State-run museum exploring regional history & culture in a traditional spire-roofed building. Has both Indonesian and English texts.
Adityawarman Museum is a State Museum located in Padang, Western Sumatra. As a State Museum, Adityawarman Museum is officially known as the State Museum of West Sumatra. The museum displays ethnographic collections of items related to the culture of the Province of West Sumatra, particularly the culture of Minangkabau and Mentawai.
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Cultural Park
Nice all white mosque on the seaside, especially at dusk. Side entrance on north to see sunset which seems enjoyed a lot by locals.
A spacious pool hall with 21 international standard tables
Jembatan Siti Nurbaya
A beautiful bridge especially at night. Siti Nurbaya is the eponymous character in a classical literary novel.
Padang Beach
You can ride the bendi (a horse-drawn carriage) along the beach, and stop by the rows of shops to eat some rujak as you watch the waves.
Mesjid Raya Ganting
It is the oldest mosque in Padang and one of the oldest in Indonesia.