Trip Moments Recommendations
Hidden Gem in Medan
#hiddengems
📍Address: Liu's Garden Nelayan Cemara Asri
Jl. Boulevard Raya No.28c, Medan Estate, Kec. Percut Sei Tuan, Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara 20221, Indonesia
Liu's Garden Nelayan Cemara Asri in Medan offers a dining experience that is nothing short of exceptional. The ambiance is opulent and elegant, setting a luxurious tone from the moment you enter. The restaurant's decor combines traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern sophistication, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The highlight of Liu's Garden is undoubtedly its mouth-watering Chinese cuisine. Each dish is crafted with attention to detail and bursting with authentic flavors. From the delicate dim sum to the rich, savory main courses, the menu showcases a wide range of culinary delights that cater to both adventurous palates and those seeking familiar comfort.
#deliciousfood #awesomepic #medan
🇮🇩 From Medan to Lake Toba by Bus
Taking public transport from Medan to Lake Toba may not be the most comfortable and convenient way but it is definitely doable. I took a local bus from Amplas bus terminal in Medan to Parapat. It was a 4 hours ride from Medan to Parapat through winding and narrow roads especially towards the end of the ride. As my hotel was located along the main road, I asked the bus driver to drop me off at my hotel but unfortunately he dropped me at the wrong hotel so I had to walk around 2 km to my hotel. Luckily a kind local gave me a ride on his motorbike.
Music: Birthday
Musician: LiQWYD
#solotravel #laketoba #parapat #volcano #crater #medan #budgetfriendly #budgettravel #lake #solotravel #backpacking #lakeview #toba #mytripvlog #tripblazers #indonesia
🇮🇩 Stroll around Tuk-Tuk, Samosir
Tuktuk Siadong is a small village is located in a small cape in Samosir Island. I arrived in Samosir Island at noon. After checking in to my hotel, I decided to explore Tuk-Tuk on foot since I had no other means of transport. The village was about 2 km from my hotel. There were many hotels in Tuk-Tuk. Some of the hotels facing Lake Toba had private beach and nice views of the lake.
I bought some souvenirs at few of the souvenir shops in Tuk-Tuk. Many shops sell wooden sculptures of batak houses. Do get some
keychains of batak houses for your loved ones
when you are there!
#indonesiatrip #laketoba #samosir #tuktuk #volcano #crater #medan #budgetfriendly #budgettravel #lake #solotravel #backpacking #lakeview #toba #tripblazers #indonesia #restaurant #batak #mytripvlog
🇮🇩 Ferry Rides between Parapat and Samosir, Lake Toba
There are a few ferry terminals in Parapat offering ferry services to different locations in Samosir Island. The hotel staff dropped me off at the newly built Pelabuhan Ajibata. The new ferry terminal seemed to offer higher-end ferry services to tourists and I was told that there was no ferry available that day. The staff I approached at the new ferry terminal directed me to a small port next to it. That's the port where locals take local ferries to and fro Samosir.
And so I boarded the local ferry from Pelabuhan Ajibata to Tomok (Rp 12,000). The ferry runs regularly so there is no need to buy tickets in advance. The ferry conductor will collect ticket fees from the passengers one by one.
The ferry looked quite old and rundown but no complaints since the fare was so cheap. There was no air-conditioning too. There were also vendors selling snacks on the ferry.
I sat at the open deck to immerse myself in the beauty of Lake Toba and took lots of pictures! It's definitely an eye-opening experience for me. One should try to take the local ferry instead of the premium ferry for a truly local experience in Lake Toba regions!
Music: Morning
Musician: LiQWYD
#indonesiatrip #laketoba #samosir #volcano #crater #medan #budgetfriendly #budgettravel #lake #solotravel #backpacking #lakeview #toba #mytripvlog #tripblazers #indonesia
🇮🇩 Stay in Parapat by Lake Toba
I spent one night at Gapura Hotel in Parapat, a small town in North Sumatra on the edge of Lake Toba, before taking a ferry to Samosir Island the following day. My hotel room was facing the lake and the view of Lake Toba was priceless.
