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- Destinations
- Asia
- Indonesia
- Sumatra
- Padang
Padang
The capital of Sumatra, Padang offers a compact and enjoyable
cross-section of Sumatran life and its various cultures. Many
surfers stop here on their way to the Batu or Mentawi Islands, but
the town itself boasts a few noteworthy attractions such as the
Adityawarman Museum which features a collection of antiques, or the
cultural centre where locals perform traditional dances on Sundays
or even
pencak silat(martial arts) performances. Many
people come here for the markets, for which Padang is famed, but
Padang beach is also popular for its spectacular sunsets and
hundreds of colourful food stalls.
Information & Facts
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many
dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and
tourist resorts.
Money
Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100
sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and
money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the
most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate
than travellers cheques, which are not always accepted. It is
recommended that travellers cheques also be in US dollars. Most
major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores
catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centres.
Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes
and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool
drinks.
Time
Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including
Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and
Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).