Padang, the capital of Indonesia's West Sumatra Province, is situated on the west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The town serves as a busy transit hub and a gateway to a number of West Sumatra's natural treasures. These include the magnificent Minang highlands, the world-famous Mentawai Islands, and the remarkably untouched Kerinci Seblat National Park. The city itself is surrounded by rainforest-cloaked hills, endless terraced rice paddies and exquisite Indian Ocean beaches. Aside from the world-famous Padang culinary scene, the city's primary attraction is undoubtedly the Dutch old town area which is idyllically located on the banks of the Muaro River. Here, you will find the town's historical harbour filled with colourful little boats and the popular old Chinatown area.