The hotel is situated along the main road. The view of Lake Toba along the road was amazing! However the road conditions were bad. There was literally no space for pedestrians to walk. I felt quite unsafe walking on the road as I had to walk very close to the edge to avoid being run over by passing vehicles and constantly keep a look out for vehicles behind me. There were many stalls and small restaurants along the main road. Most of them offer a very nice view of Lake Toba and the prices were cheap.
Music: Morning
Musician: LiQWYD
#indonesiatrip #laketoba #parapat #volcano #crater #medan #budgetfriendly #budgettravel #lake #solotravel #backpacking #lakeview #toba #mytripvlog #tripblazers
🇮🇩 Dining by Lake Toba in Parapat
Parapat is a charming town located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, on the eastern shore of Lake Toba, one of the largest volcanic lakes in the world. Known for its scenic beauty and relaxed atmosphere, Parapat serves as a popular gateway to Samosir Island, which is situated in the middle of Lake Toba. During my stay in Parapat, I enjoyed dining at one the many restaurants situated along the main road. The restaurants are mostly stalls in wooden huts. Most of them offer a very nice view of Lake Toba and the prices were cheap.
Music: Birthday
Musician: LiQWYD
#indonesiatrip #laketoba #parapat #volcano #crater #medan #budgetfriendly #budgettravel #lake #solotravel #backpacking #lakeview #toba #mytripvlog #tripblazers #indonesia
Camping & Stargazing in Bukit Holbung
Camping & Stargazing in Samosir✨
SubhanAllah, the view here fuhh amazing 😭🥺 First time dapat stargazing yg byk giler bintang camni. Mmg full 360 dgn bintang-bintang🤩 Sunrise and hill view dia nice terok🔥
Memang best camping kt sini..
📍Bukit Holbung,
Samosir, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
IDR30K (dalam RM9, entrance fee utk mobil)
#northsumatera #medan #indonesia #discoverindonesia #tourismindonesia #wisatasumut #laketoba #djimini4pro #djimalaysia #samosir #airterjunsipisopiso #wonderfulindonesia #tripmedan
Unique way to drink coffee
My first time to have coffee upside down. It was a challenging way to drink it, but it’s a tradition in Indonesia.
#coffee #coffeetime #upsidedown #upsidedowncoffee #indonesiancoffee #indonesia #medan #drinkcoffee #kopi #kopiindonesia #kopiterbalek #minumkopi
Danau Lau Kawar ⛅️
First time experiencing this view 😍 Breathtaking scenery and filled with peace. Campsite has the basic necessities such as washroom, charging ports & cantine (local coffee shops with various food & drinks). Worry less if you forget to bring any food essentials as the local coffee shops sells almost everything you need! You may also rent tents & huts! There are also boats, speedboats for rent to experience the amazing view at the danau 😍 It is affordable too 🤫 It gets cold & chilly at night! Do prepare yourself with some thicker clothings and socks! As a tourist, I do love it here & highly recommend you to come by here to discover the hidden gems in Medan ❤️#naturelover #medan
I found an affordable airport lounge, nice!
You deserve a good rest if you are taking flight after your trip in Medan❤️
Typically food price in airport, I’m sure you know it’s expensive, think about one food, one snack and one drink can easily hit more than RM50
But do you know?
Actually if you walk to the end of the international airport after customs, you can actually get to enjoy lounge access with only RM60
Buffet provided (free flow) of local food , coffee and tea
Important you got a nice space to rest
I hope you will enjoy a good break😉
#Airportlounge #Lounge #Medan #kualanamu #Airport
Try Singapore’s Legendary Food In Medan🍖
#timetotravel
SONG FA is a legendary famous Bak Kut Teh shop from Singapore since 1969 serving pork ribs soup dish as their signature dish.
This time i try Song Fa Bak Kut Teh in Medan, Indonesia. What is Bak Kut Teh? Bak Kut Teh is a Chinese soup popularly served in Singapore.
The name “Bak Kut Teh” literally translates as “meat bone tea” and at its simplest, consists of pork ribs simmered in a broth of herbs and spices for hours.
Despite its name, there is in fact no tea in the dish itself; the name refers to a strong oolong Chinese tea which is usually served alongside the soup in the belief that it dilutes or dissolves the copious amount of fat consumed in this pork-laden dish.
