Tongging, Hillside town near Lake Toba, Indonesia
Located in the Karo Regency of North Sumatra, Tongging rises on elevated terrain providing direct views over the waters of Lake Toba.
The settlement maintains connections to the legacy of King Silalahi, a significant ruler in Batak history who influenced the regional development.
Three Batak tribes, Toba, Pakpak, and Karo, inhabit Tongging, creating a mixed linguistic environment where all three languages intermingle daily.
The journey from Medan takes two hours by car, with local accommodations and food stalls available near the Tongging Monument.
Local fish farmers cultivate tilapia and goldfish in the waters, producing the regional specialty Arsik, prepared according to traditional family recipes.
Address: Tongging, Merek, Karo Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia
GPS coordinates: 2.91013,98.52267
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:04
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