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Batusangkar, the principal city of the Tanah Datar regency, is situated on a cool, upland plateau

surrounded by verdant rice fields and mountains. It is known as one of the cradles of Minangkabau civilization. Pagaruyung.

a restored sultan's palace, lies five kilometers from the town's centre. The nearby villages are perfect places to partake of rural Minangkabau life. Here, amidst winding country roads, cinnamon groves, and ancient Minangkabau homes, some built over 300 years ago, life moves at a blissfully slow pace.

Pagaruyung Kingdom

Situated at the outskirt of Batusangkar, the capital city of Tanah Datar Regency. In the past, it was the seat of the ancient of Minangkabau kingdom, Pagaruyung; which at the beginning of its history was ruled by a queen named Bundo Kanduang.

Relics of that ancient past are still scattered over the area among them are Batu Basurek, stone inscriptions found in some areas.

Pagaruyung Palace

A restored sultan's palace, lies five kilometers from the town's centre. The nearby villages are perfect places to partake of rural Minangkabau life. Here, amidst winding country roads, cinnamon groves, and ancient Minangkabau homes, some built over 300 years ago, life moves at a blissfully slow pace.