TOURISM DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT LAKE TOBA NORTH SUMATERA, INDONESIA April 2018 LAKE TOBA TOURISM AUTHORITY
I have declared tourism as the leading sector. The establishment of tourism as the leading sector is a good news and all other Ministries should support. President of Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo in Cabinet Meeting 2
TOURISM INVESTMENT STRATEGY : 10 NEW BALI LAKE TOBA Tanjung Kelayang Borobudur Wakatobi Morotai Tanjung Lesung Kep. Seribu & Kota Tua Bromo Tengger Semeru Mandalika Labuan Bajo 3 Tourism Authority Tourism Special Economic Zone (SEZ) National Strategic Tourism Zone
LAKE TOBA TOURISM AUTHORITY Lake Toba Tourism Authority, established based on Presidential Decree 49 of 2016, is a professionally-managed Public Service Agency that is able to prioritize the synchronization and stakeholder coordination effort, which relates to investment and business of tourism industry, between Local Goverment, Central Government and Community in order to reach the target of 1 million international tourist visitors in 2019 The Lake Toba Tourism Authority has the following tasks: 1. To Facilitate Coordination, Synchronization, Planning and Development within Lake Toba Destination 2. To Conduct Planning, Development, and Management within Designated Development Area 3. To Promote tourism in Lake Toba Destination ADVISORY BOARD (13 Ministers + 1 Governor) Chairman: Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Chairman of Daily Executive : Minister of Tourism EXECUTING BOARD 4
Strategic position along the Malacca Strait, a global trade route 3 1 2 Located in the vast and fertile area of Sumatra island, with total area of 73 thousands square km A major gateway for trade, both into and out of Sumatra island Geographic advantages of North Sumatra
ECONOMY One of the most thriving economy 7 biggest province by economy comparison % share to National, % growth Province % Share (2017) Growth past 3 years (2011-2016) Growth in 2017 (year-on-year) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 DKI Jakarta 17.4% 21.2% 6.0% 5.9% 6.3% 5.9% East Java 14.6% 19.4% 4.5% 5.5% 5.2% 5.7% West Java 12.9% 17.1% 4.9% 4.8% 5.2% 7.4% Central Java 8.6% 17.4% 4.6% 4.9% 5.1% 5.4% Riau 5.1% 8.1% 2.8% 2.4% 2.9% 2.6% North Sumatra 4.9% 19.7% 4.5% 5.1% 5.2% 5.6% East Kalimantan 4.3% 17.3% 3.9% 3.6% 3.5% 1.6% National 100% 20.90% 5.0% 5.0% 5.1% 5.2%
DEMOGRAPHIC An advantage like no other Huge & growing population Our 14 million population means huge untapped market for investors, and it grows around 1.8%/year. Room for new business With 70% employment rate, we will support new business with adequate human resources A Millenial Province Half of our population is under 25 years old and we are open to new idea Skillful labor Our Human Development Index score is among the best in the nation High level of income Income per capita is around 44 million Rupiah and constitutes a huge market for any products Low Minimum Wage level Under 2 million Rupiah / month, our wage level is only 58% of the wage level in Jakarta Source : Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS)
SECTORAL A commodity based economy Economic share by sector 2017 Employment by sector 2017 % share to total GRDP % share to total work force 22% Agriculture, forestry & fishing 38% 20% Manufacturing 9% 17% Trade 22% 14% Construction 6% 27% Other sectors 25%
EXPORT Supplying the world s biggest markets Biggest export products % share to total export in 2017 Palm Oil (37%) North Sumatra is 2 nd biggest palm oil producer in the country. Products ranging from crude oil to finished products like soap and frying oil. Natural Rubber (11%) While price decline pressures production, rubber is still one of the biggest. Most of the export is in the form of rubber sheet, Arabica Coffee (4%) Our Arabica coffee (ie. Sidikalang) is among the most highly priced and sought coffee product in international market. Biggest market for export % share to total export in 2017 China (13%) The single biggest export market for North Sumatra s products, including palm oil products, chemical and rubber United States (12%) United States is the biggest importer for food and animals products. Other products include palm oil and rubber glove. India (8%) India is one of the biggest importer of palm oil products from North Sumatera, mostly in the form of CPO.
