Bukittinggi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia
About Bukittinggi
Bukittinggi (Indonesian for "high hill") is one of the larger cities in West Sumatra. It is in the Minangkabau highlands, 90km by road from the West Sumatran capital city of Padang. It is located near the volcanoes Mount Singgalang (inactive) and Mount Marapi (still active). At 930 m above sea level, the city has a cool climate with temperatures between 16° and 25°C There are some interesting legends surrounding the foundation and naming of “High Hill” Bukittinggi. The city has its origins in five villages which served as the basis for a marketplace. The city was known as Fort de Kock during colonial times in reference to the Dutch outpost established here in 1825 during the Padri War. The fort was founded by Captain Bauer at the top of Jirek hill and later named after the then Lieutenant
Top Attractions in Bukittinggi
Explore the best things to see and do in Bukittinggi:
- ★Clock Tower
- ★Fort de Kock
- ★House of Bung Hatta
- ★Sianok Canyon (Ngarai Sianok) and the Japanese Caves (Lubang Jepang)
Where to Eat in Bukittinggi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴B and J's (formerly Apache Cafe)
- 🍴Bedudal Cafe
- 🍴Simpang Raya Kantin
- 🍴TARUKO caferesto
- 🍴Turret Cafe and Restaurant
Where to Stay in Bukittinggi
- 🏨Hello Guesthouse
- 🏨Hotel Cindua Mato
- 🏨Hotel Murni
- 🏨Hotel Tigo Balai
- 🏨Kareem Syariah Hostel
Bukittinggi Travel Guide Sections
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