8 Places Of Interest In North Sumatra

Medan is a city that has a million beauty panorama of nature and history. The capital of North Sumatra has hundreds of historic sites and heritage is very worth to visit. Not only that, Medan also became a haven for culinary lovers. There are thousands of types of typical cuisine from all districts in North Sumatra that can be found in the city of Medan so it can be said that Medan is a miniature of Tourism North Sumatra. Selaian that many other exotic places that you must visit, here are 10 places that you must visit when you travel in North Sumatra and Medan.

1. Lake Toba

Speaking of North Sumatra and Medan as the capital, also speaks Lake Toba. The lake is located not far from the city of Medan has become one of the icons of Tourism in North Sumatra. So it is very inappropriate if not complete to Medan and not visit Lake Toba. Lake Toba offers a landscape that is so exotic, with hills surrounding the lake and the cool mountain air. Lake Toba is also a suitable place for you to unwind and relax enjoy the breeze and charm of North Sumatra. If interested in exploring, you can surround the lake by boat or canoe that is rented. In addition there are also other supporting facilities such as cafes, inns, and restaurants that complement your tour. No wonder this one place became the target of travelers who stopped in Medan and became the 3rd place in Indonesia that often visited.

2. Bukit Lawang

Bukit Lawang, a tourist destination Langkat district located at the foot of Mount Leuser. This place is one of the rehabilitation centers for orangutans in North Sumatra. Hill lawang is a hilly area with green trees, a river with clear water making it perfect to relax and unwind from daily work. This popular tourist spot in North Sumatera is so beautiful that it is so visited by tourists every year, besides being able to see orangutans, here travelers also often swim and soak in the Bahorok rivers, the Bahorok River which is the largest river in the region Very suitable for water tourism such as tubbing. Visitors can enjoy the swift flow of the Bahorok river as it slides over the rubber tires that can boost your adrenaline.

3. Waterfall Two Colors

This exotic and unique nature tour is located in Sibolangit district, Deli Serdang district. Its name is Two Color Waterfall. Two Color Waterfall is located in a forest area on Mount Sibayak. The location is still beautiful and far from natural damage, the scenery around the Dwi Warna waterfall filled with green trees and rocks. The air around this area is very cool and the atmosphere is quiet so much visited by tourists. Not infrequently seen the scenery of some typical animals that pass in this area. Exotic North Sumatra, the scenery of the waterfalls with blue and green this can calm your mind. You can also relax under the swift stream of water here.

4. Samosir Island

Samosir Island, Lake Toba is a tourist attraction used as a tourist icon of North Sumatra, crowded visited tourists throughout the year. Samosir Island is located not far from Lake Toba precisely located in the middle of the lake. The natural scenery on the island of Samosir is always able to amaze foreign and local tourists to come visit. In Samosir Island there are places to sell accessories and knick-knacks typical North Sumatra precisely in Tomok. There are statues, bracelets, ulos, clothes and others. What is unique again, on this Samosir island there are two small lakes at the top of the lake Sidhoni. Green hills, clear lake waters, and fresh air and away from pollution adorn the small island in the middle of Lake Toba dubbed Tano Debata this.

5. Bukit Gundaling

Gundaling Hill is a hill in Karo district Berastagi district. Bukit Gundaling is a tourist place with interesting legends, not infrequently the tourists visit because of interest in legend that tells the relationship of a man and woman of different countries and is a forbidden love without the blessing of parents. Gundaling Hill has a height of 1575 meters above sea level. From the top of Gundaling hill, you can see the scenery of traffic in Berastagi city. You can also watch the sunrise or sunrise and sunset or sunset from this hill top. The road on this hill is not too steep so for visitors who want to climb this hill is not difficult. .

6. Green Hill City

This tourist spot is a suitable area when you are vacationing with family in Medan. Green Hill City is a park and elite housing. Inside there is a play facility for the family that is

 

 7. Sipiso-piso Waterfall

Sipiso-piso Waterfall is located in the district of Brand, Karo district, North Sumatra province. The view of Sipiso-piso Waterfall is unbeatable and stunning beauty in the land of Karo. The natural charm of the green with fresh air and pollution free will make your body feel so fresh. Sipiso-piso Waterfall is famous for its uniqueness that is shaped like a knife, besides with its height reaching 100 meters make this tourist spot become one of the tourism rampant tourism karo district.

8. Mount Sibayak

Mount Sibayak or Mount Raja is an active volcano located in the district of Berastagi karo district, the distance from the city of Medan to Mount Sibayak can be reached about 2 hours drive from Medan. Mount Sibayak has its own uniqueness in the crater. Where there are rocks that can remove smoke around this mountain crater. Mount Sibayak has a height of approximately 2,094 above sea level and the crater size 200 meters in diameter. Mount Sibayak able to attract tourists both locally and internationally because when at the top of this mountain it can be seen the view of the city of Medan and Berastagi very clear. Here not infrequently also carried out mass climbing and clean action Sinabung mountain. In addition you can also enjoy the beautiful view of sunrise or sunrise and sunset or sunset in the city of Medan from the top of Sibayak mountain. 2 Other mountains in karo district are Mount Sinabung and Gunung Sibuaten.