on CONNECTIVITY Intra Province North Sumatera is among the most connected province in North Sumatera. The spider web on the left shows how connected we are, even to the most ruralarea. Trans Sumatra Highway Lake Toba A grand scale project to bring fluid connectivity among provinces in Sumatra island. Everything will be more connected, not less. Focus on Improvement Due to the scale of the road, maintaining the quality of the road has proven as a challenge for the government. But it s going to change as we swift focus to improve quality. 17
World s Largest Volcanic Lake Stunning Landscape in Nature Formed by 3 Major Volcanic Eruptions (last was 74,000 years ago) All-year-round Comfort Climate ± 18-24 C Water Surface Elevation at ± 900 m above sea level
Home of Ancient Bataknese Culture Rich in Culture including Vernacular Architecture, Traditional Craft, Music, and Culinary
World Class Event and Sporting Activities * Toba Gran Fondo 2016
INTERNATONAL TOURIST TO NORTH SUMATERA 2012-2017 NO MONTH YEAR 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 GROWTH BETWEEN 2016-2017 1 January 18.139 17.277 22.594 20.103 13.103 20.212 54,25 2 February 17.580 19.135 22.058 21.820 17.737 16.637-6,20 3 March 22.123 21.738 21.374 19.720 18.017 22.611 25,50 4 April 19.386 17.503 19.072 17.455 15.674 20.414 30,47 5 Mei 21.137 23.711 22.345 19.943 17.628 20.080 13,91 6 June 19.128 23.490 21.939 17.754 15.084 18.925 25,46 7 July 18.273 18.188 19.983 18.543 20.524 21.076 2,69 8 August 18.511 18.960 19.190 18.949 18.198 27.082 48,82 9 September 19.092 20.949 20.539 17.635 21.679 20.200-6,82 10 October 18.720 20.158 23.624 16.430 23.426 21.749-7,16 11 November 24.481 27.310 25.102 18.911 23.650 24.497 3,58 12 December 25.263 30.880 33.017 22.025 28.950 27.978-3,36 TOTAL 241.833 259.299 270.873 229.228 233.643 261.461 11.90 14
AIR CONNECTIVITY Kualanamu Airport Thailand Penang Sibisa Airport Kualanamu Kuala Lumpur Kualanamu (KNO) International Direct Flights : Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok Domestic Direct Flights : Jakarta and many cities in Indonesia Silangit Singapore Silangit Airport Silangit Airport (DTB) Domestic Direct Flights : Jakarta and Kualanamu International Direct Flights : Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Plan Q2 2018) Sibisa Airport (SIW) Open for special flights International Flights Domestic Flights Jakarta Bandung Surabaya Bali 15
SILANGIT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airline Type Route Schedule Garuda CRJ-1000 Jakarta (CGK) Silangit 1234567 Garuda ATR 72-600 Medan Silangit 1246 Sriwijaya B737-500 Jakarta (CGK) Silangit 1234567 (2x Daily) Citilink A320 Jakarta (HLP) Silangit 1234567 Batik Air A320 Jakarta (CGK) Silangit 1234567 Wings Air ATR 72-600 Medan Silangit 1234567 Code : DTB (IATA) or WIMN (ICAO) Location : North Tapanuli, North Sumatra Status : International Airport based on Ministry of Transport Republic of Indonesia Decree KP821/2017 16
TRAVEL PATTERN : MEDAN AND LAKE TOBA KNO Berastagi Parapat SILANGIT (DTB) FLIGHT DISTANCE : SILANGIT TO KUALA LUMPUR : 40 mins SILANGIT TO SINGAPORE : 50 mins S i n g a p o r e 17
TOURISM TRAVEL PATTERN : LAKE TOBA Day 1 - Landing in Silangit - Huta Ginjang and Balige City Tour - Night in Parapat Day 2 - Explore Samosir Island - Night in Parapat Day 3 - Depart from Silangit Museum Huta Bolon Huta Sialagan Tuk Tuk Siadong Tomok Parapat Taman Eden Day 3 (4D3N) - Eco-tourism at Taman Eden, Tobasa - Parapat City Tour - Night in Parapat Day 1 route Day 2 route Day 3 route Day 3 route (4D3N) Hutaginjang TB Silalahi Balige Balerong Balige Silangit International Airport 18
VOYAGE TO INDONESIA OCTOBER 2018 1. Bali 2. Lombok 3. Komodo 4. Yogyakarta 5. Tana Toraja 6.Lake Toba 7. Banyuwangi 19
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Sibisa Integrated Resort Loc.: Toba Samosir Regency Area : + 386,5 Ha Sibisa AIrport Integrated Resort Flower Garden Loc.: Humbang Hasundutan & North Tapanuli Regencies Area : + 780 Ha Silangit AIrport Coordinative Area Include 8 Regencies Area: + 300,000 Ha 21
POTENTIAL ATTRACTIONS AND AMENITIES Within Coordinative Area Theme Park Cable Car Aerosport & Air Transport Floating Hotel (Live on board) Lake Cruise International Hospital Tourist Transport Service International Hotel and Resort Cultural Performance International Event 22
1 Authoritative Zone SIBISA INTEGRATED RESORT 23
