Medan Trip Overview
An unmissable hub in North Sumatra, Medan covers all angles for a historical and cultural exploration. Merely a couple of hours travelling through this Indonesian beehive, this royal city is a captivating destination from every angle in its own right.
• Explore the sights and sounds of thriving Medan
• Learn about the historical VOC buildings across the city
• Visit respectfully Medan’s Grand Mosque
• Wander around the exhibitions of the Maimoon Palace
• Transfers from and to downtown Medan hotels are included
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Medan, Indonesia
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia
An unmissable hub in North Sumatra, Medan covers all angles for a historical and cultural exploration. Merely a couple of hours travelling through this Indonesian beehive, this royal city is a captivating destination from every angle in its own right.
• Explore the sights and sounds of thriving Medan
• Learn about the historical VOC buildings across the city
• Visit respectfully Medan’s Grand Mosque
• Wander around the exhibitions of the Maimoon Palace
• Transfers from and to downtown Medan hotels are included
Itinerary
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Pass By: Medan, Medan, North Sumatra, Sumatra
You are welcomed in the morning by your English-speaking guide and designated driver who are eager to show you their “home town” for the coming hours. As you head out into the streets of Medan, the guide will thoroughly tell you the history and good-to-knows related to its Dutch-colonial history as a few protected buildings such as the Old City Hall and the Medan Post and Telegraph Office pass by. These two landmarks are reminders of an era when the Dutch East India Company used Medan as one of the Indonesian hubs for its trading and commerce activities.
Stop At: Medan Grand Mosque, Medan 20218 Indonesia
Next, you head out to one of the city’s spiritual centres, the Great Mosque Al-Mashum. This religious centre was built in just three years from 1906 to 1909. Its octagonal shape and in terms of architecture, it combines Middle Eastern, Indian and Spanish styles. The mosque was designed by the Dutch architect Van Erp who also designed The Maimoon Palace, and its building materials were used imported from all over the world with the marble from Italy, the stained glass from Germany and China and the chandeliers from France.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Istana Maimun, Jl. Brigjend Katamso No.66, A U R, Kec. Medan Maimun, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20151, Indonesia
Next, the celestial outlines of the Sultanate Palace of Malay Deli are on the agenda. Also known as Maimoon Palace, the now museum combines Malay, Islamic and Indian architecture while the interior has Spanish and Italian influences. Many tourists visit this Medan landmark to marvel at the grandness of the edifice – which is still the home to members of the Sultan family – to learn about its history and to see the lavish inauguration throne. Traditional gamelan music is played here at certain times of the day.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Crocodile Park, Asam Kumbang, Medan Selayang, Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia
The half-day ends with exploring the antiques along Kesawan Street, situated near the Maimoon Palace and admire the wildlife at Medan’s Asam Kumbang Crocodile Park before returning to your Medan accommodation.
Duration: 1 hour