🍖Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
Address - Centre Point, Gg. Buntu, Kec. Medan Tim., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20232
Ambiance/Facilities - wifi, eyecatching place
Highlights - Singapore’s Legendary Food
Avg. Price per Person - start from IDR 70.000
Rating - 4.4/5
#travel #trip #cafe #foodie #medan
Grand Mosque of Medan, Indonesia 🇮🇩
#wecreate
Grand Mosque of Medan also known as Masjid Raya Al-Mashun is a mosque in Medan, Indonesia 🇮🇩.
The mosque start it's construction at 1906 & fully completed at 1909.
The Grand Mosque of Medan is famous for it's magnificent & unique architechture which combine the elements of Malay, Middle East, Indian & Spanish.
The items of the buildings such as marble pillars, decorative lamps, tiles & stained glass made it's looks beautiful & luxury. 😇
To understand more about Islamic & Malay's culture, visitor can have a visit to The Grand Mosque of Medan.
The best dress code visit to mosque is dressy pants/trousers or long pants that cover the knees for men & women.
Attraction: Grand Mosque of Medan, Indonesia
Opening hours: Daily 7.30am - 12pm, 4.00pm - 8.30pm
Entrance fees: Free
#mosque
#medan
#indonesia
#awesomepic
Classical chinese mansion in Medan 🇮🇩
#wecreate
Tjong A Fie also known as Tjong Yiauw Hian(张耀轩) was a Chinese Hakka businessman who born at Jiaying Zhou, China in Year 1860.
Tjong A Fie built a business empire in Sumatra, Indonesia which covered plantations, banks, mining, railroad & others. He was a richest man in Medan which employed more than 10,000 plantations’s workers.
At 1911, Tjong A Fei appointed as Chinese Major to replacing his brother. He died at age 66 & left his legacy of his house that become museum.
The two storey building of his mansions telling the story about his successful & history of Chinese community in Medan in the past.
Attraction: Tjong A Fie’s Mansion, Medan, Indonesia 🇮🇩
Opening hours: Daily, 9-5pm
Entrance fees: Rp35,000 for general visitors, Rp20,000 for students
#tjongafie
#medan
#indonesia
Coco One Beach Resort is awesome place!
Nice place for family to spend with. They have a splash for kids, bunches of spot to take a picture here. They have good facilities here. Pay for 50Baht coupon for a drink.
One of the recommended hotel of southern Thailand to stay. With elegant rooms. There is a pool villa. Atmosphere on the beach. And delicious halal food is served.
Everything is nice hear. You can have a meal with nice view. A lot of place for you to OOTD. The food is good, at reasonable price.
#medan #urbanexplorer #mytripvlog #thailand #deliciousfood
Great Place To Eat Durians
Went here to eat durian with my big family during our holiday in Medan. We are all durian lovers & we were told that the durian here are nice & cheap compared to the ones in our home town. Indeed they are. Furthermore we are saved from the hustle of choosing & picking the good ones, cause the staff served all the good durians to us at our table, & when there was one that was a bit empty inside, they change it immediately for us. A truly recommended place to eat durian.
This place almost never runs out of the Durian fruit.
They will pick the fruit for you and almost always good.
If you are not satisfied you can change it
This is place is for the novice to the Durian lover enthusiast.
Good stuff and reasonably priced
#medan
SWASANA COFFEE AND FOOD HOUSE MEDAN
This place is highly recommended for WFC (work from caffe) and hanging out with friends… Prices for food and drinks are quite affordable for the employee class. This place also provides live music on certain days. Good service makes this place even more comfortable to relax with friends..
you guys must to come here and enjoy!!!
#wecreate #cafehoping #medan
JW Marriott Medan
Address: Jalan Putri Hijau No.10 Medan
Good location, in the center of the city, the road is one-way direction, so it may be more hassle, depending on the driving direction. Opposite is Deli Park Mall, the latest and largest mall in Medan, however, there is no easy access to the mall.
Consider is the most popular luxury hotel in Medan, this hotel is popular for its buffet restaurant, and the Chinese restaurant. The hotel also provides a fitness center and spa facilities with a swimming pool on the 17th floor.
