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North Sumatra Province is located at 1 ° - 4 ° north latitude and 98 ° - 100 ° east longitude, which in 2004 had 18 districts and 7 cities, and consists of 328 sub-district,North Sumatra Province as a whole has 5086 villages and 382 wards. Province's land area 71,680 km 2 of North Sumatra, North Sumatra, famous for its plantation area, untilnow, remained a plantation belle province's economy. Plantations are managed by private companies and the state.

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The following attractions are mandatory in the visit:

1.lauser mountain national park

louser mountain national park is located on the border of Aceh in northern sumatra

Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) main function as a life support system with afocus on management to maintain a unique representative of the Leuser Ecosystem andhas a very high biodiversity. By administrative rule, the National Park are located in twoprovinces, namely Aceh and North Sumatra. TNGL is an important habitat for the existence of several species coat of arms / pride (flagship species), the SumatranElephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus), Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae),Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) and Sumatran orangutan (Pongoabelii).













2. lake toba

Lake Toba is about 1700 square meters with a depth of approximately 450 meters.Located 906 meters above sea level, this place is a paradise for many interestingplants.
By using a rental car from the city of Medan, Parapat you can reach in less than 4 hours.Parapat is located about 185 kilometers away from the capital of North Sumatra. Youcan also use the bus or join a tour to visit this lake.

Samosir Island is located proudly in the middle of the island. In the midst of Samosir, there was the lake again, adding to the uniqueness of this resort.









Anda dapat berenang di danau, atau menaiki perahu mengelilingi danau. Anda juga dapat mengunjungi Pulau Samosir untuk melihat rumah adat raja-raja Batak zaman dahulu juga para kuburan raja di wilayah Tomok. Lapangan golf juga tersedia bagi yang menggemari olahraga yang satu ini.






3.Sipiso-piso waterfall

Sipiso-piso waterfall located in the District Brand, Karo District, North Sumatra,Indonesia. Districts are located about 24 km from City Kabanjahe, the capital of the Karo Regency.
Towards this area of the city of Medan, North Sumatra's provincial capital, about 2 hoursby bus or car to Kabanjahe, the capital of the Karo Regency. Kabanjahe located in thesouthern highland tourist area famous, namely Berastagi. subsequently traveled 24 kmto the north, the path to Lake Toba. With the quality of paved roads, you can get to tourthe Village Tongging Sipiso-piso Waterfall in 30 minutes by car or bus.






Sipiso-piso Waterfall fantastic terlet Tongging Village, enjoying the beautiful scenery astourist areas in the village of Tao Silalahi nearby. Karo scenic view of the existingsubstations on the hilltop, a starting point flow Sipiso-piso waterfall. From thesurrounding hilltops Sipiso-piso Waterfall is also to witness the beauty of the landscapeof Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world.
Sipiso-piso Waterfall is a natural tourism area which is located not far from the villagecommunity settlements Tongging,. Tongging village located in the lower plains, whileSipiso-piso Waterfall located in the hills is higher than Tongging Village. This waterfall islocated at an altitude of approximately 800 meters from sea level (asl) and is surrounded by green hills because of overgrown pine forests.





Seeing the natural beauty charm Sipiso-piso up close, you have to down the ridge through hundreds of small steps that have been provided for the down and approached the waterfall. Range of steps that had been prepared it is a major road safety
Arriving at the bottom, looking toward the small hills accompanied by the thunderous sound of water splashing billions of granules that bounce from the point of falling water.This waterfall has a height of 120 meters or about 360 feet before flowing into Lake Toba, splashing waterfall is larger than Sigura-gura waterfall, a famous natural tourist area in North Sumatra.








if you come to north sumatra, you must visit one place above.....!!!!!
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In december of 2004 Aceh earthquake and tsunami disaster.
but keep time passed, though there were major tourist attractions in Aceh is stillstunning, and we shall travel to Aceh.

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The following list of places that must visit:

1.baiturrahman mosque















Baiturahman Grand Mosque, located in downtown Banda Aceh, the Aceh is amosque in Pasar Aceh community pride.
History records in earlier times in this place stood a mosque Kingdom of Aceh. Whenthe Dutch attacked the city of Banda Aceh in 1873, this mosque was burned, but todampen the anger of the people of Aceh in 1875Dutch rebuilding of a mosque that stood majestic as his successor today.




This single domed mosque and was built on December 27, 1883. Next Mosque is being expanded to 3 dome in 1935. Last expanded again to 5 dome (1959-1968).


2.lampuuk beach

Lampuuk Beach is located on the west coast of Aceh. From Banda Aceh,approximately 17 km and can be reached by motor vehicle in less than 30 minutes









The beach is quite beautiful and can be used as a place to swim, sunbathe on whitesand,
fishing, sailing, diving and other recreational activities.
In the afternoon it seemed more beautiful beach, where we can watch the sunset is full of charm.
Lampuuk Coast region, you can play golf with panoramic sea background in
PadangGolf Seulawah.


