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	Bukittinggi
		Bukittinggi is located high in the mountains and from here we can make beautiful excursions in the region, like to the Harau nature reserve, the Minangkabau palace in Pagaruyung and to lake Singkarak.
		Nearby Bukittinggi, is the small village of Pandai Sikat where the local people produce beautiful woodcarving and weaving textiles.
		Bukittinggi is one of the few cities on Sumatra where one can ride in a sado.
	www.trijaya-travel.com /htm1/bukittinggi.htm (238 words)

	Small Town Symbolism
		When Bukittinggi is mentioned under the name Fort de Kock in old travel stories and introductions to Sumatra and the Padang highlands, it is portrayed as the seat of a Resident, a marketplace, and a health resort for the army because of the cool, mild climate.
		Along the road from Bukittinggi to Pekanbaru, descending a narrow pass through the low mountains of the Padang Highlands, all of a sudden a wide, almost four lane artery stretches for kilometres on end before the eyes of the startled visitor as a sign of the imminent appearance of the urban centre of Payakumbuh.
		Bukittinggi has the general appearance of an urban centre with a crystallized system of symbolism, which is quite elaborate.
	www.leidenuniv.nl /fsw/nas/pub_smallTownSymbolism.htm (6110 words)

	:: The Indonesia Tourism Database :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		In the center of Bukittinggi there is a famous, characteristic clock tower which is the symbol of the city, it is sometimes referred to as "Kota Jam Gadang", the big clock town.
		Bukittinggi was a Dutch headquarter during the Padri wars between 1821 and 1837 (see Facts about Sumatra), and it was here that a group of rebels from Sumatra declared a rival government in 1958.
		West of Bukittinggi is the great crater lake Danau Maninjau, the descent to the lake on the road from Bukittinggi is full of twists and turns and hairpin bends, the reward is a fantastic view over the blue lake and the surrounding mountains.
	www.budpar.go.id /marketing/marketmgt/promotion/natural/ngarai_sianok.html (796 words)

	Travelling information about Bukittinggi
		Bukittinggi is a small town in the middle of the Minangkabau area.
		Kota Gadang is eight kilometers from Bukittinggi and famous for it crafts.
		North east of Bukittinggi is the cave Ngalau Kamanga, a cave with stalagmites and stalactites.
	www.geocities.com /TheTropics/9814/arauval.html (1394 words)

	Alluring Asia - Your Southeast Asia Travel Specialist - Sample itinerary for Bali (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Bukittinggi, meaning "High Hill", lies just south of the equator and is the cultural hub of the Minangkabau people, remarkable for their unique matrilineal society.
		Sights include the "Big Ben" of Bukittinggi (this clocktower constructed by the Dutch in 1827, embodies a Dutch idea and Minangkabau design), the craft villages where you can find brasswork (especially dishes and sirih cases), hand-woven gold-threaded weaving, embroidery and loom weaving and silversmithing.
		This huge crater lake 20 miles west of Bukittinggi is a retreat for famous poets and philosophers.
	www.alluringasia.com /bali_f.shtml (198 words)

	:: The Indonesia Tourism Database :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The heart of the highlands, Bukittinggi is a two-hours drive through beautiful countryside of the Anai valley and up to the Agam Plateau.
		In the outskirts of the town is the Ngarai Sianok, a canyon separating Bukittinggi from Kota Gadang, 12 km away overland.
		Sixty km from Bukittinggi on this road is a small monument defining the equator at the village of Bonjol.
	www.budpar.go.id /marketing/marketmgt/promotion/destination/destination_west_sumatera.html (1551 words)

	Bukittinggi Highland, North Sumatra - Indonesia Travel Packages
		The administrative, cultural, and educational enter for the Minangkabau people, Bukittinggi is one of the loveliest, friendliest, most relaxed town in all Sumatra.
		The sides of the valleys in the Minagkabau Highlands are so steep the bufallo that feed on the grasslands often venture too close to the edge and are killed in the fall.
		This Ngarai canyon, which borders Bukittinggi in the south and west and separates it from the foothills of Gunung Singgalang, is the pride of West Sumatra.
	www.travellingtoindonesia.com /sumatra/bukittinggi.htm (432 words)

