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located in the eastern part of West Sumatra's famed as a place where batu merjan, ancient stone megaliths believe to have been erected by early Minangkabau people, can be found.

The picturesque village of Kubang Andaleh is known for its skilled basket weavers; their crafts are for sale in numerous local shops.

Not far from Kubang Andaleh is the Harau Valley, a protected nature reserve where tigers, wild boars, tapirs, and a spectrum of tropical birds can be viewed.

The valley itself is flanked by steep, rocky embankments and is home to Akar Berayun waterfall, a cool, lush place for whiling away an afternoon.

Harau Valley 14 kilometers from Payakumbuh, is part of nature and wildlife reserve, in which many of forms of plant and animal life can be found, including tigers, wild boars, forest goats, deers and tapirs. There is a space for camping, and the cliffs are excellent for climbing.