S i b i s a I n t e g r a t e d R e s o r t 1 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Sibisa Integrated Resort Sibisa Airport Area : 386,5 Ha Coordinate : N 2 36'28.60 E 98 56'48.37 Managed By : Lake Toba Tourism Authority Available Cooperation : Long-lease Agreement (30 to 80 years) Other agreeable cooperation form 24
1 SIBISA INTEGRATED RESORT Initial Land Programming Development Program % 5-Star International Hotel & Resort 28% Leisure & Entertainment 2% Commercial & Fine Dining 3% Luxury Residential Villa 4% Golf Course & Facilities 15% Total Saleable Land 52% Road 5% Open Space 43% Total Non-Saleable Land 48% Total Land 100% 25
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2 Authoritative Zone INTEGRATED RESORT FLOWER GARDEN 27
L a k e T o b a F l o w e r G a r d e n 2 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Integrated Resort Flower Garden Resort Humbang Hasundutan Resort North Tapanuli Area : 780 Ha Managed By : Lake Toba Tourism Authority Available Cooperation : Long-lease Agreement (30 to 80 years) Other agreeable cooperation form 28
Resort Humbang Hasundutan ± 533 Ha Land allocated for Integrated Resort Flower Garden 29
Resort North Tapanuli ± 247 Ha Land allocated for Integrated Resort Flower Garden 30
2 INITIAL LAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Within Integrated Resort Flower Garden Flower Garden Ranch High Technology Agriculture Agriculture Manufacturing Five-Star International Hotel and Resort Eco-tourism 31
INVESTMENT PROJECT TO OFFER 1 2 INTERNATIONAL FIVE-STAR HOTEL & LUXURY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN INTEGRATED RESORT (AUTHORITATIVE ZONE) SUPPORTING AMENITIES WITHIN SIBISA INTEGRATED RESORT 3 BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN SIBISA INTEGRATED RESORT 4 TECHNO-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE 5 SIBISA AIRPORT 32
INVESTMENT PROJECT TO OFFER 1. INTERNATIONAL FIVE-STAR HOTEL & LUXURY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN INTEGRATED RESORT (AUTHORITATIVE ZONE) Name of Project Managed By Sector Brief Project Profile INTERNATIONAL FIVE-STAR HOTEL & LUXURY RESIDENTIAL Lake Toba Tourism Authority Property Development Business Scheme Land-lease agreement (up to 80 years) to Lake Toba Tourism Authority, rate starts from ~USD 5/m2 Other agreeable cooperation form Key Project Highlights Located in 3 areas Location 1 : 386,5 Ha of Sibisa Integrated Resort Location 2 : 533 Ha of Humbang Hasundutan Resort of Flower Garden Location 3 : 247 Ha of North Tapanuli Resort of Flower Garden Investment Size Subject to discussion with potential investors Example : estimated IDR 500 Billion (equals to USD 37 Million) for a Typical 250-300 Rooms of 5-Star Hotel Development Photo : Pawana Luxury Villa (Bali, Indonesia) 33
INVESTMENT PROJECT TO OFFER 2. SUPPORTING AMENITIES WITHIN SIBISA INTEGRATED RESORT Name of Project Managed By Sector Brief Project Profile SUPPORTING AMENITIES Golf Course & Facilities Commercial & Fine Dining Leisure & Entertainment Lake Toba Tourism Authority Commercial & Facility Development Business Scheme Land-lease agreement (up to 80 years) Other agreeable cooperation form Key Project Highlights Located in Sibisa Integrated Resort of total 386,5 Ha Alocated area : 60 Ha of Golf Course & Facilities (18 Holes, International Standard) 10 Ha of Commercial & Fine Dining (8 Fine Dining Restaurants & 1 Integrated Retail Complex) 10 Ha of Leisure & Entertainment Investment Size Subject to discussion with potential investors Example : estimated IDR 100 Billion (equals to USD 7.4 Million) for a Typical 18 holes within 60 Ha of land. Photo : Trickle Creek Golf Course (Kimberley, British Columbia) 34
INVESTMENT PROJECT TO OFFER 3. BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN SIBISA INTEGRATED RESORT Name of Project Managed By Sector Brief Project Profile BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN SIBISA INTEGRATED RESORT Lake Toba Tourism Authority Infrastructure Development Business Scheme Land-lease agreement (up to 80 years) Revenue sharing Other agreeable cooperation form Key Project Highlights Located in 386,5 Ha Sibisa Integrated Resort Investment Size Total Investment for Basic Infrastructure Development IDR 1.6 Trillion (equals to USD 118.5 Million ) including road infrastructure, street furniture & landscape, etc Individual Projects Electrical, ICT and Gas Network IDR 145 Billion (equals to USD 10.8 Million) Clean Water Network IDR 154 Billion (equals to USD 11.4 Million) Waste Water Network IDR 251 Billion (equals to USD 18.6 Million) 35
