Silinduang Bulan Palace

Silinduang Bulan Palace is a royal residence in Tanah Datar Regency in West Sumatra featuring traditional Minangkabau architecture with angled roofs, intricate wooden carvings, and elevated platforms. The main structure is complemented by several supporting buildings that form the complete compound.

The palace dates from the era of Minangkabau kingdoms and has been preserved across generations as a symbol of regional authority. Following a lightning strike in 2011, the building underwent restoration that maintained its traditional character.

The palace functions as a gathering place for clan meetings and preserves objects tied to Minangkabau royal families. These spaces show how central the building remains to local community life and traditions.

The palace is located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of Batu Sangkar on Jalan Sutan Alam Bagagarsyah and welcomes visitors interested in regional architecture. The site is reasonably accessible and offers a good opportunity to learn about Minangkabau building traditions firsthand.

The structure is affiliated with the red Tanah Datar clan of the Minangkabau and contains a traditional Rumah Gadang communal house within its grounds. This traditional building type is a particularly important element of Minangkabau residential culture.

GPS coordinates: -0.46627,100.61547

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03