Hey t-mates! How are you doing? Do you have any plans to visit Medan someday with your loved ones? Indeed, Medan has a lot of cool tourist attractions. Ranging from nature itself to cultural sites like Tjong A Fie Mansion.
For those of you who want to have a visit in Medan, we suggest you explore and try to have new experiences with these pretty cultural sites. Yes, because it would make your vacation more memorable here!
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Here are the Best Places for Your Itinerary, Spectacular!
Trying to find the best places and want to experience the culture tour in the Medan area? No worries, we already have summed up the list for you! Enjoy and take a look~
1. Bring Back the Old Times at Istana Maimun
The first cultural site you have to visit is Istana Maimun. Nestled in Medan Maimun District, this place is so worth-visiting. It was built in the late 1800s and has an architectural design that will spoil your eyes because it is so luxurious!
The atmosphere around is also still very beautiful and has a lot of trees. On the other hand, it is not only used as a historical site but also as a venue for weddings. How cool! Don’t forget to take the best picture in here, t-mates~
Operational hours & days: every day, 8 AM – 5 PM (local time)*
Address: Brigjend Katamso Street No.66, A U R, Medan Maimun District, Medan City, North Sumatera 20151 (Check on Google Maps)
2. Maha Vihara Maitreya, the Largest Monastery in Indonesia
Maha Vihara Maitreya was established in 1991 and is also one of the places of worship for Buddhists in Medan that has become a tourist attraction. It was built with the typical Chinese building shapes and curves that makes it more beautiful.
This place also has many pretty spots and is very instagramable. You can explore more spots to the inside of the building, you will find the pond and the bridge that will attract your attention. Such a very interesting place to visit!
Operational hours & days: every day, 6 AM – 8 PM (local time)*
Address: Komplek Perumahan Cemara Asri No. 8, Medan Estate, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatera 20371 (Check on Google Maps)
3. Adore the Middle Eastern Architecture of Masjid Raya Al-Mashun Medan
Masjid Raya is one of the most popular cultural sites in Medan that you can visit with loved ones. It was built in the 1900’s and also has an amazing architecture that will spoil your eyes. Such a nice place!
The grand mosque is combined with Middle Eastern architecture, and you’ll feel comfortable to explore this place. Not only that, but this grand mosque is also a witness to the history of the greatness of the Medanese, the owners of the Deli Sultanate.
Operational hours & days: every day, 4 AM – 12 AM (local time)*
Address: Mahkamah Street No.74c, RT.02, Mesjid, Medan Kota District, Medan City, North Sumatera 20212 (Check on Google Maps)
4. Tjong A Fie Mansion, Enjoy the Chinese Culture of Medan
Located in the heart of Medan, Tjong A Fie Mansion is a very high-recommended place for you to visit with loved ones. Anyway, do you know who Tjong A Fie is? Yes, he is such a successful businessman from China who had a fast growing plantation in Sumatra.
With a European-style and a mixture of Chinese architecture, this mansion is very instagrammable for you to take a picture. Besides, When you visit here you will feel like you are traveling back to the old time!
Operational hours & days: every day, 9 AM – 5 PM (local time)*
Address: Jend. Ahmad Yani Street No.105, Kesawan, Medan Bar. District, Medan City, North Sumatera 20111 (Check on Google Maps)
5. Spoil Your Eyes with the Architecture of Vihara Gunung Timur
Lastly, we have Vihara Gunung Timur! Vihara Gunung Timur is one of the old buildings in Medan City that is located in Madras Hulu area. It stands on a land area of about 5,000 square meters and it is the largest monastery on the island of Sumatra.
The building shows a row of strong pillars which are carved with Chinese elements on the surface. It also has the round Chinese lanterns that adorn the ceiling and there are dragons statues above. Isn’t it such a cool place, t-mates?
Operational hours & days: every day, 8 AM – 5 PM (local time)*
Address: Hang Tuah Street No.16, Madras Hulu, Medan Polonia District, Medan City, North Sumatera 20151 (Check on Google Maps)
Find a Great Culture History in Medan, Here We Go!
Yay! How’s the destination, t-mates? Are you willing to explore more and want to have a visit after reading this article? If you are, no worries! Because tiket.com has always been giving you the best solution for having the best vacation, such as easy to reschedule and no hidden fees!
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