The beauty of the tourist attractions in North Sumatra stretches
of enthralling panorama of Lake Toba to the forest in Bukit Lawang that became
a group of orang-utan habitat in North Sumatra.
In addition, the culture of the society which is famous in North
Sumatra Batak tribe is so unique with the preservation of cultural heritage and
traditions of the ancestors of modern times. The Batak culture and traditions
can you meet on a number of indigenous villages and to show the real face of
the real North Sumatra.
Medan city as the capital of North Sumatra province is the largest
metropolitan city 3rd in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya, with the
composition of the community that is so heterogeneous and plural in various
races, religions, and races. You can find the villages of India in Medan, which
is inhabited by the majority of India.
Throughout the year 2013, statistics of foreign tourist visits to
various tourist attractions of North Sumatra is equal to 225 thousand people
with a composition of mostly came from Malaysia, Singapore, and Europe.
With a population of 12 million people, the population in North
Sumatra is divided into five major ethnic groups and languages, namely Malay
people living along the coastal waterway, the Batak people, Angkola or
Mandailaing from southern Tapanuli and Nias island off the western coast. Some
other ethnic groups also live in Medan and other cities in North Sumatra, the
largest ethnic Chinese and Indians.
Here are a number of attractions in North Sumatra's most famous
and worth a visit.
1.
Lake Toba
This is the biggest and the largest volcanic lake in the world.
Popularity of Lake Toba have been known to the international world, making a
positive contribution to the development of the area and the lives of the
people there.
Natural panorama of Lake Toba is one of the most alluring of the
land of North Sumatra with a refreshing cool atmosphere, blue expanse of clear
water and stunning views of green mountains. You can enjoy it from different
spots in the tourist area. In the middle of this lake, there is an island that
is none other than the North Sumatra tourism icon, namely the island.
One of the best ways to enjoy the charm of the second largest lake
in the world after Lake Victoria in Africa are from Parapat. Therefore, Parapat
is located on a peninsula that protrudes into the lake. You can enjoy the view
of the lake by renting a bike to get around along the edge of the lake, this is
a fun activity there. In addition, swimming, water sports, to get around by
boat can you do there. Do not worry, there are plenty of hotels, inns, tourist
spot until guesthouse in North Sumatra this one.
2.
Waterfalls Telaga Dwi Warna Sibolangit
You need to travel for two hours from the city of Medan to be up
in the tourist area Sibolangit. Sibolangit is a cool mountain region, a
selection of tourist attractions in North Sumatra, which is full of natural
beauty.
If you are nature enthusiasts, a visit to this place will be very
enjoyable. Waterfalls Telaga Dwi color you can find in the woods Sibolangit.
The appeal of this waterfall is located on dimiliknya two colors, namely blue
(cold water) and white (warm water).
To be able to reach this waterfall, you have to do trekking for
about 3 hours of Sibolangit. This activity is quite tiring, but in fact is very
menyengngkan for your outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Moreover, for those who
want camping in the area of the waterfall tour Dwi Warna Sibolangit. 3 hours
trekking through the forest will be paid by the charm of the waterfalls were so
beautiful.
3.
Maha Vihara Maitreya Adhi
Terrain people more often mentioned the name of the temple as the
temple Fir Asri because of its location in a residential complex in the city of
Medan Fir Asri. This is the largest monastery in Indonesia, stands so
majestically. You do not need to pay for admission to tourist attractions in
the city of Medan, but it is important to keep the peace when he visited her.
Adhi Maha Vihara Maitreya is a place of worship Buddhism, has a
beautiful atmosphere, neat, and kept clean. Standing on an area of 4.5 hectares,
this monastery building architecturally is characterized by the teachings of
Buddha Maitreya.
When entered into the temple, you will find three holy statue, the
statue of the Buddha, the Goddess Kwan Im, and Judge Bao. Take a stroll around
the temple while taking pictures is the most popular activities that travelers
do except, of course for the purpose of worship for those who wish to do so.
4.
Samosir Island
This is the North Sumatra tourism icon, located right in the
middle of Lake Toba. Therefore, Samosir Island has become an integral part of
the Lake Toba. Altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level, Samosir island
has a natural beauty that is still natural.