3.lokhnga beach

Lhoknga beach in Banda Aceh, the distance is only 20 km from the city of Banda Aceh.
Before stunami hit Aceh in 2004,
the beach area is quite give the feel of natural attractions and beautiful beaches.
Many shade trees, especially coconut trees that grow lined and lush provide coolness,
as well as evergreen trees or aron.
White sand beach with few rocks that reflects the blue color of the sea as if an aquarium because
it appeared the fish are colorful.
A row of food vendors and beverage under the green trees and mountains adjacent to the sea,
simply complete the beach as a natural tourist attraction.
Many local and foreign tourists every day visit the country or some people stopped to rest for
a while to continue the journey to south-west coast.









4.weh island










Nature Park (TWA) Sea Pulau Weh is based on the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture. 928/Kpts/Um/12/1982 dated December 27, 1982 covering an area of ​​2600 Ha. Geographically TWA Weh Island Marine is located at 0552 'North latitude and 9552' east longitude. While public administration Sukakarya Including District, Sabang Municipality, Province of Aceh and in terms of forest management Including the Natural Resources Conservation Resort Iboih and get in on the Conservation of Natural Resources Sub-Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam.
In TWA Sea Pulau Weh, Sabang there are coral reefs, both hard corals and soft corals of all types, shapes and colors, all of the which form a cluster of interesting reef to be enjoyed, Among other areas of coral reefs with names lupas, deer corals, coral crackers. In Addition to coral reefs, sea TWA Pulau Weh, Sabang cans be found species of reef fish, Such as Angel fish, fish Tropet, Dunsel fish, fish Sergeon, Grope fish, Parrot fish and others. These fish are in the vicinity of TWA Sea and parts of Pulau Weh is endemic in this area. Also it found the types of fish as tuna Such economical, Snapper, Grouper, Bayan, Banana-pisangan research and others.
In addition to coral reefs, sea TWA Pulau Weh, Sabang can be found species of reef fish such as Angel fish, fish Tropet, Dunsel fish, fish Sergeon, Grope fish, Parrot fish and others. These fish are in the vicinity of TWA Sea and part of Pulau Weh is endemic in this area. It also found the types of fish such as tuna economical, Snapper, Grouper, Bayan, Banana-pisangan and others.
Nature tourism activities that can be done in Pulau Weh is TWA Sea tourist activities such as surfing, boat ride, swimming, fishing, and diving under the water to enjoy nature with the diversity of coral reefs and reef fish are beautiful.
Some of the facilities to support tourism activities, among others: cottages around Iboih built by the community, shelters, toilets, mosque, souvenir kiosks and hotels located in Gapang. In addition there are various facilities located in Rubiah Island built by the Department of Tourism Dati I IN Aceh include: diving center is equipped with facilities (boats, scuba gear), praying, shelter, toilets, guard house, tower lookouts, trails, parks and electrical installations.


Nature Park (TWA) Sea Pulau Weh is based on the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture. 928/Kpts/Um/12/1982 dated December 27, 1982 covering an area of ​​2600 Ha. Geographically TWA Weh Island Marine is located at 0552 'North latitude and 9552' east longitude. While public administration Sukakarya Including District, Sabang Municipality, Province of Aceh and in terms of forest management Including the Natural Resources Conservation Resort Iboih and get in on the Conservation of Natural Resources Sub-Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam.
In TWA Sea Pulau Weh, Sabang there are coral reefs, both hard corals and soft corals of all types, shapes and colors, all of the which form a cluster of interesting reef to be enjoyed, Among other areas of coral reefs with names lupas, deer corals, coral crackers. In Addition to coral reefs, sea TWA Pulau Weh, Sabang cans be found species of reef fish, Such as Angel fish, fish Tropet, Dunsel fish, fish Sergeon, Grope fish, Parrot fish and others. These fish are in the vicinity of TWA Sea and parts of Pulau Weh is endemic in this area. Also it found the types of fish as tuna Such economical, Snapper, Grouper, Bayan, Banana-pisangan research and others.










In addition to coral reefs, sea TWA Pulau Weh, Sabang can be found species of reef fish such as Angel fish, fish Tropet, Dunsel fish, fish Sergeon, Grope fish, Parrot fish and others. These fish are in the vicinity of TWA Sea and part of Pulau Weh is endemic in this area. It also found the types of fish such as tuna economical, Snapper, Grouper, Bayan, Banana-pisangan and others.
Nature tourism activities that can be done in Pulau Weh is TWA Sea tourist activities such as surfing, boat ride, swimming, fishing, and diving under the water to enjoy nature with the diversity of coral reefs and reef fish are beautiful.
Some of the facilities to support tourism activities, among others: cottages around Iboih built by the community, shelters, toilets, mosque, souvenir kiosks and hotels located in Gapang. In addition there are various facilities located in Rubiah Island built by the Department of Tourism Dati I IN Aceh include: diving center is equipped with facilities (boats, scuba gear), praying, shelter, toilets, guard house, tower lookouts, trails, parks and electrical installations.
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