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Harau Valley, "Yosemite" by Indonesia

Expanse of rice fields, rock climbing, forest nature reserves and waterfalls become one of the natural charm Harau Valley, West Sumatra (West Sumatra). Valley Harau precisely located in the District, Fifty Kota, West Sumatra.

This place is perfect for rock climbers. In fact, most climbers gave the name "Yosemite" was Indonesia because rock climbing is almost like it. Yosemite National Park is a national park in the United States is famous for its towering rock cliffs.

Location Harau Valley can be reached by car in about an hour from the city of Bukittinggi. Entering Harau Valley region has felt the cool air and amazing scenery.

From the road to the waterfall is visible stones challenging rock climbing rock climbing sports lovers. Rock cliffs with a unique shape.

The cliffs surrounding the valley is lush green with trees and rice fields that extend. There are seven waterfalls that flow in different places in the region.

From a distance many found homes shaped the distinctive Minangkabau roof custom home in West Sumatra. Fields and trees combined with a breathtaking scenery.

Expanse of fields flanked by high cliffs straight up about 150-200 meters. The new tourist mining times there must have amazed especially when the fields are yellow. Really beautiful to see.

Harau Valley as well as nature reserves and wildlife reserves. Here many found long-tailed monkeys and gambier plants producing region that could be used for potions menginang betel, raw materials lipstick, and fabric dyes.

Stream waterfall is quite heavy, cold, and clear. For the bath will feel fresh and the body will quickly freeze. In the rainy season water flows will be more swift decline.

Around the waterfall encountered florist ferns that resemble the head monkey monkeys and orchids. The price is much cheaper than Jakarta.

There are unique at this location, the sound of loud screams we will bounce when screaming at the zero point. There is a special area for the shouting that has been marked local tourism agency.

So, if tourists want to spend a sense of stress can shout loud. His voice will bounce with gaungan louder again.

Harau valley is also a destination for students stage cycling race Tour de Singkarak. So many foreign bicycle riders who have visited this beautiful place. Participants of the cycling is certainly invited to visit this valley.

Harau Valley there is also a swimming pool of the stream flowing waterfall on the rock wall. Water housed in a beautiful natural pool below the waterfall.

Tourists can enjoy bathing water directly from water sources. There is also a community-run homestay if you want to stay with a sport rock climbing.


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