Medan Trip Overview
it is incomplete to visit North Sumatra without seeing the Capital is the city of Medan, Explore medan City History with your private driver as cum guide, will take you tour to that takes you through the Chinese quarter, the relics of a Malay sultanate, and the remnants of Dutch colonial rule. Highlights include the Sultan’s Palace, the Grand Mosque, Tjong A Fie’s Mansion, and the old offices of the Amsterdam Trading Company.
Discover the city’s multicultural side as you visit Medan’s oldest Hindu temple, a Chinese temple, and the extraordinary fusion Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni.
Medan is Multi ethnicity with saying of :Horas , Medan ahoy, majuahjuah,juahjuah, yaahowu
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Medan, Indonesia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia
it is incomplete to visit North Sumatra without seeing the Capital is the city of Medan, Explore medan City History with your private driver as cum guide, will take you tour to that takes you through the Chinese quarter, the relics of a Malay sultanate, and the remnants of Dutch colonial rule. Highlights include the Sultan’s Palace, the Grand Mosque, Tjong A Fie’s Mansion, and the old offices of the Amsterdam Trading Company.
Discover the city’s multicultural side as you visit Medan’s oldest Hindu temple, a Chinese temple, and the extraordinary fusion Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni.
Medan is Multi ethnicity with saying of :Horas , Medan ahoy, majuahjuah,juahjuah, yaahowu
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kesawan 48, Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani No.48, Kesawan, Kec. Medan Bar., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20212, Indonesia
starts at the old central square of Medan, the Lapangan Merdeka (Independence square), in former times called Esplanade. Along Kesawan square are the central buildings of the town, some of them originating from colonial times like the Lonsum building of the British Harrisons & Crosfield company, in former days called the Julianagebouw, build in 1911, the offices of the Netherlands Indian Trading Bank and the Netherlands Trading Company build in the 1920s, the old town hall from 1908, the office of the Bank Indonesia, dating back to 1907, Hotel Dharma Deli (hotel De Boer) build in 1898 and the postoffice from 1911.
Kesawan square is one of the cheap and delicious culinary attractions in Medan
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tjong A Fie’s Mansion, Jl. Jend. A. Yani no. 105, Medan 20111 Indonesia
Called “a historical jewel in Medan”, the 35-room, 2-storey Tjong A Fie Mansion was built in 1895 on an area of 8000 sq. meter. It is a registered historical landmark as well as a cultural heritage building and museum.
The Mansion has Chinese, Malay and Art Deco influences in its architecture style. The structure was built observing feng-shui principles. The rooms are on four sides of the structures and surround a big open-air courtyard in the middle, signifying the “Well of Heaven”.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maha Vihara Maitreya, Jl. Cemara Boulevard Utara no. 8 Kompleks Cemara Asri, Medan 20371 Indonesia
Maha Vihara Maitreya, Medan’s destination that will teach you how to live harmoniously amidst differences
The Maha Vihara Maitreya building is divided into three main buildings namely the general Baktisala, Baktisala Maitreya and meeting hall
General Baktisala is a place for performing ritual worship of Sakyamumi Buddha, Avalokitervara Bodhisattva and Satyakalama Bodhisatva
Entering the second building, you will enter the Baktisala Maitreya area. In this area there is the Baktisala Patriarchate and also a special room for the reception. So in addition to places of worship, the Maitreya Temple is often also used for tourism activities and wedding receptions
In the third building only a meeting hall with a capacity of 2,000 people. Each building at the Maitreya Monastery actually has a guesthouse. However, the guesthouse which has the most complete facilities is the General Baktisala building, which includes office space, meeting rooms, recording studios and public kitchens.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pubbarama Buddhist Centre, Jl. Perak Gg. Buntu, Medan Indonesia
One of the cool temples in the field, there is a stupa, if selfi feels like in Borobudur temple, the atmosphere is peaceful and calm environment
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Medan Grand Mosque, Medan 20218 Indonesia
Built in 1906 – 1909, the historical Great Mosque is one of the most important landmarks and pilgrimage sites in Medan. Built by the Sultan/King of Sultanate Deli, it has octagonal symmetrical layout adorned with detailed ornaments and combined elements from Morocco, Europe and Middle East. .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Maimun Palace, Jl. Katamso, Medan Indonesia
Maimun or Maimoon Palace was the royal palace of the Deli Sultanate built in 1887 – 1891 that now serves as a museum. Explore the palace ground and admire the unique interior that combines Malay cultural heritage, Islamic and Indian architecture, with Spanish and Italian furniture and fittings. Observe the collection of keris daggers and opt for a photo in a traditional dress (additional charge applies)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni, Jl. Sakura III no. 10 Tanjung Selamat, Medan Indonesia
Also known as Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni or Our Lady of Good Health Church, it is a Catholic Church with Indo-Mogul style built in 2005 dedicated to Saint Maria Annai Velangkanni.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Shri Mariamman Temple, Jl. Teuku Umar no. 18, Medan 20112 Indonesia
in Kampung Keling in Madras, Medan’s Little India; Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Medan built in 1884.
Duration: 20 minutes