INVESTMENT PROJECT TO OFFER 4. TECHNO-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE Parapat Sigapiton Muara Name of Project Managed By Sector Brief Project Profile TECHNO-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE Lake Toba Tourism Authority Attraction Development (paid performance) Business Scheme Revenue sharing or concession Other agreeable cooperation form Key Project Highlights Alternative Location : Parapat Sigapiton Muara Investment Size Estimated IDR 100 Billion (equals to USD 7.4 Million) for conceptual design, performance stage, facility development, pre-operation, etc Photo : Trickle Creek Golf Course (Kimberley, British Columbia) Photo : Impression Westlake (Hangzhou, China) 36
INVESTMENT PROJECT TO OFFER 5. SIBISA AIRPORT Name of Project Managed By Sector SIBISA AIRPORT Brief Project Profile Ministry of Transportation / Lake Toba Tourism Authority Infrastructure Development Business Scheme Partnership scheme for development and operational For current development, land is owned by Government For future development, additional land acquisition (estimated 60 Ha) is prepared by partner, or to be discussed Key Project Highlights Currently has been constructed with runway 1.200 x 30 meter, and planned to expanded to 2.650 x 45 meter Currently eligible for private flight Planned to be developed integrated with Sibisa Integrated Resort Investment Size To be discussed 37
INVESTMENT PROJECT TO OFFER 5. SIBISA AIRPORT Lahan Zona Otorita Sibisa Bandara Sibisa 38
Thank you L A K E T O B A T O U R I S M A U T H O R I T Y Lake Toba Tourism Authority Jln. Kapten Pattimura No. 125, Medan 20153 Indonesia P. +62 61 4200 2060 E. investment@bopdt.id 39
HUTA GINJANG Stunning View of The Largest Volcanic Lake on Earth Huta Ginjang Hill is the perfect welcome for travellers looking to unravel the beauty of Lake Toba. Situated at 1,300 meters above sea level, this hill offers a breathtaking view of the ancient caldera, giving travellers from all around the world a glimpse of the volcanic lake s sheer magnitude. A 15-minute-drive from Silangit Airport to the top of the hill will enrich your experience with a view of lush rice fields, massive coffee plantations and pine trees along the way. Location: Dolok Martumbur, Kecamatan Muara, Tapanuli Utara Regency, North Sumatra 40
BAKKARA CULTURAL VILLAGE Birth Place Of King Sisingamangaraja Bakkara is a stretch of flat valley area of hundreds of hectares. A village full of charm with natural and cultural attractions. It is also home to the Palace of King Sisingamangaraja. Location: Bakkara, Humbang Hasundutan Regency of North Sumatra, Indonesia 30
BALIGE CITY The Biggest City in Toba Balige is the capital city of the Toba Samosir Regency, and is known as one of the biggest town in the region surrounding Lake Toba. Nestled at the foot of Dolok Tolong (Tolong Hill), the city s weather tend to be cold and windy. The city is vibrant with daily activities, often centered at its most iconic building Balerong Balige that was built by the Dutch colonials in 1937. The building is home to the city s traditional market, which has been considered a trade hub from all over the Lake Toba region. Balige is also witness to one of Indonesia s most important events in history, the Declaration of Pulas War. It was here that Batak national hero King Sisimangaraja XII called everyone in the all of the Batak tribes to fight against the Dutch, who was then occupying the nation. Location: Jalan Besar Balige Tarutung, Kecamatan Balige, Toba Samosir Regency, North Sumatra 42
DESTINATIONS BATAK HISTORY & CULTURE MUSEUM Learn About Batak Culture Founded by former minister T.B. Silalahi ini 2011, the T.B. Silalahi Center Museum offers travellers a comprehensive experience to learn Batak culture and heritage in Indonesia. Consist of two main buildings, where one building showcasing a variety of artifacts from Batak tribes and culture, and another one used as a convention hall. The Batak museum is host to no less than 1,000 artifacts of Batak tribes from centuries ago, making this to be one of the most complete collection in all over Indonesia in terms of culture and heritage preservation. Another experience not to be missed is the original Batak traditional houses, which were donated by clans of Batak in the Lake Toba region. Location: Jl. Pagar Batu No. 88, Desa Silalahi, Kecamatan Balige, Toba Samosir Regency, North Sumatra 43
