So Sawahlunto City Tours

Sawahlunto, KOMPAS.com - Community Sawahlunto, West Sumatra, thronged Setiga Park on Friday (10/06/2011). They seem eager to participants Pacipic (TDS) 2011 welcome. Residents were busy with pictures of the riders, especially Zarfari Amir, who won stage 5 TDS 2011.Travelers are more. People learned to know Sawahlunto Day Festival.- Maulana Yusran
"The people here are very good. They were so welcoming us. The landscape is just stunning. I think the word 'Sawahlunto' on there," said Amir, pointing to the writing of large 'Sawahlunto' on the hill.
In phase 5, another biker in the Iranian master stage. They won the first position to Stage 5 Payakumbuh - Sawahlunto along the 79 kilometers. Rahim Emami get second position and Golakhour Pourseyedi champion in third place.
In line with the stated Amir, Jang Jae Chan of Terengganu Pro Cycling Team Asia, Malaysia, was amazed by the people Sawahlunto. In stage 5, he was again the fastest sprinter.
"People like road bike Indonesia ya? There are many people who welcomed us. I am quite happy. At the finish point, completely full. To be on the road," he said.
Tonight, all attendees, participants, athletes, the committee will continue until Sawahlunto. Although only one star hotels (which will be a three star class), which just opened. Most of the parties will stay at the hotel and homestay jasmine.
"It's still not qualified, but our city was chosen as a place to stay. Their Day Festival, there are only four cities diinapi" said Mayor Sawahlunto, Amran Nur.
Something similar is expressed PHRI chairman of West Sumatra, Maulana Yusran. "It is not enough. But we the enthusiasm of the community and local government Sawahlunto appreciate. They facilitate all hostels. Even a five-star hotel was built with public money. One of the triggers is that Day Festival," he said.
Amran said the TDS have an impact on improving the development of tourism and tourist visits. "Tourists started with a lot more. People got to know Sawahlunto Day Festival," he said.
Because the Phase 5 is the endpoint Triangle Park, Sawahlunto. During the Dutch colonial period, Sawahlunto known as a coal mining town. This town was advertised as a ghost town because the decline in coal production. Then, by the local government, Sawahlunto was converted into a tourist town. Some remnants of the coal mine "transformed" into a tourist attraction.
Meanwhile, starting in Stage 5 Beautiful Cave, Payakumbuh. Beautiful Grotto is a mainstay attractions Payakumbuh. Payakumbuh panorama of the city from the height of the main attraction of tourists visit the beautiful cave.
Khadija According to the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Payakumbuh, could one day visit to 100 people.
To see the sights Payakumbuh, visitors must hike to the summit so far about 400 meters. Another option is to use a tandem bike for free. In the cave there is a beautiful cave with stones form of people or objects. Additionally, also known as the Cave Nice paragliding sites.
TDS takes 6 to 12 June 2011, which combines sport and tourism. TDS 2011 to seven stage race with a total distance of 739.3 km. Routes that passed is full of unique attractions of each region. There are cultural and culinary West Sumatra to know the participants TDS.
Municipalities and cities involved, among others, the city government of Padang, Pariaman city, Padang Pariaman district, Agam district town of Bukittinggi, Sawahlunto, Solok, Solok City, Payakumbuh, Padang Panjang, Tanah Datar District, and District Fifty Cities.
This event has become the official agenda of the annual World Cycling Organization (Union Cycliste International) in collaboration with the Executive Board of the Institute for Sport Bike Indonesia (OJ ISSI), local authorities and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Bukittinggi, Clock Tower, and Turis

BUKITTINGGI, KOMPAS.com - First, Bukittingi, West Sumatera (Sumatra), is one of the favorite tourist destinations for foreign tourists (tourists). Many tourists from Europe, mainly from the Netherlands, who visited the United Kingdom.
"Even before too many who settled here and married people. But since the reform, down drastically," said Adriansyah, superintendent Japanese hole in the canyon Sianok to Kompas.com on Wednesday (06/08/2011).
Adriansyah said that security issues be the cause of the decline of foreign tourists visit.
Meanwhile, Mayor Ismet Bukittingi Amzis said the decline occurred not only foreign tourists in Bukittinggi.
"The decline in foreign tourists occurred in all regions. The issue of safety is also seeping into the United Kingdom. Had there issues a bomb, but here is safe," he said when met at the Library of Bung Hatta Kompas.com at dinner after Stage 3 Pariaman-Bukittinggi on the international cycling arena Day Festival 2011.
Ismet said it was mengenjot to the level of foreign tourist arrivals increased by organizing cultural events. For example, continued Ismet, in Kampung China, located at Jalan A Yani has started bustling again.
"There are many cafes, perfect for culinary tourism. Tourists from Europe began to come. But the bustling from Malaysia," he said.
The main icon is the Clock Tower Bukittinggi travel. In addition to the Clock Tower, tourists used to visit the canyon Sianok and Home Birth Bung Hatta.
TDS lasts 6 to 12 June 2011 which combines sport and tourism. TDS 2011 to race seven stages with a total distance of 739.3 km. The route through which is full of unique attractions of each region. In addition, cultural and culinary West Sumatra were also introduced to the participants TDS.
Counties and cities involved, among others, the City Government of Padang, Pariaman city, Padang Pariaman district, Agam District, City of Bukittinggi, Sawahlunto, Solok, Solok, Payakumbuh, Padang Panjang, Tanah Datar, and the District Fifty Cities.
This event has become the official agenda of the annual World Bicycle Racing Organization (Union Cycliste Internationale) in collaboration with the Executive Board of the Institute of Sport Bike Indonesia (PB ISSI), local governments, and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Pariaman Rely on Nature, Art and Culture

