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Tjong A Fie Mansion is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich places I visited in Medan. This historical house, once the home of a Chinese businessman and philanthropist, is now a well-preserved museum that offers a glimpse into Medan’s past and its multicultural heritage. The architecture is stunning, with a unique blend of Chinese, Malay, and European influences. Every room is decorated with antique furniture, intricate wood carvings, and family photos that give life to the mansion’s history. Walking through the house feels like stepping back in time. I really enjoyed exploring the courtyard and admiring the details in the structure. It’s also a great spot for photography—there’s natural light filtering through the windows, colorful tiles, and so many elegant corners to capture. The staff are friendly and happy to share more about the history of the house and the legacy of Tjong A Fie, who played a significant role in the development of Medan. If you’re visiting Medan and want to see more than just nature and food, I highly recommend adding Tjong A Fie Mansion to your list. It’s peaceful, educational, and full of character.

The Tjong A Fie Residence has been converted into a museum and is now a popular tourist destination. It's open daily from 9am to 5pm, with an entrance fee of IDR 35,000. The museum has two floors, featuring exhibits including chairs, tables, a telephone, piano, photos of Tjong A Fie and his family, and more. Today, there was event which held by Alliance Française Medan collaborated with Urban Sketchers Medan , we gathered to sketch Tjong A Fie Mansion It was really fun, guys!!!

Stepped into the Tjong A Fie Mansion in Medan, and it’s like stumbling into the haunted cousin of Penang’s Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion, which I visited just months ago. Both are time capsules of Chinese tycoon swagger, built by Hakka merchants who hustled from rags to riches. Built in 1895 and finished in 1900 by Tjong A Fie, a Hakka merchant who clawed his way from Guangdong poverty to become Medan’s plantation kingpin, this 8,000 sqm, 35-room, 2-story beast screams ambition. The architecture’s a wild mashup- Chinese feng shui vibes with Malay flair and Art Deco swagger, plus Italian hand-painted tiles and gilded wood panels that ooze opulence. It’s a museum now, open since 2009 to mark Tjong’s 150th birthday, and still partly lived in by his descendants, which adds a creepy, lived-in ghost story vibe. Tjong, who died in 1921 at 61 from a brain hemorrhage, was no ordinary fat cat. He bankrolled a third of Medan’s grand Al Mashun Mosque, built bridges, schools, and hospitals, and even founded Bank Kesawan in 1913. His plantation empire - palm oil, sugar, tobacco made him Sumatra’s first Chinese millionaire, and his title as ‘Majoor der Chineezen’ (Chinese Major) in 1911 cemented his clout with the Dutch, Deli Sultanate, and locals. The mansion’s courtyard, a serene “Well of Heaven,” feels like a brief escape from the chaos, but don’t be fooled - rumors has it some whisper of supernatural chills in certain rooms at night. Entry’s a measly IDR 35,000 (~$2.30), including a guide who’ll spill family secrets, but the heat inside’s brutal. It’s a haunting peek into Medan’s past.

As a Chinese culture place, the locals preserved the place quite well to my surprise. You got to learn the history of Medan Chinese (hakka), how this rich kapitan (tjong a fie) made history and the Chinese culture of this place. A very nice antique mansion filled with elements of Sumatera/ Malay & Chinese culture. The fees are not expensive, about RM4.80+- which is a small contribution to protect this heritage building.

If you interested with Tjong A Fie's life and history, then this place is worth to visit, because this place will show you the mansion of Tjong A Fie and his history. The guide was communicative and can clearly tell the story of Tjong A Fie. Good historic place to visit in Medan city. Last visit on: 5 September 2025, 13:40 WIB.

Very nice and interesting place, where you can see and understand a lot about the history of the life of Mr. Tjong A Fie and his role between the local people and the Dutch when they invaded Indonesia

Very interesting cultural and historical place. Learn more about philanthropy Mr Tjong and family. The guide spoke English very well. Thank you for opening up Mr Tjong resident place for us to visit and appreciate his kind gesture and generosity.

Very uniquely themed RC church. Should be the largest in Medan, if not whole of N. Sumatra. Loved the theming and details they put into the building design. If there is only time to visit one religious architecture in Medan, this should be the one. Remember to take off your shoes at the church main hall and they don’t allow photo taking while inside the hall.

This is the most beautiful Catholic church I know, alongside the Pilgrimage Church of St. Maria in Munich/Thalkirchen. It has an impressive presence and radiates a powerful, uplifting energy. I will definitely come back 🙏🏻

This catholic church have a unique and beautiful architecture design. For the Christians, you can pray inside the church. The area was big, clean, and comfortable. Great church to visit for tourist and Christians. Last visit on: 5 September 2025, 10:30 WIB.

Very unique architecture for a church, mix of Hindu and Buddhist temple elements. Free entrance. It's outskirts of city but can easily get Grab. Note the use of Allah unlike in Malaysia is prohibited.

This magical church surprises because of his on of a kind building style. It really disliked my taste but this does not mean you can't enjoy it. The entrance is free but please wear appropriate clothes. (long and clean) There even is free parking in a lot on the other side of the street. Clean, unique, free and welcoming. You can't go wrong with the experience.

Worship place in medan. Also served as a church, mainly for sri lankan descent. The architecture is very unique, whilst most church used modern design , this church use south asian model. The place is very quiet and serene, many people retreated to this place to gain peace of mind. They also have a natural spring, which is believed to bring positive effect to the people.

