Era of trains in West Sumatra starts from railway construction by the State Railway Company Sumatra Staats Spoorwegen (SSS), construction began of the Gulf Bayur - Sawahlunto starting Aer Pulo Station - Padang Panjang stations along the 17 km, the railway line was opened on July 1, 1891. In the era of railways began in West Sumatra, and later built a sustainable railway line, the line is as follows:

    Making the railroad from Water Island to Padangpanjang 71 Km completed in the month of July 1891
    Long Padang to Bukittinggi 19 km was completed in November 1891
    Padang Panjang - SMF 53 Km completed on July 1, 1892, at this point there is a railway line that uses serrations (plots between Padang Panjang stations - Station Batutabal) such as railways Ambarawa (Jambu - Gemawang).
    SMF - Muaro Kalaban 23 Km and Padang-bay Bayur 7 Km. Both of these lines completed on the same date ie October 1, 1892
    The railway from Muaro Kalaban-Sawahlunto to penetrate a rocky hill that was later named Hole Kalam along nearly 1 Km (835 meters) completed on 1 January 1894

Railway Steam Coal with retractable Lokomoitf E10. (Photo by Degahnk)

Jam Gadang Bukittinggi

 

Typical symbols and West Sumatra Bukittinggi has a story and uniqueness in its history. It can be traced from the ornaments on the Clock Tower. In the Dutch colonial period, this clock ornament is round and on it stands a statue of a rooster.

During the Japanese occupation, hours turned into a temple ornament. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of independence, its shape changes to the shape of the ornament back gonjong traditional Minangkabau house.

Enchantment Beauty of Bali Island

Bali Island, also known as the island's extraordinary beauty is also a wealth of charm is still very strong culture inherent in the population. No wonder that Bali is very famous in the world, and many foreign tourists who visit it. To almost every tourist attraction in Bali is always filled with foreign tourists. There are also many local tourists are very interested in the beauty of this island.

So it was not complete when visiting the island of Bali without visiting Kuta Beach is.

Tanah Lot

The Best Surf Spots In The World

At least 40 different types of waves in the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, has been named according to the characteristics of each wave and location.

Coach surfing Spaniard, Steve Secrettand, in Pariaman, Saturday (31/7) states, Mentawai has more than 100 kinds of waves that 40 of them are known by a name.