The gym facilities are also open to the public. nonguest hotel with a fee. All visitors entering the hotel will pass a double security check, one is at the gate entrance and the other one is at the lobby entrance.
Overall, this hotel is one of the best choices to stay while you are in Medan.
#medan #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #jwmariott
A Cozy tea house in town!
People love coffee shop nowadays. And coffee shop is so easy to be found. But for tea lovers, finding a nice place to take a sip of tea seems not so easy. Tong Tji Tea House is one of the best Tea House in Medan, Indonesia. Here you can find different types of Tea. Jasmine, Lychee, Classic, and so many others. Don't worry about the taste, believe me it's really really good. And not only tea, here you can also enjoy your meal. The main course like Fried Rice, Fried Noodle, Mie Goreng Jawa, Traditional fried tofu, and so many others. If you like spicy food, you'd love what they cook in here. But if you don't like spicy food, you can simply ask them to make the food less spicy, and the taste remains unchanged. For me as a tea lover, this place is a very very good place to find my favourite tea and find something to eat. The price is also good. Yu have to try it. Believe me, you are not going to be disappointed.
#cafe #teahouse #medan #indonesia #tea #restaurant #food #drink #sumatra #northsumatra #foodie #meal
Horison Sky Kualanamu Transit Hotel
ft. Santan Cafe is a 2 in 1 = 100% satisfaction when u are waiting for connecting flight in Kualanamu International Airport. Just a very short stay in this hotel. Very helpful front desk staff with chilling kiwi juice as their welcome drink, nice+spacious+neat+very clean room that will make me come back here again. Their delicious meals served in Santan Cafe at affordable price. Experience yourself there... p la melancong & jangan sesekali melencong. hahaha#horisonsky #kualanamu #medan #deliciousfood #mytripvlog
Getting There - Mezzanine floor at Kualanamu International Airport
Attractions - see to believe
Hotels - Horison Sky Kualanamu
Food & Restaurants - Santan Cafe
Shopping - varieties of shoplots such as KFC, A&W, Roti O etc
From Medan to Lake Toba by public transport
#celebratewithtrip
I took the local bus from Amplas bus terminal in Medan to Parapat. (Rp 60,000) If you are taking the bus from Kualanamu Airport to Medan city (Rp40,000), take note that the bus may not stop right at Amplas bus station. I had to ask the bus driver to stop in the middle of the road and walked 20 min to the bus terminal. I think the new bus terminal is still under construction as of September 2022. The current terminal is made up of a few pondoks (stalls). No facilities there.
It was a 4 hours ride from Medan to Parapat through winding and narrow roads especially towards the end of the ride. As my hotel was located along the main road, I asked the bus driver to drop me off at my hotel but unfortunately he dropped me at the wrong hotel so I had to walk around 2 km to my hotel. Luckily a kind local gave me a ride on his motorbike.
The view of Lake Toba along the road was amazing! However the road conditions were bad. There was literally no space for pedestrians to walk. I felt quite unsafe walking on the road as I had to walk very close to the edge to avoid being run over by passing vehicles and constantly keep a look out for vehicles behind me.
There were many stalls and small restaurants along the main road. Most of them offer a very nice view of Lake Toba and the prices were cheap. The lake view from my room in Gapura Hotel was superb too!
#laketoba #parapat #volcano #crater #medan #budgetfriendly #budgettravel #lake #solotravel #backpacking #lakeview #toba
Finding Shoreline Without Going To The Beach
I'm surprised by the beauty of this cafe & restaurant. I love blue, and this place feels like the 2nd home to me. It gives me the beach vibe without going to the beach. The blue tables and chairs, really nice to see. This cafe & restaurant has its own Coffee on their menu, and it's really good. They have coffee, tea, mocktail, juice, even Mojito and soft drink. For food, they have Fried Rice, Noodles, Burger, Croffle, Fries and many more. The price also really really good. Located near several universities in Medan, North Sumatra, this place is a really good place for everyone specially the students to hangout or just sit and work something with their laptops. The taste is good, the price is good, and they provide indoor and outdoor area. They also give FREE WIFI, That's nice!#cafe #restaurant #coffee #coffeeshop #medan #indonesia
Lake Toba Samosir Island, a tranquil haven
I planned a last minute solo trip Lake Toba after I decided to call off the trip the Cambodia due to the current situation. I chose to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Medan as the flight ticket was the cheapest. Lake Toba caught my attention after a quick check on Google map. Isn't it the world's largest crater lake that I learned about in high school Geography?