This is a really nice and peaceful place. You can look around and just sit in peace. Uodate on 7th October 2018- people weren't allowed to go up which was disappointing. There used to be wishing fountain but now I am not sure if people still throw the coins or no. There wasn't lights on like before. There is free candle provided inside the praying room so you don't need to buy candle from the shop. Just give money as offering.

The place really good, their collection is full of animals. Make sure u come to here while visiting Medan its worth the price

Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery is impressive with its extensive collection of wildlife and well-arranged displays. It’s an educational spot, perfect for families and nature enthusiasts. The clean and well-maintained atmosphere makes the visit enjoyable.

The Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery in Medan is amazing! It’s the best place I visited in the city. The museum is full of animals from all around the world, and it feels like going on a real adventure. Everything is clean, well arranged, and fun to see. If you come to Medan, this is the place you should not miss. Ricky Brito, BritoFamilyTravels 🇩🇴🇬🇧

Love the trip especially the mini version of night safari 😆🥰

With my Zoology degree I have high standards but honestly this is less of a museum and more of a glorified personal collection of stuffed animals, mainly big cats. There are many inaccuracies in the little information provided in English. Endemic birds from my own country labelled entirely wrong. The owner has a big enough ego to fill entire rooms with trophies and medals congratulating himself, yuck.

Entry fee for local is Rp 75.000, for tourist is Rp 150.000 Remember to change your free small popmie after strolling around the gallery. It's facinating that they used real animal and preserve it, so nothing is fake A super wonderfull experience & my first time visiting real animal museum 👍👍👍👍👍

So many great n beautiful collections. From big mammals, to super tiny arthropods, insects, sea creature, etc etc. Price is affordable, 50k/ticket. Children would love to come here. There's a small canteen too, n clean rest room.

One of the largest temple in Medan but they focus more on Buddha Maitreya. Temple are really big and spacy, a lot of public facilities provided like toilet, Fortunate cafe and Teko Healthy Restaurant. Please kindly noted this public space is actually a temple, so dress politely and respect people who are praying in this temple. During weekend and afternoon you can see a lot of children playing in front of the temple. Please don't climb on the stone statue. They also have souvenir store beside the main hall temple.

When we stepped into this Maitreya Buddha Hall, it was as if we had entered a magnificent palace. The huge spacious hall and Buddha statues left us in awe and amazement, and it can be said to be one of the largest Buddhist temple in Asia. This Maitreya Buddhist Temple was built in Medan Indonesia by a Buddhist sect from Taiwan which founded decades ago in Taiwan that grow into a powerful worldwide Buddhist sect shortly. The whole complex consist of main hall at ground floor mainly for disciples's use in worship & praying activity, adjacent to a big vegetarian restaurant. The majestic and beautiful Buddhist temple is also regarded by the locals as an entertainment and photo spot for leisure walks. This temple is definitely a worthwhile experience for anyone who has not been here before. (010722/290922)

Biggest snd most beautiful Buddhist temple in Medan

A very nice place to visit. It has religious knowledge alongside tourists attraction and even school for children. Had very good time here. Got lots of knowledge about the place and history. This place has cafe and food shop with pure vegan dishes. I loved the food here. The people here are very friendly and helpful. Met very nice and decent staff. My recommendation that all tourists and even local people should visit this place. Highly recommended place for tourism with added benefits of knowledge. My appreciation to staff for good maintenance of the facilities.

Place of Worship, and enjoying the peace and serenity. Frequently visited during celebration month. The main altar consist of Sakyamuni Buddha, Guan Yu and Goddess of Mercy Kuan Im. Opposite the temple is the school where you can study mandarin and eat vegetarian meal.

A good place for praying for Buddhists. There are a lot of great things to see and learn as well as great landscape to take photos. Even non-Buddhists come to take pictures. The cafeteria has many choices of vegan food, too.

One of the biggest Buddhist temple in Indonesia (or even Asean according to some people). The temple is well maintained, clean and peaceful. There are Buddhist shop and vegetarian restaurant inside the premise. There is an event hall to accommodate Buddhist related event too.

Very informative museum for the region. Beautiful architecture and layout for the exhibitions. The Thai section was unexpected and a pleasant surprise.

This museum is must visit when you go Medan. It gives you a lot information about cultural heritage in North Sumatra. Too bad the av room not working, I believe it will give better information and experience. They should have renovate the toilet 😅, and have cafetaria.

Loved how the museum set up the history of Indonesia. It was very interesting to walk through, esp with Medan being our first stop in a 29 day tour through the country. We did get bit by mosquitos while in the museum. They need to do a few repairs, esp in women’s bathroom. Overall a good place to go and learn about the country.

The rich history of North Sumatra is on display with timeless artifects which is well maintained. My only gripe would be that you are left on your own to figure out the route to take to cover the entire museum.. A brochure with directional guidance to navigate the various rooms across the 2 winged floors would have been very helpful to the visitors.

An aesthetic museum in Medan, you can find many spot photos while learning the history of North Sumatera. The charging fee is cheap around Rp3000 per person, where you can feel comfortable in the museum. It has strategic places, beside the center road, but it is closed at 4pm.

Well, I wasn't even charged for a ticket. I was just requested to fill some personal info on a registration book. I don't even know why. This two-floor museum actually has a lot of things to see. However most exhibits do not have high value and lack descriptions. Even if there are descriptions, they are the general ones not specifically about the exhibit on display so you don't even know how old an exhibit is. Not so much a professional exhibition for a state-level museum. Still a nice experience provided it's free or cheap enough, though I was in fact a bit disappointed. Also there are many locals here who seem to treat it like a playground and I have no idea what their roles are even whether they are visitors or staffs. The cleaning lady made very irritating noises when cleaning the staircase.

