Not only the largest city in West Sumatra, Padang is also the capital of the province. Its famous for its delicious spicy Padang cuisine which includes the world renowned "beef rendang" as voted by CNNGo.com. A historical city, steeped in Minangkabau culture assimilated with a thick Islamic heritage. Many historical buildings from the time of the Dutch occupation can still be found around the city and the traditional long houses or "Rumah Gadang" can also still be found.
Considered as one of Indonesia\'s historical and cultural epicenters, Jogjakarta is the place to be for any would be culture-vulture. The home of the famed Borobudur and Prambanan temples, this city which is steeped in Javanese traditions, is also the home of the Yogyakarta Sultanate. The long stretch of Malioboro street is a shoppers haven, offering everything you want from traditional handcrafted items, beautiful handmade batiks, to memorable trinkets of your trip to an ancient city.