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Popular Lakes In Solok
In addition to the Twin Lakes and Lake Singkarak is already popular, Solok regency still has another lake that is Lake Talang. The lake has its own attraction to be enjoyed, especially the atmosphere and the beauty. The lake is located in Kenagarian Kampuang Batu Dalam, Danau Kembar regency. With the circuit surrounded by the hills of Mount Talang landscape serve as a very beautiful. Unfortunately, it’s not many visitors who can enjoy it. Many people who are not familiar with Lake Talang. People rarely visit this lake. And the scenery is nice and charming.

Visitors looked more in the holidays. The small numbers of visitors who come to Lake Talang, because it caused the lake access very difficult, which is available in addition to dirt road, away from the road Alahan Panjang to Bukit Sileh also reach 3 miles.

The Habitat Of Ornamental Fish Species
Lake Singkarak is the 2nd largest lake in the Sumatra after Lake Toba. The lake is situated at an altitude of 36.5 meters from the surface of this sea is the habitat of ornamental fish species which only live on this lake alone. Local communities mentioned “Ikan Bilih” (fish Bilih). The uniqueness of this fish, he can not be cultivated outside the habitat.

Singkarak lake was in two regencies in West Sumatra, Kabupaten Solok and Tanah Datar. With an area of 107.8 km ² lake is the 2nd largest lake on the island of Sumatra. This lake is upstream Ombilin Trunk. This part of the lake water flowed through the tunnel through the Bukit Barisan to Batang Anai to move the hydropower generator at Singakrak near Lubuk Alung, Padang Pariaman. Fish bilih (Mystacoleucus padangensis) is a species of fish are expected to only live in this lake, and became one of typical foods.

The Lake Located Above The Other Lake
The southwest of Solok has twin lakes called Danau Diatas (Lake Above) and Danau Dibawah (Below Lake), which distance them only a few hundred meters. Distance from Bukittinggi is approximately 130 kilometers and was taken along the Singkarak Lakes. The enchantment of the West Sumatra was no less exciting as the other regions. One of them is the Twin Lakes in Solok.

The lake is always crowded visited by tourists because of the beauty. The lake is located in the Bukit Barisan range. The area is located on the edge of Highway Padang, Muara Labuh Kerinci is renowned as a tourist attraction. Many tourists come to visit this place. The average number of tourists at this location to reach hundreds of people per day. They come from various areas in West Sumatra and its vicinity. Above the hill, Passion fruit grown and sold by local communities. Small shop selling drinks and some facilities for family picnics.

A Unique Legend
Maninjau Lake in West Sumatra is one of the most spectacular lakes in Indonesia. The volcanic lake is situated approximately 461 meters above sea level. With the size of approximately 100 square meters with a maximum depth of 500 meters, the lake has a legend. Based on the legend of the Minang realm “Bujang Sembilan”, one of whom died by plunging himself into the crater. The crater was later enlarged and later formed a lake here.

Lake Maninjau has five star resort located on the hilltop. With the pleasant scenery and reassurance, staying in the area Maninjau will be a memorable experience. Besides admiring the scenery, you can relax at the lake, despite limited facilities. Swimming in the lake with minimal clothing / bathing is strictly considered impolite, so for those who want to swim can not do it at Lake Maninjau. You can swim in the resort or the hotel’s facilities include a swimming pool. In the Maninjau resort you can also visit the fitness center and jogging track are available.