This place could really use some professional touch. Toilet is awful, some collections are put just like that, and not much information available for visitors. No flyers nor guidance. But the ticket officer is friendly.

Positioned in the popular Kesawan Medan City and Adjacent to the legendary Tip Top Restaurant, ***Tip Top Bakery & Cake Shop*** (only managed to try here) is a cozy, old-school bakery that’s been around since the 1930s, carrying the charm of the good old days. Walking in carries you to where the smell of butter and sugar brings back childhood memories. Tried two of their popular items: the Pineapple Pie and Black Forest Cake. Pineapple Pie – The filling tasted like homemade jam goodness with chunky pineapple that gave a nice, natural sweetness. Wished the crust was a little more buttery and crumbly with more filling so every bite could be as satisfying as the first. Black Forest Cake - A fun twist on the classic that we (or I) know, Instead of the usual cherries/ blueberries, it had raisins inside, which added a different kind of sweetness. The cake was moist and chocolate sprinkles on the sides gave it a playful touch. Not what I expected, but still tasty! Tip Top remains a must-visit for anyone in Medan, whether you’re a local craving childhood flavors or a visitor looking for a taste of history. Prices are fair, and the vintage vibe makes the experience even better. Tip: enjoy a cuppa with your choice of goodies from the bakery during day time and or stay over for dinner with ice cream 🍨 over live band.

The most popular restaurant selling western food in Medan, placed nearby Kesawan oldtown area. The building is so historical and old-fashioned in its interior design and decorations. Just ordered an omelette with prawns and breads, chinese asparagus soup, and a glass of guava juice for my own - it tasted delicious and well prepared! But, I advise you to not asking why all the prices are not reasonable, I think you all have gotten its reason. 😃🤗 Even though many tables are reserved and quite crowded inside, I thought we did not wait too long to have our late lunch after a delayed flight to Kualanamu. At an exactly 1 hour, we have filled our stomach for an early 'big night snack' before getting the real dinner dishes. 🤣😭 Overall, this is a recommended restaurant to hunt when you walk around oldtown Kesawan and need something to fill your tummy! 😁🥰

I was in a time machine back years ago! Ordered classic ice cream that I could now rarely find elsewhere. Tasted really good. The vibe and the smell suggested it was old, but generally the restaurant was well maintained. Good place to go when in town.

Tried the chicken steak. Very good batter on the chicken with a very unique sauce which is very fragrant and well balanced. Not so sure whether there is a Dutch influence in the taste (perhaps not). Fat fries are of good quality, like those I would taste in Australia or New Zealand. I am so plesantly surprised. The special fried rice has great umami. Service was quick and there is an air-conditioned and non ac area to choose from. I bought a couple of cakes and snack from the bakery. The croquette-in-a springroll is very very yummy. The chocolate cake is excellent, perhaps from cocoa grown in Sumatra. The cannoli will do well in Italy. The piped cream is delicious. The flour, butter and ingredients are of good quality. The cakes might look old school but they are very good!

Tip Top Restaurant in Medan is a legendary colonial-style eatery established in 1934. With its classic interior, nostalgic ambiance, and signature dishes like steak, homemade ice cream, and vintage pastries, it blends old-fashioned flavors with a rich historical charm.

This is a must stop vintage restaurant if you are visiting Medan. The building & the restaurant itself already there for century. Famous with its dessert cake, which is baked manually with wood burning stove, thats why it has really good smell and taste so good.

Tip Top Bakery Cake Shop, Medan, Indonesia

Popped into Tip Top expecting a cake, got a time machine to 1929. This place has been churning out mochas and misery since Jangkie Yap opened it under Dutch colonial noses - surviving Japanese bans and independence upheavals like a cockroach in a warzone. Their signature mocha cake, coated in chocolate sprinkles, tastes like nostalgia with a side of wood-smoked regret, thanks to a 1934 stone oven that’s seen more drama than Kesawan Street. Statistically, they’ve baked enough cakes to bury Medan in frosting, with over 90 years of daily output (call it 50 cakes/day = ~1.6 million cakes by 2025). The vibe? Colonial ghost chic—creaky chairs and waiters who glare like you stole their recipe. Downside: service drags slower than a Dutch bureaucrat, and the cakes aren’t moist enough to cry over. Still, it’s a heritage haunt opposite Tjong A Fie’s mansion, so you’re eating history. Grab the speculaas for Dutch spice with a hint of existential dread.

The oldest Indian temple you can find in Medan town. Historical and pretty, located at little india Medan. Still a regular temple after all, but it's good to kill some time to discover the town.

Very strategic location. My visit here was when I and my friends studied the diversity of beliefs in Medan, And this is one of the activities of the National Student Exchange program which takes the city of Medan as its destination.

Oldest Amman Temple in Medan. Good vibration and pleasant ambience. Well kept and maintained by management.

Hindu temple with Indian architecture.. they allowed non Hindu to enter but you must make sure you were clean, like not in your period ect, remove your shoes and put it on the place they prepare, wash your feet and go in the temple.. the main goddess on that Temple is mariamman (another name of durga or siwa's wife), Ganesha on the right side of the goddess, and her second child. also siwa and kresna on her side. and many god and goddess around the temple in8

A Hindu temple next to a Sikhs Gurdwara amazing to see Hindu Temple iin the heart of Medan.

This hindus temple is open for every day, from morning till 12 pm and from 16.00 - evening.. Make sure you use proper clothes if not bring scarf..

