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Bukittinggi is the cultural centre of the Minangkabau people, the only ethnic group in Indonesia
with matriarchal-like features. Land and home ownership is always bestowed on the women. Here you can see the unique culture and exceptional architecture
of the Minangkabau, which is represented by the Rumah Gadang, the traditional houses with roofs
designed as bull horns. Bukittinggi is located in the Bukit Barisan Mountains with a beautiful
landscape and quite cool temperature throughout the year.
As a tourist center, Bukittinggi has a
multitude of craft and souvenir shops as well as those for jewellery and antiques. For some
of the better stuff and to be where a lot of it is made then it is advised you travel further
out of town where many of the craft villages are. But it is also possible to visit ... yes, the equator.
Near Bukittinggi a monument that is build over the road marks the equator. Travelers can stand in both hemispheres at the same time.
From Jakarta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport
near Padang it will take about 2 hours, after you arrive you can take a taxi or bus to Bukittinggi.
The taxi price from the airport to Bukittinggi is fixed at Rp. 185.000.
Jl. Teuku Umar 11, Bukittinggi
Phone: +62 752 32634
The hotel is a very good budget alternative where many backpackers meet and change information and stories.
Find your accomodation in Indonesia by checking our hotel recommendations. You might get additional information on culture and attractions of Indonesia by trying on of the suggested books and guides. If you have special questions on a particular tour or trip, don't hesitate to contact one of the tour operators. We wish you a pleasant stay on our site, and maybe we once meet in Indonesia: the land of natural attractions and cultural diversity.
