Padang district, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Places to visit near Padang

Padang is a city in Padang district, West Sumatra, Indonesia, home to about 840,352 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 36 mosques & dargahs, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves and 3 museums. The must-see places are Museum Adityawarman (1 km), Michiels Monument (1 km) and Masjid Agung Nurul Iman (1 km).

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Padang, West Sumatra
Padang, Padang district, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Padang at a glance

Location
Padang district, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Population
about 840,352
Coordinates
0.9492° S, 100.3543° E
Places within 50 km
117 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums
Nearest city
Lovina, 2265 km

Top places to visit near Padang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Padang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Padang

97 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Padang. The closest is Masjid Agung Nurul Iman (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Padang

90 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Padang. The closest is Gunung Padang (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Padang

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Padang. The closest is Pisang Ketek Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Padang

8 museums within 100 km of Padang. The closest is Gallery Distro (1 km); the best-known is Museum Adityawarman (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Padang

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Padang. The closest is Michiels Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Padang

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Padang. The closest is Air Terjun Lubuak Tampuruang (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Padang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Padang
  2. 4 km Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat · mosque, Padang
  3. 4 km Masjid Raya Andalas · mosque, Padang
  4. 3 km Masjid Agung Nurul Iman · mosque, Padang
  5. 1 km Michiels Monument · monument, Padang
  6. 1 km Museum Adityawarman · museum, Padang
  7. 1 km Back to Padang

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How to reach Padang

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Within 15 km of Padang

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Padang by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs3697Masjid Agung Nurul Iman (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints4190Gunung Padang (2 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves2021Pisang Ketek Island (6 km)
Museums38Gallery Distro (1 km)
Forts & heritage38Michiels Monument (1 km)
Waterfalls36Air Terjun Lubuak Tampuruang (16 km)
Caves26Kubung (16 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Danau Talang (49 km)
Beaches & coast33Padong Chinatown (2 km)
Buddhist sites33Long See Tong (2 km)
Other attractions03Jalur Kereta Api Lubuk Alung–Padang Panjang (66 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens12Dr. Muhammad Hatta Forest Park (25 km)
Parks11Pulau Belibis Park (47 km)

Padang: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Padang?

Museum Adityawarman (museum, about 1 km), Michiels Monument (monument, about 1 km), Masjid Agung Nurul Iman (mosque, about 1 km), Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat (mosque, about 4 km), Masjid Raya Andalas (mosque, about 4 km), Pantai Air Manis (beach, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Padang?

117 places on Spotwander: 36 mosques & dargahs, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 museums, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest dargah to Padang?

Masjid Agung Nurul Iman, about 1 km by road; Al-Bahrain Ulak Karang Mosque (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Padang?

Gunung Padang, about 2 km by road; Bukit Taratak (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Padang?

Pisang Ketek Island, about 6 km by road; Pulau Pisang Gadang (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Padang?

Start in Padang, visit Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat, then Masjid Raya Andalas, then Masjid Agung Nurul Iman, then Michiels Monument, then Museum Adityawarman, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Padang?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

How far is Padang from Lovina?

About 2265 km by road (1812 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Padang’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Padang on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.