Nice view in the temple and we are fortunate to witness local wedding taking place over there

The mosque is absolutely stunning — one of the most beautiful landmarks in Medan and a must-see for anyone who appreciates architecture, culture, or history. From the outside, the building is breathtaking. The combination of white and green colors, the large domes, the detailed arches, and the elegant windows create a majestic and peaceful atmosphere. The architectural design blends Islamic, Indian, and Middle Eastern styles perfectly, making it stand out among all the buildings nearby. The surroundings are also clean, calm, and filled with a sense of serenity. There are tall trees and open spaces around the mosque, which make the area feel refreshing and spiritual at the same time. Even just sitting outside and observing the details of the structure gives a feeling of peace and admiration. Although I couldn’t enter, I could see how respectful and well-maintained everything was. The locals nearby were very kind and welcoming, and you can truly feel the cultural and religious importance of this place in the heart of Medan. If you’re visiting Medan, I highly recommend stopping by Masjid Raya Al Mashun — even if you can only see it from the outside. It’s not just a mosque; it’s a symbol of faith, beauty, and the rich heritage of North Sumatra. 🌿✨

Masjid Raya Al Mashun, also known as the Grand Mosque of Medan, is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. Its grand architecture, combining Middle Eastern, Indian, and European influences, makes it a truly stunning sight to behold. The majestic domes, intricate details, and peaceful atmosphere create a unique experience for both worshippers and visitors. Located in the heart of Medan, it’s not only a spiritual center but also a symbol of the city’s rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re there to pray, reflect, or simply admire its beauty, this mosque is a must-visit.

Such a great mosque and a great place. Unfortunately for those who want to do isha prayer a bit late, you are just able to do it at the terrace because the door is locked

Incredibly stunning and pearls of Medan I can say.... Still standing strong after more then 115 years. Amazing Architecture where its built with moorish and cathedral style. The outlook exterior made you think that this building look like beautiful wedding cake. While inside interior have so much story to tell. It's symbolise Muslim community and the pure heart of Islam in Medan. Since it was built together with Istana Maimoon.... Most of the architectural are almost similar. One of the beautiful mosque in Asia and must visit place when you are in Medan. Absolutely beautiful mosque

It’s beautiful mosque and all the history

this is one of biggest and oldest mosque in the middle of the city of Medan, the mosque had a beautiful architecture inside and outside, all the materials are from several country, when i came here, i listened to the explanation from the guide, so i got new knowledge, near this mosque there's a tomb too.

Good place for visitors. History of Mosque for Medan City Center from 1906 by Sulthan Deli

I sent lot of parcels to medan and all of them were delivered as fast as possible. However if I already paid the postage fee in another country why do people who received the parcel had to pay 20000 rupiah per parcel. I have never seen that anywhere. Not to forget sometimes one has to go the post office and collect the parcel and they ask for bills even though the sender already declared the amount of the clothes and other products. 4 star cause every item was delivered. If you are into philately you can get good stamps here.

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A beautiful Buddhist temple with lots of positive energy and atmosphere 🙏🏻

This monastery is one of the large monasteries in the middle of the city of Medan, its location around the banyan garden and is quite hidden because it is not too visible from the roadside, this monastery is well maintained and is still often used for worship and other celebrations such as Chinese New Year.

This is the most magnificent and well-maintained historical Chinese temple in Medan. The environment is clean and well-organized. This time I had the chance to witness and participate in the annual "hungry gost" festival. Looking at the fire engulfing the paper houses and all the offerings were so mesmerizing. Definitely a lifetime experience.

Another historical building in medan built around 1940s. Mainly served as a worship place for buddhist & tao. The place is vast, located in the middle of city near governor house. In the outside they have mini pagoda. You can enter the worship place, they have many deities according to their belief. The architecture is very beautiful. Amazing

One of the oldest and biggest temple in Medan city. Got so many God statue at here. All is bigger God Statue.

Really nice Taoist temple. It’s under construction from outside right now but there is no problem to go inside. It has Beautiful statues and wooden ceiling.

This is one of the oldest temple and also providing halls for the local Chinese to perform a ritual named Gong Tek for their deceased family members. I was here for the Gong Tek ritual, witnessing the Taoism culture being practiced and also the classic Teochew opera.

Nearby little india( Kampung Madras). Was unfortunate enough to be there on Sunday as the place was packed with cars. Our attempt to find a parking inside the mall was a failure and had to resort to parking a few hundreds meter away. The mall was comfy. They do body screen upon arrival by the main gate, but its more to a gimmick. The inferior was nice and cooling, and gives you a good vibes.. Prices are on the expensive side. Oh.. Their toilets were clean and that is impressive, cos a good clean toilet is becomes a yardstick to differentiate a good mall and a bad one.. Overall its a good place to shop.

Sun Plaza is arguably one of the best malls in Medan. It’s a one-stop destination that has everything you need—whether you’re looking for great food, a fun arcade, or a relaxing movie at the cinema. The mall has a nice mix of local and international brands, plus a comfortable layout that makes it easy to spend hours here. Perfect for hanging out with friends, family, or just chilling on your own.

Morning from Indonesia, travelers Have you ever come to Kopi Fest Indonesia. This event is scheduled from May 28 to May 31, 2025 in Sun Plaza Medan. This mall is really great 👍 . Yesterday, I came to Kopi Fest Indonesia. And it really was fun 🤭😆 . This event features various activities, such as coffee drinking, buying coffee beans, cake tasting, a talk show about coffee science, a barista competition, mocktail making, and more. . And you know, here you can create Latte Art, and brew your own coffee just paying IDR5000 for each feature but you need to register in advance by scanning barcode there. The officials will be guide you, guys. They're friendly. . There so many Bazaars here, such as Otten, Tuku, Kimi (The Bazaars attendant is handsome haha), Breville, BoluMom, Bakeout, Falala and many more. . For Coffee Lovers, I suggest you come here and today is the last day. Just come an join, guys!!!

