The conservatory of Padangpanjang is a national institute specializing in the Minangkabau music and dances.
Solok, Diatas and Dibawah Lakes
Solok lies on the Trans-Sumatra Highway, 64 km from Padang and 76 km from Bukittinggi. The town has some fine examples of Minangkabau architecture with horn-shaped roofs and outer walls of wood, completely carved and painted in brilliant colors. Sixty km from Solok are the Twin Lakes (Danau Diatas and Danau Dibawah) which are becoming popular as a holiday resort.
Cool mountain air and beautiful landscapes seen from the hill between the two lakes have made this spot extraordinary.
Set only about 1 km apart, one of the lakes is on a slightly higher elevation than the other.
The spot offers an impressive panorama of the surrounding countryside and offers itself excellently to hiking or camping.
The spot offers an impressive panorama of the surrounding countryside and offers itself excellently to hiking or camping.
Shopping Hints
Hand-woven silk sarongs, embroidered garments and house-linen, richly woven cloth, gold and silver threads jewelry, wood carving, ornaments of coconut shell and seashells. There are also traditional copper-ware and miniature models of Minangkabau houses.
ACCOMMODATION
West Sumatra has several small comfortable hotels, though none of the deluxe class. Three and two- star hotels all have air-conditioning in Padang, with attached bathrooms, telephones and TV sets. A few are such as Muara, Pangeran, Marianis International and Machudum. In Bukittinggi, Benteng and Minang hotels have a homely atmosphere and Denai Hotel has cottages.
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