It is 32.2 km
Yes, because you will fascinated by old architecture and complete with yard and space to hang out at the lower level. The arty kerawang that decorating the house all over are difficult to find these days. Addition, the displays inside the palace came with complete discription.
The characteristics that make Malay Royal town was been a districts has been categorized into three (3) type which is Royal administrative district, settlements district and marketplace district. Istana Besar Seri Menanti and the Seri Menanti old palace have been identified located within the royal administrative district. Meanwhile Kampung Buyau is the local settlements district and the noble settlement area are on the south of the Seri Menanti old palace. Finally the marketplace district are located at the east part of the Seri Menanti town which is at the side of the Seri Menanti main road. The marketplace district in the Malay royal town sets itself as an important place due to it becoming the venue where people carry out commercial activities. Observation reveal that the building architectural and character of this settlements are influence by the Minangkabau architecture style and this have made the image of the Seri Menanti Royal town more vibrant and unique compare to the others Malay Royal towns in Malaysia.
Local people in Seri Menanti royal town stills believe and strongly uphold the Adat Perpatih culture. This culture strongly influence their daily activities as well as their social activities. The women in this areas belief that’s they should not spend their whole time in mixing with the society but should concentrate on the household affairs
Minangkabau is known for adat pepatih, interesting language, rooftop design and its culture. Minangkabau is nothing without the portrayal of these components and the local communities may effortlessly overlook their identity and most significantly their way of life and legacy.