Located in the centre of Medan city, this plaza becomes one of Medan people's most favorite place for hanging out with friends or families. This place is very huge and has so many sections of merchants. You can find many renowned shops, boutique, movie theatre and food tenants. The parking area is vast and available in every level, so it won't be hard if we want to reach specific shop in this building. Overall, this place is recommended.

Really Bad Parking System. It's been 45 minutes but we are stuck. Big mall but bad parking system.

One of the modern and exciting shopping mall in the heart of Medan city. It is undergoing major renovation to modernize the ambience but no worries shops are still operating like usual. It has a supermarket, department stores, cinema, F&B outlets, local and international brands of fashion stores, bank, money changer, ATM centers, etc. Sun Plaza offers mall experience to kids to adults. It has spacious parking spaces. Sun can be accessed by public transportation and e-hailing transportation.

Great Shopping Mall. Very upmarket mall that has everything and caters to everyone. Has several large anchor tenants including a department store, hypermarket, Ace Hardware, fresh fruit and veges and all the supporting retailers you can imagine. Easy to spend a day here 👍

The Old Medan City Hall was built in 1908 during the Dutch colonial period. The building was designed by C. Boon, an architect for the Deli Group. The City Hall is kilometre zero in Medan, and was originally built for De Javasche Bank (now Bank Indonesia), but was instead purchased by the City Council of Medan. Its bell was donated in 1913 from the Tjong A Fie Mansion. Medan City Hall is now owned and managed by the Grand Aston City Hall hotel-office-retail complex, situated just behind it.

Good historical area at Medan

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and historic building that is still strong. Inside there is a restaurant. (Original) Indah dan bangunan bersejarah yang masih kokoh. Di dalamnya ada restaurant.

(Translated by Google) It is suitable for dining, casual coffee and afternoon tea. It is equipped with delicious Chinese, Western and Nanyang Nyonya Baba delicacies. At the same time, you can reminisce about the old days of Medan - the little Paris of Sumatra! I hope it will be open until midnight, making it a check-in spot in Medan City. 👍🙏✌️ (Original) 适合餐饮，休闲喝咖啡与下午茶，备有中西与南洋娘惹峇峇的美味佳肴，同时可以回味当年棉兰的旧时光——苏门答腊的小巴黎！希望能营业至午夜，是棉兰市的打卡点。👍🙏✌️

(Translated by Google) Based on existing historical records, the old city hall building was previously known as the Gemeentehuis, which was built in 1908 with designs from the Hulswit Architect Bureau. In 1913, this building underwent an addition in the form of a large wall clock attached to the top of the building with the help of Chinese entrepreneur Tjong A Fie, which at that time could produce the sound of a carillon. Then, in 1923, this building underwent renovations again. The Old City Hall building was abandoned when the new City Hall building began to be built in 1990. However, after the Grand Aston Hotel was built behind it, the building still maintained its shape and is even well maintained and can be used as a support for the hotel even though ownership is still with the City Government ( Medan City Government. It is said that during the independence era, twelve mayors were recorded as having offices in this building, starting from Luat Siregar (1945) to the last, H. Agus Salim Rangkuty (1990). Even though the building is more than hundreds of years old, physically it still exudes its elegant and antique charm. Meanwhile, historically, this building has been designated as a cultural heritage building (BCB) based on the Cultural Heritage Law Number 10 of 2010 and Medan City Regional Regulation (Perda) Number 2 of 2012 (Original) Berdasarkan catatan sejarah yang ada, gedung balai kota lama ini dulu dikenal dengan Gemeentehuis yang dibangun pada tahun 1908 dengan hasil rancangan Biro Arsitek Hulswit. Pada tahun 1913, gedung ini mengalami penambahan berupa jam dinding besar yang ditempelkan di bagian atas bangunan bantuan pengusaha China Tjong A Fie yang saat itu dapat mengeluarkan bunyi carillon. Lalu, pada tahun 1923, gedung ini kembali mengalami renovasi. Gedung Balai Kota Lama ini sempat terbengkelai ketika Gedung Balai Kota Baru mulai dibangun pada tahun 1990. Namun setelah di belakangnya dibangun Grand Aston Hotel, bangunan tersebut tetap dipertahankan bentuknya dan malah terawat serta boleh digunakan sebagai penunjang hotel tersebut kendati kepemilikannya masih berada di Pemerintah Kota (Pemkot) Medan. Konon, bangunan ini pada zaman kemerdekaan dulu tercatat ada dua belas walikota yang berkantor di gedung tersebut, mulai dari Luat Siregar (1945) hingga yang terakhir, H. Agus Salim Rangkuty (1990). Meskipun bangunan tersebut telah berusia ratusan tahun lebih, akan tetapi secara fisik masih memancarkan pesonanya yang anggun dan antik. Sedangkan secara kesejarahannya, gedung ini telah ditetapkan sebagai bangunan cagar budaya (BCB) berdasarkan UU Cagar Budaya Nomor 10 Tahun 2010 dan Peraturan Daerah (Perda) Kota Medan Nomor 2 Tahun 2012

(Translated by Google) This building is quite old. It is a historical heritage building and the office of the Mayor of Medan during the Dutch Colonial Government era. This building used to be poorly maintained before it was managed by Grand Aston. Now it is very beautiful after its management was taken over by the Grand Aston Hotel. But now this place is no longer open to the public. Public visitors can only enjoy the beauty of this building from the outside or from Merdeka Square. (Original) Bangunan ini sudah cukup tua. Merupakan bangunan peninggalan bersejarah dan kantor Walikota Medan pada zaman Pemerintahan Kolonial Belanda. Dulu bangunan ini kurang terawat sebelum dikelola oleh Grand Aston. Sekarang sangat cantik setelah pengelolaannya diambil alih pihak Hotel Grand Aston. Namun sekarang tempat ini tidak lagi terbuka untuk umum. Pengunjung umum hanya bisa menikmati keindahan bangunan ini dari luar atau dari Lapangan Merdeka.

