About Medan
Medan is one of Indonesia's major cities, home to around 2,486,283 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Medan
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Gunung Timur Temple
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Great Mosque of Medan
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Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni
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Maha Vihara Maitreya
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Maimoon Palace
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Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery
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Sri Mariamman Temple
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Sikh Temple
Budget travel
Free things to do in Medan
Gunung Timur Temple
Great Mosque of Medan
Sri Mariamman Temple
Sikh Temple
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Gunung Timur Temple
- Visit Great Mosque of Medan
- Visit Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni
- Eat at Kedai Kopi Apek
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Maha Vihara Maitreya
- Visit Maimoon Palace
- Visit Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery
- Eat at Bollywood Food Centre
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Sri Mariamman Temple
- Visit Sikh Temple
- Visit Pantai Cermin Theme Park & Resort
- Eat at Cahaya Baru Indian Restaurant
Where to eat
Kedai Kopi Apek
Bollywood Food Centre
Cahaya Baru Indian Restaurant
Restoran Garuda
Lontong Kak Lin
Mie Aceh Titi Bobrok
Pagaruyung Alley
Sadar jiwo noodlebar
Where to stay
- Dazhong Backpacker's Hostel
- Hotel Zakia
- Pondok Wisata Istana XI
- Reddoorz hostel @ capsule inn medan
- Antares Hotel
Shopping
- Cambridge City Square
- Centre Point
- Grand Palladium Mall
- Medan Mall
- Plaza Medan Fair
- Sun Plaza
Nightlife
- Bistronomix
- Harbour 9
- Healy Mac's
- Holywings
- Retrospective Entertainment
- Shoot Resto Bar Club
Museums & culture
- Gunung Timur Temple
- Great Mosque of Medan
- Maimoon Palace
- Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery
- Sri Mariamman Temple
- Sikh Temple
In pictures
Medan gallery
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