Sianok Canyon - Bukittinggi Indonesian

Indonesian Adventure -Sianok canyon is a steep valley (canyon) located on the border of Bukittinggi city, in District IV Koto, Agam regency, West Sumatra. The valley extends and curves as the city line from the southern Koto Gadang gorge to the Sianok Anam Suku village, and ends in the sub-district of Palupuh. Sianok gorge has a very beautiful scenery and also become one of the mainstay tourist attractions of the province.

The canyon Sianok, which is about 100 m deep, stretches along 15 km wide by about 200 m, and is part of the fault that separates the island of Sumatra into two longitudinal parts (Semangko fault). This fracture forms a steep wall, even perpendicular and forms a green valley-the result of the earth's descending (sinklinal) motion-which the Sianok Batang (rod means river, in Minangkabau language) whose water is clear. In Dutch colonial times, this chasm is also called karbouwengat or buffalo sanget, because of the many wild buffalo that live freely at the base of this canyon.

Batang Sianok can now be diarungi by using a canoe and kayak which is favored by a water sports organization "Qurays". The route taken is from nagari Lambah to jorong Sitingkai nagari Palupuh for approximately 3.5 hours. On the edge there are still many rare plants such as rafflesia and medicinal plants. Fauna encountered such as long-tailed monkeys, gibbons, hoops, deer, wild pigs, leopards, and also tapirs.

If you are satisfied exploring the land of North Sumatra, now your turn to set foot to West Sumatra, precisely in the city of Bukittinggi. Yes, the city with a hilly nature relief is indeed has many beautiful sights that pity to miss, one of which is the Sianok Gorge. For the uninitiated, the Sianok Gorge is a narrow valley with steep cliffs around it. In the middle of this valley is a small river that makes the view more amazing. Here, besides cycling, trekking, or a light stroll, you can also sit back to enjoy the serenity offered by the Sianok Gorge. Because of the calming atmosphere that this tourist spot is also called the Silent Valley. If you have a chance to explore Bukittinggi, do not forget to stop by here, yes!