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Medan is the third largest city in Indonesia and also the biggest city outside of Java Island. it is well-known for its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic society (including large populations of Batak, Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Indian, Minang, Sundanese, and Madurese) creating a unique cultural blend.
Medan is also well-known for culinary-tourism. Each of the city's ethnic groups contributes to the cornucopia of tasteful, mouth-watering dishes. You can find these in every corner of Medan. From the sweet Javanese cuisine, spicy Minang food, and savoury Chinese noodles, to the seasoned Indian dishes. Some of Medan's favorite dining locations include Kesawan Square and Merdeka Walk.
Medan, as with many other cities in Indonesia, has a traditional rickshaw (becak), but the one in Medan is unique and different to those in any other parts of Indonesia as it is motorized.
Visitors can also enjoy the natural scenery of nearby Berastagi - a popular mountain resort for weekend getaways for locals - as well as Lake Toba, one of the biggest fresh water lakes in the world. Orangutan rehabilitation centers are also found in the area.
Medan is also well-known for culinary-tourism. Each of the city's ethnic groups contributes to the cornucopia of tasteful, mouth-watering dishes. You can find these in every corner of Medan. From the sweet Javanese cuisine, spicy Minang food, and savoury Chinese noodles, to the seasoned Indian dishes. Some of Medan's favorite dining locations include Kesawan Square and Merdeka Walk.
Medan, as with many other cities in Indonesia, has a traditional rickshaw (becak), but the one in Medan is unique and different to those in any other parts of Indonesia as it is motorized.
Visitors can also enjoy the natural scenery of nearby Berastagi - a popular mountain resort for weekend getaways for locals - as well as Lake Toba, one of the biggest fresh water lakes in the world. Orangutan rehabilitation centers are also found in the area.
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Mar 02, 2009 – Mar 05, 2009
This was my first trip to Medan.I have heard about how beautiful Lake Toba is since i was 12 years old.As Air Asia landed at Polonia Airport, everybody looked so excited.We met our tour guide, Bapak Sudiroroy,very warm and friendly Javenese man, after luggage pick up.We started our journey after to…
Jun 02, 2006 – Aug 24, 2009
People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)
Arriving back in Medan, i became quite confused as to the city i had arrived back into! With Ramadan finished, the street that had been closed to house all the outdoor market, had been re-opened to vehicles and many of the …
Jan 09, 2009 – Oct 11, 2009
I woke up slightly earlier than Stacey because something wasn’t feeling quite right,and it was my stomach. I awoke to some grumbling sounds in my lower abdomen and then a few strange but mild pains.Then it sounded like there was a little voice coming from my arsehole , which at the time of thinki…
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