What to Do in Padang in 3 Days? Travel Guide and Tips

Day 1 | Morning

Manis Beach

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 2947+MCJ, Air Manis, Kec. Padang Sel., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat

Sweet Beach is located 10 kilometers south of the city. The traffic is not very convenient. It is impossible to walk along the coastline. To get to the beach, you need to circle up from the port along the upper road. This beach is a relaxing place, but the sand and water quality itself is average and not particularly brilliant.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Museum Adityawarman nearby is the top choice before you leave Manis Beach and hit the road.

Museum Adityawarman

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,8:00am-4:00pm;Open on Tue-Sat,8:00am-3:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Jl Diponegoro no 10, West Padang, Padang, Indonesia

Reviews from Real Guests:

Ramdankurniawan21: Konstruksi museum dikerjakan pada 1974. Bangunan museum berada di areal lebih kurang 2,6 hektare dengan luas bangunan sekitar 2.854,8 meter persegi. Peresmian museum ditandai oleh Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia Prof. Dr. Syarif Thayeb.[5] Selanjutnya, museum ini diberi nama Museum Negeri Adityawarman Sumatra Barat berdasarkan Surat Keputusan Menteri No.093/0/1979 tanggal 28 Mei 1979.[5] Sebagai museum budaya, Museum Adityawarman menyimpan dan melestarikan benda-benda bersejarah, seperti cagar budaya Minangkabau dan sekitarnya beserta beberapa cagar budaya nasional. Salah satu di antaranya adalah bangunan yang berarsitektur Minang, bernama Rumah Bagonjong atau Baanjuang.[1]

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Truntum Padang in advance, because all the tourists head to Museum Adityawarman love staying at it.

Truntum Padang

Modern comfort awaits guests in Grand Inna Muara Hotel, situated a 5-minute walk from Adityawarman Museum. Offering in-room massages, the non-smoking property houses 2 dining options and elegant rooms with wooden flooring. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. Located just across Padang Earthquake Monument, Grand Inna Muara Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Padang Beach and a 5-minute drive from Plaza Andalas shopping mall. Minangkabau International Airport is 45 minutes’ drive away. Fully air-conditioned, rooms come with a flat-screen cable TV and a seating area. Other in-room comforts include a fridge, electric kettle and coffee/tea-making facilities. Ironing facilities and a hairdryer are provided upon request. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide luggage storage facilities and newspapers. Guests also enjoy the convenience of on-site ATM machine, vehicle rental and barbecue facilities. Airport transfers can be arranged at a fee, while free on-site parking is available. Ranah Minang Coffee Shop serves local specialties, Asian cuisine and Western dishes, while Batandang Lounge serves a fine selection of coffee and tea. In-room dining is possible with room service.

Day 2 | Morning

Grand Mosque of West Sumatra

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Jl. Preacher Solomon, Padang, Indonesia

Reviews from Real Guests:

Aniissa22: West Sumatra West Sumatra is a province on the Indonesia island of Sumatra dominated by active volcanoes and hilly rainforests. The city of Bukittinggi is a base for exploring the inland villages and culture of the indigenous Minang people. Their unique curved-roof architecture is found throughout the area, including at the former Pagaruyung Palace. Bukittinggi is also known for Panorama park, overlooking verdant Sianok Canyon.

Pens: so beautiful mosque

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Grand Mosque of West Sumatra, don’t forget pay a visit to Air Manis Beach.

Air Manis Beach

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Padang, Indonesia

Reviews from Real Guests:

Ramdan993: Pantai Air Manis Kota Padang - Kota Padang memang memiliki beberapa objek wisata pantai yang sangat menarik, mengingat lokasinya yang berada di pesisir Barat Sumatera. Salah satu wisata pantai yang memiliki daya tarik lebih adalah Pantai Air Manis atau dalam bahasa Padang disebut dengan Pantai Aia Manih. Pantai yang berjarak sekitar 10 km ke arah selatan dari pusat Kota Padang ini menjadi objek wisata favorit tidak hanya karena menyuguhkan panorama pantai yang sangat memukau, tapi juga dipercaya bahwa Pantai Air Manis merupakan tempat dikutuknya Malin Kundang oleh sang ibu karena tidak mau mengakui ibu nya yang miskin

Wilky yondi pradana: tempat yang indah dan menarik untuk di kunjungi

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Mercure Padang is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Mercure Padang

Located within walking distance from the Business District and just 20 min from Minangkabau Airport, the 146 room Mercure Padang is equipped with 1 Ballroom and 5 meeting rooms. It is the perfect place for business meetings, seminars, product launches, weddings and other social events.

Day 3 | Morning

Pantai Padang Taplau

Location: Padang, Indonesia

Reviews from Real Guests:

Naufal Anzani: nice beach and lots of seafood sold there

Pens: best beach

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: jembatan siti nurbaya.

jembatan siti nurbaya

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Hours

Location: JL. NipahJL.Nipah

Reviews from Real Guests:

Pens: good place

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.