Must-see attractions in Sumatra

  • Mata Air Panas

    West Sumatra

    Small hot springs just off the main lake road.

  • Cetiya Bodhi Sasana

    Pulau Bintan

    This small Chinese temple down by the docks can actually be seen from the water as you leave on boats to Senggarang. There's a small open-air stage in…

  • Sungai Ular Buddhist Temple

    Pulau Bintan

    Sungai Ulur (called Snake River for its winding path) swims through mangrove forests to Sungai Ular Buddhist Temple, the oldest Chinese temple in the Riau…

  • Gua Sarang

    Aceh

    This pretty cove is set up for families, with activities including swimming, snorkelling and a flying fox. The best views are from above, where there's a…

  • Giant Cabbage

    North Sumatra

    Berastagi’s most prominent landmark is this homage to the humble cabbage, erected in 1972 as a 'thank you' for the riches it brought to the local economy.

  • Llong Angen

    Aceh

    This rocky beach on the western side of Pulau Weh is ideally located for sunset viewing.

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