up for you.

Sample Women’s Packing Checklist for a 2 Week Trip:

2 long sleeved shirts

2 short sleeved shirts

2 tank tops for layering

1 lightweight sweater, preferably cashmere

1 fleece or down vest

1 pair jeans

1 pair long pants

1 pair capri pants

1 pair leggings

7 pairs underwear

3 pairs light socks

1 pair heavy socks

bathing suit

waterproof travel jacket or fleece

Electronics

Phone-  iPhone 11

Back-up battery- Anker Powercore 10000 (Seriously don’t forget this)

6 ft extra durable Charging Cable- Lightning Cable

Plug Adaptor- European Travel Plug Adapter, 3 pack

Tablet- Ipad Air

Reader when traveling without iPad- Kindle Paperwhite

Headphones- Bose Quiet Comfort

Toiletries Specific product recommendations can be found  HERE

3 oz shampoo

3 oz conditioner

rubber bands, hair clips

3 oz Toiletries Bottles- Kitsch Refillable Flat Pouch Travel Bottle Set

Lipstick- Revlon Colorstay Overtime

Mascara- Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions

Face Powder-  BareMinerals Matte SPF 15

Moisturizer-  Neutrogena SPF Face Cream

Toothbrush- Philips One Sonicare

Toothpaste- Marvis

Shampoo- Biolage Shampoo

Conditioner- Biolage Conditioner

Razor- Venus Travel Razor

small eyeshadow

medications

contact lenses, solution

Day Bag Contents

guidebooks, cut out needed chapters

Waterbottle- Vapur Collapsible Water Bottle

Pens- Sharpie Stainless Pen

Notebook-  Moleskine Journal

First Aid Kit-  First Aid Kit   (A starter version of my  Box of Awesome)

Travel Emergency Kit (Box of Awesome Starter)

stain remover stick

sunscreen stick

Master Packing List

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