padangbaycity.com http://padangbaycity.com Padang, the capital of West Sumatera Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:23:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en Tour de Singkarak: Update http://padangbaycity.com/news/tour-de-singkarak-update.html http://padangbaycity.com/news/tour-de-singkarak-update.html#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:15:24 +0000 badsect http://padangbaycity.com/?p=151 The new championship was first held this will be followed by 10 teams in the country. Some strong teams, such as the Polygon Sweet Nice, Custom Cycling Club, picnic dodol Garut, Kranggan Star Cycling Club, Araya Indonesia, and Kutai Kartanegara. This championship will be colored with a challenging terrain. Rise is found in many areas of West Sumatra which is passed by the hill line.

In addition, there are six teams overseas who have not submitted a list of names which strengthen his team in bicycle racing event in the area of West Sumatra is. One is the team from Tabriz Petrochemical Iran. They win Tour d’Indonesia years ago. In addition, there are home team Taiwan (Asia Fuji), Qatar (Doha Team), and Switzerland (Sport Powermove). Two teams of origin Malaysia also has not submitted a list of names.

The Indonesian national team will rely on Watch Susanto, Ryan Ariehaan, Kaswanto, and Samai. They will be assisted two junior athletes, namely Angga Hidalgo and judo Sansongko.

Although new, bicycle racing event from the road to Lake Singkarak this agenda has been registered on the International Bicycle Federation (UCI) as the championship category 2.2. Tour de Singkarak will held on 30 April-3 May 2009 and divided into five etape.

]]> http://padangbaycity.com/news/tour-de-singkarak-update.html/feed Tour de Singkarak http://padangbaycity.com/news/tour-de-singkarak.html http://padangbaycity.com/news/tour-de-singkarak.html#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:32:39 +0000 badsect http://padangbaycity.com/?p=110 Tour de Singakarak event is an international bicycle race will begin on 30 April to 3 May 2009 in West Sumatra. not only international athletes who will bike to join in this race, but national and local athletes also did not want to lag. Not tangung - responsibility, executive committee will bring Lance Armstrong, a world-class drivers from the United States. The presence of Lance Armstrong in this event, of course, especially the image of West Sumatra Padang City will be more famous in the international world.

Basically this is the business activities of the government to continue the success of the program Visit Indonesia Year 2008 with mengusung event - the international event. Great expectations with the event - this event such as the flow of tourist visits to the increase. As host, the potential for tourism in West Sumatra, of course, will terpromosikan itself to more of these activities will diliput by national and international media. More specific, this event is also the beginning of the age of the city will enter into a century.

Route of Tour Singkarak designed through local tourism and the excellent start of the City of Padang, Bukittinggi City, Tanah Datar, Sawahlunto town, and the District of Solok, with a total distance of 459.6 km. Route 5 consists of the etape: I etape (Team Time Trial) in the city of Padang Golf beset Imam Bonjol, 4 km far. Etape II, with a star on the beach to Bukittinggi, Padang, as far as 92.3 km. Etape III, Bukittinggi far-Sawahlunto 85.1 km, etape IV Sawahlunto Singkarak far-Lake 90.2 km. Etape and V, Singkarak Lake-Twin Lakes-Lake Singkarak far as 188 km.

The establishment of the Tour de Singkarak will be held in the parking lot at the Taman Budaya precisely the way Ocean. On the occasion will be dimeriahkan by Orkestra led by Dwiki Dharmawan and artists such as the capital of pop diva Velasquez, Andien jazz singer, rock singer Purnamasari Ita, and dangdut’s singer
Iis Dahlia and Kristina. Local artists also take part in this activity, already 100 Sumbar artist who is involved and will showcase capabilities dancing, sing songs Minang ethnic, and various other shows. Most of them are students and alumni of Sekolah Tinggi Seni Padang Panjang.

The big event, the Head Office of Culture and Tourism City of the DR. H M Hasymi Edi, The City invites citizens to menyukseskan the event and hope that people can maintain the City and to improve the cleanliness and the comfortable migrants.

