the charm of warm snow in North Sumatra, Indonesia

 

hot snow? Don't get confused yet. This is a snow white crater or better known as Kawah Putih. If on the island of Java there is the white crater of Ciwidey, then on the island of Sumatra there is the white crater of Raja Tinggi, which is not without interest. This place is like a lake. In the center was a blue-green hot water emitting smoke. Very good. The white expanse that covered the ground in this area was like burnt ash. Meanwhile, the white color around the crater appears protected from hot water, with a limestone cliff in the middle. Similar to ice cream. So one might think that the dominance of white is a patch of snow when looking through an image. Limestone rocks that look like large eggs lying on one of the crater rims look very elegant.

Hot water will also run over anything that emits smoke. It looks like a pool water decoration in a luxury house. That mouth never ceases to amaze. This white crater not owned by Ciwidey White Crater has many oddities. Like the flow of river water mixed with hot water. But this water mixture does not feel hot. Many visitors bathe here. This river is not far from the white crater. This rare tourist object is located in Dolok Tinggi Raja village, Silau Kahean district, Simalungun regency, North Sumatra. Tourists often know this place as the White High Raja crater. To get here it takes 3 hours drive from Medan. From Medan it will pass through Lubuk Pakam, Dolok Masihul, Galang and Bangun Purba. Be prepared for a rocky dirt road as you approach the 10 kilometer long white crater area. However, this place remains crowded especially on national holidays.

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the beauty of Samosir Island, North Sumatra, Indonesia

 

There is no need to doubt the natural wealth of tourism in North Sumatra. In this continental area you can find various types of tourist attractions. Starting from the breadth of the sea, the beauty of the beach, the wonders of the cave, its culture and history. Not only that, this island that also extends into the mainland of Sumatra is also worth your admiration. One of the most popular is the island of Samosir.

The island of Samosir is located in the north of Sumatra, in the middle of Lake Toba. If you are traveling to Medan by plane, the journey from the airport in Poland to the island of Samosir takes about 4-5 hours by road. Arriving at the place, the tiredness will be rewarded with the perfect natural scenery of Samosir. The beauty of the natural landscape on the island of Samosir in North Sumatra will leave you in awe. Which? In the middle of Lake Toba, which is also the largest lake in Southeast Asia, there is a beautiful volcanic island. You will find cool and fresh air in this tourist spot in North Sumatra. Samosir itself is one of the districts of the North Sumatra province. Your adventure in Samosir Sumatran will be determined by the unique waves of each sub-district with their own magnets. Local nature lovers should be familiar with the name of the island of Samosir. Not only natural tourism is offered, but also historical tourism that still has cultural nuances. Some of them are watching the Sigale Storm show (in Tomok), walking around the Huta Bolon Museum, visiting the tomb of King Sidabutar and the unique Parsidangan stone. Looking around you, it feels like every inch of Samosir Island, Sumatra is surrounded by the wide, clear waters of Lake Toba. So brilliant! Still not enough? You can take a walk through the Marlakkop caves, relax in a hot spring and much more. The charm of the island in the middle of a lake with an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level makes it a "must visit" place for domestic and foreign tourists.

Don't be surprised if you want to come back to this place when you return. Samosir Island was formed 75,000 years ago after a volcanic eruption. And this event left an imprint not only on the island of Samosir, but also on the geography as a whole. The volcanic eruption also formed two lakes on the island of Samosir, namely Lake Sidihoni and Lake Aek Natonang, both of which are called Lake Above Lake (Lake Tobase). Lake Sidihoni and Lake Aek Natonang offer beautiful panoramas and crystal clear water.

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the charm and beauty of Mount Sibayak, North Sumatra, Indonesia

 

North Sumatra has many beautiful and interesting tourist objects. There you can enjoy the beauty of nature that is not inferior to other countries. One of the must-visit attractions is Mount Sibayak. The busyness or work that you do every day often makes you feel stress and great pressure in your life. Therefore, vacations are considered important to relax your body muscles while enjoying the natural beauty created by the Almighty from fatigue. The city state is full of traffic jams and air pollution that can interfere with health. North Sumatra is part of the island of Sumatra which can be the right tourist destination especially if you are looking for natural attractions because there you can find many amazing natural attractions and of course full of challenges including what we will discuss this time Mount Sibayak .

