My Belove Bukittinggi

Bukittinggi is name a town which located in upstate of Province West Sumatra. Two mustered word grow into one, having meaning of identik with its situation at hilly height. Located in is middle of Sumatera Island with hilly physical and have dale, and also have balmy and cold atmosphere.

               

Bukittinggi represent center culture of West Sumatera, located in plateau northside Field  in Immeasurable hill. Differ from Field representing governance wheel center and modern commerce hence Bukittinggi is town which is calm to be decorated by natural panorama which really the no two him. Its very famous dale is Ngarai Sianok with deepness 100 M and inclination between 800 - 900 is one of the town fascination of Bukittinggi made as town of wisata. Supremacy Of Natty Mount, Mount of Singgalang and Mount of Sago even also follow lovely decorating of this Colossal Jam Gadang town 

v  TOPOGRAPHY AREA

Regional of Bukittinggi city located between 100, 21 - 100, 25° Longitude East and 00,17 - 00,19 is° transversal [of] south with height 909 - 941 m above sea level  have, cold atmosphere with temperature among min 16,1 - 24,9° max. surging Land;Ground contour, consist of dales and hills, regional broadly 25,239 km2 which consist of 27 popular hill.

             

            Bukittinggi that famous as town center development of tourism in West Sumatra, owning beautiful nature recognized with the title Bukittinggi Town of Wisata which is Governor West Sumatra cymbal Mr. Ir. Azwar Anas on 11 March 1984. Its very famous dale is Ngarai Sianok which lay in town west side of Bukittinggi with deepness 100 m and also have inclination between 80 - 90° becoming tourism fascination, beside Jam Gadang which woke up by Controleur Rook Maker year 1926 with background three mount that is: Marapi Mount, Singgalang Mount, and Sago Mount so that have popular with the title Tri Arga as epithet for this area.

            Bukittinggi encircled by Immeasurable Sub-Province, with boundarys:

 North   : with Nagari Gadut and of Kapau District of Tilatangkamang

 South  : with Nagari Taluak District Of Banuhampu Sungai Pua

 West    : with Nagari Sianok, Tabek Sarojo, Guguak, Koto Gadang, District of IV Koto

 East    : with Nagari Ampang Gadang District Of IV Angkek Canduang

v  CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHICAL

            Generally in this town going down many rain, mean 2,381 milimeter per year with amount of mean rain 193 day per year and dampness of atmosphere range from min 82,0 - 90,8% max. Therefore this area have sub-tropical climate, cold atmosphere with air temperature 17-24ºC.

v  WIDE AND DIVISION OF REGION

 Bukittinggi Town consist of 3 district and 24 sub-district.

v  POPULATION

Bukittinggi city has 98,551 inhabitants according to recent data the soul with the population growth rate of 2.04% per year. In the spirit of community building Bukittinggi was quite encouraging, as evidenced by the growing prosperity of life in general edged as a trader, employees, farmers, entrepreneurs of small industries and handicrafts as well as other services. Most of the residents of Bukittinggi about 99% are Muslim and the remainder are Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist and Hindu. Densest population residing in the District of bottom scrapings length, because the center of trade and other activities are mostly located in the district with an average density of 5531 inhabitants per km2.

History

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 Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Hendrik Merkus de Kock. The first road connecting the region with the west coast was built between 1833 and 1841 via the Anai Gorge, easing troop movements, cutting the costs of transportation and providing an economic stimulus for the agricultural economy. 

Administration

Bukittinggi is divided in 3 subdistricts (kecamatan), which are further divided into 5 villages (nagari) and 24 kelurahan. The subdistricts are:

Guguk Panjang, Mandiangin Koto Selayan, and Aur Birugo Tigo Baleh.

