Location: Medan
Top Things to do in Medan
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Medan, Sumatra
Medan (Jawi: ميدن, Batak: ᯔᯮᯑ᯲, Chinese: 棉蘭, Tamil: மேடான், Indonesian pronunciation: [meˈdan]); is the capital of North Sumatra province in Indonesia. Located along the northeastern coast of Sumatra island, Medan is the fourth biggest city by population in Indonesia, behind Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung. With 2,097,610 inhabitants at the 2010 census, Medan remains the largest settlement outside Java island and enjoys a diversity of multicultural peoples. Bordered by the Strait of Malacca, Medan is a busy trading city around the island as located near the strait which is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. Medan is the gateway to the western part of Indonesia, accessible via the Port of Belawan and Kuala Namu International Airport, stated the city as the third largest city in the country by economy after Jakarta and Surabaya, this city economy is linked well with Malaysian cities (especially Penang and Kuala Lumpur) and Singapore by trade, service and natural resource exchanges. Both the seaport and the airport are connected to the city center via toll road and railway. Medan also became the first city in Indonesia to have an airport supported with train service.
Restaurants in Medan
1. Tri Jaya - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 110 reviews
Tri Jaya are a family run eco-tour operator based out of the Hotel Deli River in Medan, who have been providing personalised tours of Sumatra for over 20 years. We bring you to the most beautiful places on the island, such as Lake Toba, the orang-utan sanctuary in Bohorok, volcanoes in Brastagi, impressive West Sumatra, tropical islands along the coast and the elephants in Tangkahan. Whether you are seeking adventure, culture or history - Tri Jaya can make it happen!
2. Agape Tour
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Agape Tour provides you renting car in Medan and full day Tour as well. Lake Toba Tour is one of the most requested tour package.
3. Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni
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4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By 650jimmy - Singapore, Singapore
We have known Pastor James for more than 10 years and whenever we are in Medan, will attempt to go and visit the church and meet Pastor James, if he is available. Once I saw him bless a car. He always spent time to speak to the public and we are comforted by him. We go to lick a candle after prayer and also to collect some bottles of holy water for blessing and bring back to Singapore. We will write a petition to ask for blessing and help in our daily life. Please feel free to come and view the historical gallery and buy some sovenirs for remembrance.
4. Airport Railink Services
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4.5 based on 1,307 reviews
We Are First and Biggest Airport Train Services in Indonesia. We provide a smart chocice and convinient tarnsport to the City trough Exclusive Railway
Reviewed By HenryHeinz - Medan, Indonesia
Very convenient, hassle-free way to get from central Medan to KNO. Note that there is a new train schedule (as of maybe Nov 2019). With the recently opened elevated train line through downtown Medan, it now takes approx. 30 minutes to get to/from downtown and KNO. There are no stops for traffic, etc now. Booking tickets at the station is easy, but note that this must be done with a card (or other means) - they don't accept cash payments for tickets.
5. Medan Grand Mosque
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4.0 based on 520 reviews
Reviewed By hutasuhutluthfi - Medan, Indonesia
If your are looking for an heritage place in Medan, this mosque is one of it. Nice architecture that combine eropean and chinese and arabic also.
6. Shri Mariamman Temple
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4.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By NigelG407 - Singapore, Singapore
Shri Mariamman Kuil Temple: This Hindu Temple is a friendly and welcoming temple and the folk here are happy to have all faiths visit if suitably attired. Take off your shoes and walk into the main hall. Photography is allowed, but of course I avoided taking photos of devotees or of the divine images in the recessed rooms. All areas seem to be open for strolling around and the ornamentation is something of interest and beauty. The main column of the temple is being renovated presently and is in its undercoat of paint. I’m sure it will be in colourful majesty soon. It is always a great privilege to see other religions first hand and this temple is no exception. On leaving the temple I noticed a Sikh flag in the building next door and thought it worthwhile to take a look. I was welcomed and given a free guided tour. Headdress is required and provided. If you prefer a scarf or handkerchief of your own that will be adequate. Temple not listed on TA, but if your visiting this temple why not make the most of your visit in the area.
7. Plaza Medan Fair
8. Sun Plaza
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4.0 based on 532 reviews
Reviewed By jovanong0123 - Medan, Indonesia
That was amazing plaza, so many good restaurant and branded clothes stores here, the parking place really good