ECOTOURISM AT TAMAN EDEN 100 The Charm of Toba s Virgin Rainforest Sprawled over an area of 40 hectares, Taman Eden is a conservation rainforest in Lake Toba whose ecosystem has been remained largely undisturbed by human activities. The so-called virgin rainforest is rich in diversity and natural sites such as bat caves, waterfalls and plunging hills where you can have another view of Lake Toba. This lush rainforest is also home to a rare species of wild orchids endemic to the Toba area (Corybas tobaensis, Bulbophyllum adelphidium, Grammatophylum sp.) that had been nursed and conserved in the site. Travelers can trek and camp to experience the rainforest s richness, and even plant a tree as part of our responsibility to the environment. The conservation area also has an educational campaign called Green Toba as part of an effort to curb deforestation and illegal logging in the region. Location: Huta Sionggang, Lumban Julu, Toba Samosir Regency, North Sumatra 44
ASAHAN RIVER RAFTING Scream for The Exciting River Currents the Asahan River track is praised as one of the Best White Water Rafting spot in the World after the Zambesi River in Africa, and Colorado River in the US. Asahan, one the major rivers in North Sumatra province, has its source in the great Lake Toba and offers endless excitement for rafting enthusiasts especially professionals. The outstandingly fast and continuous river is a 22-kilometer course that will definitely give you endless adrenaline rush as its water debit can at times reach up to 120 cubic meter per second. With an average depth of 5 meters, the rafting courses are classified from Grade 4 to 5 difficulty levels (in the scale of 1 to 6). Location: Asahan River, Toba Samosir Regency, North Sumatra 45
LAKE TOBA CRUISE Cruising Over the Caldera With 500-meter of maximum water depth and a massive freshwater coverage, boats have been one of the key modes of transportation for residents and travelers alike to reach the remote areas of Lake Toba. Travelers can even ride on a speciallychartered tourist boat that has proper compliance in the safety conduct of water transportation, and enjoy live music on board, offering you a unique experience of the lake. Location: Parapat City to Samosir Island, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra 46
SAMOSIR : TOMB OF KING SIDABUTAR Ulos Village, Lumban Suhisuhi Toruan With 550 m of maximum water depth and massive size of fresh water coverage, a lake-cruising experience is an essential part of the tour to reach some remote areas of the lake. A specially chartered tourist boat with a proper compliance in safety conduct of water transportation, and coffee brewing performance with live music onboard the boat, you will enjoy your moments to see the different perspective of the from the lake. Location: Parapat City to Samosir Island, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra The Story of A Great King and The Dancing Puppet (Sigale-gale) 47 A folk tale says that the great King Sidabutar once ruled most of Samosir Island, before his reign was ended by the Aceh King, who had ruled the biggest Kingdom in Northern Sumatra at the time. The relationship between the two great kingdoms was forged through military strategy and magic as the War General of Aceh was sent to Samosir Island to learn war strategy and magic to conquer the Malacca Strait. Sadly, a big battle in Samosir had cost the life of King Sidabutar's beloved son, plunging him into a long and deep mourning. With his authority across the Samosir Island, he asked the greatest witches to carve a puppet similar to his son's face and summon his son s spirit into the puppet through traditional Batak music. Every time the King missed his son, the witches would play the music to summon his son s spirit into the puppet, which would start dancing to cheer up the King. The puppet is now known as the Sigale-gale Dancing Puppet. Location: Tomok Village, Simanindo, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra
