Puncak lawang merupakan salah satu objek wisata yang sangat terkenal diwilayah sumatera barat. lokasinya berada dikecematan matur, kab agam, padang pajang provinsi sumatera barat dan merupakan salah satu lokasi take off paralayang terbaik diasia tengara. beberapa even paralayang berskala internasional telah diadakan disini. bebagai fasilitas seperti homestay, area parkir dan mushola juga tersedia bagi para pengunjung. selain paralayang, tempat ini juga menawarkan kegiatan yang lain yang bisa dilakukan seperti trekking dan arung jeram.
Lawang Peak
As a gataway place for high rank of Dutch officer in colonial era, this point is situated on1.210 m from sea level. A breath taking scenery of maninjau lake and a glimpse of blush indian ocean can be viewed from this area. lawang park is located in lawang area, matur sub-district on the top of the moutain near Maninjau lake 116 km away from padang. As one of the best parangliding take off location in southeast asia, this area also conducts international paragliding events quite frequently. Aside from paragliding, nature and adventure lovers can also go rafting and trekking here. parking area, rest rooms and a mosque are part the park.
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