There are many tourist attractions in Medan, North Sumatra that you can visit when the holidays arrive. Medan is the 3rd largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya with a diversity of ethnicity, ethnicity and culture in it such as Batak, Malay, Javanese, Chinese and other ethnic groups.
The capital of North Sumatra is not only rich in cultural diversity but also has a q
uite diverse tourism potential. One of the tourist icons in Medan, North Sumatra, which is interesting to visit is Lake Toba, which was once named the largest volcanic lake in the world.
uite diverse tourism potential. One of the tourist icons in Medan, North Sumatra, which is interesting to visit is Lake Toba, which was once named the largest volcanic lake in the world.
With a variety of charms, Lake Toba is one of the most reliable and most popular natural attractions in North Sumatra. Even famous to all corners of the world. Clear water with a beautiful view of the verdant mountains further adds to its appeal. Not to mention the existence of Samosir Island in the middle of a lake that is so iconic with legendary stories that accompany it. Well, besides visiting Lake Toba and traveling to Samosir Island, you can also explore other beautiful places in Medan that are no less interesting.
There are various tourist destinations in Medan which are currently being loved by tourists for holidays. What are the attractions? Come on, we explore with a list of tourist attractions in Medan and surrounding areas that are being visited:
The Le Hu Garden Medan
By carrying out a different contemporary concept, T-Garden Resort presents a very thick Balinese nuance, very good for you to make an instagramable selfie location, especially for those of you who hunt for romantic photo spots. In this place, there are quite complete outbound facilities such as Flying Fox and ATV. There is also a camping ground and cafe at a fairly affordable price. Location: Jl Deli Tua - Pancur Batu or about 10 minutes drive from Medan Zoo.
Upside Down World
One unique place that is again hits and present in the field called Upside Down World. As the name implies, this tourist place carries the concept of a reverse dai which is very interesting to visit. You can take pictures with unique spots as backgrounds, truly the world is reversed in the real sense! Everything is upside down, starting from the dining room, bedroom, toilet, kitchen and other rooms. Even Durian Warung, which is a typical icon of Medan city, is set up in this place. Location: Jl. K.H. Wahid Hasyim No. 29 Medan, North Sumatra.
Hillpark Sibolangit
Enjoying an exciting holiday with family or friends you can get by visiting Hillpark Sibolangit. You can try various types of fun games in this place, starting from roller coster, kora-kora, to the ones that are most favored by visitors. Trying various fun game rides can make your vacation more enjoyable. Location: Jl. Raya Merek KM 9. Deli Serdang, Medan, North Sumatra.
View Tower Tele
Visiting Lake Toba will not be complete if it does not stop at the Tele View Tower, a tower with 3 different levels with different visibility. This place is suitable for tourists who like to find photo spots with beautiful scenery. At the height of the tower, you will see a panoramic view of Lake Toba and part of the mainland Samosir from a distance. On the right side you will see a house with towering mountain ranges. On the left, you will see a beautiful panorama of legendary Pusuk Bushit mountain. Location: Tele, Harian Kecamatan, Samosir, North Sumatra.
Maha Vihara Adhi Maitreya
Traveling to Medan will not be complete if you do not visit Maha Vihara Adhi Maitreya especially for those who like the unique architecture. Maha Vihara Adhi Maitreya is one of the largest Vihara in Indonesia. The atmosphere in this monastery is very calm, when going around you will find 3 holy statues, namely the Dwi Kwan in statue, the holy Buddha statue and the statue of Judge Bao. In the front area there is a location to pray, on the left side there is a park resembling Beijing China with a pond filled with koi fish and a statue of Dwi Kwan In. On the right side there is a play area with several tones of Chinese Great Wall images, then on the back there are beautiful paintings. Location: Jl. Cemara Boulevard North No. 8, Medan Estate, Percut Sei Tuan, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra.
Kampung Ladang
Kampung Ladang is a family outbound place with beautiful and romantic views. There are times, ponds and several huts. There are also stone ornaments resembling Ratu Boko Temple. So romantic, some tours make this place a location for prewedding photos. Moreover, there are equipped with flower plants, artificial swings, and trees to beautify the backround of the photo. Although crowded with travelers visiting, the local manager gives freedom for those who want to find prewedding photo spots by banning visitors at some point. For those of you who want to capture the wedding moments in the surrounding area, it costs around Rp. 1.5 Million. Location: Tanjung Anom, Deli Serdang, Medan, Sumatera Utara.
Kampung Keling
Medan is known as a multi-ethnic city, where there are many cultures and ethnicities living in this region. One of the ethnic groups living in harmony there is ethnic Indian. This region that gets the nickname "The Little India" can be one of the unique tourist destinations with a distinctive Indian cultural background. The uniqueness of this village is not only located in historical buildings but there are Indian specialties that you can enjoy at this tourist location. It feels like in India! Want to dance behind a tree? May!
