When you hear about North Sumatra Province, most of you will refer to Batak tribe or Lake Toba. Indeed, Batak tribe and Lake Toba are trademark for North Sumatra tourism. However, North Sumatra is bigger and more beautiful than you think. Especially, natural tourism.
After exploring Lake Toba, I'd like to explore where is beautiful beach in North Sumatra. Eventually, there are two beach location, first one in Serdang Bedagai district and second one in Sibolga district. Since Sibolga district is so far from Medan city, so I went to the nearest beach location which is Serdang Bedagai, 45 km from Medan city.
I found there are at least 3 beautiful beaches in Serdang Bedagai district which I'd like to recommend to you. This three beaches are in the same regency which very accessible and comfortable for tourists.
Here they are, 3 beautiful beaches in Serdang Bedagai district, North Sumatra:
1. Pantai Cermin
In English, the word "cermin" means "mirror" and "pantai" is "beach". So, it means Mirror Beach. Why Mirror? Because the sand's color is very white like a real mirror and it's very soft.
Pantai Cermin also known as "Water Theme Park Beach" because there's water theme park inside Pantai Cermin that becomes favorite destination for local tourists especially for family trip. So, the collaboration between natural beach and modern recreation makes Pantai Cermin unique.
The water theme park attraction include:
- Slide and Pool
- Watersport
- Water Castle
- Horse Riding
- Mini Zoo
- Bird Park
- Splash Pool
- Lazy Pool
The enter cost is super cheap, it only takes Rp 5000,- / person = $0.37! Wow, you can enjoy the beauty of "mirror" sand in Pantai Cermin with very cheap price! Include Pantai Cermin in your holiday's destination, especially, if you plan to visit North Sumatra province.
2. Pantai Pondok Permai
In Indonesia vocabulary, "pondok" means "cottage" and "permai" means "pleasant". So from the name, you can have an image about what kind of place Pantai Pondok Permai is.
Yup, it's a beach where there are so many cottages in the edge of the beach which so pleasant to have picnic with your family or loved one. Moreover, there are also cottage for event venue, that's why Pantai Pondok Permai is often being univesity or high school reunion or family gathering venue.
Talking about family gathering, Pantai Pondok Permai is the best place for family trip, especially who really like picnic, Pantai Pondok Permai can provide the memorable family trip. Like I mentioned before, there are a lot of cottages that prepared for family who'd like to bring their own food and have picnic in the beach. It's really good feeling to have a lunch together with our lovely family with beach as a view.
In addition, you can ride banana boat, speadboat, and small boat for going around the sea in Pantai Pondok Permai. You can rent the boat and life jacket in the store.
If you are looking for where is the best place for picnic with beach view or unique gathering place, Pantai Pondok Permai is my recommendation.
3. Pantai Bali Lestari
Last but not least, North Sumatra's popular beach, which is Pantai Bali Lestari. Why it's so popular among North Sumatra society? From the name, you can guess right?
Well, you can feel like you are in Bali's beach in Pantai Bali Lestari. The beach atmosphere, Bali decoration, hanging umbrella, and Hindu temple gate makes tourists feel like they are in Bali. So, North Sumatra society don't need to spend a lot of money to go to Bali. Just visit Pantai Bali Lestari and they can feel the atmosphere of Bali's beach.
"Why there's "Bali" in North Sumatra?" that's my first reaction when I hear Pantai Bali Lestari. I never hear there's place called Pantai Bali Lestari. Of course I never hear, Pantai Bali Lestari is new tourist object. In 2011, the regent of Serdang Bedagai district inaugurated Pantai Bali Lestari as new tourist site in Serdang Bedagai district.
Pantai Bali Lestari provide fun attractions such as:
- Banan Boat
- Jet Ski
- Small Ferry for going around the sea
Moreover, you can enjoy sea food meal in sea food restaurant with outdoor style.
Most of tourists like to take a picture in front of Hindu temple gate and in front of "Pantai Bali Lestari" banner in the wall.
It's so unique right? North Sumatra have their own Bali. So, if you are looking for exotic beach in North Sumatra, Pantai Bali Lestari is the right place.
Actually, there's another beach area in Sibolga district. However, since Sibolga district is so far from Medan city, so I recommend you to visit Serdang Bedagai's beach area which is Pantai Cermin. Those 3 beaches that I shared, are my top recommendation.
The beauty of North Sumatra's natural tourism is REAL. So, let's explore it!
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