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The regency is known as "Beauty Solok" in the Minang dialect not only because of its physical beauty but because of its reputation for hospitality.

The Solok Regency boasts a wide range of accommodations, particularly around Lakes Singkarak, Diatas, and Dibawah, and the villages of Alahan Panjang and Muara Labuh. The regency is also celebrated for its fine Minang cuisine; the excellent Sari Manggis Restaurant in Nagari Guguk is particularly well loved. Among other highlights:

The huge rumah gadang (traditional house) located at Nagari Cupak, Gunung Talang district, built in the honor of the Penghulu Suku of Solok. The Turkish-style mosque in Tanjung Bingkuang. Kubung District, built in 1915.

Lakes Diatas and Danau Dibawah, beautiful twin lakes located about 54 kilometres from Padang. Lake Talang, in the Lembang laya District at 1700 meters, a gorgeous sight flanked by leafy marquise trees. Lake Singkarak, in X Koto Singkarak District and 1229 square kilometers in size, is the largest lake in West Sumatra. Mt. Merah Putih, located at Nagari Sulit Air, X Koto Diatas District. At the top of this mountain is a small lake with clear water.

In 1992 the residents of Sulit Air constructed a stairway with a thousand steps to reach the summit. Lukah Gilo, a unique magic-based form of dancing found at the village of Nagari Muara Panas. The beautiful tea plantations of Mt. Talang managed by PT Perkebunan Nusantara VI Danau Kembar.