Gorges Sianok, Bukit Tinggi - West Sumatra

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Gorges Sianok (Ngarai Sianok) maybe the most fantastic destination in west Sumatra. Ngarai Sianok is really presenting a spectacular panorama.

Sianok canyon located in the central city of Bukittinggi, South lengthwise of Nagari Koto Gadang continues to the North, Nagari Sianok Six Interest and ended at palupuh length 15 km, the depth of 100 meters and 200 meters wide.

Gorges Sianok or Quiet Valley is a beautiful valley, green and lush, in lane flows a tributary of the winding through the crevices of cliffs, colorful backgrounds and Singgalang Mount Merapi is the verdant nature fascinating. The uniqueness is easily accessible canyon, a canyon in the center of town that does not exist in other cities in the world. Natural beauty is breathtaking canyon Sianok always perpetuated by tourists to take photos as well as for the painter's imagination. Journey to explore the paths through the valley of the canyon is an interesting recreation, if the journey continues to canyon within 45 minutes you will arrive at Nagari Nagari Koto Gadang as long as some Indonesian leaders, among others: H. Agus Salim, and Emil Salim.

In this green lush gorge, buffaloes is grassing and Sianok River is flowing. We can follow this river by canoe, from Desa Lambah to Desa Sitingkai, About 3.5 hours. At the bank of the river we can see, if we’re lucky enough, rafflesia flower and various kind of animal: monkeys, siamang, deer, even leopard.

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