Since the last three years, the tourism sector is a bit sluggish. This is due to the pandemic that hit the entire country including Indonesia, and so did Kuantan Singingi Regency.
But since the beginning of 2022, tourism began to rise again, even some tourist attractions began to be visited, both local tourists and tourists outside the area and foreign tourists.
Therefore, Hulu Kuantan Subdistrict which is next to Hulu or directly adjacent to West Sumatra Province, has many potential tourist attractions that are very interesting, and have been widely known. Such as Batang Koban Waterfall and Batang Ogan Waterfall in Lubuk Ambacang, Kandi River Waterfall on the Bat River, Hot Spring Pool on The Pinang River.
"These four tourist attractions have considerable potential, and have been widely known by the public. Not only the kuansing community, but also known by foreign communities," said Head of Hulu Kuantan John Hendri on Riau24.com.
However, he said, the potential of tourist attractions owned by Hulu Kuantan Subdistrict needs support from all parties, so that tourism can grow and develop, and be able to boost Regional Original Income (PAD).
Along with this, it will make Lubuk Ambacang Market as a tourist market. This must be done, because the tourism potential of Hulu Kuantan District is very interesting and always crowded to visit.
According to him, as a tourist market in Lubuk Ambacang, of course, there will be a variety of regional specialties, such as Peyek, Lopur, Wajik, Lemang, Tapai Pulut Hitam, Galamai and others.
So, he said, tourists who come to visit the attractions in Hulu Kuantan, can taste the typical food available in the tourist market, and even they can also bring home as by hulu Kuantan.