9 Places to Visit in Medan + Things To Do

Medan has always been just a gateway city, a tourists’ jump-off to the beauty that is North Sumatra, Indonesia. But it is more than just a convenient entry to reach Lake Toba and enjoy its natural scenery coupled with a lively culture or even the other attractions on Sumatra Island. Medan has its own set of charms that will interest tourists of any kind.

One of the first things you must check when you go to Medan is its food scene. Curry chicken noodles, rice cakes, and duck soup are some of its famed dishes. After filling up your tummy, fill up your heart with Medan’s most important landmarks, like Tjong A Fie Mansion, Mesjid Raya Al Mashun, and Istana Maimun. If you love wildlife, head to Bukit Lawang, where you can spot Sumatran orangutans during a hike.

It may not look like it, but Medan has so much in store for travel-savvy individuals.

To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip!

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1. Maimun Palace

Maimun Palace in Medan, Indonesia

Location: Jl. Brigjend Katamso No.45-H, A U R, Kec. Medan Maimun, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20151, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

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2. Masjid Raya Al-Mashun

Masjid Raya Al-Mashun in Medan, Indonesia

Location: Jl. Sisingamangaraja No.61, Mesjid, Kec. Medan Kota, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20156, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

3. Kuliner Pagaruyung Food Street

Kuliner Pagaruyung Food Street in Medan, Indonesia

Location: Jl. KH. Zainul Arifin, Petisah Tengah, Kec. Medan Petisah, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20112, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

4. Jalan Selat Panjang Food Alley

Jalan Selat Panjang Food Alley in Medan, Indonesia

Location: Pasar Baru, Medan Kota, Medan City, North Sumatra 20212, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

5. Rumah Makan Bintang Bawal

Rumah Makan Bintang Bawal in Medan, Indonesia

Location: Jl. Taruma No.15B, Petisah Tengah, Kec. Medan Petisah, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20112, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

6. Mariamman Hindu Temple

Mariamman Hindu Temple in Medan, Indonesia

Location: Jl. Teuku Umar No.18, Petisah Tengah, Kec. Medan Petisah, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20151, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

7. Tjong A Fie Mansion

Tjong A Fie Mansion in Medan, Indonesia

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8. Lake Toba

Marcos at Lake Toba village, Indonesia

Location: North Sumatra, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

9. Sipiso Piso Waterfall

Sipisopiso Waterfall, Sumatra, Indonesia

Location: Pengambaten, Merek, Karo Regency, North Sumatra 22173, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

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Places to visit in Medan

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