SAMOSIR : HUTA SIALLAGAN VILLAGE Ulos Weving Village, Lumban Suhisuhi Toruan According to 35 year research conducted by Sandra Niessen, Ph.D, this village is known for its cultural legacy for more than a century: Learn The Story of The Stone of Judgement Batak textile, Ulos. Ulos is one of the most essential cultural legacy that's been used in all traditional ceremony of Batak people all over British traveller William Marsden in 1783 described Batak people as a tribe of cannibals in the far east. the world. Marsden, upon his return to London, had written about a kingdom in the interior of Sumatra that, despite its cannibalistic tradition, had a highly developed culture and a writing system. The cannibalistic reputation of the Batak people was enforced again by the stories of Christian missionaries Ulos weaving from the is Netherlands a very delicate and work Germany which who will need a-nonstop-work were slaughtered and cannibalized in the late 1800 s. of 2-4 weeks to create 1 fine handwoven Ulos. It took patience, perseverance, and a fully-hearted work from one single weaver to Stories passed on from Batak ancestors told a different perspective to the ritual, and the King Siallagan s Stone of Judgement is one of the witnesses finish it up. The process of making this ancient art work is called to this darker page in ancient Batak history. "Rangsa Ni Tonun". And in this village, the weavers will show you all For one, cannibalism was not as casual as was told by foreign accounts. The ritual required the tribes the to process, fulfill certain step-by-step, steps before along with one is traditonal sentenced dancing and music to death on the megalith Stone of Judgment, slain or deemed worthy to be cannibalized often for black performance. magic purposes. The process was still subjected to the customary laws. Location: Hutaraja, Lumban Suhisuhi Toruan, Samosir Regency, The story behind King Siallagan s Stone of Judgment remains to be a sacred cultural and heritage site of Samosir Island as a key part of Batak history. North Sumatra 48 Location: Huta Siallagan, Ambarita, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra
SAMOSIR : TUKTUK SIADONG Ulos Village, Lumban Suhisuhi Toruan With 550 m of maximum water depth and massive size of fresh water coverage, a lake-cruising experience is an essential part of the tour to reach some remote areas of the lake. A specially chartered tourist boat with a proper compliance in safety conduct of water transportation, and coffee brewing performance with live music onboard the boat, you will enjoy your moments to see the different perspective of the from the lake. Location: Parapat City to Samosir Island, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra Lakeside Resort Through 1980 to 1990, Tuktuk Village was the center of tourism in the entire Lake Toba region. With moderate weather conditions and a cool lakeside ambiance, Tuktuk Village is a one of a kind destination where tourists can relax, go bicycling, kayaking, or trekking in the nearby hills. This village is where the line between travelers and locals blend, with a few tourists even marrying locals and continue to stay in this village. Tuktuk Village hosts a number of accommodations with restaurants and souvenir shops. Some of the hotels and restaurants are owned by the foreigners too, helping the local people to learn and earn living from the tourism in Lake Toba. Location: Tuktuk Village, Tuktuk Peninsula, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra 49
SAMOSIR : HUTA BOLON VILLAGE 50 Evidence The Old Dance Rituals Huta Bolon Museum in Simanindo is a traditional house of King Sidauruk heritage. Since 1969 this building has become an open museum. This museum consists of series of conservation buildings in vernacular style, set in traditional arrangement to form a beautiful architectural masterpiece. Collection of Huta Bolon Museum is a relic of the ancestor of Batak Toba from Samosir which among others consists of parhalaan, pustaha laklak, tunggal panaluan, and solo bolon heritage. Location: Huta Bolon Village, Simanindo, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra
