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‘Lake Above the Lake’, These Are Interesting Facts About Sidihoni on Samosir Island

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Lake Toba is indeed a favorite tourist destination when visiting North Sumatra. The charm of beauty offered in this lake area is indeed never ending to be explored. One of them is the uniqueness of the ‘lake above the lake’. This nickname is familiar to local people and tourists when mentioning Lake Sidihoni, which is in the Lake Toba area. This lake is located on Samosir Island, which is an island in the middle of Lake Toba. That’s why, this lake nicknamed is the ‘lake above the lake’. Here are…

Exploring the Life of Toba Batak Tribe in Huta Tinggi Tourism Village

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Lake Toba not only offers natural tourism, but also cultural tourism. One of the cultural attractions that can be visited is Huta Tinggi Village on Samosir Island, North Sumatra. This village offers tour packages with the life of the Batak people theme who live in the area. If you choose the tour package, visitors will participate in various local community activities, from milking buffalo, to enjoying the view of the lake on the hill. Playing Musical InstrumentsHuta Tinggi Village visitors will be greeted by the strains of traditional Batak music…

Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Sumatra

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Sumatra has a million charms that are still often overlooked. One of the largest islands in Indonesia, has various places and experiences that may not be available on other islands. Starting from islands, waters, to historical places, you can explore them. Maybe you have a dream destination in Sumatra or are looking for inspiration for your next trip, here are the 10 best tourist destinations in Sumatra: Weh Island, AcehStarting from the westernmost point of Indonesia, Pulau Weh (island). Clean white sand, clear sea water, beautiful snorkeling and diving spots.…

Samosir Island, The Early Land Of Batak People

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Samosir Island Everyone knows about Toba Lake or Danau Toba, which is one of the largest lake in the world, and the largest and the most popular destination in Indonesia. The lake is like a vast ocean approximately about 100 km x 30 km. In the middle of the lake, there is a large island. That is Samosir Island, it situated at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level. According to research from Michigan Technological University researchers, the United States, at Lake Toba, in the period of 75.500 years…