Tanjung Balai (Asahan)

Tanjungbalai is a city in North Sumatra province, Indonesia, on the estuary of the Asahan River.

Understand
This city is nicknamed "Clam City", because this city used to produce shellfish in a large quantity.

By plane
The nearest airport is Kualanamu International Airport near the provincial capital Medan, about 140km to the north.

By road
The easiest way to explore is either using a motorcycle or a car, but road condition mostly is bad, only the major roads are paved. Beware especially when riding a motorcycle on the highway due to high speed of other vehicles. Avoid riding or driving at night!

By public transit
Small buses connects several villages along the highway. In the Tanjungbalai city, betor (becak bermotor) are plenty. Be sure to haggle before hop in. Online transport like Grab or Gojek are available as well, but they may refuse to take you out of town.

Events
At the end of every year, Pesta Kerang (Clam Festival) is held to commemorate the birthday of Tanjungbalai city.

Sleep




Connect
The telephone area code for Tanjungbalai city is 0623.

Go next

 * Lake Toba
 * Pematangsiantar
 * Port Klang