{"id":672,"date":"2017-11-14T10:48:56","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T02:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medantravelagency.com\/?p=672"},"modified":"2018-09-14T15:10:36","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T07:10:36","slug":"things-to-do-in-medan-and-north-sumatra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medantravelagency.com\/things-to-do-in-medan-and-north-sumatra\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things to Do in Medan and North Sumatra"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are just so much to do in Medan<\/a> beyond Lake Toba<\/a>, Samosir Island and Sipiso Waterfall, and going to these three areas will take you more than a day to fully enjoy the booming city. Let us lead you through Medan<\/a> with this piece, and we know that you are going to factor in another three days in the town on your next trip to Indonesia.<\/p>\n

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1. Instagrammable Historic Landmarks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Image Credit: @jonthearchitect<\/a><\/p>\n

Get transported into the nostalgic Indonesian history with a trip to Tjong A Fie Mansion<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 the historical jewel in Medan, built more than a century ago in 1895. With Chinese, Malay and Art Deco influences in its architecture, the mansion houses curious art pieces, unique furniture, and walls with original hand-crafted carvings.<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: @anggidhini<\/a><\/p>\n

Religions aside, the Medan Great Mosque<\/strong><\/span> is a must-visit for first-timers to Medan. The Moorish and Spanish architectural style of the mosque, with a tinge of both Middle East and India\u2019s influences, made it a matchless construction. You know you can never resist a photo or two at this sacred place of worship.<\/p>\n

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