	The Jakarta Post - The Journal of Indonesia Today (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Bukittinggi is a scenic town of about 100,000 people, nestling nearly 1,000 meters above sea level, between the majestic Mt. Merapi and Mt. Singgalang.
		Dinner in Bukittinggi presented some challenges, as my husband and I are mostly vegetarian (although we eat fish and eggs).
		Bukittinggi is more affluent than many parts of Sumatra, but the economic downturn has had its effects here too.
	www.thejakartapost.com /yesterdaydetail.asp?fileid=20030202.M01 (1298 words)

	Indonesia Report: Bukittinggi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		In the outskirts of the town is the Ngarai Sianok, a canyon separating Bukittinggi from Kota Gadang, 12 kilometers away overland.
		An old small town, 50 kilometers southeast of Bukittinggi, is a center of the ancient Minangkabau culture.
		A mosque, a council house and adat house with ricebarns from the nucleus of the village.
	www.indonext.com /report/report299.html (702 words)

	West Sumatra - Bukittinggi
		Bukittinggi is the cultural capital of the Minang realm.
		Although Bukittinggi is lying just below the equator, it has a pleasant cool climate, thanks to its elevation of 900 metres above sea level.
		Due to its central location in the Minang highlands, Bukittinggi is perfect to be used as a starting point to explore the highlands in a series of day trips.
	home.wanadoo.nl /zoontjes/en/sumb/sumb_bukit.htm (443 words)

	INDONESIA TOURISM : WEST SUMATRA - PLACES OF INTEREST
		The heart of the highlands, Bukittinggi is a two-hours drive through beautiful countryside of the Anai falley and up to the Agam Plateau.
		An old small town, 50 km southeast of Bukittinggi, is a centre of the ancient Minangkabau culture.
		Lies on the Trans-Sumatra Highway, 64 km from Padang and 76 km from Bukittinggi.
	www.indonesia-tourism.com /west-sumatra/places.html (1248 words)

	Monroe's Talkabout the World - 43rd Edition - Bukittinggi, Sumatra, Indonesia
		In Bukittinggi, the locals eat their 'nasi goreng' rice with little bits of chicken and spring onions sprinkled on top, alongside a big bowl of 'nasi noodles' with dead fish floating about to balance the nutritional value of the meal.
		The view of the volcano Merapi in the village of Bukittinggi in the province of West Sumatra.
		Bukittinggi is also the exact same city where Japanese forces during World War Two built an extensive network of underground tunnels to hide themselves for weeks at a time from allied forces that were out to blow them from Bukittinggi to kingdom come.
	www.talkabouttheworld.com /edition_43 (1765 words)

	Indonesia
		Other attractions in Sumatra is the crater lake Toba with the island Samosir and the area around Bukittinggi.
		Bukittinggi is a small town with quite a few attractions like the Dutch fort called "Fort de Kock", the clock tower and a large market.
		Bukittinggi is also the centre of the Minangkabau culture.
	www.xs4all.nl /~rdemming/Travel/Indonesia (1714 words)

	Rock Climbing in Bukittinggi, Sumatra -Indonesia Travelogues
		Not only was there climbing in the surrounding countryside, but the town itself had swelled to bursting point with Indonesia’s finest young climbers, all hoping to do their best at a climbing competition with big money for the strong armed.
		Bukittinggi has the potential to be a climbing paradise, but without improved safety standards and a wider range of climbs for all ability levels, its appeal is limited.
		We found that climbing in Sumatra had more than its fair share of irritation and disappointment, and while our egos may have been a little dented from time to time, it was the money-grabbing approach of some local climbers that left the sour taste in our mouths.
	www.ourreallybigadventure.com /southeastasia/indonesia/bukittinggi.html (1206 words)

	Minangkabau: Land of the Womb Mother -- ThingsAsian Article
		Bukittinggi was formerly named Fort de Kock by the Dutch.
		Even a French chained hotel in Bukittinggi is built in such a mixture so it gives the feeling of an Indian palace but with Islamic inspired archways and fretworks.
		Another distinctiveness of Bukittinggi is Ngarai Sianok, a steep canyon of about 150 meter high surrounded by a green valley with a winding river at the bottom.
	www.thingsasian.com /goto_article/article.1862.html (1318 words)

