LAKE TOBA
Lake Toba is a volcanic lake with a length of 100 kilometers and 30 kilometers wide, located in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, which occurs when there is an explosion of the volcano at 69000-77000 years ago, in the estimate as well as one of the largest volcanic explosions in the world. This lake is the largest lake in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island called the island. Lake Toba has long been an important tourist destination in North Sumatra, in addition to Bukit Lawang and Nias, attract domestic and foreign tourists.
MILITARY MUSEUM
This Military Museum was opened in year 1971. This Museum is one of the interesting place to be visited that was kept the historical things from army and citizens in North Sumatera such as Gun, Medicines, and Army’s clothed that was used in Indonesia independence’s war against the revolt in year 1958. Visiting this Museum can imagine how is the strength of our heroes in the past. This Museum was located at Zainul Arifin street.
BUKIT LAWANG
Bukit Lawang is a small tourist village at the bank of Bahorok River in North Sumatra province of Indonesia. Situated approximately 86 km north-west of Medan, Bukit Lawang is known for the largest animal sanctuary of Sumatran orangutan (around 5,000 orangutans occupy the area), and also the main access point to the Gunung Leuser National Park from the east side.
Bukit Lawang rehabilitation center for orangutans was founded in 1973. The main purpose is to preserve the decreasing number of orangutan population due to hunting, trading and deforestation.
BERASTAGI
Berastagi (In English it means “RiceStore") is a town and subdistrict of Karo Regency situated on crossroads on the main route linking the Karo highlands of Northern Sumatra to the coastal city of Medan.
The main economic activities in Berastagi, centre on the colourful fruit and vegetable market and on tourism. Berastagi is famous for its passion fruit. The main attractions of the town are the two active volcanoes; Gunung Sibayak with its hot springs, and Gunung Sinabung.
The town is also a stop on the way to Lake Toba. The dominant ethnic and linguisitic group is Batak Karo. Berastagi is 11 km from the Regency government in Kabanjahe.
SIPISO-PISO WATERFALL
The Sipisopiso is a waterfall in the Batak highlands of Sumatra. It is formed by a small underground river of the Karo plateau that hurls itself from a cave in the side of the lake Toba caldera some 120 meters (360 feet) down to lake level. This fact earns it the title for the highest waterfall in Indonesia. Sipisopiso is a well-known tourist attraction and a nearby vantage point offers great vistas of the fall and the lake.
Sipisopiso waterfall is located in the Tanah Karo regency, at the northernmost tip of the Lake Toba caldera, near the fishing village of Tongging. The closest municipality, about 25 kilometers away, is the town of Kabanjahe.
MEDAN ZOO
This zoo was managed by Government of Medan City that consisted of many kinds of tropical animals, mamalia, bears, tigers, lions, elephants, and etc. The wide areal is around 30 hectares with 10 km distances from center of city, is located in Pintu Air IV Street, Simalingkar B District Medan Tuntungan. It is opened every day at 09.00-17.00 WIB.
PEKAN RAYA SUMATERA UTARA
Pekan Raya Sumatera Utara (Great Market North Sumatera) was located in Gatot Subroto Street around 7 km from the center of city, exactly in Tapian Daya Building as the Culture, Industry and Business Promotion Completion. It is opened on April and September everyyear. Different traditional dancing and culture exhibition are always showed at this exhibition opening events.
RAHMAT GALLERY
“Rahmat” International Wildlife Museum & Gallery” is one of the gallery in Asia that have less more than 850 animal’s collection from different countries, have been entered Record Book and Receive International Appreciation in Conservation part for preventing wild animal’s exist in this world. In this gallery have different wild animal’s collection from the smallest till the largest based on their adaptation.
PAJAK IKAN LAMA
Pajak Ikan Lama, Originally was market for trading fish. It was used by fishman who came from Belawan. With Tongkang Boat across the Deli River. Along with the decreasing capacity of the Deli River to uphold the fish boat. Pajak Ikan Lama present day has evolued to become. The center of clothing market with reasonable price without a doubt, one of the most visited tourism object. Coming to this traditional market.
POST OFFICE
These buildings form a fascinating history, completed in 1911 by architect SNUYF, Director General Bureau of the Netherlands to Indonesia at the time. This building is the major work SNUYF. Post Office is located directly in front of the Dharma Deli Hotel. Currently the Central Post Office in North Sumatera.
NIAS ISLAND
Nias is an internationally renown surfing destination. The best known surfing area is Sorake Bay, close to the town of Teluk Dalam, on the southern tip. Enclosed by the beaches of Lagundri and Sorake, the bay has both left and right-hand breaks. As they wait for waves, surfers can often see sea turtles swimming below. Nias best known for its remarkable diversity of festivals and celebration. The most well known event is Stone Jumping, a manhood ritual that sees young men leaping over two meter stone towers to their fate.