. For those of you who are nature lovers or enjoy outdoor adventures, mountaineering activities can be a very suitable option to pass the time on weekends. Mount Sibayak itself is a tourist attraction whose exact location is in Karo Regency. Apart from the famous Mount Sinabung on the island of Sumatra, Mount Sibayak is no less cool. There is no need to doubt the scenic charm of Mount Sibayak, the view of several acres of forest trees will greet you upon arrival. Fresh air directly replaces polluted air in urban areas. Every holiday or weekend, many young people come to conquer this mountain.

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the charm of Lake Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia

 

Lake Toba is one of the top tourist destinations in Indonesia. With an area of ​​about 1,145 square kilometers and a depth of about 450 meters, Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in Southeast Asia. Lake Toba is located in the north of Sumatra. Surrounded by 7 districts namely Simalungun, Tobasa (Toba Samosir), North Tapanuli, Humbang Hasundutan, Dairi, Karo and Samosir, Lake Toba does not only offer water tourism. Other than that, this lake that is more like the sea also offers a variety of exciting activities for tourists.

From enjoying the beauty of nature to kayaking, canoeing and glamping. Another attraction of Lake Toba is the existence of Samosir Island. This piece of land in the middle of the lake is one of the most popular tourist destinations. From Samosir we can see the expanse of the lake from a height on Holbung Hill and the Tele View Tower. Another attraction of Lake Toba and Samosir is cultural tourism. Tomok Village, which is located in the east of Samosir, is one of them. There we can learn about the Batak Toba culture and heritage, from traditional houses, tombs of ancient kings to artifacts from the megalithic era. Then there is the village of Lumban Suhi-Suhi, a maker of typical Batak cloth, namely Ulos.

To get to the island of Samosir, you can take a ferry from Ajibata port to Tomok port. Another alternative is to leave from the port of Muara to the port of Sipinggan. Meanwhile, all tourists in Indonesia who want to visit Lake Toba can use air transportation. The first option departs from Kualanamu International Airport in Medan and flies to Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport in Borong, Siberon, North Tapanuli. You can then use the land route to Lake Toba from the airport. The second option is to fly directly to Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport from Jakarta or several other large cities. However, first check if the airlines in your area offer flights to North Sumatra. In addition, Lake Toba can also be accessed overland from Medan by bus, which takes about 4 hours. However, if you want to enjoy a more private and relaxed trip, various travel agencies in Medan city usually offer Lake Toba tour packages and even Lake Toba car and driver services.

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the attraction of Sembilang Merbak National Park, Banyuasin, South Sumatra, Indonesia

 

THE BEAUTY of Sembilang Merbak National Park in Banyuasin II district, Banyuasin Regency is one of the most beautiful tourist areas in South Sumatra province and even Indonesia. Especially from October to March there are barrier birds or migrants from Siberia to Australia. To reach Sembilang Merbak National Park it takes about 2-3 hours by speedboat from BKB Palembang or from Simpang PU, Tanjung Lake, Banyuasin. It is estimated that more than 65 species of waterfowl breed in Indonesian wetlands, particularly in Sembilang Merbak National Park (population/resident). In addition, there are about 27 species of migratory birds in the mudflats of the Banyuasin Peninsula in the Sembilang-Merbak National Park every year. Starting with Knots,

Knots, White Knots, Red Knots, Gol-Gol Knots, Red-necked Knots, Knots, Ringed Knots, Ringed Knots, Mongolian Plovers, Bluebirds. Block Tail Sea and many more. “There are various types of migratory birds there, especially from October to January. Millions of birds are estimated to live there. In addition, in the area of ​​Sembilang National Park, which covers about 2,051 km2, there are Sumatran tigers, Asian elephants, Asian tapirs, gibbons, golden cats and sambar deer, estuarine crocodiles, nine fish, giant freshwater tortoises and dolphins.

sweet water. Even foreign and local tourists have visited the grounds of Sembilang National Park to enjoy the beauty of the place. In addition, the Sembilang National Park area is also used as a photo spot for tourists and was once the site of a Siberian bird competition.

