Padang City has many beautiful and refreshing places to take a dip.

One of which is Pemandian Lubuak Minturun, Pemandian Lubuk Tampuruang, Air Terjun Sarasah, Pemandian Alam Pincuran Tujuh, Ngungun Saok and many more.

These places have fresh and cool water and beautiful scenery. However, the journey there must be scheduled according to the weather and don’t forget to pay attention to safety.

1. Pemandian Lubuak Minturun

Address: Lubuk Minturun, Koto Tangah, Padang City

A beautiful place to take a dip with fresh and cool water flowing from the hill.

However, the journey here must be scheduled according to the weather because if it rains or the weather is bad, the water may be muddy and deep due to landslides.

If the weather is good, the water will be clear and clean. This place also has many big fish, but they don’t bother when swimming.

The admission fee is 5000 per head and parking fee. Inflatable can also be rented here for 15,000.

The place is shady and suitable for white water rafting and children with still paying attention to safety. However, be careful with strong and deep currents and large and slippery rocks.

2. Pemandian Lubuk Tampuruang

Address: Jalan, Pasar Ambacang, Kuranji, Padang City

A beautiful three-tiered waterfall in the city with an easy trail even for young children, friendly locals.

The place is very good, especially if it is not crowded and can bathe and take pictures. The journey to the location is not too far and usually costs 5,000 rupiah.

The road access is not too difficult, the place is not too big but very beautiful, especially if there are only a few visitors there.

3. Air Terjun Sarasah

Address: Jl. Koto Baru, Indarung, Kec. Pauh, Padang City

An easy hike to a beautiful waterfall, but there are no signs indicating the path to the waterfall.

If you follow the right path, it is expected to take 45 minutes to 1 hour (one way) to reach the waterfall. The waterfall is still very natural with beautiful scenery and challenging trails.

To reach the summit, the journey that passes through hills and rocky cliffs adds a challenge for hikers. At the highest peak is the best place to bathe.

Your eyes will be treated with beautiful views of Padang City and the beautiful PT. Semen Padang factory.

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4. Pemandian Alam Pincuran Tujuh

Address: Jl. Raya Air Dingin, Balai Gadang, Kec. Koto Tangah

This is a highly recommended natural hot spring located in the Lubuk Minturun area, close to the Padang bypass road. It can easily be reached by car or bicycle, with available parking facilities.

The provided trekking path is safe and enjoyable, with beautiful natural views and clear water. The managers of this hot spring are very friendly and welcoming to visitors.

For safety and avoiding getting lost, please book a tour with Pemandian Alam Pincuruan Tujuah using this link

5. Ngungun Saok

Address: Lubuk Minturun, Koto Tangah, Padang City

This trek is not suitable for beginners as it is very steep and slippery, especially when it is raining. There are no signs, so be careful not to get lost in the forest.

This is a hidden paradise in the city of Padang. You only need to pay for parking and an entrance fee of 5,000 IDR, then walk down the hill, crossing a large wooden bridge.

Continue walking down the steep cliffs, but the path is sturdy with rocks and tree roots. If it has just rained or is currently raining, it is not recommended to come here.

The route to get here is: Padang – Bypass – Lubuk Minturun – Jembatan Lubuk Minturun, after the bridge turn right and continue through the villa area, pass the ice factory (small road after the ice factory towards Pincuran 7 waterfall), straight on the dirt road to Solok.

On the right, a little uphill you will see the parking area. Take the left path to reach the waterfall.

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6. Lubuak Paraku

Address: Indarung, Lubuk Kilangan, Padang City

This is a beautiful and clean natural hot spring, the water is fresh from the mountains. The place is close to the main road, the water is clear, clean and cool.

However, the place is not well-maintained and cars cannot drive all the way to the pool.

The bike ride to get there is only a gentle slope, but it’s worth it to reach Lubug Paraku, see the clear and flowing water, cool air and the amazing nature.

And when returning to the city, you can enjoy the descent of the road with care.

This place is very good, beautiful and suitable for a photo object, with blue, cool and clear water, making you feel comfortable and want to stay there for a long time.

The road access to this place is not good from the main road intersection and the distance from the main road to inside is about 100 meters.

The fee when I went there was Rp 5,000 per person. The parking is also less available, so you have to be careful in looking for parking. In addition, the path to the pool feels slippery because of the moisture and moss.

7. Lubuk Ngalauan – Sungai Bangek

Address: Balai Gadang, Koto Tangah, Padang City

Lubuak Ngalauan is a location that is not far from UIN Imam Bonjol Padang campus, located specifically in Sungai Bangek, Lubuk Minturun, Padang.

Access to the waterfall begins from the parking location located near the shop at the edge of the river before the new UIN Imam Bonjol campus.

Follow the river for about 1 km, then enter the forest and the land of the local people for about 1.5 km. Then return along the river for about 300 meters and reach the Lubuk Ngalauan waterfall.

The normal travel time from the parking location to the waterfall is around 30-60 minutes.

With proper manners, you can ask for help from local residents who will take you to the location for a very affordable price.

From the parking location, you must travel along the river for about an hour. This place is a newly dammed river, making it like a waterfall. Underneath it is a natural pool with fresh water that can be directly consumed.

8. Air Terjun Lubuk Hitam

Address: Teluk Kabung Utara, Bungus, Kota Padang

Air Terjun Lubuk Hitan is one of the natural tourism destinations that presents beautiful and refreshing views. This waterfall consists of 3 levels each with its own uniqueness.

To reach level 2 and 3, the trail to be taken is quite steep and challenging. However, after arriving at the location, all the effort will be paid off with the beauty of the views offered.

Level 3 is the highest level of this waterfall. From here, we can see a very beautiful sea view from a height. This view is very suitable to be captured in photos or videos.

Meanwhile, level 2 is more suitable for swimming. The waterfall pool here is quite large and fresh, making it very comfortable to swim and enjoy the cool natural atmosphere.

As a natural tourist spot that is not yet too popular, Air Terjun Lubuk Hitam is still very natural and beautiful.

This is an attraction for visitors who like cool and quiet natural environments.

If you want to find a natural tourist spot that is not too crowded, Air Terjun Lubuk Hitam is the right choice.

Padang City does have many beautiful and refreshing swimming places, from Lubuak Minturun to Ngungun Saok, each place has its own uniqueness.

However, it is important to note that the trip should be arranged according to the weather and do not forget to pay attention to safety.

It should be remembered that if it rains or drizzles, it is better not to go there because of the danger of flooding