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City in North Sumatra, Indonesia
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Pematangsiantar (or Pematang Siantar) is a city in North Sumatra.
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Vihara Avalokitesvara
a Buddhist Temple, which houses the Statue of Kwan Im (Goddess of Mercy). At 22.8 m high, is the tallest statue of its kind in Indonesia. The temple complex is accessible from Jl. Pane. Connected by a bridge, adjacent to the new complex across the river of Bah Bolon, the old building of the temple was burned completely in an inferno in May 2008.
Taman Hewan Pematangsiantar
The only zoo worth visiting in North Sumatra, it has a good collection of Indonesian native animals, most notably birds, tigers and apes. The zoo itself boasts abundant tropical trees and plants, some of which are quite old. The location is surprisingly close to the main roads of the city (within walking distance).
Kebun Teh Sidamanik
A vast field of tea plantation.
Opened in early 2010, each room has free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, hot water, TV, and en suite bath.
The main way to get into Pematangsiantar is via Medan which has daily flights from neighboring countries Malaysia (Penang, Kuala Lumpur) and Singapore.
Read in the guideEasiest way to get around is by becak pronounced bey-chak. It's worth the experience. You can find these old bikes only in Siantar. Old BSA made in England.
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