Original page: http://tourism.padang.go.id
]]> http://padangbaycity.com/news/tour-de-singkarak.html/feed Rendang, The Philosophy Culinary of Minangkabau http://padangbaycity.com/restaurants/rendang-the-philosophy-culinary-of-minangkabau.html http://padangbaycity.com/restaurants/rendang-the-philosophy-culinary-of-minangkabau.html#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:11:15 +0000 badsect http://padangbaycity.com/?p=104 Meat rendang traditional cuisine is typical of West Sumatra (Minangkabau). Ethnic this very tune in all the community, both in and abroad. Rendang daging materials created with the main beef, coconut and spice mixture some typical Indonesia. To produce meat rendang needed at least a good chili (lado), ginger, Serai, cook onion and various spices.
Cultural communities in West Sumatra rendang is not only a favorite food, but also has a value of philosophy itself. Rendang represent nature Minangkabau society and culture that is consensus, with the 4 elements represented by the rendang.
  • Meat (Dagiang), which reflects the mamak Ninik as ethnic leaders,
  • Coconut (Karambia), which reflects the cadiak clever and intellectual,
  • Cabe (lado), which reflects the learned scholars who are spicy, firm in the faith,
  • Utensils (pamasak), which reflects the whole society Minangkabau.
]]> http://padangbaycity.com/restaurants/rendang-the-philosophy-culinary-of-minangkabau.html/feed Beautiful Islands in Padang http://padangbaycity.com/place-interest/beatiful-island-in-padang.html http://padangbaycity.com/place-interest/beatiful-island-in-padang.html#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:46:22 +0000 badsect http://padangbaycity.com/?p=99 The islands along the west coast of Padang, in general, still very natural that extends from the north to the south of Padang. The island can be categorized according to distance, that is Island - a remote island and nearby islands. The islands remote island, among others, Water, Island, Pandan, Toran Island, Pulau Sinyaru,
Sibunta islands and island Bindalang. While the islands near the Sawo island, little island of Pisang, Pisang Gadang Island, Kasiak island, Pasie Gadang Island, Satan Island, Pasumpahan Island, Snake Island, Sironjong island, Sikuai island and Sirandah Island. The islands are generally kelandaian have enough with the sand
white except for islands close to the city center with nankeen.

Sawo Island

This island is located in Koto Tangah District, is the island’s non-urban, with a 4.6 Ha and is the northernmost island in the city of Padang. Distance Pasie bunch island with approximately 2.2 km and can be with a fishing boat within 10 minutes from Pasie bunch. This island has a relatively flat contours, namely 0 - 5% of the sea surface. On the outside (pheriphery) there is a carpet white sand beach and clean. Sawo island is still natural and not disturbed by human activity, dominated by palms.

This island has always been a shelter for the community fishermen when storms occur. Source water obtained when make a well. View from the basic physical conditions of a potential Sawo to develop maritime tourism activities such as: Swimming, Diving, Camping, adventure, play and enjoy the panorama of sand while explore marine biota. Conditions biology / ecology of waters ecosystems Terumbu coral bagain especially in the south, ekositem forest located at the middle island, with a wide expanse of sand around the island 4-5 meters, flow bagain very quiet on the east and the heavy and wavy.

Some type of dolphin found near island peritan Sawo, also fish and ornamental fish species of economic cob, kembung, kakap, Kerapu, tuna caklang and tenggiri. Tropical forest vegetation is wet most of the not yet used as ketaping, aru and a lot of coconut tree there on the beach. Island Sawo Very close to major tourist Pasie bunch, and base camp fishing and Koto Tangah can be achieved use with the rowing boat for 20 minutes and with the use speedboat brackish 2 x 85 PK trip from Muara Padang can be within 20 minutes.

]]> http://padangbaycity.com/place-interest/beatiful-island-in-padang.html/feed Rendang, Favourite Culinary in Padang http://padangbaycity.com/restaurants/rendang-favourite-culinary-in-padang.html http://padangbaycity.com/restaurants/rendang-favourite-culinary-in-padang.html#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:53:30 +0000 badsect http://padangbaycity.com/?p=97 Rendang is one of favourite culinary in Padang. Rendang made from cow meat simmered in spices and coconut milk. You’ll find rendang in Padang restaurants or food stall. There are two kind of rending, dry rendang and kalio (wet rendang). The cooking process of dry rending was longer than wet rendang.

The characteristic of wet rending are its souce more liquid and its color is yellow-brown, not yet brown-black like dry rendang. Rendang have unique characteristic, its taste deliciously oily and salty, sweet, and hot which balanced, and spicier.There are no cooking standard or standard recipes of rendang, so the taste can be differ among food stall or restaurants. The variants of taste depend on condiment and spices which used. Commonly, spices used in rendang recipes are red chili, red onion, garlic, galangal, ginger, turmeric, turmeric leaves, bay leaves, lemongrass, candlenuts, salt, sugar and kandis sour fruit. If you can not mixed spices above, you can buy instant rendang spices in supermarkets.

]]> http://padangbaycity.com/restaurants/rendang-favourite-culinary-in-padang.html/feed Sikuai Island, Paradise beach in Padang http://padangbaycity.com/travel-shopping/sikuai-island-paradise-beach-in-padang.html http://padangbaycity.com/travel-shopping/sikuai-island-paradise-beach-in-padang.html#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:43:07 +0000 badsect http://padangbaycity.com/?p=87 Sikuai islands located in the area Bungus Bay, 23 km to the south towards the city. Bungus Bay can be reached by taxi or angkot Raya Pasar - Bungus stop in the Central Gulf of Kabung. To reach the island Sikuai trip should proceed with the motor boat across the sea for about 20 minutes. In addition to the Island Sikuai can also start from the dock at the Wisata Bahari Trunk Road Harau.

