Kelok 9 or Kelok Sembilan is a winding road segment located about 30 km east of Payakumbuh, in the West Sumatera province of Indonesia. Kelok Sembilan means 9 sharp turns.[1][2] This road stretches through Jorong Aie Putiah, Nagari Sarilamak, Harau sub-district of Lima Puluh Kota Regency of West Sumatera and is part of the interconnecting road link between Central Sumatra and the East Coast of Sumatra. The road has a sharp bend, bordering on a ravine, and flanked by two hills between two nature reserves: the White Water Reservation and the Harau Nature Reserve.

Next stop we are visting Lembah Harau.

It is quite surprising that West Sumatra Province also has unique vacation spots like valleys. Tourists can find one located in Lima Puluh Kota Regency, which is Harau Valley. It resides in Nagari Harau Village and belongs to Harau Sub-District actually. People keep coming to this location in order to enjoy sightseeing and photography. Also, these nature lovers love to do trekking on the site either with families or friends. The valley features various natural attractions after all, including granites, trees, rivers, etc. Somehow, it soothes everyone’s stresses due to the fresh air and flawless panorama.

Once arriving at Harau Valley, tourists may witness beautiful mountainous panorama right away, featuring a formation of waterfalls! The next impressive fact is that 4 rivers pass through this site. No wonder, these become wonderful objects of photography, as well. 

The distance between Padang City and Harau Valley is 141. That means tourists need to spend a trip of about 3 hours and 45 minutes to get to the site. It can be faster, though, if they take Lintas Barat Sumatra Street. For those who come from Bukittinggi, the trip only takes about an hour or less!