Location: Kampun Keling or Kampung Madras, Medan City, North Sumatra.
Merdeka Walk Medan
When visiting Medan, don't forget to stop by the Merdeka Walk, one of the cool hangouts that is also the culinary center in Medan. This cool place is usually crowded during the afternoon to evening with a variety of special dishes that are tempting Medan. In addition to regional menus, many food outlets also serve western menus and Asian food that will spoil the tongue. Not only culinary, one of the spots on Merdeka Walk called the Center Piece is a popular place among young people. Places that are overgrown with trees are often used to hold performances and entertainment. Like bands, rap, breakers, and various other interesting actions from communities that gather in this place.
Location: Jl. City Hall, West Medan, Kesawan, Medan City, North Sumatra.
Simalem Labirin Park Resort
Still looking for a romantic place in Medan? there's no harm in exploring further the area around Lake Toba. There you will find the location of Simalem Resort with several romantic areas around it, including a labyrinth garden arranged neatly from a green tree. The shape is uniquely circular resembling a road. Start along the road slowly, if you want more fun you can play hide and seek with your partner. When at the exit, you will find Fontain of Wealth in the form of a fountain fountain.
In addition to going through this park, you can also find beautiful photo spots with a labyrinth aisle as a backround. Hopefully don't get lost
Location: Bukit Merek, Tanah Karo, Medan, North Sumatra.
Wonders Water World
For those of you who like water tourism, Wonders Water World can be the best alternative child tourism alternative. There are at least five types of slides of different types in this recreational park. You may try one of them. With a relatively expensive entry rate, you will not be disappointed with the various facilities and rides that have been provided. Don't worry, this place is even referred to as an international scale water park and waterboom with opening hours every day from 10:00 - 18:30.
Location: Jl. Golf of Polonia CBD Complex Blok EE No. 1, Suka Damai, Polonia, Medan, North Sumatra.
Rahmat Gallery Medan
This museum holds a collection of various types of animals in the world that have been preserved. Despite displaying various animals that have been preserved, the animals are accidentally killed to be preserved. The museum, also known as the Wild Museum, stores around 1000 species that have been preserved. You can watch a very complete collection of animals in this museum.
Location: Jl. S. Parman, Medan City, North Sumatra.
Mora Indah Park
In addition to Wonders Water World, you can also try water tourism in the mora park. Although this place is dominated by parks, water play in this area is no less interesting. There, you will also find a children's playground, a flying fox arena, a swimming pool for children and adults, and a 20-meter high slide that is certainly exciting to explore. There are also eating places with an appetizing menu for those of you who feel exhausted after playing water.
Location: Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Bangun Mulia, Amplas, Medan, North Sumatra.
Lake Linting
No less beautiful than Lake Toba, you can also explore the beauty of Lake Linting, which offers exotic scenery. Lake water that has nuances of greenish blue looks more charming with a blend of surrounding nature that is still very beautiful.
Location: Sibunga-bunga Hilir Village, STM Hulu District, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra.
Seksama Indah Swimming Pool
In addition to Taman Maro Indah, in Amplas Medan there are also other recreational places that are no less exciting than the entry rates that are quite affordable. In this place, there are swimming pool facilities for toddlers and children so it is recommended for small families who want to enjoy a holiday with their beloved family.
Location: Jl. Seksama No.125, Sitirejo III, Medan Amplas, Medan City, North Sumatra.
Sibolangit Nature Reserve
If you want to take a break from the bustle of Medan, there is a Sibolangit Nature Reserve that you can visit to unwind. This natural tourist destination presents an atmosphere that is still very beautiful and cool so it makes it comfortable for anyone who visits it. This place is also suitable for those of you who are looking for a romantic atmosphere. In this nature reserve area you can enjoy its natural beauty while learning to love nature that is getting older. This tourism object campaigning on the concept of go green amid global warming is increasingly alarming.
Location: Sibolangit District, Deli Serdang, Medan, North Sumatra.
Medan Zoo
With an area reaching 30 hectares, Medan Zoo can be the best solution in finding children's playgrounds. There are various types of animals that are maintained at this location, so you can take several capture to be a memorable photo. In addition, in this place there is also a playground and fun outbound rides.
Location: Jl. Brig. Gen. Katamso No. 683 D, RT.02, Kp. Baru, Medan Maimun, Medan City, North Sumatra.
Funland Mickey Holiday
Funland Mickey Holiday can be the best children's playground in Medan that you will visit. Even though it is around 2-3 hours from the city of Medan, but some entertainment and games such as Paint Ball, Raffling, Shoot Games and Outbound can you enjoy together with the family there. This attraction is a place where you can have fun all day with friends and family. Funland Mickey Holiday is the first and largest outdoor funpark in North Sumatra, with more than 35 entertainment and game rides.
