From this city, you will enjoy charming scenery to the active mountainside, which are Sibayak Mountain and Sinabung Mountain. Other new hotels can also be found.įrom Gundaling Hill a clear view of Mt. There is a pleasant colonial-style hotel with a golf course. Ibrastagit’s 66 km southwest of Medan and is 4.594 feet above sea level. The town is known for its plantations and various kinds of flowers, vegetables and fruit, most famous which is Marquisa passion fruit. The beautiful town of Berastagi is located in karo highlands about 70km from Medan. For those that do stay here, things to do in Medan include cultural tours of the old city hall, an impressive mosque, and several museums, or trips to modern malls and restaurants. Though relatively untouristed, Medan has a charming historical center and often serves as a jumping-off point for other appealing spots like Lake Toba, Malaysia, and the island of Penang.

Situated on the north coast, Medan represents the largest city in Indonesia outside of Java. Medan is The capital of North Sumatra, Medan earned the nickname “Paris of Sumatra” during Dutch colonial times due to its marked resemblance to the French city. It is because the flawless nature and pristine water would satisfy all visitors.

Lake Toba is also included the deepest lake in the world, which is approximately 450 meters. Therefore, the Lake placed as the largest lake in Southeast Asia and the second largest in the world after Lake Victoria in Africa.

Lake Toba is actually more like a sea than a lake considering its size. Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in Indonesia, even in the Southeast Asia.

Lake Toba is one of the most popular destinations in Indonesia, especially in Medan, North Sumatra.

Waterfall medan