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Netherlands to build the railway line from Emma Haven (Teluk Bayur Harbor) to Sawahlunto along 95 km and finished in 1894, while contrived Teluk Bayur in 1982. The railway line was none other than as a means of transporting coal out of Sawahlunto.

Sawah Lunto Railway Museum

Ombilin Coal Mine can not separate from the history of railway construction. By the time mining begins 1891-1892, the first railway line built from Air island (Padang) to Padang Panjang. From Padang Panjang proceed to Bukittinggi, Padang Panjang and then from Solok-Muara Kalaban and Padang-Teluk Bayur finished in 1892. Estuary Muara Kalaban-Sawahlunto finished in 1894. Estuary line Sawahlunto-Kalaban should thus tunnel through the hill about 900 meters long must be constrained before the distance between cities along the two miles that can be connected. (more…)

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Grave Juang Mandor has a heroic historical value for the Indonesian nation and the people of West Kalimantan. This tomb is one of history attractions in West Kalimantan. Juang Mandor tomb in the village Mandor district Landak is only 88 km from the city of Pontianak.

Juang Mandor Grave

At the grave site has been built pavilion for visitors to rest and there is a quick information about the history of Grave Juang Mandor. In addition to quite beautifully decorated natural forests, hills and lakes that support the recreational and historical attractions. (more…)

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Public kitchen for the miners

Sawahlunto is small town rich heritage associated with coal mining in West Sumatera. This is old mining town of preserving heritage. Sawahlunto heritage property inventory is done and one by one turned back.

Public kitchen for the miners and their families

In essence, the former coal mining town to live longer by using the existing heritage. Variety of mining related relics is still intact there. In addition to ex-pit mines or tunnels that are now beginning to be brought back to the mine tourism, the former general kitchen or barn rations could be the common thread mining story here. (more…)

Popularity: 36% [?]