PARIAMAN, KOMPAS.com - Many areas that rely on nature as a potential tourism. Pariaman District did not just rely on nature, but also arts and culture.
We have also the beach. However, the tourism potential of cultural arts Pariaman.
- Ali Mukhni

"We have also the beaches. However, the tourism potential of arts and culture in Padang Pariaman. Art culture for tourism," said Regent Pariaman, Ali Mukhni to Kompas.com convivial evening at the event after Stage 2 Padang Pariaman, Tuesday (7 / 6 / 2011).

In the event, Ali was awarded builder of culture as art, culture, and tourism areas of the National Culture Institute Indonesia (LKNI).

Chairman LKNI, Totok Sudaryoto said the award is not solely for the regents only. "This is for the community and also to continue to develop arts and culture Pariaman," said Totok.

He added that the award was based on observations from various mass media and information and public input, artists, and cultural.

Totok said several parties had ever awarded, among others, the Mayor of Yogyakarta, Vice Governor of Yogyakarta Sri Paduka Paku Alam IX, Governor of South Kalimantan, South Sumatra Governor, Mayor of Denpasar, Gianyar Regent, Regent Kerinci, Pekanbaru Mayor, and Governor of North Maluku.

One of the unique traditional arts of Regency Dance Plate Pariaman is that dancers dance on the glass. Ali explains the dance only in the Padang Pariaman. Before the dance was not arbitrary, according to Ali, there are certain prayers that offered the Prayer of Solomon.

On the same occasion, Dance Dish with glass shards that had staged in front of audiences. This dance was, continued Ali, is a hereditary tradition. One of the things that kept the authenticity of the dance is a simple dress dancer. Even so, the dance featured the audience was able to invite admiration.

"Art is a rabab other kind of coconut shell fiddle. Ordinary Nagari Alek appeared on the show, a sort of party of the people," he said.

There is also a typical musical instrument Kasa Drum and Dance waves that danced to welcome the guests.

"Dancing Waves built directly from the studio in the district of Padang Pariaman has appeared at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta in the presence of the President. If Dance Dish with shards of glass a few times a gig in Singapore, there has been very well known," he said.

If there are tourists who want to watch a typical art Pariaman, Ali advised to come to the Department of Culture and Tourism of Padang Pariaman district.

"Then we can show at the hotel where to stay or direct tourists to the area where the studio. There are villages if you want to be shown directly over there. It could also be shown hall government," he explained.

Some art is typical of Pariaman was shown shortly after the announcement of the winner Etape 2. Ali hopes to Pacipic fourth, all participants can stay in Padang Pariaman.

"Now just athletes and some of the committee who stay. Hopefully will all stay in Padang Pariaman, so no more back and forth between the (city) Padang (district) Pariaman," he said.

TDS lasts 6 to 12 June 2011 which combines sport and tourism. TDS 2011 to race seven stages with a total distance of 739.3 km. The route through which is full of unique attractions of each region. In addition, cultural and culinary West Sumatra were also introduced to the participants TDS.

Counties and cities involved, among others, the City Government of Padang, Pariaman city, Padang Pariaman district, Agam District, City of Bukittinggi, Sawahlunto, Solok, Solok, Payakumbuh, Padang Panjang, Tanah Datar, and the District Fifty Cities.

This event has become the official agenda of the annual World Bicycle Racing Organization (Union Cycliste Internationale) organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with the Executive Board of the Institute of Sport Bike Indonesia (PB ISSI) and local governments.

Pariaman beach, Casuarina, and Beruk

KOMPAS.com - Pine trees lined up like a beautiful postcard series of European countries. An alien landscape, a blend of azure with pine trees. Unlike in most coastal areas overgrown with palm trees, a few beaches in the City of Pariaman, West Sumatra, even overgrown with pine trees.