Getting There -
Take the bus from Amplas bus terminal to Parapat. (Rp 60,000) Then take a ferry to Samosir Island from one of the few ferry terminals in Parapat. I took the ferry from Pelabuhan Ajibata to Tomok (Rp 12,000)
If you are taking the bus from Kualanamu Airport to Medan city (Rp40,000), take note that the bus may not stop right at Amplas bus station. I had to ask the bus driver to stop in the middle of the road and walked 20 min to the bus terminal. I think the new bus terminal is still under construction. The current terminal is made up of a few pondoks (stalls). No facilities there.
Attractions -
Check out the last two pictures. I happened to pass by what seemed like a tourist information centre when I took a walk through Tuk-Tuk area. The poster shows quite a lot of attractions in Lake Samosir and the neighbouring regions which I can't seem to find much information on Google. I picked a few attractions and toured around half the island on a motorbike. It's a pity that I can't ride a bike so I hired a local to take me on the bike tour for one day. (Rp500,000)
Attractions visited:
Huta Siallagan, Batu Kursi Raja Siallagan ( Stone Chair of King Siallagan )
Batu Passa and Liang Sipogu
Beaches which include Sigurgur, Parbaba Beach, Pasir Putih
Aek Rangat (supposed to have a hot spring but it was not open. The guide brought me to a small restaurant next to it which had a tiny pool with hotspring water)
Bukit Burung (It's a lookout point further up the hill from Aek Rangat which many locals not know about. Happened to chance upon it on Google map. Even my guide didn't know about it!! So it was quite an accomplishment to bring him to a place that he had never been!)
Lake Sidihoni
Danau Aek Natonang
Batu marhosa
Air Terjun Sigarattung (Sampuran Na Pitu)
Parhallow viewpoint and coffee shop
Hotels - Hotel Tuk-Tuk Timbul
Stayed two nights in a traditional room. No air-conditioning but Samosir is generally quite cool at night. Thought there would be lots of mosquitoes but luckily there were not. Overall it was a pleasant stay.
There were many hotels and homestay which seemed to be deserted. I guess the tourism in Samosir has not really fully recovered.
Shopping - There was a shopping streets in Tomok with hundreds of stalls selling similar souvenirs. business was not good as there were not many tourists so just beware of over desperate vendors pestering you to shop.
#SpooktacularTrip #laketoba #samosir #volcano #crater #medan #budgetfriendly #budgettravel #lake #solotravel #backpacking
A new Coffee Shop in Medan
Rumus Coffee Space is a new coffee shop in town. Highly recommended 'coz the cofee is so yummy, the tea other drinks are really really recommended. The price is good even though they are not cheap, but still worth it. Not only drinks, you can also find delicious foods here. From indonesian traditional to western food. The taste is really good. The place is super cozy. This coffee shop has 3 different space. The indoor where you can sit and find the calmness, the outdoor where you can hangout with friends and talk about a lot of things, and the upstairs where you can enjoy the perfect view. This is sooo gooood!!!#indonesia #medan #cafe #coffee #coffeeshop
Looking for a cup of coffee? This is it!