	Intro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Surrounded by the high mountains, picturesque valleys and lakes, Bukittinggi is considered by many tourists to be the most hospitable city in all of Sumatra.
		The capital of West Sumatra, Padang is the largest port on the west coast of Sumatra, its bustling harbour a crossroads for rubbber, cinnamon, coffee, tea and nutmeg, the excellent Provincial Museum is built in the traditional Minang style and houses prehistoric artifacts, ceramics, manuscripts and modern art.
		50 km southeast of Bukittinggi, this is the largest town in the Tanahdatar area, and a center of the ancient Minangkabau culture.
	www.indonesia.embassy.uz /westsumatra.htm (1160 words)

	Saudi Aramco World : The Carvers of Bukittinggi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Although the wood-carvers of the Minangkabau may not be as well-known as some other Indonesian artisans, their strong sense of tradition and of dedication to detail makes a fascinating story.
		Nestled in a high valley between the two volcanic mountains of Merapi and Singgalang is the small village of Pandai Sikek, better known as the "Wood Carving Village." The village is south of Bukittinggi, the cultural center of the Minangkabau, and east of Padang, the capital of west Sumatra.
		The terraced rice fields, lush tropical vegetation, cool breezes and abundant water of the Anai Valley have made it an ideal spot for creativity and an inspiration for centuries of wood-carvers.
	www.saudiaramcoworld.com /issue/199104/the.carvers.of.bukittinggi.htm (984 words)

	West Sumatra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		West Sumatra'scenter of culture and tourism is Bukittinggi, nestled in the highlands,north of the provincial capital of Padang.
		The heart of the highlands, Bukittinggi is a two hours drive through beautifulcountryside of the Anai valley and up to the Agam Plateau.
		In die outskirts of the town is the Ngarai Sianok,a canyon separating Bukittinggi from Kota Gadang, 12km away overland.
	www.indonesiasouthafrica.co.za /wsumatra.html (1381 words)

	Travelling Information Bukittinggi
		It is a crater lake about 40 km from Bukittinggi.
		To get there is quite impressive because the road from Bukittinggi first goes up to Matur from where it twist and turns down through 44 hairpins with spectacular views over the lake.
		It is also possible to walk down from Matur or Lawang to the lake but that is a heavy steep trial and very slippery in the wet season.
	snow.prohosting.com /dotravel/indonesia/travel/tekst_bukittinggi.html (1396 words)

	Travelling to Indonesia (West Sumatra)
		A land of scenic beauty with blue green lakes and mountains, West Sumatra's Centre of culture and tourism is Bukittinggi in the highlands, north of the provincial capital of Padang.
		There are regular bus services between Padang and Bukittinggi and other major cities of Sumatra, and via the trans-Sumatera Highway to Jakarta, and onward to Denpasar.
		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.
	www.emp.pdx.edu /htliono/sumbar.html (1528 words)

	Novotel Bukittinggi Coralia Hotel - West Sumatra Indonesia
		Novotel Bukittinggi Coralia, claimed by some to be "The most romantic resort in Indonesia", is a perfect blend of Oriental and Minangkabau architectural styles.
		The resort is ideally located in the heart of Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, and enjoys a magnificent panoramic view of the city, the Sianok canyon and volcanoes from our well appointed 100 rooms.
		At the Novotel Bukittinggi Coralia, the accent is on culture, Bukittinggi's historical, cultural and natural attractions are all within walking distance from the resort.
	www.asiatraveltips.com /NovotelBukittinggiCoraliaHotel.htm (267 words)

	Comments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		When we arrived in Bukittinggi at 5 AM it was still dark and very misty.
		Nothing at all was open except for the mosques from which you could hear the wailing and moaning of various Muslims.
		This is exactly what I came to Bukittinggi for so I signed up for a 10 day trek to leave on Monday (although I should have shopped around for a better guide because Marwan turned out to be real loser).
	dwmcloda.blogdrive.com /comments?id=84 (590 words)