Island Sikuai offer comfort and beauty of the world maritime island because this has been an established resort that has a complete facility with a satisfactory service.

Sikuai Island Resort is surrounded by trees of green tropical trees and white sand berbaur with the blue sea. From the island can also enjoy some of the smaller islands of the green and the world under the sea is very beautiful. Exotic and services offered by Sikuai Island Resort make the tourists as in the private island so that the slogan ‘the dream become reality’ is very suitable for this resort.

Besides enjoying the quiet atmosphere far from the bustle of the city, visitors can start the day - the day in Sikuai Island Resort with some activities such as jogging with the family encircle the island. Not only healthful, with berjogging visitors can see several types of tropical animals such as birds, monkeys and biawak.

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Ulu Gadut golf course is the only golf course in the city of Padang. Oldest golf course in West Sumatra is located in the hills Ulu Gadut. Along the way this golf course  have continue and renovated facilities to complete. You can also become a member Padang Golf Club (PGC) to enjoy the convenience, ease acquired from the Golf Course this.

This 30 years old golf course has a relatively flat landscape.

Facilities:

Club House
Locker
Pro-Shop
Restaurant
Driving Range

Golf Course Info:

Year Built: 1976
Total Holes: 18
Total Pars: 71
Total Distance: 5405 Y
Type Course: Semi Member

]]> http://padangbaycity.com/hotels-vacations/ulu-gadut-golf-course.html/feed Mentawai Island: the Ultimate Diversity of the Hidden Paradise http://padangbaycity.com/place-interest/mentawai-island-the-ultimate-diversity-of-the-hidden-paradise.html http://padangbaycity.com/place-interest/mentawai-island-the-ultimate-diversity-of-the-hidden-paradise.html#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:47:21 +0000 badsect http://padangbaycity.com/?p=54 Located in the middle of Indian Ocean, 150 km and takes 9 hours trip from Padang, West Sumatra-Mentawai glowing with all the nature spirits and make it an extraordinary escaping spot from a hectic life. Mentawai is the natural habitat for 16 endemic species, and some of them categorized as endangered species e.g. Simakobu monkey (simias concolor-eat leaf as primary food).

The present life of Mentawai people categorized as the legacy from Neolithic era and they have a strong believe in nature spirit, for their life strongly affected by nature. They believe that nature is the center of life. All the genuine attributes make Mentawai a perfect place to gain cultural experiences, here you will notice a very fascinating and indigenous culture, like traditional cloths, art, music and the way of life. The entire culture attributes strongly reflects their respect to nature.

Tattoo is one of the most important symbol for Mentawai people, its reflect maturity, manhood and status. The art of this body painting inherit from their ancestor. The tattoos ink naturally made from leaf.
Among the surfers, Mentawai is the best place to fill their demand for challenges and natures beauty. The beaches offer one of the highest wave in the world, 3 to 4 meters, totally challenge your gut. Once you grounded your self in this hidden Paradise Island, next you will paddle out to the worlds best surf. Dont call your self Surfer if you havent ride Mentawais waves said most of the surfer to expressed their surfing experiences in Mentawai

There are four ultimate diving spot here in Mentawai ,Siberut, Sipora, Pagai Utara (north Pagai) and Pagai Selatan (south Pagai). You can find great waves here year round, but the best waves are during dry season, March to October. Make sure you have the gut to explore all the glassy waves, because the best way to entitled your surfing experiences remarkable is through finding your own.

Getting There

  • Take flight from Sukarno Hatta air port, Jakarta to Tabing air port, Padang-west Sumatra (flight served every day)
  • Trip from Teluk Bayur port, Padang to Mentawai island by Ferry

Where to Stay
Lot of visitors said, that the best housing to stay is the local people house. Offer you a distinctive way of living in a unique architecture and experience interacting with local people. Other wise you could stay in a budget hotel in Siberut

Moving Around
To access all the beauties offered, you can use boat owned by local people. You can find the boat a long the beach and the rate depend on your bargaining power
Boost your taste with exotic and fresh sea foods that you can found in the local restaurants run by local people. If you are lucky enough, you can pick and cook your own sea food, but make sure you know the secret recipe/spices from Mentawais people. For those who are not sea food lover, you can find regular meals for your dining.

Souvenir Tips
Local hand made souvenirs like traditional hats, traditional bag and accessories will be genuine souvenirs for your relatives and friends. You can buy it in a souvenirs shop or buy it from local people directly.

