Luxurious Taman Simalem Resort facing Lake Toba

Explore Pematang Siantar, the second largest City in North Sumatra
PEMATANG SIANTAR TOWN is the 2nd largest city in North Sumatera and pass through many rubber and palm oil plantations. Siantar is famous for Batak culture, 'Batik' and 'Ulos' fabric, and Batak foods. Most of Pematangsiantar's food styles are inherited from Batak and Chinese traditional food.

Samosir Island
Samosir Island is located in the middle of Lake Toba, which is the largest lake in Indonesia and one of the deepest lakes in the world. Samosir Island is known for its beautiful scenery, unique culture, and historical significance.

Visit the Kwan Im Temple where the statue of Kwa Im Goddess stands.
Kwan Im Temple in Siantar. Vihara Avalokitesvara in Pematang Siantar is a place of worship for Buddhists. On the field of vihara there is a statue of Kwan Im Goddess that very large, reportedly the statue is the largest Kwan Im goddess in Indonesia, even in Southeast Asia which has a height of about 22.8 meters.

Parapat: The Famous Port of Lake Toba
As Parapat is situated right by Lake Toba, it also offers many water-based activities such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, water skiing, paddle-boating and speed-boating. One main reason visitors come to Parapat is for the breath-taking view of Lake Toba and to take a ferry to the one-of-a-kind Samosir Island. This town is the main starting and returning point for all passenger ferries that go to Samosir Island.

Lake Toba: The Largest Volcanic Lake in the World
Lake Toba is the world's largest crater lake as well as being the largest lake in Southeast Asia and one of the deepest in the world. The lake is a lovely expanse of water surrounded by beautiful hills. The lake also has an abundance of flora and fauna, overgrown with pine and palm trees with wild animals such as monkeys, orangutans, langur monkeys and tapirs.

SAMOSIR ISLAND- The Jewel of Lake Toba
Take a ferry trip across the crystal clear waters of lake Toba to Samosir Island a large Volcanic island that is located in the middle of Lake Toba and has claimed to be the fifth largest lake island in the world. The island is the center of the batak toba culture and many of this peoples artifacts remain on the island.

Visit Tomok Village to see the ancient tomb of King Sidabutar
The tomb complex contains three graves of kings and several graves of relatives. The first king and the second king had not embraced the divine religion but still followed the local beliefs called Parmalim. The third king, named Solompoan Sidabutar, had embraced Christianity. He was among the earlier Batak leaders who adopted the new religion and helped shaped the modern Batak culture. He was also one of the most powerful kings as he possessed supernatural powers. According to the legend, he never cut his hair to remain supernaturally powerful.

Roam at Ambarita Village to see the famous stone chair and execution place of King Siallagan
Visit Ambarita Village to see the famous stone chairs and execution place of King Siallagan. It is located right at the center of Huta Siallagan under a Hariara Tree, which is considered a sacred tree by the Bataks. The Stones are believed to be over 200 years old. There are two sets of Batu Parsidangan in which one used to serve as the official meeting place, while the other served as the site for executions.

Sipiso Piso Waterfall, a piece of heaven in the world
Sipiso Piso waterfall to see this magnificent 110 metres tall waterfall and an extraordinary view of Lake Toba from the north side. It is one of the highest waterfalls in Indonesia. The name Sipiso-piso means “knife-like” reflecting its tall, thin, gleaming stream and the way it cuts into the face of the cliff.

Explore Berastagi and see the beauty of Mount Sibayak and Mount Sinabung
Berastagi is where the well-to-do elites of colonial Medan spent weekends and holidays relaxing and enjoying the temperate climate, away from the heat of the capital.Lush, beautiful and 4500 ft above sea level in the Karo Highlands, it continues as a popular “hill station” resort area.The name means “rice store” and the connotation of bountiful food is fitting. Berastagi is famous for its passion fruit. The main attractions of the town are the two active volcanoes; Mount Sibayak, with its hot springs, and Mount Sinabung. Each mountain can be climbed in one day, but a guide is needed.

Take a route and visit the Shwedagon Pagoda Replica at Taman Lumbini
Shwedagon Pagoda Replica at Taman Lumbini. The temple is modelled after the world's oldest pagoda, the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar. It is aptly known as Replika Pagoda Shwedagon. Within the compound of this temple is a large pagoda and eight small pagodas.

