Visit West Sumatra

West Sumatra is a province of Indonesia located on the western coast of Sumatra Island. It is known for its diverse culture, beautiful scenery, and incredible cuisine. The capital city of Padang sits at the head of an inlet bordered by lush green hills, while Bukittinggi directly to the east offers stunning views over Lake Maninjau from its hillside location.

Visitors to this enchanting region will find plenty to do and see. For those looking for adventure, a trek up Mount Merapi or a visit to nearby Kerinci Seblat National Park offer wild jungle hikes with majestic mountain views. For culture fans, there are multiple traditional villages that showcase Minangkabau traditions in architecture and dress alongside vibrant arts markets featuring works from local artisans.

For those interested in history, West Sumatra boasts one of Indonesia's oldest archaeological sites - Batu Gana - which dates back thousands of years before Christ and contains numerous ancient artifacts from prehistoric times when humans first inhabited the area. Also in West Sumatra is Pagaruyung Palace - once home to Minangkabau kings - which dates back as far as 1650 CE and has been restored over recent years into a museum showcasing artifacts from throughout their long history including ancient manuscripts written on palm leaves!