Koto Gadang
A traditional Minangkabau village across the canyon, famous for its silver filigree jewelry and as the birthplace of many Indonesian intellectuals and national heroes.
The village preserves colonial-era Dutch villas and traditional sharp-roofed houses. Villagers have practiced silver filigree craft for generations, and you can watch the work in workshops and buy silver pieces. Several figures who shaped the Indonesian republic came from here, including its first foreign minister, Agus Salim, which is why the village is known as the 'Village of Intellectuals.' You can walk here from the Great Wall staircase, and the quiet streets are good for a stroll.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Great Wall of Koto Gadang
- Sianok Canyon
- Japanese Tunnels (Lobang Jepang)
- Jam Gadang
- Pasar Atas
- Fort de Kock & Limpapeh Bridge
- Nasi Kapau at Los Lambuang
- Kinantan Zoo & Rumah Adat Baanjuang Museum