Kayu Jao Tea Garden, located in Koto Kayu Jao Baruih, Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency, is also known as Kembar Lake Tea Garden. This tea garden is one of the largest tea producers in Sumatra and is a natural tourist attraction that offers expansive green views and cool mountain air.
Location and Access to Kayu Jao Tea Garden
Located in Gunung Talang area, Kayu Jao Tea Garden can be accessed via the Twin Lakes route. Tourists coming from Padang can follow Jalan Padang-Alahan Panjang and then turn right twice to get to this tea garden. The journey to the location offers beautiful views of the lake and mountains.
Opening Hours and Parking Rates
Kayu Jao Tea Garden is open every day from morning to evening. Interestingly, there is no entrance ticket to enter this area, visitors only need to pay a parking fee of 3.000 IDR for motorbikes and 5.000 IDR for cars.
Main Attractions of Kayu Jao Tea Garden
The Largest Tea Garden in Sumatra
As the largest tea garden in Sumatra, Kebun Kayu Jao Tea offers a vast green expanse of plantations as far as the eye can see. Visitors can explore the garden area, enjoy the fresh air, and learn about the tea production process.
Photo Spot with Green Background
Kayu Jao Tea Garden also offers a very interesting photo spot, with a background of green expanse that soothes the eyes. This stunning natural scenery is suitable for tourists who like to take pictures or just want to enjoy the natural atmosphere.
Educational Tour
In addition to enjoying the scenery, visitors can also learn about the process of picking and processing tea leaves. This educational tour provides a deep understanding of the tea industry in Sumatra.
Facilities at Kayu Jao Tea Garden
Kayu Jao Tea Garden has basic facilities that support visitor comfort, including:
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Parking area
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Food stalls that provide food and drinks
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Public toilets