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Medan Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | January 2026

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Here are 9 places to visit in Medan, a city that isn't popular but has beautiful views.🍃

Here are 9 places to visit in Medan, a city that isn't popular but has beautiful views.🍃

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aungrah

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SKY The Oasis Rooftop Bar & Lounge

SKY The Oasis Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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BRps

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Cafe With Contemporary Concept⁉️👀

Cafe With Contemporary Concept⁉️👀

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Hidden Gem Coffee-Shop In Medan☕️

Hidden Gem Coffee-Shop In Medan☕️

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Epic Chills at Lake Toba & Sipiso Piso: North Sumatra’s Hidden Gems 🌄💦

Epic Chills at Lake Toba & Sipiso Piso: North Sumatra’s Hidden Gems 🌄💦

Kajim Sharibi

Kajim Sharibi

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Strolling Through Medan Old Town: Timeless Charm

Strolling Through Medan Old Town: Timeless Charm

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Yayasan Setia Medan is an old Catholic church in the heart of the city.

Yayasan Setia Medan is an old Catholic church in the heart of the city.

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Popular Types of Attractions in Medan

Historical attractions | Cultural institutions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Outdoor activities

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Popular Trip Moments

Epic Chills at Lake Toba & Sipiso Piso: North Sumatra’s Hidden Gems 🌄💦 | Strolling Through Medan Old Town: Timeless Charm | Yayasan Setia Medan is an old Catholic church in the heart of the city. | “City Ice Cream Cafe –ความหวานใจกลางเมือง | Post holiday tips to get Trip coins 😍🫢 | North Sumatra State Museum | Cassiavera Lounge Medan, A Stylish Spot for Dining and Celebrations | Kopi Mandja Medan, Affordable Coffee with a Cozy Vibe | Luxury Lounge in Medan | Halal Chinese Food Restaurant in Medan that is suitable for families | Luxurious Billiard Cafe in Medan | A luxurious and delicious cafe in Medan! | The Most Beautiful and Luxurious Bar and Lounge in Medan! | Vintage cafe concept is perfect for chilling in Medan! | European Classic Garden-themed cafe in Medan! | Tjong A Fie Mansion, Medan | Join the campaign! Earn Trip Coins | Level up your captions from just "nice view"! ✨ | Got lots of vacation photos in your phone gallery?? | How do you get the 'Featured' label? -001 | A Taste of Nostalgia at Medan | From Revolution to Nation – The Story of Modern Indonesia | Smooth Arrival on the Medan Kualanamu Airport Rail Link | Morning Indulgence at Benteng Restaurant – A Taste of Medan’s Warm Hospitality | The Golden Heart of Maimoon Palace | Inside the Royal Splendor of Maimoon Palace | The Golden Legacy of Maimoon Palace | Journey Through North Sumatra’s Soul at the State Museum | Threads of Tradition – The Way of Life in North Sumatra | Houses of Heritage – A Journey Through North Sumatra’s Living Traditions

More Things To Do in Medan

Private Full-Day Bukit Lawang Trekking Tour From Medan | Two days orangutans adventure in Gunung Leuser | Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Berastagi | Full Day Private Tour in Lake Toba View and Karo Highlands From Medan City | One day tour to explore brastagi High land & lake Toba departure from Medan | Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Medan | Private Tour: Karo Highlands and Lake Toba from Medan | Bukit Lawang Full Day Jungle Trek | ONE DAY JUNGLE TREKKING 6-7 hours (see orang utan) + RAFTING in BUKIT LAWANG | Australia Visitor Visa Processing in Indonesia | Korea Single Entry Tourist Visa Service in Indonesia | 1-day tour to Lake Toba & Samosir Island from Medan (includes drone photography) | Global (66 countries) | 4G/5G eSIM | Total Package | 1-7 days | 24H Billing | Real-Name Auth Required (Hong Kong & Taiwan) | QR code | Asia 10 Regions & Oceania 4G/5G eSIM | TikTok & ChatGPT Available | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | 1-30 Days | QR Code | Asia 9 Destinations 5G eSIM | Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea & More | 1–30 Days | Instant QR | Indonesia 5G eSIM | DayPass/Total | 1-30 days | QR code | Indonesia 5G eSIM | TikTok & ChatGPT Available | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | 1-30 Days | QR Code | Indonesia | 5G/4G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code | Indonesia 5G eSIM | Dual Network Coverage | Supports ChatGPT & TikTok | 1–30 Days | Instant QR | [Asia] 4G network | Unlimited traffic | Self-pickup at the airport | WiFi rental, high-speed traffic, shared by multiple people, ready to use at boot, 12H standby, 24H customer service | Global 77 Countries 4G/5G eSIM | TikTok & ChatGPT Available | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | 1-30 Days | QR Code | Orange World 4G/LTE eSIM | 50MB–20GB total for 31 days | Calls + SMS | Calendar-Day Billing | QR code | Southeast Asia eSIM | Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand/Indonesia | 5G/4G | Natural Day | 1-30 days | QR code | Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand/Indonesia Southeast Asia universal 5G eSIM | DayPass/Total | 500MB/day-total 30GB | QR code | Asia & Oceania 4G/5G eSIM | Daily/Total Data Package | 1–30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | Bali 4G/5G SIM Card | XL Axiata | Pick Up at Bali Airport | 30 Days | On-Site Activation | Asia (12 countries) | 4G/5G eSIM | Total Package | 365-day validity | 24H Billing | Real-Name Verification Required for Hong Kong & Taiwan | QR code | Brunei & Singapore & Malaysia & Thailand & Indonesia | 5G eSIM | High-speed data | Total Data Package | 5-10 days | Natural day | Quick installation | QR code | Orange World eSIM | 4G/LTE | 1GB-20GB total for 30 days | 24-hour billing | QR code | Southeast Asia (7 countries) | 5G/4G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code

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