SAMOSIR : LUMBAN SUHISUHI VILLAGE Ulos Village, Lumban Suhisuhi Toruan With 550 m of maximum water depth and massive size of fresh water coverage, a lake-cruising experience is an essential part of the tour to reach some remote areas of the lake. A specially chartered tourist boat with a proper compliance in safety conduct of water transportation, and coffee brewing performance with live music onboard the boat, you will enjoy your moments to see the different perspective of the from the lake. Location: Parapat City to Samosir Island, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra Traditional Way of Ulos Weaving The Batak traditional textile of Ulos is one of the tribe s most important cultural legacy, a crucial component in all of the traditional ceremonies of Batak people no matter where they are located. According to a 35-year research conducted by Sandra Niessen, Ph.D, the Ulos is a fine artwork that was believed to be the works of the Goddess from paradise. Unfortunately, the fast-changing and competitive nature of the textile industry has cornered traditional Ulos-weaving practices to a critical, and even endangered, status. Ulos-weaving is a tenuously delicate process that takes patience, perseverance and a full-hearted for the weaver. To make a single piece of handwoven ulos demands about 2-4 weeks of non-stop work. In Batak language, the practice of this age-old tradition is called Rangsa Ni Tonun. The Huta Raja village is known for this cultural legacy for more than a century. In this village, the weavers will show you all the process, step-by-step. A performance of traditional Batak dance and music will complete your experience in Lake Toba as you bask within the Batak culture at the heart of its heritage. Location: Huta Raja, Lumban Suhisuhi Toruan, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra 51
OLD CHURCHES AND THE HISTORY OF RELIGION Catholic Church in Pangururan HKBP Bolon Church in Pangururan GPI Church in Hutaginjang 52
BEYOND LAKE TOBA Tangkahan Medan Bukit Lawang Key Map ` Nias Legend: Existing Toll Road Proposed Toll Road Existing Railway Planned Railway Existing Primary Road 53
MEDAN CITY Melayu Culture and The Durians!!! Medan is the capital of Indonesia s North Sumatra province. The huge Maimun Palace and octagonal Great Mosque of Medan dominate the city center, combining Islamic and European styles. Just north are Jalan Selat Panjang street, famed for its ethnic food stalls, and Tjong A Fie Mansion, a museum in a former Chinese merchant s home. Southwest is the striking Indo-Moghul Catholic church of Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni. Location: Medan City, North Sumatra 29
BERASTAGI HIGHLAND Waterfall and The Fruit Market Berastagi is a cool, lush, fertile highland area located in the province of North Sumatra. With stunning farmlands nestled at the foot of towering volcanoes, this area is as refreshing for the spirit as it is for the body, with a temperate climate providing a pleasant change from the suffocating heat of the nearby city of Medan. Rich in Karonese culture and history, Berastagi is part of the Karonese regency and heart of Batak Karo culture. Batak Karo is one of the six different Batak tribes found throughout Sumatra, and has its own unique architecture, music, food and language. Location: Huta Sionggang, Lumban Julu, Toba-Samosir Regency, North Sumatra 55
ECOTOURISM BUKIT LAWANG Getting Friendly with Orangutans Bukit Lawang is a popular tourist destination located on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to numerous bird, plant and mammal species, most famously the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii), which can be seen in the jungle in Bukit Lawang as well as at the daily feedings. Apart from visits to the jungle, Bukit Lawang offers a relaxed atmosphere alongside the banks of the Bohorok river, with many guests staying for weeks or months on end. Location: Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, Indonesia 30
ECOTOURISM TANGKAHAN Elephant Conservation and The River Tubing It is definitely hidden and for many a paradise. It is the perfect place to get off the beaten track, but still have access to nice food and comfortable bungalows. Tangkahan is an interesting place in many ways. Interesting for what it has to offer and an interesting background. The elephants, the jungle, and the clean rivers are obvious attractions. What makes Tangkahan different is that it is a good example on how community based eco-tourism can stop illegal logging, improve livelihood, and develop a sense of pride amongst the locals. This development on the border of Leuser National Park where the bigger river Batang Serangan meets the smaller river Sungai Musam is the hidden paradise of Tangkahan. Location: Tangkahan, Langkat Regency of North Sumatra, Indonesia 57