Tanjungbalai (Indonesian: Kota Tanjungbalai, Jawi: تنجوڠ بالاي‎, Chinese: 丹戎巴来; pinyin: Dān róng bā lái), formerly Tanjungbalai-Asahan is a city in North Sumatra province, Indonesia, on the estuary of the Asahan River. It has an area of 58 square kilometres (22 sq mi) and the 5th largest kota population in North Sumatra with 154,426 inhabitants in the 2010 census. The town has a ferry terminal with services to Port Klang, Malaysia, and the city-island of Singapore, but no visa on arrival processing services. It was formerly a district of Asahan Regency until it was elevated to city status, but the tag "Asahan" is still used to distinguish it from the port of the same name on Great Karimun island.

Is Tanjung Balai in Indonesia on your travel bucket list? This online travel guide is all you need to have before planning your trip. Tanjung Balai is located at a short trip away from Bagansiapiapi a major city in Indonesia. Bagansiapiapi is bestowed with interesting set of attractions for every type of traveller. Also, to reach Tanjung Balai, you'll have to take a flight to Bagansiapiapi; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. A vacation to Tanjung Balai can typically be of 1-2 days. Immerse in the spirit of the city and you'll not miss your home.

Yes,it is that simple really! Enjoy your trip! Keep travelling!