Medan is a city that has a million beautiful view. The capital city of North Sumatra has hundreds of historic attractions that are worth visiting. Not only that, this city is also a paradise for food lovers. There are thousands of types of cuisine found in Medan. There are also exotic places that you must visit, here are 8 most places that you must visit when you travel in Medan.
1. Lake Toba
Talking about Medan is also talk about Lake Toba or "Danau Toba" in Bahasa. A Lake is not far from Medan became one of the icons in North Sumatra. Then it's not complete if not visit Lake Toba.
Lake Toba offers an exotic natural landscape, with rolling hills that surround the Lake and the fresh mountain air. Lake Toba is also a suitable place for you to unwind and relax. You can surround the Lakes by boat or sampans in the livery. In addition, there are cafés, inns, and restaurants that complement your tour. No wonder where this one becomes the target of those travelers.
2. Bukit Lawang
Bukit Lawang is located at the foot of Mount Leuser. This place is one of the rehabilitation of orang utan in North Sumatra. Bukit lawang is a green, tree-lined hills, rivers with crystal clear water, ideal for relaxing and tiredness of daily work. This
place is visited by many tourists each year, besides we can see the
orang utan, here travelers often swim and soak in the Bahorok
river-flow, which is the largest river in that region. In addition, in Bukit Lawang tours there are called the water Tubing. The visitors can enjoy the battle Bahorok river flow while you glide above the rubber tires that can spur your adrenaline.
3. The two colors waterfall
4. Samosir island
Samosir island is a bustling tourist attraction visited by tourists throughout the year. Samosir island is located not far from Lake Toba. The scenery on the island capable of spellbinding local as well as foreign tourists to come to this place. On Samosir island there are places selling trinkets and accessories typical of North Sumatra. There are sculptures, bracelet, ulos, clothes and others. Another unique, samosir Island, there are two small lakes at its peak. Green Hills, crystal clear waters of the Lake, and the cool air adorn the small island in the middle of Lake Toba.
5. Gundaling Hill
Gundaling Hill is a hill in the town of Berastagi. Gundaling Hill is the Hill is often climbed by a community of nature lovers who are in the field. Usually nature lovers do the climbing on the weekends. Gundaling Hill has an altitude of 1424 meters above sea level. From the top of this Hill, you can see a view of traffic in the city of Medan. You can also watch the sunrise and sink from the top of this hill. The streets in this Hill are not too steep, so for beginners who like to climb this Hill is not so difficult. This place is perfect for those of you who love to climb the mountain, with views of the sprawling along the way.
6. Green Hill City
Great place when you're on vacation with the family in Medan is the Green Hill City. This area is a park and elite housing. In it there is a playground for your family, i.e. the Green Hill Park. There's a waterpark, waterboom, and various other interesting rides such as Roller coasters, Ferris wheel, and others. Green Hill City Sibolangit Subdistrict is located in the mountains. At Green Hill Park are arena to play for children as well. Don't miss this place if you are visiting Medan.
7. Sipiso-piso Waterfall
Exploring Sipiso-piso waterfall located in Merek, Karo, North Sumatra. Falls view exploring Sipiso-piso is amazing. Nature's charm around that are still green with fresh air, make our body "fresh" again. This place is perfect for relaxing your mind. This waterfall has a height of 100 meters. Its shape is similar to piso or knife, make local people named the Waterfall-exploring Sipiso piso.
8. Mount Sibayak
Mount Sibayak or also called King mountain, is an active volcano which is located in the town of Berastagi. About 2 hours from Medan. This mountain has its own uniqueness in its crater. There are rocks that can emit smoke in the vicinity of this crater. This mountain has an altitude of 2,227 at above sea level. The crater with a diameter of 200 metres. The
mountain is also capable of attracting tourists, because at the top of
the mountain we can see panoramic views of the city of Medan and
Berastagi clearly.You can also enjoy beautiful views of the sun rising and sinking in Medan city from the top of the mountain.