(Translated by Google) This building was once part of the Bank Indonesia building next door, then, perhaps, became the city hall during the colonial period, so it is also located at the city's zero point. One of the remaining colonial buildings which is still or has had very good luck standing because it still stands intact in the Kesawan area which is full of old buildings which are now not completely intact or have almost collapsed, such as the Het Warenhuis building behind the PT building. Lonsum. The old town hall is now the foyer of the Grand Aston Hotel. (Original) Bangunan ini dulunya adalah bagian dari bangunan Bank Indonesia yang ada di sebelahnya, lalu, mungkin, menjadi balaikota ketika masa kolonial karenanya ia juga terletak di titik nol Kota. Salah satu bangunan sisa kolonial yang masih atau bernasib sangat bagus berdiri karena masih berdiri utuh di kawasan Kesawan yang penuh bangunan lama yang sekarang tidak sepenuhnya utuh atau sudah hampir runtuh seperti bangunan Het Warenhuis di belakang gedung PT. Lonsum. Balaikota lama ini sekarang menjadi foyer Hotel Grand Aston.

City Tour New york! #manhattan Manhattan, Broadway, time square,Brooklyn, queen , Dambo, midtown, #family #tourism #adventure #scenery This was amazing experience to visit new york city.

Big luxury mall in Medan with lots of famous food and beverage restaurants inside, also have a shopping area, also there's a playground for kids.

It's not very big. It has matahari, xx1 cinema, berastagi supermarket, ria ayam penyet restaurant, gramedia., etc. Highest fllor is empty n being renovated.

Nice mall. 5 movie theaters (studios) play newly released Hollywood and English movies exclusively. Nice exclusive food court on entire floor. Beaf steakhouse on ground floor. Middle to upper middle class mall. Has a supermarket on first floor.

Good spot to take a break, nice security and variety of kios inside. there also supermarket berastagi at basement and Theater too.

Huge supermarket and Mall. Everything is clean, tidy and organised. Ease to get what ever we want. Food, goods, etc

Just another lippo mall. Still under construction. A little bit dusty. Parking is still free, don't know till when. Some of the tenants: Berastagi, Gramedia, Matahari, The Coffee Crowd, Chat Box Coffee, Sports Station, Ayam Penyet Ria, Starbucks Coffee, Cobek, and Fountain cafe, and etc.

Before entering the palace, we must remove our shoes/sandals. There are many areas blocked in the palace, probably those areas are not maintained. The only place we can get in is the living hall, the throne room and waiting guests area. Not the bedrooms and others. There's nothing much to see, and people are selling souvenirs in the palace which I personally don't think is appropriate. Many people are hanging around the area of Istana, like a park. The carpark area is not well maintained, many big holes on the road and I paid RP 7k. As a foreigner, I would say just take photos from outside.

Nice to visit but very tired and run down, not been decorated since it was built in 1888 by the Dutch. Not much to see, most is restricted as lived in. Worth a visit for 45p entrance fee. Don't forget to take your shoes off!

Honestly, I don’t think it’s worth entering here. Pay 10K just to look around the interior. We wanted to see the real uniqueness of the palace, but there were too many people selling souvenirs. You can’t really appreciate the palace itself. The palace looks poorly maintained, and the funniest part I was inside less than 10 minutes before heading out again.

Maimun Palace (Istana Maimun) in Medan is historical palace truly stands out as one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The architecture is absolutely stunning — a mix of Malay, Islamic, Indian, and European styles that create a very unique atmosphere. The yellow color of the building makes it shine brightly under the sun and gives a royal feeling the moment you arrive. Inside, the palace is filled with antique furniture, old photographs, and decorations from the Deli Sultanate period. It really feels like stepping back in time. You can even rent traditional royal costumes and take beautiful photos — such a fun experience for both locals and tourists! The staff were friendly and polite, and they helped explain some parts of the history behind the palace. The environment is peaceful, clean, and perfect for walking around slowly while admiring the details of the building. It’s easy to reach by Grab or taxi, and the entrance fee is affordable. The palace also has a small souvenir shop where you can buy local crafts. If you love history, culture, and beautiful architecture, I highly recommend visiting Maimun Palace. It’s not just a tourist spot — it’s a piece of Medan’s soul and heritage. Definitely worth a visit and a few great photos! 📸✨

Large building which consists of 40 rooms. There's also prison inside this palace. The building is still in it's original form. There's a guide at the main entrance if you request for one so that they can tell you the history of this palace. There's also people who sells tshirt, hats, souvenirs inside the palace. They are also part or a distant relatives of the Sultan's family and descendant. Around the palace vicinity, there's also a number of shops selling drinks and food. If you sit down at one of the shop, one by one, sellers will come and sell you their stuff be it rings, crackers, tshirt, wallet, magnet, etc. Ample parking space around the palace.

