North Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia
Tongging sits on the route: 5 minutes from Paropo, 47km from Lake Toba.
Tongging is a town located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. With a population of 16,000, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tongging sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Jakarta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tongging to your route.
The Sipiso-piso is a plunge waterfall in the Batak highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is formed by a small underground river of the Karo plateau that falls from a cave in the side of caldera of Lake Toba, some 120 metres (390 ft) down to lake level. Sipiso-piso is a well-known tourist attraction and a nearby vantageRead more
point offers views of the falls and lake. There are 651 steps between the bottom of the waterfall and the main entrance.
Sipiso-piso waterfall is located in the Tanah Karo regency in North Sumatra, at the northernmost tip of the Lake Toba caldera, near the fishing village of Tongging. The closest municipality is the town of Kabanjahe, about 25 km (16 mi) away.
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Tongging is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 2.8985 latitude, 98.5231 longitude.
Tongging has a population of approximately 16,000 people, making it a town in Indonesia.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
The road circling the world's largest volcanic crater lake in North Sumatra, running past Batak clan villages with boat-shaped roofs and stone king's chairs on Samosir Island. A car ferry crosses from Parapat.
46 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
The world's largest volcanic lake filling a supervolcanic caldera in Sumatra, with the culturally rich Samosir Island at its center.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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