7 tourist destinations in West Sumatra that are similar to foreign countries, number 5 is nicknamed Indonesia’s Grand Canyon

JAKARTA – West Sumatra has many tourist destinations with spectacular views. Some of them are even considered very similar to famous tourist spots abroad.

These places are certainly interesting to visit. So, you don’t need to go far abroad to be able to enjoy beautiful views like those presented abroad. Just come to West Sumatra, and you will be able to feel the vibe of traveling abroad.

Here are six tourist destination in West Sumatra, the panorama is similar to abroad, as reported by Hamdi’s YouTubeCreative channel.

1. Mentawai

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The first similar overseas tourist destination is Mentawai. This island area in West Sumatra is a paradise for domestic and foreign tourists. Here, visitors will be treated to beautiful views typical of tropical areas and the hospitality of local residents.

Most tourists who visit Mentawai come from abroad. Tourists often say that the atmosphere in Mentawai feels like the Hawaiian Islands, United States. This assessment is not without reason because Mentawai has white sand along its beaches. The waves are also very big, making this island a paradise for surfing lovers.

2. Lake Above

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The next similar overseas tourist destination is Lake Above. The view of the lake, which is located in Nagari Alahan Panjang, Lembah Gumanti District, Solok Regency, is similar to Lake Lucerne in Switzerland.

Lake Lucerne itself is famous for having beautiful views because it is surrounded by mountains in Central Switzerland with a depth of more than 214 meters. Well, this lake is said to be similar to Lake Above because both offer panoramic views of the beauty of the lake and are surrounded by hills.

3. A Million Levels

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A Million Tiers is also similar to tourist attractions abroad. Sejuta Jenjang is a tourist spot on the slopes of Mount Singgalang. The shape is in the form of very long steps for visitors who are in the tourist area to climb.

Even though it is not longer in size, the Million Tiers in Agam Regency are said to be similar to the Great Wall of China. Sejuta Jenjang is a connecting road to the location of the pine tree courtyard at the top of Singgalang.