To get to the lake, visitors must take a steep path down from Bukittinggi. The journey will meander and air tight curves. 44 bend in the road is named, Curved 44. The trip to the lake will amaze you with incredible views towards the sparkling blue lake and surrounding hills.
The lake is more than just a beautiful landmarks, the lake is also part of the cultural heritage of the local community. Legend "Bujang Nine" (roughly translated as "Nine young men") set around the lake. According to local folklore, one of the men in the story dies with plunging into the crater, then the crater extends, forming a lake.
By admiring the scenery and peace around the lake, a visit to Lake Maninjau will make you relaxed and refreshed. If you are looking for fantastic scenery, Maninjau resort perched on a hilltop and offers some of the best views of the lake.
Maninjau village situated near the lake and a number of famous Indonesian people call it a home. Buya HAMKA, one of Indonesia's most famous novelist, was born here. He wrote Van der Wijk Sinking Ship of phenomenal. Other famous people born here are Rangkayo Rasuna Said, one of Indonesia's national heroes. His name has been immortalized as one of the main streets in Jakarta.
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