	Bukittinggi, Indonesia Cheap Hotels Motels - hotel and motel rooms and reservations available in Bukittinggi, Indonesia
		Bukittinggi, Indonesia is a great place to stay in a hotel or rent a car.
		Whether you're traveling for a family vacation or a corporate business trip our Bukittinggi, Indonesia travel information will help you find a hotel that matches your needs and offers you the lowest rates available on the internet.
		Click on a hotel or motel name from the list of hotels and motels available in Bukittinggi, Indonesia to find hotel and motel reservations that are available at this location.
	www.eztrip.com /Bukittinggi/BUKITTINGGI_ID_INTL.html (384 words)

	Interesting Places in West Sumatera (Minangkabau area), Indonesia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Minangkabau are versatile and intelligent people who lead a community and family life based on a matrilineal system, which gathers around mosques and traditional adat houses.
		West Sumatra’s center of culture and tourism is Bukittinggi, nestled in the highlands, north of the provincial capital of Padang.
		It is also worth seeing the bullfights at Padang Lawas (6 km south of Bukittinggi) every Tuesday at 05.00 p.m.
	rumahgadang.sphosting.com /places.html (567 words)

	Bukittinggi, Menjadi Laboratorium Kinerja - Jumat, 9 Agustus 2002
		Bukan saja karena menjadi daerah utama tujuan wisata, tetapi karena di masa perjuangan, Bukittinggi pernah menjadi ibu kota Republik, saat Indonesia dalam keadaan darurat, menyusul dikuasainya Jakarta dan Yogyakarta serta ditawannya Soekarno-Hatta oleh Belanda.
		Dengan luas 25,24 km persegi, Bukittinggi kota nomor dua paling kecil di Sumatera Barat (Sumbar).
		Pendidikan di Bukittinggi relatif maju dibanding daerah lain di Sumbar.
	www.kompas.com /kompas-cetak/0208/09/nasional/buki59.htm (695 words)

	Bukittinggi travel guide - Wikitravel
		Bukittinggi is located about 2 hours north-east by road from the international airport.
		Bukittinggi's council have been developing a shopping mall next to Jam Gadang from January 2006.
		Most of the restaurants available in Bukittinggi serve Padang cuisine which is creamy, spicy and hot.
	wikitravel.org /en/Bukittinggi (1261 words)

	BUKITTINGGI
		Om half vier gaat het verder, terug naar Bukittinggi.
		Een weg met 44 haarspeldbochten biedt hen ongekend fraaie vergezichten.
		Wel zien we met tussenpozen zwermen vleermuizen (vliegende honden) uit de Ngarai Kloof opstijgen, op weg naar hun nachtelijke maal in de fruitbomen rond Bukittinggi.
	www.schmitzopreis.nl /Sumatra/Bukittinggi.htm (612 words)

	NOVOTEL BUKITTINGGI - BUKITTINGGI - Bali Hotels Online Reservation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The resort is ideally located in the heart of Bukittinggi and enjoys a magnificent panoramic view of the city,...
		The resort is ideally located in the heart of Bukittinggi and enjoys a magnificent panoramic view of the city, the Sianok Canyon and volcano's from well appointed rooms and suites.
		Bukittinggi's historical, cultural and natural attractions are within walking distance of the resort.
	www.balivision.com /detailhotel.asp?id=50&location=Bukittinggi&l=Candidasa (254 words)

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		The air is brisk and the water clear in the island's highlands, and Bukittinggi was certainly no exception.
		That night in Bukittinggi, I also caught a performance of a dozen traditional Sumatran dances at the local "performing arts" center.
		After just having spent 16 hours on that hellish bus ride from Bukittinggi, the one which included the collision with a motorcycle and a flat tire on the steep mountain turn, I was not expecting miracles upon my late afternoon arrival in Parapat.
	home.earthlink.net /~jackgconrad/travels/indonesia.html (1548 words)

	0308Sumatra
		My destination is Bukittinggi ("High Hill"), a hilltown about 60 miles away, in the West Sumatran highlands at a relatively-cool 3000 feet above sea level.
		On the way to Danau Maninjao, we made side trips to the Sianok Canyon (a deep, scenic canyon on the outskirts of Bukittinggi); a village of silver craftsmen (Koto Gadang); and a settlement where the villagers produce brown sugar (Saka Lawang).
		We got back to Bukittinggi at around 3pm, and I had lunch at the Canyon Restaurant: spaghetti bolognese and avocado salad.
	members.aol.com /jaystach/Journals/0308Sumatra.htm (4638 words)

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