Medan, is the capital of North Sumatra, and is the city\'s largest commercial as well as economic center in Sumatra. More than just a business destination, it is also known as a gateway to North Sumatra, where adventure seekers come to experience the beauty of the highlands of Lake Toba or enter the wild jungles of Sumatra. Its once glorious history as a bountiful plantation for the Dutch during their colonization has left the city with European inspired architecture that still stand to this day. As a result, the city is a blend of modern lifestyle with a colonial heritage.
There are many beaches along the shoreline of Ketapang regency. Some of them are Tanjung Belandang beach, Air Mata Permai beach, Sungai Jawi beach, and Pagar Mentimun beach. Each of them having its own beauty and very interesting to be explored. For example, Tanjung belandang beach, there is an outbound place and swimming pool. Different with Air Mata Permai beach, besides its white sands, the flora and fauna along the beach are very interesting for visitors. Mangrove forest is still maintained with the exotic birds.