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Sunset

Golden Hour at Rahmat Museum

Watch the sun dip below the horizon after exploring one of Asia's most unusual collections.

Best time: 18:32About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:32

    Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery

    Explore the taxidermy collection at Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery. Allow plenty of time to absorb the sheer volume of specimens and eccentric artifacts.

  2. 17:47

    Cahaya Baru Indian Restaurant

    Grab a bite at Cahaya Baru Indian Restaurant. It is one of Medan's best kept secrets and serves a wide range of authentic North-Indian cuisine.

  3. 18:17

    Taman Beringin

    Walk to Taman Beringin. This park is just a short stroll from the restaurant and offers a quiet space to wait for the light to change.

  4. 18:32

    Taman Beringin

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a golden glow over the park as the day ends.

  5. 19:02

    Koki Sunda

    End the evening with Sundanese food and beverages like Nasi Liwet and Es Delima at Koki Sunda. It is located at the heart of the city at the corner of S.Parman and Hasanuddin.

Local tip

The museum closes at 17:00, so start your visit early. Cahaya Baru Indian Restaurant does not list opening hours, so arrive before it gets busy. Koki Sunda has no listed hours, but being in the city center, it is likely open for dinner.

Check before you go

  • Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery is open 09:00-17:00.
  • Cahaya Baru Indian Restaurant hours are not specified.
  • Koki Sunda hours are not specified.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Medan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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