Transportation

Bukittinggi is connected to Padang by road, though a dysfunctional railway line also exists. For inner-city transport, Bukittinggi employs a public transportation system known as Mersi (Merapi Singgalang) and IKABE that connect locations within the city. The city also still preserves the traditional horse-cart widely known in the area as Bendi, although the use is limited and more popular to be used as vehicle for tourist, both domestic and foreign

Get Around Bukittinggi The town centre is compact so practically everywhere in Bukkittinggi is within walking distance. Bring your walking shoes and take the opportunity to wander around and meet the friendly locals. Taxis and buses are also available. The bus terminal is in the south of the town. A rented car with chauffeur is the best choice if you prefer privacy. Horse carriages or sado are a colorful, charming transportation to move around town.

 

OBJECT OF TOUR

§  Jam Gadang

Jam Gadang is a landmark and the town of Bukittinggi in West Sumatra province in Indonesia. The symbol is also typical of West Sumatra has a unique story and because of his age that is tens of years. Jam Gadang was built in 1926 by architect Yazin and Sutan Dental Ameh. Laying the first stone clock is done Rook Maker's first son who was then 6 years old. This clock was a gift from the Queen of the Netherlands to Controleur (City Secretary).

Typical symbol of Bukittinggi and West Sumatra has a story and unique in its history. This can be traced from the ornaments on the Jam Gadang. In the Dutch colonial period, this clock ornament is round and on it stands a statue of a rooster. But when the Dutch colonialists defeat and a change in Indonesia to Japan, the top is replaced with a pagoda. Furthermore, when the era of independence, the top of the pagoda-style roof lowered bagonjong replaced traditional Minangkabau house.

 

 

§  Fort De Kock

The fort was founded by Captain Bouer in 1825 during Mark Baron Hendrik de Kock as a commander of Der Troepen and Deputy Governor General of Dutch East Indies, that's why the fort was known as Fort De Kock. The fortress is situated on the Mount Jirek is used by the Dutch Army as a stronghold of the onslaught of the people of Minangkabau, especially since the outbreak of war Padri in the year 1821-1837. Around the castle there are cannons ancient period to the 19th century. From this location we can enjoy a tour of Bukittinggi and surrounding areas.

 

§  Istana Bung Hatta

Known as Arga Tri State Building, located at the center of Bukittinggi park exactly in front of the Clock Tower. In the Japanese colonial era building was used as the residence of Chief of Defence of Japan (Seiko Seikikan Kakka) and in the days of physical revolution in 1946 became the Vice President First Drs. Mohammad Hatta. Now the building was used as a place of seminars, workshops and meetings at national and regional representative as well as a state guest house where visiting Bukittinggi. Characterized the colonial architecture of this building, with spacious rooms totaling 8 pieces but now plus 12 pieces.

§  Janjang Saribu

Study 1000 was a tourist attraction that is still natural, sinuous trace the crevices of the cliffs. Study 1000 was used by local people to take drinking water to the valley canyon Sianok, in addition to exercise on foot with a background that Merapi volcano and Singgalang angun and fascinating. At this resort is a place of rest (coupling) WC, fishing pond, camping sites and parking area. Besides, we have witnessed the behavior of wild animals like monkeys on the loose while playing and jumping from branch to branch and the birds sing sing entertain the visitors.

§  Jembatan Limpapeh

As a liaison between the Parks Wildlife and Cultural Kinantan with Fort Fort De Kock then there is a bridge called the Bridge Limpapeh built with architectural concrete construction with a roof shaped gonjong typical traditional Minangkabau house. This bridge stands on Jalan A. Yani and from here we can see the natural beauty and hustle Road Bukittinggi A. Yani.

 

§  Wildlife Parks and Cultural Kinantan

Wildlife Parks and Cultural Kinantan or better known as the Zoo. This tourist attraction was built in 1900 by a Dutch named Controleur Strom Van Govent the Dutch. Then in 1929 the zoo made ​​by Dr. J. Hock and is the only zoo in West Sumatra, and is the oldest zoo in Indonesia. In the middle of tourist sites have shaped the Cultural Museum of Minangkabau traditional house, the Museum of Zoology and children's playground.

