Solok district, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Places to visit near Solok

Solok is a town in Solok district, West Sumatra, Indonesia, home to about 48,372 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 46 mosques & dargahs, 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Masjid Agung Sawahlunto (23 km), Nurul Huda Mosque (23 km) and Masjid Raya Sulit Air (26 km).

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Solok at a glance

Location
Solok district, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Population
about 48,372
Coordinates
0.8006° S, 100.6571° E
Places within 50 km
131 (19 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
Nearest city
Lovina, 2237 km

Top places to visit near Solok

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Solok: 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 Solok

109 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Solok. The closest is Surau Latiah (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Solok

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Solok. The closest is Bukit Batukuda (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Solok

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Solok. The closest is Pulau Kasiak Bungus (49 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Solok

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Solok. The closest is Istano Basa Pagaruyung (46 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Solok

7 museums within 100 km of Solok. The closest is Museum Kereta Api Sawahlunto (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Solok

6 caves within 100 km of Solok. The closest is Lubang Tambang Mbah Soero (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Solok

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Solok
  2. 1 km Surau Latiah · mosque or dargah, Solok
  3. 1 km Syukur Simpang Rumbio Mosque · mosque, Solok
  4. 22 km Masjid Agung Sawahlunto · mosque, Sawahlunto
  5. 3 km Nurul Huda Mosque · mosque, Sawahlunto
  6. 22 km Great Mosque of Al-Muhsinin Solok · mosque, Solok
  7. 1 km Back to Solok

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How to reach Solok

All places near Solok by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Solok by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs46109Surau Latiah (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints5585Bukit Batukuda (8 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves220Pulau Kasiak Bungus (49 km)
Forts & heritage69Istano Basa Pagaruyung (46 km)
Museums47Museum Kereta Api Sawahlunto (23 km)
Caves36Lubang Tambang Mbah Soero (24 km)
Waterfalls36Air Terjun Lubuak Tampuruang (33 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Danau Talang (30 km)
Other attractions14Pusat Kebudayaan Sawahlunto (24 km)
Beaches & coast23Padong Chinatown (47 km)
Buddhist sites33Long See Tong (47 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens12Dr. Muhammad Hatta Forest Park (26 km)
Parks11Pulau Belibis Park (4 km)

Solok: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Solok?

Surau Latiah (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Great Mosque of Al-Muhsinin Solok (mosque, about 1 km), Syukur Simpang Rumbio Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Masjid Agung Sawahlunto (mosque, about 23 km), Nurul Huda Mosque (mosque, about 23 km), Darussalam Koto Baru Solok Mosque (mosque, about 4 km).

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

131 places on Spotwander: 46 mosques & dargahs, 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 forts & heritage, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest dargah to Solok?

Surau Latiah, about 1 km by road; Great Mosque of Al-Muhsinin Solok (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Solok?

Bukit Batukuda, about 8 km by road; Gunung Baturuncing (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Solok?

Pulau Kasiak Bungus, about 49 km by road; Pisang Ketek Island (50 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Solok?

Start in Solok, visit Surau Latiah, then Syukur Simpang Rumbio Mosque, then Masjid Agung Sawahlunto, then Nurul Huda Mosque, then Great Mosque of Al-Muhsinin Solok, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Solok?

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

How far is Solok from Lovina?

About 2237 km by road (1790 km in a straight line).

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