Other Things to See or Do
Beach Activities

  • sight seeing
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling

Cultural Activities

  • Learn how to perform the Traditional dances (war dance and gratitude to nature)
  • Traditional ceremonies
  • Mentawai is one of the best place to conduct an Ethnographic study since its one of the oldest tribe in Indonesia

Ecotourism Activities
As the habitat for rare primate, the natural rain forest of Mentawai will be the perfect place for research or other educational purpose. Here, you can conduct research about

  • Snub-nosed monkey/Simakobu (Simias concolor) monkey family eat leaf as primary food
  • Joja or Lutung Mentawai (Presbytis potenziani) easily identified for the long tail, white face and black hair head
  • Bokkoi atau Beruk Mentawai (Macaca pagensis)
  • Kloss Gibbon/Bilou or Siamang Kerdil (Hylobates klossii) famous for the beautiful voice, different compared to general monkey

Travel Tips

  • Nature and culture come to be understood and respected
  • Bring your own surf board with you, because its may hard to find surf board shop in Mentawai
  • You may arrange your travel using the local travel agent in Indonesia
  • Great wave can be find year round, but best wave is during dry season March to October
  • Bring your personal medicine
  • You may arrange your visit by contact the travel agent and airline services in Indonesia
]]> http://padangbaycity.com/place-interest/mentawai-island-the-ultimate-diversity-of-the-hidden-paradise.html/feed Bumi Minang Hotel http://padangbaycity.com/hotels-vacations/bumi-minang-hotel.html http://padangbaycity.com/hotels-vacations/bumi-minang-hotel.html#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:06:15 +0000 badsect http://padangbaycity.com/?p=67 There are many hotel in Padang.

Bumi Minang Hotel is one of the big hotel in Padang. Padang home to gentle, refined Minangkabaus. Hotel, Hotel Bumi Minang stands with its bullhorn - shaped roofs reminiscent of the local architecture. Just 20 minutes from the airport, the hotel offers gracious hospitality in the best Minang tradition.

Come to Bumi Minang. Where welcome is not just a word, it’s our philosophy. A drive up to Bukittinggi is a must for some shopping or a brush with nature. Take in the sights of the Singkarak. Crater Lake, cascading waterfalls or Sianok Canyon — all part of the rugged landscape that make up the stunning beauty of the region.

Back in Padang, unwind in a game of tennis at our lighted courts, or plunge into our freeform pool. One thing for sure, the activities availabe will certainly make your stay an interesting one.

]]> http://padangbaycity.com/hotels-vacations/bumi-minang-hotel.html/feed Padang, The Paradise City http://padangbaycity.com/culture/padang-the-paradise-city.html http://padangbaycity.com/culture/padang-the-paradise-city.html#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:42:13 +0000 badsect http://padangbaycity.com/?p=62 If you go to the island of Sumatra, I recommend to the city of Padang. The city has very beautiful scenery and interesting. Because this city has a feel of completeness, the beach and the mountains. The city is surrounded by mountains in the north and east of town, and on the western coast.

Padang is very easy to be visited, because the fleet of land, sea and air is very smooth available. From Jakarta by using the bus, and is about 32 hours, while the aircraft about 2 hours. Padang city is very difficult to be forgetted. I love information, which attract around Padang city. If your hobby is to the beach, the Padang is the right option in this city.

There are many coastal locations:

Padang beach. Name coastal Padang because this location is located in the middle of the city of Padang, namely Beirut highway market, we can go to the location of the walk takes about 5 minutes.
Nirvana Beach Park. Located on the edge of Padang city approximately takes 40 minutes by car. Features of this beach is the natural ecosystems that are in the vicinity of the beach such as sea shells, crabs, oysters, etc.

A bunch of sand beach is located 25 km from the city of Padang. It is this beach coconut tree at the edge of the beach. And many other coastal beaches, such as sweet water (coastal master kundang), etc. marcelinhopqd coast. Besides the beautiful beaches,hills and mountains, the city is very neat, clean and orderly enough. Also known also as a city famous for education in the island of Sumatra. The quality of education in this city is not lost with the island of Java. Here lies the University of Andalas, which is located on a hill. From this place we can see the views of the city of Padang and the beach from a height. There is also Bung Hatta University, which is located in jl. Ulak Karang, located in the west coast city of Padang even displaced beach sand and is very beautiful with coconut trees, which flow beautifully.The other university is Universitas Negeri Padang, locate at the center of Padang.

Fleet in the city available numbers, mini-buses, taxis also. Even my taxi rate in this city is the most orderly in Indonesia. Because we are very comfortable and secure, with the price of the rules. Padang is also one gate to the first tourist attractions in West Sumatra. As Bukit Tinggi, Solok, Padangpanjang, Mentawai and others.

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