Istana Maimun is a beautiful and iconic palace in Medan, rich with history and culture. The architecture is stunning, blending Malay, Middle Eastern, and European styles. Inside, you can see royal furniture, historical artifacts, and even try on traditional Malay royal attire. It’s a great spot for learning about the Deli Sultanate while enjoying the majestic atmosphere. The palace is well-maintained, but some areas could use better lighting for photos. Overall, it’s a must-visit destination in Medan for those who appreciate history, architecture, and local heritage.

Maimun Palace is an excellent place to learn about Malay culture. Its well-preserved architecture, portraits of past kings, and royal furnishings reflect the grandeur of its glorious era. Inside the palace area, there are souvenir vendors, but in my opinion, it would be better if they were relocated outside the main building to maintain the cultural essence and atmosphere of the palace.

Pos Bloc Medan is a heritage preserved and reimagined. Set inside the beautifully restored former Medan Post Office (est. 1911), this colonial-era building still wears its heritage proudly—but now it’s buzzing with art, food, and local culture. The charm lies in the mix of vintage floor tiles beneath your feet, modern cafes, local food, snack bites and more. Theres a mini postal museum area, where they’ve preserved old postal equipment—typewriters, telegraphs, and scales—all tagged with QR codes that link to their stories. It’s an interactive walk through history, right in the middle of a lifestyle space. You can print your own customized stamps too — which is an unexpectedly fun souvenir rooted in the place’s legacy. The central courtyard is a vibe, often with live music or weekend events.The upper floor is occupied by a fine cafe TEMU which also offer 2 private rooms if you’re looking to have a close knit with friends and family or even meetings. Explorer Tip: Swing by in the late afternoon when the natural light hits just right—and definitely take time to scan a few QR codes.

Old post office turn to cafe, food stall. However i love how the post office vibe still there. You still feel the nostalgic of the building. Cool place to gather and have some coffee.

As someone who has always been drawn to old buildings, PosBloc Medan instantly felt like a place of comfort for me. There’s something about stepping into a historic space that resonates deeply – the walls, the details, and the atmosphere all seem to tell stories of the past. The ambiance here truly speaks for itself. It’s warm, inviting, and perfectly balanced between preserving history and creating a modern community space. PosBloc Medan is the kind of place where you can lose track of time simply by soaking in the surroundings. For those who appreciate heritage and architecture, this is a must-visit spot. It’s more than just a location; it’s an experience that connects you to the history of Medan in the most charming way.

Once the proud postal heart of Medan, now rebranded as a hipster playground where history meets overpriced lattes. The grand colonial bones still whisper of telegrams and lost love letters, while inside, local youths Instagram their avocado toast under fluorescent art installations. The vibe? A museum curated by a graphic designer who once read a history book. Bonus points for the antique mailbox that hasn’t been emptied since 1983. Best enjoyed with a side of existential dread and a flat white.

Merhaba Travelers I hope you're doing well For this time I'll review Pos Bloc Wait, come again? What kind of this place is? Well, this place was Pos Office (place for delivery some letters or packages) before but now it has changed into Museum. Yarps, you can see history of Pos in Indonesia, things they used to post and deliver some things such as, old bicycle, telephone, stamps, printing machine, measurement tools and many more. Not only museum, but also you can eat some foods and drink some beverages here. There are many cafe inside and you can choose wherever you want to eat. They sell some souvenirs as well. And if you want to hold some events, you can hold it here. Just contact them for further information Last week, I came here to see Paintings Fair which held by college students. It's free for entry and you just spend your money for eating and drinking. Oke, that's all about Pos Bloc Let's visit it!

Classical pos store with some modern aspects in it, worth to drop by

It was a nice idea to repurpose old post office to a new trendy eateries and art hub while preserving the classic historical Dutch colonial structure. There is a small post office museum where you can have a bit of the history lesson Also you still can do some basic post office transaction here. There are still renovations going on and hopefully more vendors/tenants in the future.

The largest state-owned bank branch has thug parking attendants without valid attributes or identification. What worse he can't tell the difference between stopping and parking. Kind of shame i think.

Waiting for 3 HOURS!! When it came my turn, the cust service lady, ASKING ME NICELY to give my turn to some guy that has waited since yesterday??!!! What kind of joke!!

very helpful

Very very good

Is The best . . .

(Translated by Google) The service is good, the staff is friendly, communication and information. Thank you, Sis Yolan, for help (Original) Pelayanannya bagus, staf nya ramah, komunikasi dan informasi Terima kasih Kak yolan ibu sudah dibantu

(Translated by Google) Last Friday I came here to change a new ATM card, the service was satisfactory, the waiting room was clean and spacious, thank you to Sis Olan and the security guard who were very helpful and friendly." (Original) jum’at lalu kesini buat ganti kartu atm yang baru, pelayanan memuaskan, ruang tunggunya bersih dan luas, terima kasih buat kak olan dan bapak satpamnya sangat membantu dan ramah”.

Entrance Fee : Rp. 10.000 Vibe : Noone around, so it's pretty comfortable with some Huts you can rest in Recommendation : Not a must go, but if you don't have anywhere else to go in Medan then visit this place.

(Translated by Google) It is very interesting that the Karo traditional house is still maintained and maintained, I am very grateful to the owner for building a tour like this to preserve the Karo traditional house which is starting to become extinct. And it is also an educational tour of Karo cultural traditions. (Original) Sangat menarik rumah adat Karo masih terjaga dan terawat, saya sangat berterima kasih kepada owner-nya karena membangun wisata seperti ini guna melestarikan rumah adat Karo yg sudah mulai punah. Dan juga menjadi wisata edukasi adat budaya Karo.