Local governments are deliberately planted pine trees on the beaches are. These pine trees began to be planted in the era of the 80s. There are three beaches that are excellent city. Kata Beach, Beach Mirror, and Gandoriah Coast beaches are a favorite of tourists. It took about two hours from Padang to get to these beaches.

The waves are calm location suitable for swimming. Practically no white sand. The color is more directed to the black sand. In the sting when the sun, the sand like crystals. Salt content in the sunlight, shimmering like a jewel. Vines adorn the sand. In addition to pine, the area Pariaman many coconut trees. Therefore, one of the typical attractions Pariaman is "baruak mamanjek karambia". Coconuts are picked by a monkey who is very skilled at climbing and pick coconuts.

Kata beach pine trees grow so thick in the area of ​​Kata Beach. If you pass this coast to coast Mirror, from the vehicle you will see a row of pine trees with sea background. So beautiful as if takes you to another dimension. According to local residents said, compared with the Mirror and Beach Gandoriah Beach, Kata Beach pine trees are relatively young. So there is still much to be found on the beach.

Coast Cypress Mirror Mirror Mini or abbreviated with. In the area of ​​Beach Mirror, pine trees still rule. But the pine trees in this area he was already older than the Kata Beach. As a result some of the pine felled fearing a collapse of time. Some traders selling various foods and beverages in around the beach. Most of the kiosks in the beach sand. In contrast to the kiosk at the beach Gandoriah separated by a road. A few fishing boats moored at Coast Mirror.

Navigate Gandoriah coast trek north from the coast and meet with Coast Gandoriah Cemin. Just like in the Mirror Beach, a few traders stalls lined up facing the beach. Visitors can choose to eat and drink in cafes or on chairs placed in the beach area. Do not forget to enjoy the panorama of the beach while eating a variety of fried snacks. Hawkers offer a variety of snacks will round fried snacks. Call it the shrimp dibalur flour and fried. But unique was the young crab fried flour.

Of the three beaches, visitors can see the islands across the sea. Some of the hands of the island is the Island, Edge Island, Island Kaseik, Anso Island, and Island Gosong. Some are uninhabited island. While the island is inhabited islands Anso famous with a mosque in the center of the island. From Coast Gandoriah, the mosque can be seen even though only a speck. Some locals said during the fasting month and Idul Fitri, Anso crowded island. The presence of the mosque was indeed able to attract people to worship there.

While much coveted Gosong Island fishermen. One is Bustam. He said the island Gosong numerous turtle eggs. Indeed, several such areas in West Sumatra in Padang and Pariaman, a lot of selling of turtle eggs culinary. On the one hand, the food is part of tourism. On the other hand, the concern becomes endangered sea turtles became louder for environmental issues. Spruce-fir on the beaches of Pariaman was planted not without purpose. Environmental issues be the reason. Besides the beauty, function fir trees for reforestation and prevent coastal erosion.

Open Tourism interisland Pariaman

Pariaman, KOMPAS.com - Beach Party Pariaman in Pariaman, West Sumatra, was held to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 1432 AH. This year, to enliven the event the Government Pariaman open inter-island travel services.

"We provide the vessel with a capacity of 30 persons tariff Rp25 thousand per person for day trips to islands in the waters of Pariaman," said Secretary of Culture and Tourism Pariaman Jose Rizal, in Pariaman, Friday (26/08/2011).

In addition to that provided by the City Government Pariaman ship, visitors can also use the services of a fishing boat with the same rate. He explained the ship will take tourists to the island Ansoduo a distance of 1.9 miles of the coast Pariaman.

Place, he said, is a historic island long graves contained therein. Ansoduo island is also a historical site as the location of the first spread of Islam in Pariaman. Usually on the pilgrimage season, many visitors come to the island for a visit to the tomb.

"Tourists can also look into the tombs whose location has been addressed as such by the City Government Pariaman," he said.

On the island there is a pier and Ansoduo resting place of three houses on stilts. Visitors can enjoy tours of the island with white sand beaches and fishing on the rocky island behind it. For safety during travel, he said, his ministry has worked with BPBD Pariaman, Pariaman Police, and Rescue team.

Ansoduo Island can be reached by motorized boats 15 PK for 20 minutes from the beach Gadoriah. The island is the largest island in Pariaman is approximately 3.5 acres with relatively flat topography. In the middle of the island is dominated by forest vegetation with tree species that grow in between coconut aru and more dominant in coastal areas.

In addition Ansoduo Island, off the coast of Pariaman there are also five other islands namely Pulau Bando, Gosong, Tangah, Edge, and Kasiak all of which include the islands of nonurban.