Things to do in Padang
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Mentawai Islands Tours
Padang is used as the mainland launching point for tours of the offshore Mentawai Islands, which are famous for a hunter-gatherer culture and world-class surfing. The various islands of the Mentawai chain are starting to sprout reclusive resorts if you're hunting for a holiday away from the crowds.
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Pagi Sore
Padang is the birth mother of the cuisine that migrated across Indonesia. Even though everyone swears that Padang cuisine tastes better outside of Padang, pay homage to the native cooks with a visit to one of these famous franchises: Pagi Sore and Simpang Raya.
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Simpang Raya
Padang is the birth mother of the cuisine that migrated across Indonesia. Even though everyone swears that Padang cuisine tastes better outside of Padang, pay homage to the native cooks with a visit to one of these famous franchises: Pagi Sore and Simpang Raya.
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Adityawarman Museum
Adityawarman Museum, built in the Minangkabau tradition, offers some less-appealing insights into Padang's past and has a small collection of antiques and objects of historical and cultural interest.
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Old Quarter
Padang's old quarter along Jl Batang Arau is filled with old Dutch and Chinese warehouses overlooking the hardworking fishing boats eased into harbour for a day's rest.
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France Modern Bakery
If you're still easing into rice for every meal, break your fast at this local bakery within walking distance of Batang Arau Hotel.
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Mirama Cafe
Padang goes stylish, so to speak, at this upmarket air-con spot for tidier versions of Indonesian standards.
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Beachside Promenade
The beachside promenade along Jl Samudera is where locals go for sunset strolls or morning workouts.
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Taman Ria Pantai Padang
After sunset this collection of stalls dishes up everyday eats and uncommonly good views of the sea.
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