Pariangan
Nagari Tuo Pariangan
The oldest Minangkabau village, on the southern slope of Mount Marapi, where rice terraces, hot springs and traditional longhouses are interspersed. It was named one of the world's most beautiful villages by a travel magazine.
Legend holds that Pariangan was the first place the Minangkabau people settled. The village is built into the hillside and preserves dozens of traditional sharp-roofed longhouses, a 19th-century Islamic mosque, and a natural hot spring bath in the village. Behind it rises Mount Marapi, and below lie terraced rice fields. In 2012, the American travel magazine Budget Travel named it one of the world's most beautiful villages. Dress modestly and respect the religious sites in the village. It is about one hour by car from Bukittinggi.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mount Marapi
- Rao Rao Mosque
- Minangkabau Culture Documentation Center (PDIKM)
- Silinduang Bulan Palace
- Pagaruyung Palace
- Pandai Sikek
- Lembah Anai Waterfall
- Lake Singkarak