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Gunung Timur Temple
Gunung Timur Temple

Jalan Hang Tuah. A Daoist temple of significant scale located about 500 m from Sri Mariamman Temple. It contains a large paved area with an impressively…

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Medan Travel Guide & Tips

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Medan travel guide

Plan a trip to Medan, Indonesia — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Gunung Timur Temple, Great Mosque of Medan, Maha Vihara Maitreya, Jl, Maimoon Palace.

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  • 1 Pantai Cermin Theme Park & Resort, Sales office : Jalan D.I. Panjaltan No. 153, Theme Park : Dusun 1 Desa Pantai Cermin Kanam, Kec. Pantai Cermin, Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai, ☏ +62 61 4510956 (Sales office), +62 61 456-2893, fax: +62 61 4520922. weekdays 11:00-17:00, weekends and public holidays 09:00-6:30. The water theme park is located in Cermin Beach, Serdang Bedagai. The theme park is organized by a Malaysian investor and the local government. Swimming, sun bathing and kayaking. To go there, take a rental car, private car or mini bus (sudako) at Jalan. MT. Haryono (in front of Medan Mall) and stop at Perbaungan city. Then take a machine trishaw to the beach. The whole journey may take about 1-2 hours. weekdays: Rp40,000 (adult), Rp20,000 (children); weekends and public holidays: Rp60,000 (adult), Rp40,000 (children).
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Stays in Medan

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Compare hotels and apartments in Medan — neighbourhood vibe, price, and walkability in one search.

  • Stay near a metro line if you plan museum-hopping days.
  • Read recent reviews for noise — central streets can be loud at night.
  • Flexible cancellation helps when flight times shift.
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Flights in Medan

Aviasales

Find flights into Medan and compare fares across airlines in one place.

  • Compare nearby airports — sometimes a short train ride beats a pricey hub.
  • Midweek departures are often cheaper than Friday/Sunday peaks.
  • Set a flexible ±3 day search when your dates can move.
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Experiences in Medan

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Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Medan — book ahead and skip the guesswork.

  • Book popular tours early in peak season — small-group slots go first.
  • Day trips often include hotel pickup; check the meeting point.
  • Look for free-cancellation options if the weather looks unstable.
Museum gallery interior — attraction tickets and city passes in Medan

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Tickets in Medan

Tiqets

Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Medan — museums, landmarks, and city passes.

  • Book popular museums and towers ahead — timed slots sell out on weekends.
  • Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
  • Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
Car on a city highway — airport and city transfers in Medan

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Transfers in Medan

Kiwitaxi

Private airport and city transfers for Medan — fixed price, driver waiting for you.

  • Pre-book airport transfers when landing late or with heavy luggage.
  • Meet-and-greet at arrivals beats hunting taxis after a long flight.
  • Confirm child seats / extra stops when you reserve.
Rental car on the open road — car hire for day trips in Medan

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Cars in Medan

GetRentacar

Rent a car around Medan for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.

  • Compare full-to-full fuel policies — they save hassle at return.
  • Check congestion / limited-traffic zones before driving into historic centres.
  • Book early for weekends and holidays; automatic cars go first.
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eSIM in Medan

Yesim

Travel eSIM data for visiting Medan — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.

  • Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
  • Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
  • Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.