ONE of the few most unique and rare tourist attractions in the world, is located in Sitinjo I Village, Sitinjo District, Dairi Regency, North Sumatra Province. It is called unique and rare, because it not only spoils the eye, but also adds insight and knowledge about religions in Indonesia.
In an area of 130 thousand square meters, located in the hills where you can see freely to Sidikalang, the capital of Dairi Regency, a stretch of people's horticultural gardens, and pine forests, you are guaranteed to be short on time to be able to enjoy all the treats available at Taman Wisata Iman (TWI), which is equipped with the Garden of Paradise.
The development of the best religious tourism destination in Indonesia was designed in 2001 on the idea of the Dairi regent at that time; Dr. MP. Tumanggor. Its construction began in 2002 which was marked by the laying of the first stone by the Minister of Religion Prof. Said Agil Al-Munawwar, then fully operational which was inaugurated by the Regent of Dairi Johnny Sitohang Adinegoro on October 29, 2018, after being equipped with the Garden of Paradise.
In the Taman Wisata Iman there are buildings of houses of worship belonging to the religions of Islam, Hindu, Buddha, Catholic, and Protestant. Meanwhile, at Taman Firdaus which is located in the Taman Wisata Iman Complex, you can enjoy glimpses of the history of mankind which is replicated in the form of a statue, starting from Adam and Eve who were being seduced by the devil in the form of a snake to eat the fruit of Kuldi, to Moses spreading religion, Ibrahim who was going to slaughter Ishmael was then replaced by God with a sheep, Jesus' journey to the cross, Noah's ark, and others.
Just entering the gates of the Taman Wisata Iman, you are immediately faced with a sharp incline which on either side of the road is filled with towering pine trees. The first building you come across is the magnificent Saddhavana Monastery, full of amazing carvings and sculptures.
From the temple, the journey continues towards the Taman Firdaus. Here you have to park your vehicle, and then enter the gates of the Taman Firdaus or the Garden of Paradise. This is where you find a replica of the statue of Adam and Eve. There is also a replica of a large snake which is the incarnation of the devil. The snake seduced Adam and Eve to eat the khuldi fruit. Under the snake's belly, there is a stage where various arts and cultural events are performed.
Satisfied with the charm of Adam, Eve, and the devil incarnate snake, you can continue the journey to see a replica of the statue of the Prophet Moses who is delivering his teachings to the people, or a replica of Abraham who will slaughter Ishmael on God's orders, or just go up to the tower to witness the charm of Sidikalang from height.
Next, you can enjoy scenes of the cross journey in the form of a replica of a large statue, the flow of the Lae Pandaroh river, and the cave of the Virgin Mary. Then, you will arrive at a Hindu garden with Balinese-style gates and temples. There is also a replica of Noah's ship. The end of your journey in this park is a beautiful mosque that is equipped with a miniature Kaaba, miniature Hajj rituals, and a picture of the journey of Muslims to the holy land of Mecca.
If you come from the southern part of North Sumatra Province and West Sumatra Province, access to Taman Wisata Iman can be done from Siborong-borong, turn left towards Dolok Sanggul, Humbang Hasundun Regency. The distance is about 125 kilometers. You can also reach Sidikalang from Parapat and Pematang Siantar. From Parapat about 131 kilometers, and from Pematang Siantar about 136 kilometers.
If you come from the city of Medan, the distance is 150 kilometers. But don't worry, you will pass through beautiful cities in North Sumatra, including Brastasi and Kabanjahe. There are beautiful views on either side of the road that is passed, starting from horticultural plantations, to tourist parks picking oranges, salak honey, and strawberries. The air was very cold, though it was chilly at times.
You residents of the City of Padang, Pariaman, Padang Panjang, Batusangkar, Payakumbuh, Bukittinggi, Pasaman, and West Pasaman interested in enjoying the Taman Wisata Iman in Dairi, can chat the number 081363119119 using the WhatsApp application to consult on planning a trip, and take you to that dream place. You can also contact musriadi@rangtalu.net for this purpose.(MUSRIADI MUSANIF, translated from Bahasa Indonesia to English by google translate)
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