On this island is also one of the best places to learn about the
history and the history of Batak. In North Sumatra sights on this one, you can
find a lot of accessories, clothes, traditional cloth Batak up being sold to
the public.
On this island, Tuktuk is a daearah that a concentration of
tourists while visiting the island of Samosir. From Parapat, you can arrive at
this Tuktuk to cross Lake Toba by ferry. If by land, you can take the road
through Pangururan to arrive on the island. Pangururan is a district that
became a place of contact between Pulau Samosir and Sumatera.
Enjoy a tour on the island of Samosir can be done by walking along
the green hills of the area while watching the panorama of the lake is clear
and bluish. Tuktuk, provided many inns on the island of Samosir, ranging from
cottages to the guesthouse.
5.
Istana Maimun
Maimun Palace Deli is famous relics of the kingdom, a yellow
castle stands majestically in the center of the city of Medan and became an
icon of the metropolitan city. You can find this palace in Jln. Brig Katamso
district. Medan Maimun, Medan. Architecturally, the building Maimun Palace
dominated yellow is the color of typical Malay.
Upon entering the tourist attractions in Medan this one, you can
see the variety of collections owned by the palace in his past. Some of these
include photo collections sultan, the sultan's throne, to the history of the
Kingdom of Deli. For entry to the Palace Maimu this, you have to pay the
entrance fee of Rp 8 thousand per person. The palace is open from 8 am to 5 pm.
6.
Nias Island
Nias has a worldwide reputation with charm stone jumping and
surfing activities. 2 meter high stone wall can be bypassed by the local youth
so easily. It is a treat in Nias famous attractions, you can find in the
village Bawomatauo.
Tradition skip rocks on the island of Nias was born out of the habit
of fighting between villages and the island of Nias. In the village
Bawatomataluo and Hilisimae, there are also performances of traditional war
dance in which the dancers dressed in traditional costume with brightly colored
bird feathers tied around their heads.
In addition, surfing in Nias is one of the best in the world with
large waves that challenge, one which can also be found in Hawaii.
Nias island located in the Indian Ocean on the west of the island
of Sumatra. Gunung Sitoli is a city that became one of the central tourism
there. You can find the Nias Heritage Museum in this city with 6,500 cultural
relics collection of people of Nias. Together with Lake Toba, Nias Island are
some of the tourist attractions in North Sumatra are widely known in foreign
countries.
7.
Park Cross Spiritual Love
This is the city landmark Tarutung, a cross-shaped monument built
in Dolok (hill) Siatas Barita to commemorate the service, dedication, and
exceptional dedication of Dr. Ludwig Ingwer Nommensen. Nommensen is a
missionary of origin Marsch Nordstrand, the North German who taught
Christianity in Batak to Batak society free of animism and the backwardness of
civilization.
At the peak (mountain) Siatas this Barita, Nommensen never be
killed by the Batak people when underway ritual worship of sombaon Siatas Banta,
namely the nature spirits worshiped by Batak. When the leader of the ritual
(Sibaso) ordered his followers to kill, Nommensen deal and said that the
spirits are spirits of demons. After that, Sibaso fell down and did not bother
him anymore.
To be able to sign in, you have to pay the entrance fee of the
Cross of Love of Rp 2 thousand per person. This cross has a height of
approximately 30 meters and is decorated with lights so at night it will be
obvious from the city Tarutung which is in the foothills of the Barita Siatas.
From the position of this cross, you can view the city Tarutung.
There is also an altar and seating with a capacity of 600 people for spiritual
travel services held there. There are also small houses, called the House of
Prayer, where tourists can offer prayers to the Creator. The charm of the
tourist attractions in North Sumatra is always crowded with tourists visit.
8.
Tarutung
Tarutung is the capital district. North Tapanuli, who in the early
19th century was a bustling place visited by people around him to commercial
transactions came from the region Silindung, Humbang, Samosir, Toba, Dairi,
including from the south like Pahae, Sipirok, to Sibolga and Barus ,
Currently, Tarutung renowned as a center of religious tourism in
North Sumatra. In this city centrum HKBP Church activities are located.
Tarutung has a cold climate, offers the charm of enchanting
natural beauty. In this city, you can go to Sijaba Ginjang Huta, a natural park
in North Sumatra, which overlooks Lake Toba.