 

§  New Panorama Park

            Located in the Village District Puhun Door Kabun Mandiangin Salayan Koto. New Panorama This is an area which has beautiful views toward the canyon Sianok with hilly terrain and luas.Dilokasi area that we can enjoy the panoramic beauty of nature Sianok canyon. There are various tourist facilities include permanent seats and coupling. Besides these attractions can be used as camping, hiking and viewing various art events. On Sunday morning, this place is crowded because of the clean air while running around in the morning for physical fitness.

 

§  Pustaka Bung Hatta

Bukittinggi City Government has also built a comprehensive library, located at Bukit Curried Bancah exactly in the western part of the Office of City Hall. The national standard library is named Bung Hatta Library and equipped with audio visual facilities, conference rooms, auditoriums and mushalla. Meeting Room on the 3rd floor that is also rented out for various events such as weddings, etc.. Built on a land area of ​​5609 m² of this library is a twin brother with the national library in Blitar.

 

§  Rumah Kelahiran Bung Hatta

One cultural attraction is the House of Birth Bung Hatta, this house is the birthplace of Mohammad Hatta, or more familiarly called Bung Hatta who is a national and international figure, a fighter and proclaimer of independence Indonesia. The house is located on Jalan Soekarno Hatta is an alternative tourist attraction when visiting Bukittinggi. And in it there are also photographs of Bung Hatta and family memories.

§  Ngarai Sianok

Located in southwest Bukittinggi, Sianok an awesome canyon is a unique geographical wonders. If you want to feel the atmosphere of a tense, visit Sianok canyon at dawn. As darkness at dawn crept over the top of Mount Singgalang, blanket fog brings us see the canyon Sianok with kedalaman100 meters. River winding through the fields vanish like a mist. Sianok canyon is part of the hill teknonik cracks. Sianok canyon has steep walls and a flat bottom of a ravine. The photographer will be busy taking pictures of this spectacular canyon scenery. The best views of the canyon we can see is through the Panorama Park is a popular place for locals to stroll in the afternoon.

 

§  Janjang Ampek Puluah

 

This level was built in 1908 which was originally as a liaison between the Market Top with Lower Market. Ampek bunch Puluah is one of the attractions in the city of Bukittinggi.

§  Lubang Japang

This hole is actually more accurately described the tunnel (bunker) Japan. Built in 1942 for the benefit of Japan's defense forces in World War II and the Greater East Asia War (Dai Senso Tora) on the orders of the Japanese Army military government (the Twenty-Fifth Army) to Sumatra based in London with the Defense Army Commander Gen. Sumatra. Watanabe. Finally a military commandment of Sumatra led by Seiko Seikikan Kakka is Jend. Kabayashi, the last Mayor Ichori Sito. Bukittinggi by the name of Yaku Sho Shi Kurai Limo include Jorong and also includes Gorges Sianok, Gaduik, Kapau, Ampang Tower, and Mount Batabuah Batutaba. Japan has a long hole of about 1400 m and width of ± 2 m. We can go to Japan this hole and we'll track it down with a very unique sensation. Inside there are dining rooms, drinking, torture room, kitchen and space weapons. Japan's entrance hole is contained in some places like at the edge of the canyon Sianok, Panorama Park, and besides Bung Hatta Palace or Tri Arga.

 Education

In 1856 a teacher-training college (Kweekschool) was founded in the city, the first in Sumatra, as part of a policy to provide educational opportunities to the indigenous population. A rail line connecting the city with Payakumbuh and Padang was constructed between 1891 and 1894. 

            Religion

       A group of Muslim men had planned to bomb a cafe in the city frequented by foreign tourists in October 2007, but the plot was aborted due to the risk of killing Muslim individuals in the vicinity. Since 2008 the city administration has banned Valentine's Day and New Year's celebrations as they consider them not in line with Minangkabau traditions or Islam, and can lead to "immoral acts" such as young couples hugging, kissing and not to mention fornicating.

 

  

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