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## Tanjung Balai is one of the cities located in the province of north sumatera.Tergolong in the coastal area, the city became one of the major marine resource producers

The nickname that is often given to this city is "Tanjung Balai the City of Shells" because, formerly this city produces shells in large quantities. Some of the existing buildings in the town of Tanjung Balai, has a shell-shaped roof. The city is also crowned as a clean little town. Although classified as a small city and rarely exposed in the media, the city has a lot of potential and keeksotisannya that can be a puller to visit. Some of them are:
 

## 1. Tabayang Bridge (Longest Bridge in North Sumatra)

The longest bridge in the province of North Sumatra, is in this city. This bridge has a length of 600 m and is named the Tabayang bridge. Some call it stands "Tanjung Balai Sei Kepayang". Not without reason, this bridge connects two areas that were once separated by the Asahan river, the city of Tanjung Balai and Sei Kepayang. In addition there is also a saying that the origin of the name "Tabayang" comes from the language often used in the City of Tanjung Balai which has the meaning of "imagined". When you visit the city of Tanjung Balai and take the time to visit this bridge, then you will always imagine the atmosphere felt when there. The panorama of beauty is always visible, as we look over this bridge. Especially at night, this bridge presents a beautiful panorama. The reflection of the lights around the Asahan river will look dazzling and soothing.

## 2. Sand Field

For the people of Tanjung Balai, the sand field is not a strange thing anymore. The fairly wide field with its sands is the center of the crowd in Tanjung Balai City. Major events held in Tanjung Balai Town, often located in this place. In this place we can also relax and try the culinary available in the food court that has been provided. Berbaga rides children games, traditional snacks are complete here. Not left, the biggest attraction in this field is a relief podium building with a giant clamshell roof. This also proves the history that Tanjung Balai has a city icon that is the City of Shells. At night, the atmosphere presented in this field is very pampering the eyes, how not, lights decoration in the sand making the atmosphere becomes beautiful.

## 3. Asahan River

Besides having the longest bridge, Tanjung Balai also punys the longest river in North Sumatra. His name is the Asahan river. This river crossing these 5 districts is often used as an icon of the city of Tanjung Balai.Berbagai exciting and challenging activities we can do in this river. Such as fishing, white water rafting, boarding the boat while watching the beauty on the banks of the river and so forth.

## 4. Beswesen Island

One more spot that is not less interesting to visit in Tanjung Balai is Beswesen Island. The island that has been inaugurated as a tourist place store a million panoramas and has an area of ​​about 22 hectares. With the newly opened tourist attraction, it is expected to increase income and improve the economy of the surrounding community in Tanjung Balai City. In addition, the sunset panorama in the afternoon we can enjoy here.