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The beauty of Curup Maung, South Sumatra, Indonesia

 

Lahat is one of the districts of the South Sumatra province in Indonesia. Lahat Regency certainly has several tourism potentials, both natural tourism and artificial tourism. One of the amazingly charming tourist objects that spoils the eye when looking at it is the Maung Waterfall or commonly known as Curup Maung. Curup Maung waterfall is located in Rinduhati village, Gumay Ulu district, Lahat regency, South Sumatra province. The distance traveled by tourists when they want to visit Curup Maung is measured not far from the city of Lahat. The distance that can be reached is about 25 kilometers from the center of Lahat or 220 kilometers from the center of Palembang. This waterfall is the choice to spend a pleasant vacation. The charm associated with Curup Maung can be seen in its landscape, which is still very green and natural. The beauty and scenic beauty of Curup Maung is the reason why tourists visit this place. The Curup Maung waterfall has a height of about 80 meters with a width almost equal to its height.

Throughout the 80 meters, the flow of the Curup Maung waterfall is separated by green grass and rock walls to make it look so beautiful and enchanting to all beholding eyes. Of course, the Curup Maung waterfall is different from most waterfalls. At Curup Maung Waterfall, tourists can sit on large rocks by the river and relax while enjoying the stunning view of the green trees surrounding the waterfall. In addition, of course,

tourists can also see other beautiful views from the appearance of two waterfalls to the right of Maung Waterfall. The bottom of the Curup Maung waterfall is often used as a bathing, soaking or soaking spot for tourists.

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between tourism and the legend of the island of Kemaro, Palembang of Indonesia

 

This island is a delta in the middle of the Mus River, near the location of the PT fertilizer factory. Pushri. The distance from the Ampera bridge is about 6 km or it can be reached in about 15 minutes if you use a speedboat to get there. With the sound of the waves and the water turning brown, a pagoda is seen from afar, rising into the blue sky, flanked by lush trees. Arriving at the port, we climbed one by one over the bridge to walk towards the mainland of the island. The nuances of Chinese culture are very visible on this island, as can be seen from the red gate of Pulo Kemaro and Chinese architecture. You can see the nine-story pagoda and the pagoda that is dominated by red. This pagoda is called Klenteng Hok Tjing Rio or also known as Klenteng Kuan Im and it was built in 1962. During certain events or Cap Go Me events, this pagoda is visited by many people who want to pray according to the beliefs of people of ethnic descent. China.

. Tourists are not allowed to enter or climb the pagoda, only the ground floor is open to the public. Where does the word "Kemaro" come from? This word comes from the Palembang language and means drought. It is said that even if the Musi River is at high tide until it overflows, this island will not be flooded. This island is also known as the island of love, according to history this island was created after a love story between the daughter of the king of Palembang named Siti Fatimah and a rich young merchant from China named Tan Bun An.

The tombs of these two people are on the island of Kemaro. The love story of these two people can be found in a 2009 inscription from the Palembang City Office of Culture and Tourism.

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princess cave visit, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency folklore, South Sumatra: Indonesian Goa Putri Legend

 

Goa Putri is a tourist attraction in Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Regency of South Sumatra (North Sumatra) that can be used as a recommendation for year-end trips with the family. Behind its beauty, Goa Putri has a legendary folklore. As the name suggests, the legend associated with Goa Putri is a princess named Dayang Rindu. This princess was the concubine of Prabu Amin Raysid, ruler of the Ogan Kingdom. One morning the princess was bathing at the mouth of the Sumuhun River. While enjoying the cool water of the river, he came across a traveler named Serunting Sakti or The Bitter Tongue. In South Sumatra, Serunting Sakti or Si Pahit Lidah is narrated by a traveler who has extraordinary powers i.e. his words are like a curse. What he said took effect immediately.

This magical wanderer wanted to greet the very beautiful princess, but Princess Dayang Merindu ignored his presence as she was busy taking a bath. Feeling neglected, which offended him, Serunting Sakti said, "This princess is very arrogant, calm as a rock." The words turned out to be true, the beautiful princess was cursed to turn into stone. So Si Bittertongue went to the village where Dayang Merindu lived. The town seems deserted, Bitter Tongue murmurs, how lonely this town is, like a cave. The town then became a cave. Goa Putri is located on Bukit Barisan in Padang Bindu Village

. It is 159 meters long, eight to twenty meters wide and up to twenty meters high. In it flows the Semuhun River, a tributary of the Ogan River that flows from west to east.

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