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Medan

Medan is a very large city on the north coast of the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, and the capital and largest city of North Sumatra province. Medan isn't a tourist destination, but it's a convenient stepping stone to other places like the 'weekend getaway' Berastagi, the island of Penang, Malaysia, and the popular, beautiful crater lake, Lake Toba.

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  1. See

    Great Mosque of Medan

    Masjid Raya Medan or Masjid Raya Al Mashun

    Built in 1906 and completed in 1909, the mosque was designed by a Dutch architect mixing Moroccan, European, Middle Eastern and Malay styles. During the month of Ramadan the whole Jalan Masjid Raya is closed to hold a night market where food and merchandise are sold. Women can visit, too, but they have to enter the central hall through a separate door and stay behind a provisory wall that separates the hall in two. Around the mosque is a graveyard for the sultan's extended family.

    Free

  2. Buy

    Medan Mall

    A popular place for shoppers where you can find almost everything from fine jewelery, clothing and food to groceries. Directly connected to Pusat Pasar, a big traditional market behind Medan Mall. The adjacent Olympia Mall is a wholesale market.

    Daily 10:00–22:00

  3. Buy

    Pasar Petisah

    A central market, sells vast array of meat, fish, fruit and vegetables. Plaza Medan Fair is very nearby.

  4. Buy

    Thamrin Plaza

    One of the oldest malls with large Matahari (department store), Timezone arcade, top-floor food court and limited international brand stores. Located near Chinatown. There's a wholesale market beside Thamrin Plaza called Pasar Rame that opens from 09:00-17:00 daily. Look around for dried fruit with sugar.

    Daily 10:00–22:00