Friday, April 24, 2015

North Sumatra, when nature and culture assimilate

Hello brother and sister, sorry I had so long don’t post something.  Because some reason I couldn’t write about anything.  Now, I write about North Sumatra, A place with many culture assimilated here, there is a highland divide the North Sumatra. For your information North Sumatra when the time of Dutch rule, North Sumatra is a rule called Government van Sumatra in the area covering the whole of the island of Sumatra, headed by a governor who is based in the city of Medan. But after some changes after independences day, in 1950’s Indonesian government arrange that North Sumatra is divide with Aceh.
If you travel in North Sumatra you’ll arrive in Kuala Namu, The Newest International Airport in Indonesia. So don’t be afraid to lose the way, there will be the guides. Now, what do you want to travel in North Sumatra? There are many types of destination in here. Such as history destination, nature, hikes the mountain, plays water in rivers or waterfalls, etc. Before I am increasing your curious, I give you some information about destination on North Sumatra.

1.Maimoon’s Palace
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Maimoon’s palace which has now become an icon of the city of Medan, North Sumatra is a relic of the Royal Deli. Since 1946, the palace was occupied by the heirs of the Sultanate of Deli. Palace of more than 2,700 meters has more than 30 pieces of the room with an interior design that is a blend of Malay culture, Islamic, Italy, Spain, and Italy. Besides taking pictures in this historic building, visitors can also see the collection of old Dutch furniture, a collection of photographs kelaurga sultan, and the collection of all kinds of weapons. Located at Jalan Brigadier General Katamso Maimonides district of Medan, Medan, Maimonides Palace has become one of the tourist attractions in North Sumatra that is always visited by people who come to the city of Medan. The admission price is 5,000 rupiah Maimonides Palace per person.

2.Sipiso-piso waterfall
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Furthermore, there Sipso piso waterfall, located in the village Tongging, this Karo district has outstanding natural beauty. The waters fall from a height of 800 m above sea level makes this waterfall as one of the highest waterfalls in Indonesia . Sipiso-piso called because the water that falls as showers like a knife. Then the natural beauty surrounding a hill covered with pine many waterfalls add to the beauty of this. To come to this place is not so difficult because this tour became one of the prime tourist Karo Regency. There will be a lot of directions to the venue. Not only enjoy the waterfall, but you will be spoiled with a beautiful view from the top of the waterfall because the government has been providing a safe ladder to the top of the waterfall. From there you will see the landscape of Lake Toba. For an entrance fee was confirmed from the other side.

3.Linting Lake
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Linting Lake is a lake that is almost near Lake Toba. The origin of this lake was no one knows, only a myth story that adorn the origin of this lake. However the beauty that is presented in this lake is different from the Lake Toba. Indeed, today the beauty of the lake is reduced since the management of local governments on the lake. But still, the lake keindahana green when seen tosca blue while the other side is surrounded by large trees. In addition, rolled around the lake there are several caves were sacred by the local people. Access to the lake is very easy because the government has to provide some facilities to support tourism untun toward this place.


4.Nias Island
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Nias Island is a world-class marine tourism because of the natural beauty of these islands. Relying Sorake Island and the island of Nias, namely customs fohamba (skip rocks) makes a mainstay to attract foreign tourist to come to North Sumatra. Sorake island itself is famous for world-class surfing, because the waves are big and beautiful beaches. certainly not inferior to kuta bali. Or not forget here too there Sitoli mountain tours that offer natural beauty of the forest with views of the sea. Cultures that are here are still distinctive feel. Local population to date have not forgotten their customs although there are some changes to accept the culture from the outside. Access to the island of Nias is not difficult. There are many ferries are ready to take you to the island in times of calm sea. Prepare cost carefully because it took a few days to explore this archipelagic.


That is some of the tourist attractions in northern Sumatra. Is that it? Of course not. There are still many tours contained in this northern Sumatra. Another time I would lay out all the appropriate tourist city in northern Sumatra. thanks for reading please to share with your friends to visit Indonesia.


source : wikipedia.org
                                                                        
             

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