In addition to the Cross of Love which is more alluring landmark,
in Tarutung there is also a soda water bathing pool which there are only two in
the world in addition to Venezuela, namely Aek Rara Tarutung. If you want to
explore the history of Christianity in Batak, you can go to the head office in
Pearaja HKBP.
9.
Mount Sibayak
Sibayak volcano is still active. The charm of mountain tourism is
located in the beautiful natural panorama. Sibayak located in Tanah Karo is
also called the Mountain King, a favorite place for those who want to see a
beautiful panorama of the city of Medan and enjoy the sunrise.
To reach Mount Sibayak, you need to travel to the Brastagi,
located about 77 km from Medan, the trip for about 2 hours. To be able to do
the climb, you have to pay admission Sibayak Rp 4.000 per person.
10.
Sipiso-Piso Tongging
The appeal Sipiso Tongging-Piso waterfall situated at an altitude
of up to 120 meters and is located in close proximity to Mount Sipiso-Piso. In
the area of this waterfall, you can see a panorama of beautiful Lake Toba and
natural beauty that is there.
Only, to be located at the bottom of this waterfall, you have to
go down stairs berlika 1000 turns. If it has got to the bottom, you can see the
beauty Sipiso-Piso real.
11.
Bukit Lawang
This is a resort in North Sumatra that you will be presenting
forest exploration activities as well as a closer look at the wild animal life.
Bukit Lawang is an embodiment of tropical forests, situated near the entrance
of Gunung Leuser National Park.
Bukit Lawang tourist area favored by many circles as one of the
attractive natural tourist destinations in North Sumatra. There are plenty of
lodging and inns. Activities that can be done such as trekking to rafting. From
the city of Medan, you have to travel for about 3 hours to be up in the tourist
area of Bukit Lawang.
12.
Niagara Sigura-Gura
This is the highest waterfall in Indonesia, altitude of 250 meters
and is located in the landscape near Lake Toba. Where the air is cool and airy
character of the tourist attractions in North Sumatra this one.
From a distance, it looks like a waterfall water flow water
rakasasa with a thump that sounded in the distance. This waterfall is sourced
from the Asahan River water flow originated from Lake Toba.
The flow of the river from the falls Sigura-Gura it often becomes
a rafting competition in Indonesia and the world with a torrent and contoured
rocks. Some of the popular activities in addition to rafting, of course camping
in the waterfall area.
In addition, swimming in the river near the waterfall is an
activity that almost always carried a lot of tourists in addition to taking
pictures with a waterfall backdrop and the landscape is breathtaking.
13.
Graha Santa Maria Annai Velangkanni
This is one of the tourist destinations in the spiritual field, a
church Catholics are very unique. Architecturally, the building Graha Santa
Maria Annai Velangkanni almost like a Hindu temple. At first the church was
designated for Tamil Catholics in the city of Medan, and on the way is open for
the whole people.
Velangkani Annai name, which means Mother of Velangkanni, used as
the name of the church and is a tribute to the Virgin Mary that had appeared in
the coastal Velangkanni, Tamil Nadu, India in the 17th century.
The church building is so magnificent, therefore photographed
becomes an activity that most frequent travelers do besides of course pray. In
addition to the main building, there is a small building called the Chapel of
Mary, a place to pray to the Virgin Mary filled with flowers of pilgrims and to
pray the Rosary at the venue.
14.
Taman Alam Lumbini
Taman Alam Lumbini is situated at the foot of Mount Sibayak,
becoming a popular tourist destination Berastagi, and has a unique form of
existence of a pagoda which is the highest pagoda in Indonesia. This pagoda is
a replica Shwedago Pagoda in Myanmar. Characteristic of this pagoda is a
Buddhist stupa along 69 meters high and 46.8 meters. There are more than 2500
Buddha statues and other relief in those areas this tour.
The grandeur Pagoda at Taman Alam Lumbini is seen as the
magnificent buildings that covered the gold-colored paint is very bright. Size
of the building was also very large and around it are interesting activities.
Alama Lumbini park has a beautiful natural scenery with the air of
cool air. See the panorama of the unique natural park with magnificent golden
pagoda is a very interesting point of the tourist attractions in North Sumatra
this one. You will not be charged apaun for admission to these attractions.
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