Langkat known today have a long history. Langkat previously was a kingdom in which the territory lying between the river flow Seruwai or Tamiang area to the territory of a tributary stream Wampu. There is an other river in between two rivers, namely Sungai Batang Serangan this which is the center line fishing and trading with the locals abroad, especially to Penang / Malaysia. Batang Serangan River when he met with Wampu River, its name became langkat river. Both rivers are each geared Kuala Langkat and Tapak Kuda.
As for the word "langkat" which later became the name of this area comes from the name of a type of tree that is known by the local Malays as "tree Langkat". Long ago Langkat trees grow around the langkat River. This tree species is now rare and only found in the forests of the inland area langkat. This tree resembles the olive tree, but fruit taste bitter and chelates. Therefore langkat royal center located around the River langkat, then the kingdom is finally popular with the name of the Kingdom langkat.
Attractions in Langkat very promising to serve as a place of recreation, entertainment, increase knowledge, and pilgrimage (religious tourism). Many kinds of attractions that exist in this region, certainly gives a lot of choices to travelers. Moreover, the tourist objects scattered in Langkat is supported by means of adequate transportation and accommodation, so travelers can truly relax without worrying lack of facilities supporting tourism.
Langkat has potential natural attractions are relatively large. The potential of nature tourism involves several potential objects, namely waterfall bath river rafting, jungle tracking, natural caves (such as neighborhood Lawang hill, Batu Caves Rizal, Tangkahan and nautical tourism (such as Apek Tanjung Kuala As fragile and Tanjung Kerang).
A famous tourist attraction in Langkat is Bukit Lawang, Tapak Kuda, Jaring Smooth, Azizi Mosque, and much more. For air-rafting event, rivers in Langkat can be an option. For example Batang Serangan River and Upper River crossing Wampu Stabat City.
In here we want to share about the historical Places in Langkat which can be your destination in the end of this year.
