Koto Gadang Great Wall in Guguk Panjang Sub-District, Indonesia
Perhaps all people are aware of one of the World Wonders called the Great Wall of China. However, only some passionate tourists have heard about Koto Gadang Great Wall. It is located in Indonesia exactly in West Sumatra Province and becomes the part of Guguk Panjang Sub-District. To be exact, it resides in Kayu Kubu Village and has been chosen as one of the best tourist allures in Bukittinggi City. Many people even call it the mini version of China Great Wall, which becomes the place for sightseeing and short trekking. It even offers stunning panorama, so tourists can enjoy photography as well.
The Nuance
When it comes to nuance, Koto Gadang Great Wall looks similar to that of China despite the smaller size. It consists of hundreds of stairs, so tourists can explore the site efficiently. The landscape is not flat, in fact, making it more interesting to conquer. Here is the best fact. The site is located near to Sianok Canyon! That means tourists can witness such wonderful natural attraction up close when exploring Koto Gadang Great Wall. Not to mention it connects Bukittinggi City and Agam Regency, so the access is considered easy.
Exploring Koto Gadang Great Wall
Those who never visit Koto Gadang Great Wall may wonder regarding activities that they can do there. In this case, the most recommended one is to explore it by walking with either friends or families. Due to the length, this activity is a little bit tiring for sure. Thus, everyone should ensure to come with a good stamina and carry some bottled water to avoid the thirst. Another consideration is that they must visit at the right time (when the weather is nice). For a fresher air and more comfortable nuance, it is the best to come in the morning!
Aside from walking on Koto Gadang Great Wall, visitors should enjoy other things like photography and sightseeing. Thanks to beautiful nuance. Tourists would be able to collect beautiful pictures of natural scenery without lots of efforts. What they need is a camera and some good spots to capture those photos, actually. It doesn’t even require good photography skills, in fact?
What is more? During the exploration of Koto Gadang Great Wall, tourists may meet other visitors. Instead of being uncomfortable due to their presence, they can talk to them and gather some information regarding the site. That means everyone has the chance to make some new friends during the visit. Later, before going home, they should try some good local foods on nearby eateries!
Nearby Attractions
- Sianok Canyon
- Lobang Jepang
- Monkey Land
How to Get There
From Padang City in Indonesia, a trip to Koto Gadang Great Wall may take around 2 hours and 37 minutes as the distance is 96.1 km. What tourists need to do is to visit Guguk Panjang Sub-District and head to Kayu Kubu Village right away. Next, they only need to pay the ticket fee and explore the site to their heart’s content regardless of the time. The whole trip becomes faster if they take Lintas Barat Sumatera Street, though.
Where to Stay
- Gran Malindo Hotel
- Mersi Hotel
- Imran Hotel
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