Mencari Kopi, means looking for coffee. Yup, Mencari Coffee is one of those traditional Coffee shop in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. You can find so many kind of Coffee here, from traditional to international kind of coffee. Aside from coffee, you can also find tea, juice, and milk. For the food, this cafe has so many kind of food. Start with rice, noodles, soup, and also canai, lontong, and so many others. The place is super cozy. There will be a live music performance on the weekend. The price is also good, no expensive food or drink, all good. If you are looking for a cozy place to drink a cup of coffee or just to hangout with friends eating snacks and a cup of cold drink, this is a good place to do that.#coffee #coffeeshop #medan #indonesia #northsumatra
One of the best Sushi Restaurants in Medan
SuShi Mentai is one of the best Sushi Restaurant in Medan. Fresh and delicious. I think it's the best place for a sushi lunch or sushi dinner in town. It's not the first time for me to have a sushi dinner here, but this time i'm so lucky. They have a great promo, it's a one price for all sushi. Only Rp.10.000 each. And it's worth it, fresh and delicious sushi in large size. I side large because this is the biggest sushi i ever ate. Normally i eat sushi in just one bite. But here it's imposible for me to do that. I even need 3 bites before i swallow the sushi. They have so many kinds of sushi. They also have noodles, snacks, and many others on their menu. The place is also comfy. This place is lovely! #sushi #restaurant #medan #indonesia #japanese
Legendary Ice Cream in Medan
City Ice is a restaurant in Medan, Indonesia. It has different types of ice cream. There are so many shapes made from several scoops of ice cream. Not just ice cream, this restaurant also has foods on their menu. Fried Rice, Curry, Noodles, Burger, Hot Dog, even indonesian traditional food like Lontong Sayur. This restaurant offers a cozy place to hangout with delicious foods to enjoy. And also one of the best ice cream in town. City Ice has so many branches in Medan. You can even find this restaurant in the malls. This restaurant is a legend. Been here for so many years. At lunch or dinner time, you should come early, because people usually line up to get a table in this restaurant. But it's worth the wait.#medan #indonesia #food #icecream #restaurant
Delicious meals at Delica Foodcourt
A foodcourt mostly designed for people in kind of a rush or hurry, not to sit and enjoy the meals while spending time. But Delica Foodcourt is a different place. People come to this place because it offers people varied menu, a cozy place to hangout, with reasonable price. You can find indonesian traditional food, western food, chinese food, korean food even italian food. For drinks, you can find boba, tea, coffee, juice, even indonesian traditional drinks like es campur (mixed ice). Delica Foodcourt has 2 types of area you can enjoy. It's indoor area, and outdoor area where you can hear the whispering breeze on top of the building, and enjoy the beautiful view from up there. It's really comfortable.#medan #indonesia #foodcourt
Cobek Ayam Penyet, Delicious Spicy Food
Looking for something spicy? This is the right place. This restaurant offers delicious Indonesian food. The most popular is Ayam Penyet Cobek. It's like fried chicken, with special spicy chili. Ayam Penyet is one of indonesian favourite food. Served with rice and vegetables. The restaurant also has many other menus. Fish penyet, Tofu, Satay, etc. It also has varied drinks, like juice, tea, coffee, and so many others. If you come to this place on the weekend, you gotta be patient because usually you need to line up and wait for your turn to be seated due to many visitors. Yup you still need to be line up even tough this restaurant has a lot of seats and tables.
#restaurant #chicken #spicy #spicyfood #medan #indonesia
Bambu Ungu Resto, Funny Quotes here & there
This restaurant has its own uniqueness. You can find so many funny quotes in Bahasa. If you translate them in english you would be laughing. These quotes are basically romantic words written in bahasa but in funny ways. Like "Buanglah mantan pada tempatnya" means something like Throw your ex to his/her place. And it's written on the top of rubbish bin, giving you insctruction of something you have to do in funny ways. The foods are good but the weather is not. Super hot in here. They provide fan on each spot but seems like not helping cause the weather are extremely hot. I suggest you to come here at 4pm or after. Coming here at 12pm are not recommended at all.
#medan #restaurant #food #indonesia #northsumatra
Museum Perkebunan Indonesia, Medan
Museum Perkebunan Indonesia (Indonesia Plantation Museum) is one of beautiful museums in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. It shows everything about Plantation Industries in Indonesia, specially Medan the 3rd biggest city in this country. From the time when the Netherlands came and started their business here, to the present day where the industries has been modernized. We can still find hand prints of the former workers in the past, with full describtion. The machine they use to produce the products, the raw material, and others. What surprised me is there's somekind of prison/jail (i don't know if this is real) on the top of the building. The guide told us about it and we came up and see. Another surprise was this museum has its own coffee shop or like a small cafe. Super Cozy and totally worth it. #medan #museum #indonesia #northsumatra #sumatra #history #plantation