Lau Hulung Bridge in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra Province

There is a famous bridge in Deli Serdang Regency, which is called Lau Hulung. Not only it functions to connect two locations, but the bridge also has become a new vacation spot for tourists to visit. The location Marjanji Pematang Village and it belongs to Gunung Meriah Sub-District. The good thing is the location near to the well-known Linting Lake, so tourists can reach the bridge either before or after visiting the lake. As for the tourist activities, visitors can enjoy sightseeing, photography, and crossing the bridge comfortably! Some people even conduct an extreme sport in that area like, which is called swing rope.

The Nuance
The nuance in Lau Hulung Bridge is definitely amazing. It is because the bridge is located in the midst of a forest and surrounded by trees and wild plants. Even some hills and mountains can be seen clearly there. Other amazing views are valleys and rivers! In terms of size, the bridge looks big and sturdy enough for crossing. However, some people are afraid to cross it due to the strong wind and shaky condition. As for the function, it connects Deli Serdang and Simalungun Regency.

Exploring Lau Hulung Bridge
In terms of history, Lau Hulung Bridge was built in 1979. Despite the age, it remains in good condition and is able to accommodate people who pass by. It is a suspension bridge, actually. The locals use it to cross to a neighboring region. According to the locals, the length of the bridge is 160 meters and it resides in the height of about 200 meters! At a glance, it looks fragile indeed. However, in fact, it is quite sturdy.

It is a little bit disappointing that the popularity is decreasing over time. The reason is the local government has built a new bridge to connect the Simalungun and Deli Serdang Regency. No wonder, people rarely use Lau Hulung Bridge anymore. These days, though, the bridge turns into a new vacation spot for tourists. People come to the bridge to enjoy photography and sightseeing. The panorama looks great in that area, after all. The good news is the new bridge is located near to this old one. That means tourists can explore two bridges at once during the visit.

There is a new popular tourist activity in Lau Hulung Bridge. The name is swing rope and it is done by the locals regularly. However, this extreme sport is only suitable for those who have both the experience and skill. Tourists need to get the help from an instructor if they want to try it later, therefore.

Nearby Attractions

• Pelangi Indah Waterfall
• Tanjung Raja Waterfall
• Linting Lake
• Sampuren Simempar Waterfall

How to Get There
For those coming from Medan City, their first destination is the Deli Serdang Regency. The distance is 25.3 km, so the trip takes around 55 minutes. It can be faster if tourists take Pertahanan Patumbak Street, actually. After arriving at Deli Serdang, the next destination is Marjanji Pematang Village at Gunung Meriah Sub-District. This trip may take about 1 hour and 13 minutes, as the distance is 32.8 km, actually. As for the best route, it is recommended to take Talun Kenas – Patumbak Street.

Where to Stay

• Martrew Hotel
• Hamurdin Inn