Panorama of Kelok Sembilan

Kelok Sembilan

Kelok Sembilan (Kelok 9) or The ninth is the road that joins the province of West Sumatra and  Riau, located exactly in Payakumbuh, in the reign of Limapuluh Koto. In front of 9 turn one of the roads that balks cyclists because of the steep shape of the road and directly adjacent to the gorge.

But now people deliberately prefer the ninth corner to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the architecture of this street. So, what are the specifics and characteristics of this ninth round? Here are the features of Kelok 9:

In fact, the name Kelok Sembilan refers to the winding road that runs through the hills of Nagari Sarilamak, Harau District, Limapuluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra.

The highway, which was only 300 meters wide and 5 meters wide, was built by the Dutch colonial government in the years 1908-1914 to facilitate transportation from the port of Emma Haven [Teluk Bayur] in western Sumatra, in the eastern region

Over time, the road could no longer carry the amount of leased vehicles, but traffic jams were inevitable. The solution is to fly over two hills adjacent to the road.

1. It is Indonesia's job
Who would have thought that the size and the new bridge of the landscape is the work of Indonesian, who use the concept of green buildings and are most proud to use local products. Very proud thing.

2. Unique construction.
Runners passing Turn 9 will not be bored. Because of the construction of unique roads. Kelok 9, which borders the gorge, is because it is supported by scarier sturdy pillars 30 with a height of 10 to 15 meters and can accommodate 14,000 vehicles per day. Kelok 9 has a connecting bridge that extends around the ninth bend with a length of 2.5 km.

3. Become one of the tourist attractions.
Of course, the beautiful panoramas delivered by Kelok 9 invite the interest of passers-by. It's not surprising that Kelok 9 is used as a tourist destination to rest or spin while enjoying the beautiful forest around Kelok 9.

Kelok Sembilan the other side

4. Kelok 9 years is older than Indonesia
It turns out that Kelok 9 is older than this country. The Kelok 9 was built in 1910 during the Dutch colonial era and about 104 years old is much older than the independence of our country, that is, say in 1945, but seniority does not mean that the building construction is old, Kelok 9 reinforced at 9, where in 2013 President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was opened at this time.

5. Become the icon of West Sumatra
If East Java has the Suramadu Bridge and South Sumatra has the Ampera Bridge, West does not want to lose Sumatra. The Kelok 9 bridge is the pride and landmark of the province. With Kelok Bridge 9, West Sumatra is becoming increasingly known and one of the tourist destinations will be travelers who do not feel like they are surrounded by a bridge through valleys and forests.

For those of you who visit West Sumatra, there is no harm in coming and feeling a pleasant journey while feeling nature and seeing the beautiful scenery from the deck.