Location: Jl. Letjend. Jamin Ginting, Sempajaya, Kec Brastagi, Karo, North Sumatra.
Land of Medan Windmills
Merci Windmill is the name of the largest windmill in Indonesia. With a height of up to 22 meters, you seem to be in the Netherlands which is synonymous with the Land of Windmills. The Windmill Building has two floors, with the uniqueness of each room has its own characteristics. The first floor, you will find various kinds of knick-knacks typical of the Land of Windmills, while the second floor is a thousand mirrored room. The wall of this room is full of mirrors so that it will reflect off your shadow later. Stay focused on walking and don't get dizzy seeing it!
Location: Jl. Karya Jaya - Medan Johor (Housing Medan Resort City), Medan, North Sumatra.
Danau Siombak
The artificial lake which has an area of up to 40 hectares is located between the Deli River and the Waterfall Falls. You would not have thought if Lake Siombak was an artificial lake. Because the water there is very clear with shades of turquoise. The exotic reflection of color on the lake is caused by algae and moss that grow in it. In this tourist location you can also do other activities such as fishing or swimming. With the price of admission that is very affordable, you can enjoy the beauty of Lake Siombak as much as you like.
Location: Paya Pasir Village, Medan Marelan, Medan, North Sumatra.
Maimun Palace
Maimun Palace is a historic building with unique and charming architecture. By combining Malay, Islamic, Middle Eastern, Spanish, Italian and Indian architectural styles, Maimun Palace became a symbol of the glory of the Deli Kingdom in North Sumatra. In fact it is said that this palace bears the title as one of the most beautiful palaces in Indonesia. This tourist attraction has three main parts with a fairly large area. Here, you can circle the beauty of amazing architecture.
Location: Jl. Sultan Ma’moen Al Rasyid No. 66 A.U.R, Maimun, Medan.
Hairos Water Park Medan
Not far from the city center of Medan, you can visit the tourist attractions of the Hairos Water Park in Medan. Some of the rides you can try include happy dragon, dizzy horses, bombom cars, mini flights, ATVs, and also video games. The facilities available are quite complete such as mini zoo, children's pool, cafe etc. In addition there are also reflection chairs in front of the entrance which will make your legs more relaxed and light to try out the various rides provided.
Location: Jl. Letjend Djamin Ginting Km 14,5, Medan, North Sumatra.
North Sumatra Museum
If you want to find out more about the richness of culture and traditions in North Sumatra, then visiting the North Sumatra Museum can be the most appropriate choice. In this museum there are various types of historical and cultural relics from North Sumatra. There are two floors with several rooms that can be explored in this museum. Among them are permanent exhibition rooms, temporary exhibitions, audio visual rooms and other rooms with various functions. There are at least 6,799 collections stored in this museum, which consists of typical Sumatran animals, Hindu-Buddhist heritage statues, prehistoric life dioramas, and other valuable historical relics.
Location: Jl. H.M. Jhoni No. 51, Medan City, North Sumatra.
Medan Grand Mosque
For those of you who are Muslim, your tourist trip in Medan will be more complete with religious tourism to the Medan Grand Mosque which has been established since 1906. The mosque of the pride of Medan is also often called the Masjid Raya Al Mashun. Uniquely, the mosque building is octagonal with a black dome. The mosque is adjacent to Maimun Palace and only about 200 meters away, so you can immediately walk to Maimun Palace to continue your plesiran.
Location: Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Medan City, North Sumatra.
Park of Acid Beetle Crocodile
For those of you who want to see the captive crocodile directly can stop at the very famous Crocodile Acid Park in Medan. With a land area of around 2 hectares, this crocodile breeding site is the largest crocodile park in Southeast Asia. Holidays at crocodile breeding sites are certainly quite challenging for adrenaline. There are many crocodiles ready to welcome you at this breeding site. At least there are around 2500 crocodiles in various sizes in this place. These crocodiles are placed in artificial ponds or swamps of varying ages. There is even a crocodile that is 78 years old! Wow, how come all that age crocodiles are toothless yet huh?
Location: Jl. Bunga Raya II No. 54, Sunggal, Medan, North Sumatra.
Telaga Dwi Warna Waterfall
You only need about 2-3 hours to reach the location of the Sibolangit Dwi Warna Waterfall which is very popular in Medan. Located in a mountainous region with an altitude of around 1475 masl, this waterfall presents natural scenery that will make you feel amazed.
Not only because of its beauty, but also because of the uniqueness of this waterfall. This 75 meter high waterfall has two different water streams. Namely water with white shades that have warm temperatures and water with cool blue shades. If you want to stay longer you can camp around the location of this waterfall.
Location: Sibolangit District, Deli Serdang, Medan, North Sumatra.
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