SIOMBAK INDAH LAKE
Lake of Siombak Indah was located in Rengas District, Medan Marelan. This lake was a beautiful non-nature lake, with the 40 hectares wide 15 km distance from center of city. This lake was always used for Kano Festival and Traditional ship as the place recreation.
TANGKAHAN
Tangkahan, as an eco tourism area was established in 2001. Previously the area was logged and poachers hunted the animals. However, the local people have transformed the region, by stopping the logging and forming forest rangers group to patrol for the illegal activities. Now, Tangkahan is defended by two rangers patrol. This area can be reached in 3,5 hours by bus from Stabat, the capital city of Langkat regency and 6 hours from Medan.
MAIMOON PALACE
Maimoon Palace was built in 1888 by Sultan Maimun Al Rasyid and the architect was captain Th. Van Erop who worked for the KNIL army. The design reflects the traditional Malay and Moeslem Indian styles. It consists of a main building with two wings. The main building has two floors, 82 stone ports and 43 massive wooden marts. The palace as a whole covered 2.772 square meters.
MASJID RAYA AL-MASHUN
Masjid Raya (Grand Mosque) is part of the legacy left by the Deli Sultan. This mosque is still used for prayers today. Some ornaments and materials were brought from Italy. This is the biggest and the most beautiful mosque in North Sumatera. It was built in 1906 and located about 200 meters from Maimoon Palace. The architecture is of Moorish style.
TJONG A FIE MANSION
Tjong A Fie Mansion is an ancient fantastic Chinese style building contructed in 1900. It is located on Jalan Jend. Ahmad Yani, Kesawan. Tjong A Fie is the first millionaire in Sumatera, whose names is very famous until now though he died in 1921. His success is due to his effort in business and his good close relationship with Sultan Deli as well as the authority of the Dutch tobacco estate. Until now, the mansion is still occupied by the family of Tjong A Fie.
TIRTANADI WATER TOWER
One of the landmark of Medan is the water tower of Medan which is now owned by the Water company. When we come into this city from south through Jl. Sisingamangaraja, we will be welcomed by the top of Tirtanadi tower which used to supply water to the city of Medan. It is located almost in the city center.
MUSEUM OF NORTH SUMATERA
The Museum of North Sumatera was built in 1945 and inaugurated in 1982 by the Minister of Education and Culture, Daoed Yoesoef. It exhibited 6.500 stuff, mainly traditional clothes, tools, and cultural artifacts. It is located on H.M. Joni Street, which is about 4 kilometers to the south of the city center.
IMMANUEL CHURCH
Immanuel Church is oldest church in Medan. The location is at Jl. Diponegoro, constructed in 1921. This church is still used by Christians for spritual services either on Sundays or other days for ritual ceremonies such as Marriage, Christmas, etc. This church can accommodate about 500 congregations for services. We can also find another churches in Medan such as Roman Catholic Church on Jalan Pemuda, which is constructed in 1929.
VIHARA GUNUNG TIMUR
Vihara Gunung Timure is famous as the oldest Buddhist Temple erected by the Buddhist Congregation in 1962. Generally, the Buddhist prays at this temple everyday. It is also used for other rituals such as Anniversary of Sidharta Gautama usually held within 4-15 April every year and Imlek ( Chinese Lunar New Year ), etc.
SHRI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE
Shri Mariamman is the oldest Hindu temple in Medan. It was built in 1884 by The Hindu Congregations. This temple is located on Jl. H. Zainul Arifin. Generally, the Hindu congregation come to pray in this temple every morning. This temple is also used for other Hindu rituals such as Deepavali Anniversary, Padi Harvesting, etc.
SINABUNG VOLCANO
Sinabung volcano is 2,417 m above the sea level. The ascent passes through tropical forest and difficult cliff. There a camp ground at the top. From the top climbers can also see the crater which still actively produces lava. We can also see the beautiful scenery. It is about 30 km from Berastagi to the place where you start climbing which begins at Lau Kawar Village and Mardinding village and takes about 4 hours.
SALIB KASIH
Salib Kasih ( Love Cross ) of 31 meters high cross was built in 1993 up on the mountain of Siatas Barita, the beautiful panoramic view of the valley Rura Silindung and the city of Tarutung can be viewed from this place. This monument is built in memorial of Dr. I. L. Nomensen who brought Christianity to the land of Batak
LONSUM
PT. LONDON SUMATERA INDONESIA, this building used to be called JULIANA BUILDING in the 1920s, and now inhabited by PT. London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum). When this building was set up Harrison and Crossfield's, a British-owned plantation company.
SIBAYAK VOLCANO
This active volcano is 2,172 m above the sea level. The ascent passes through thick forest and dangerous cliffs. From the mountain peak climbers can look down into the crater, which is still actively produce lava. Tourist can also see the beautiful scenery around them. From Berastagi to the place where you start climbing at the village Jaranguda is about 1,5 km or 15 km from the village Raja Berneh, and it takes hours to climb the mountain. The temperature at the peak is about 180C.
