Silek Lanyah: The Cultural Heartbeat of Kubu Gadang

Witness the masterpiece of Minangkabau martial arts becoming one with the earth. An ancestral heritage we proudly preserve and bring to life amidst the muddy rice fields of our village.

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The Agrarian Harmony of Padang Panjang

Leave your worries behind and find true tranquility. Feel the refreshing breeze sweep across our lush, endless rice fields—a natural canvas where our daily village life and traditions beautifully intertwine.

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Immerse Yourself in the Soul of Kubu Gadang

Don't just visit; become a part of our family. Stay in a traditional Rumah Gadang, embrace local wisdom, and experience the pure authenticity of living among our welcoming village community.

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A Time Capsule to the Flavors of the Past

Embrace the memories of a golden era. Trade with our unique wooden coins to savor the authentic Nasi Baramas and legendary local delicacies in the vibrant Kubu Gadang Digital Market.

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About Us

Desa Wisata Kubu Gadang

Kubu Gadang Tourism Village is a community-based tourism destination in West Sumatra Province, located on Jalan Haji Miskin in the Ekor Lubuk Urban Village, Padang Panjang City. Kubu Gadang has been developed as a tourism village since 2014. It boasts diverse natural and cultural assets packaged into various educational programs, offering tourists both learning opportunities and memorable experiences.

Kubu Gadang Tourism Village has attracted both domestic and international visitors and has garnered numerous provincial and national awards, including:

Best Tourism Village in West Sumatra (2020) – awarded by the West Sumatra chapter of the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association (GIPI)
Runner-up for Best Tourism Awareness Group (POKDARWIS) in West Sumatra (2021)
Sustainable Tourism Village Certification
Top 100 Best Tourism Villages – Indonesian Tourism Village Awards (ADWI) 2021
Top 8 Best Tourism Villages (Advanced Category) – Indonesian Tourism Village Awards (ADWI) 2023
One of the tourism villages nominated for the UNWTO "Best Tourism Village" designation

Values

Why Visits Kubu Gadang?

Cultural Heritage

Kubu Gadang Tourism Village is fully committed to preserving the noble traditions of the Minangkabau heritage. We maintain the authenticity of our performing arts, architecture, and local wisdom, ensuring they remain alive, authentic, and appreciated by future generations.

Experiential Learning

We offer much more than just beautiful scenery. At Kubu Gadang, tourists are invited to immerse themselves in the daily activities of the locals, learn new cultures hands-on, and bring home an unforgettable, authentic experience.

Local Empowerment

Tourism in Kubu Gadang is an economic engine managed directly by the community. We empower locals as the main actors in managing tourism to create jobs and independently improve the village's economic well-being.

Sustainability

We consistently maintain the harmony between tourism, nature, and humanity. Kubu Gadang promotes eco-friendly tourism practices that protect the natural ecosystem and the social resilience of the village for the future.

Our Facilities

Featured Facilities

Gedung Pertemuan Balai Desa

Our Village Hall meeting building is a comfortable and adequate multipurpose room for various group activities. This facility is perfectly suited for discussions, meetings, welcoming tourist groups, or interactive workshops with the local community.

Pentas Pertunjukan

Kubu Gadang features an iconic and artistic open-air performance stage to support various arts and cultural events. This facility is often the center of festivities for traditional dance performances, music, and large-scale cultural festivals.

8 Buah Gazebo Santai

There are 8 traditional wooden gazebos neatly lined up facing the open area. These gazebos serve as a perfect rest stop for tourists to relax, enjoy local culinary delights, or simply take shelter while breathing in the fresh rural air.

Lapangan Serba Guna

This vast and lush expanse of green grass is a multipurpose area that can be utilized for a variety of outdoor activities. The area is highly ideal for traditional games, outbound activities, group sports, or large-scale community gatherings.

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