MEDAN: The Dynamic Economic Hub of the World
Medan is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra, it is a financial, trading, and economic center not only for North Sumatra province but for the whole Sumatra Island. For many foreign investors, Medan is not only rich in culture and history but also presents itself as a dynamic economic hub of the world.

Discover the Graha Annai Church the pilgrimage site for Mother Mary in Medan
Graha Annai Velangkany Church. The church is a functioning Marian Catholic church and one of the few churches to be dedicated as a pilgrimage site for Mother Mary known in India as Annai Velangkanni Arokia Matha (Our Lady of Good Health) and the genesis of the building's architectural style.

Visit the Rumah Markisa Noerlen, and have the knowledge on how to turn the passion fruit into a local food.
Rumah Markisa Noerlen, to see how process Passion Fruit to be a local food by home industry.The passion fruit juice produced here are fresh, produced right from fresh fruits and processed well. The local snacks and delicacies sold here are in good quality

Maimoon Palace- Glory of Deli Sultaned in Medan City
The Maimoon Palace has become a popular tourist destination in the city, not solely because of its historical heritage status, but also because of its unique interior design of the palace, combining elements of Malay cultural heritage, Islamic and Indian architecture, with Spanish and Italian furniture and fittings

Medan Grand Mosque: More Than 1 Century and Still Authentic
Grand Mosque of Medan or Masjid Raya Al-Mashun is a mosque located in Medan, Indonesia. The mosque was built in the year 1906 and completed in 1909. In beginning of its establishment, the mosque was a part of the Maimun palace complex. Its architectural style combines Middle Eastern, Indian and Spanish elements.The mosque has an octagonal shape and has wings to the south, east, north and west.

Visit Pasar Ikan, literally you'll think an old fish market but nope, its famous place for selling textile in Medan
Pasar Ikan Lama (Old Fish Market). Not like the name, Pasar Ikan Lama is not selling fish. The market is quite famous for the place selling textile. Note: If in most area/ province in Indonesia market is mean ” Pasar”. In Medan, people called market / pasar as “Pajak” Example: Pajak Petisah, Pajak ikan lama and etc.

Medan Mall, the go-to shopping destination in Medan City and remains an integral part of Medan's Life
Boasting of a variety of local and international brands, the Medan Mall is the go-to shopping destination in Medan city, on the Northeast coast of Sumatra Island. The mega mall has been hosting shoppers since the 1990’s. It can be found in the busy street of Jl. M. T. Haryono which is also home to the city’s Central Market. Although Medan Mall doesn’t have all the luxury facilities of its newer counterparts, it remains an integral part of Medan’s city life.

Explore Merdeka Walk and enjoy its warm atmosphere plus check out for the Night Bazaar's and food stalls
Enjoy the warm atmosphere of Merdeka Walk.Lapangan Merdeka or Merdeka Walk formerly known as the esplanade. This is place where all Medan citizen traditionally gather together. Night market and bazaar often held here in past time until now. The area also surrounded with a long walk of restaurants, cafe, and food stalls. It is not just an open space area. Its also has important historical value where political and social movements have taken place over 100 years ago! During the Dutch Colonial era, Merdeka Walk was called Waterlooplein, - referred to as Fukuraido during Japanese era in Indonesia. If you come to Medan, don't miss visit this place and enjoy the ambience of Medan city here.

Visit Medan City hall and discover its evolution.
The Old Medan City Hall was built in 1908 during the Dutch colonial period. The building was designed by C. Boon, an architect for the Deli Group.[1] The City Hall is kilometre zero in Medan, and was originally built for the Bank of Java (now Bank Indonesia), but was instead purchased by the City Council of Medan.[2] Its bell was donated in 1913 from the Tjong A Fie Mansion. Medan City Hall is now owned and managed by the Grand CityHall Hotel hotel-office-retail complex, situated just behind it.

Drop by at Medan Post Office, sits in the center of the City and is one of the most recognizable buildings in the area.
Medan Post Office sits in the center of the city and is one of the most recognizable buildings in the area. The post office was built in 1911 during the Dutch colonial period and was designed by a Dutch architect who built it in the traditional colonial style.