Location: Medan
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Medan (Jawi: ميدن, Batak: ᯔᯮᯑ᯲, Chinese: 棉蘭, Tamil: மேடான், Indonesian pronunciation: [meˈdan]); is the capital of North Sumatra province in Indonesia. Located along the northeastern coast of Sumatra island, Medan is the fourth biggest city by population in Indonesia, behind Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung. With 2,097,610 inhabitants at the 2010 census, Medan remains the largest settlement outside Java island and enjoys a diversity of multicultural peoples. Bordered by the Strait of Malacca, Medan is a busy trading city around the island as located near the strait which is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. Medan is the gateway to the western part of Indonesia, accessible via the Port of Belawan and Kuala Namu International Airport, stated the city as the third largest city in the country by economy after Jakarta and Surabaya, this city economy is linked well with Malaysian cities (especially Penang and Kuala Lumpur) and Singapore by trade, service and natural resource exchanges. Both the seaport and the airport are connected to the city center via toll road and railway. Medan also became the first city in Indonesia to have an airport supported with train service.
Restaurants in Medan
1. Delta Spa & Health Club Medan 2
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By Juliantosandar
Good place to relax and recommended for you all. Located in the centre of the city. The best therapist you can find here.
2. Zengarden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Zengarden is a premium family spa in the heart of Medan. It is a peaceful and serene sanctuary devoted to nurturing harmony and relaxation through the healing powers of therapeutic touch. Each treatment at Zengarden is customized to address individual concerns and uses the most effective products and techniques.The result is an environment with intimate essence of nature that you will hopefully consider to be your retreat and a place to refresh and renew.
Reviewed By javinlie - Medan, Indonesia
This place not only serve the best spa and Massage, they also gives the best services. They give welcome drink, and give drink after massage again. I still love this place a lot to relax myself and having metime.
3. Otten Coffee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Welcome To Otten Coffee House..here At Otten Coffee House, Is An Independent Coffee Roaster Based In Medan, North Sumatra – Indonesia. We Specialize In Freshly Roasted 100% Sumatran Coffee.on The Beautiful Island Of Sumatra, We Roast Our Coffee Daily To Ensure The Freshness Of Every Roast. Taste The Fresh Flavors Of The Sumatra Islands Delivered To Your Family And Friendsotten Coffee House Humbly Offer You Single Origin Of 100% Sumatran Coffee. We Are Paying Attention And Invested In Making Each Cup An Authentic And Quality Experience. And Of Course, Coffee Farms And The Farmer Is Bent On Growing The Best Green Coffee Ever, That’s Where Otten Coffee Comes From. We Are Obsessed With Good Coffee. Everything We Do—sourcing, Processing, Roasting, Brewing, Educating—is About Bringing You That Place In A Cup. Because Coffee Should Be True.
4. Gandara Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By chekudin - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
As a Muslim, I’m a bit particular and prefer a male masseur. The masseur, he applied just right amount of pressure while massaging me. The scrub, it’s a must-try item here. There’s a coffee house attached together with the spa, hence you may grab a coffee while waiting for anyone to complete their massage. This place seems to always be full albeit its location is far off town. Great experience and will definitely repeat if coming to Medan again. Kudos Gandara Spa, keep up the good work!
5. Maha Vihara Maitreya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By KBBB2018 - London, United Kingdom
We had the most humbling experience when we visited and was one of our highlights for Medan and Indonesia. We learnt about Buddhism and will treasure this memory. The palace is grand and impressive without being ostentatious. Also the fortunate cafe serves all vegan food which is amazing the home made bread, tempeh and hot soup were amazing. Don't forget to try the vegan ice cream. All round one of favourite experiences. Please go if you have the chance and don't forget to donate.
6. Maha Vihara Maitreya Cemara Asri
7. Airport Railink Services
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4.5 based on 1,307 reviews
We Are First and Biggest Airport Train Services in Indonesia. We provide a smart chocice and convinient tarnsport to the City trough Exclusive Railway
Reviewed By HenryHeinz - Medan, Indonesia
Very convenient, hassle-free way to get from central Medan to KNO. Note that there is a new train schedule (as of maybe Nov 2019). With the recently opened elevated train line through downtown Medan, it now takes approx. 30 minutes to get to/from downtown and KNO. There are no stops for traffic, etc now. Booking tickets at the station is easy, but note that this must be done with a card (or other means) - they don't accept cash payments for tickets.
8. Tjong A Fie's Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 573 reviews
Reviewed By sc-tadoc - Brisbane, Australia
A grand mansion that all tourists should come and visit to understand one man's excellent efforts to contribute to the growth of the city of Medan through local and Chinese migrant labour. Tjong A Fie was an associate of Cheong Fatt Tze (Blue Mansion in Penang, Malaysia), and both mansions certainly have their similarities. When we arrived, an English speaking guide took us around. He was from the local university and this was his gig to practise speaking English. He refused to accept money, but we pressed it into his hand and he was more than appreciative. The 'tour' was an hour but we spent another hour going through the mansion ourselves.
9. Medan Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 520 reviews
Reviewed By hutasuhutluthfi - Medan, Indonesia
If your are looking for an heritage place in Medan, this mosque is one of it. Nice architecture that combine eropean and chinese and arabic also.
