10 Most Famous Vacation Spots in North Sumatra
North Sumatra is one of Indonesia's provinces rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage. With a variety of stunning tourist destinations, this province offers visitors an unforgettable holiday experience. Here's an article about the 10 most popular vacation spots in North Sumatra.
1.Lake Toba
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Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in Indonesia and one of the largest in the world. Surrounded by verdant mountains and hills, it offers stunning natural scenery and a variety of exciting tourist activities.
2.Samosir Island
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Located in the middle of Lake Toba, Samosir Island is the center of tourism in the region. It offers white sandy beaches, waterfalls, traditional Batak villages, and fascinating historical and cultural sites.
3.Sipiso Piso Waterfall
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Sipiso-piso Waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in Indonesia, reaching a height of 120 meters. Its location on the slopes of Mount Sibayak adds to its natural beauty.
The waterfall gets its name from the swift flow of water that forms a vertical line resembling a long knife blade. Sipiso-piso Waterfall offers an exotic natural panorama.
4.Holbung Hill
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Still on Samosir Island, tourists can find Holbung Hill. If you've seen the film "Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap," you're likely familiar with Holbung Hill. This tourist destination served as one of the filming locations.
Holbung Hill is a hilly area consisting of eight hills.
This hilly area is one of the best spots to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba. Some activities you can enjoy at Holbung Hill include relaxing on the green grass, hunting for beautiful photo spots, and camping with a group to enjoy the sunset and sunrise.
5.Statue of jesus sibea bea
The icon of Sibea-bea Hill is the 61-meter-tall statue of Jesus Christ. This statue is taller than the 30-meter-tall statue of Jesus Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This tourist attraction, which opened earlier this year, is an integrated religious tourism destination in Samosir Regency.
In addition to the statue of Jesus Christ, this tourist area features a prayer house, culinary tours, and panoramic views of Lake Toba.
6.Maimun Palace
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Maimun Palace is a palace inherited from the Deli Kingdom, led by Sultan Al Rasyid Perkasa Alamsyah in 1973. Maimun Palace was occupied by four Malay Sultans who ruled at that time. Built in 1988, the palace was designed by T.H. Van Erp, who also served in the Konijnlijk Nederlands-Indische Leger (KNIL), the Royal Dutch East Indies Army. The building's design is a blend of Indonesian, Persian, and European influences. Malay and Islamic nuances are clearly visible in this building, located in Sukaraja Village, Medan Maimun District.
7.Al-Mashun Grand Mosque, Medan
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The Grand Mosque of Medan, also known as Al Mashun Grand Mosque, is a mosque located in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Built in 1906 and completed in 1909, the mosque was initially integrated into a palace complex. Its architectural style is distinctly Middle Eastern, Indian, and Spanish. Its octagonal shape has wings on the south, east, north, and west sides. The Grand Mosque of Medan is a testament to the greatness of the Malay people, who ruled the Deli Sultanate (Medan).
8.London Sumatra Building
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The London Sumatra Building is a historic Dutch colonial heritage building that has become one of Medan's icons. It is located on Jalan Ahmad Yani, or more familiarly known as Kesawan. The building itself is located approximately 100 meters from Merdeka Square.
Constructed in 1906, the building's architectural style resembles 18th-century London, England. This whitewashed building is a frequent backdrop for tourist photos.
9.Tjong A Fie House Museum
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The Tjong A Fie Mansion is a two-story house on Jalan Ahmad Yani in Kesawan, Medan, North Sumatra, built by Tjong A Fie, a Hakka trader who owned numerous plantations in Medan. It is located at 105 Jl. Jend. A. Yani, Medan City, North Sumatra 20111, Indonesia. Opening hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Constructed in 1895, this building has been recognized as a cultural heritage building and museum. The architectural style of the Tjong A Fie Mansion features Chinese, Malay, and Art Deco influences. This cultural and historical attraction covers an area of 8,000 square meters.
10.Rahmat Museum Gallery
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Rahmat Galeri (Rahmat International Wildlife Museum and Gallery) is Asia's only internationally recognized gallery, housing approximately 2,000 preserved wild animal species, including those from legal hunting, conservation, and utilization practices practiced by nearly every country, animals killed in parks, donations from various countries, and legally purchased animals.
Interested in visiting? Visit Jalan Letjend S. Parman No. 309, Medan City, to see the entire collection. The museum is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.