The root bridge is estimated to have lived about 100 years. The bridge was constructed by assembling the roots of two species of trees, each grown on both sides of the river. Types of tree are Kubang tree (ficus sp) a lot of growing in the vicinity of the river where the root bridge is rebuilt.
This tourist attraction is located approximately 88 km south of the town of Padang, exactly in the District of shadow, the South Coastal District, West Sumatra.
That said, the bridge was designed by a scholar named Pakih Sokan. Construction of the bridge as part of efforts to link the two villages are separated by the river. Construction of the bridge began in 1890 and will be used by the local society in 1916. In other words, the process of knitting is the root of the bridge takes approximately 26 years.
Travel to the Root Bridge attractions can be reached by using public transportation, travel, rental cars or private cars. If using public transport, the journey starts from the city of Padang to Painan (district capital). Then, from Painan proceed to the district. Shadow. If the tourists using rented cars or private cars, they can go straight to the location of attractions.