(Translated by Google) The location is in the middle of the village, somewhat inland. The atmosphere was quiet, there was only 1 sweeper and a man who played karo music on his keyboard. Without needing to enter, we can take free photos outside the area and get a view of Rumah Karo. But if you want to see the house more closely, the fee is 10k per person. If you just want to walk around looking for new photo spots, or want to relax quietly without lots of people, maybe you can visit here once in a while. Because apart from the traditional house, there is nothing else interesting. (Original) Lokasinya berada di tengah² desa, agak masuk ke dalam. Suasana sepi, hanya ada 1 orang tukang sapu dan seorang bapak² yang memainkan musik karo dengan keyboard nya. Tanpa perlu masuk, kita sudah bisa berfoto gratis di luar area dan mendapatkan view Rumah Karo. Tapi kalo mau melihat rumahnya lebih dekat, bayarnya 10k per orang. Kalo ingin sekedar jalan² cari spot foto baru, atau mau nyantai dengan tenang tanpa banyak orang, mungkin bisalah sesekali berkunjung kemari. Karena selain Rumah adat nya, gak ada hal lain yang menarik.

(Translated by Google) The place is comfortable, cool, calm. Suitable for a retreat or gathering with a large family. A capacity of 100 people can enter the Karo traditional stilt house There are mats, welcome drinks, electricity, water and toilet facilities for one rental Cafe & live music available. Parking is spacious & safe because there are gates & guards In essence, it is suitable for a holiday with a large family or community (Original) Tempat nya nyaman,sejuk, tenang.cocok untuk retreat atau kumpul bersama keluarga besar. Kapasitas 100 orang bisa masuk di dlm rumah panggung adat Karo Ada fasilitas tikar, wellcome drink, listrik,air,toilet untuk sekali sewa Tersedia cafe & live musik.parkir luas & aman krna ada gerbang & penjaga nya Pokoknya cocoklah untuk tempat liburan bersama klga besar atau komunitas

(Translated by Google) Just 30 minutes from the city center of Medan. The building is large and still original. Fun for those who want to see a traditional house without having to go far. The place is beautiful and there is a cafe too. (Original) Cukup 30menit dari pusat kota Medan. Bangunan nya besar dan masih asli. Menyenangkan bagi yang mau lihat rumah Adat tanpa harus pergi jauh2. Tempatnya asri dan ada cafe nya juga.

(Translated by Google) This house is cool, the only one in Medan. Entry is also cheap, 10 thousand rupiah per person, the place is clean, far from residential areas. (Original) keren nih rumah, satu-satunya yang ada di kota medan ini. masuknya juga murah 10rb/orang, tempatnya bersih, jauh dari pemukiman warga

(Translated by Google) The site of a traditional house of the Karo Batak tribe, along with several artifacts from this tribe. We learned a lot here, explaining how this tribe lives in every corner of the house. (Original) Situs rumah adat dari suku Batak Karo beserta beberapa benda dari suku ini. Kami belajar banyak hal disini, dijelasin bagaimana cara suku ini hidup di setiap sudut rumah.

(Translated by Google) This building has been standing for a long time and is a historic building in Medan, this building is now used by PT Asuransi Indonesia, to take care of insurance you can go to this building, this building is located in the center of Medan city, and is easy to get because it is located on the side of the road, for parking access too easy (Original) Bangunan ini sudah lama berdiri dan termasuk bangunan bersejarah juga dimedan, bangunan ini kini dipakai oleh PT asuransi Indonesia, untuk mengurus asuransi bisa ke gedung ini, gedung ini terletak di pusat kota Medan, dan mudah didapatkan karena terletak di pinggir jalan, untuk akses parkir juga gampang

(Translated by Google) This building has been a Jasindo Insurance office for quite a long time. This Indonesian Jasa Insurance Office (Jasindo) serves its customers regarding Jasindo insurance products. These products include fire insurance, transportation, car and motorbike insurance, and financial insurance. Apart from that, Jasindo also provides consultations for customers regarding the insurance they will use. The premiums offered by Jasindo are also attractive with a fast and easy insurance claim process. Immediately visit the nearest Jasindo office for other information regarding this insurance. You can also contact Jasindo's customer service telephone contact (call center) to get a quick response and you can also visit the website online for profile information, product details, registration, claims and the latest news from Jasindo. (Original) Gedung ini sudah cukup lama sekarang manjadi kantor Asuransi Jasindo .Kantor Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Jasindo) ini melayani nasabahnya terkait produk dari asuransi Jasindo. Produk-produk tersebut diantaranya asuransi kebakaran, pengangkutan, asuransi kendaraan mobil dan motor, hingga asuransi keunagan. Selain itu, Jasindo juga melayani konsultasi bagi nasabah untuk asuransi yang akan digunakan. Premi yang ditawarkan Jasindo juga menarik dengan proses klaim asuransi yang cepat dan mudah. Segera kunjungi kantor Jasindo terdekat untuk informasi lainnya terkait asuransi ini. Anda juga bisa menghubungi kontak telepon customer service (call center) Jasindo untuk mendapat respon cepat dan bisa juga mengunjungi websitenya secara online untuk informasi profil, detail produk, pendaftaran, klaim dan berita terbaru dari Jasindo.

(Translated by Google) No response to claim. At the beginning, there was a promise of easy claims via the application, but in fact it was difficult not to respond (Original) Tidak ada tanggapan untuk klaim. Diawal janji kemudahan claim via aplikasi, nyatanya susah tidak di tanggapi

(Translated by Google) Changing your 3G card to 4G is smooth and fast. (Original) Urusan ganti kartu 3G ke 4G lancar dan cepat.

(Translated by Google) Hopefully the collaboration will be smooth (Original) Semoga kerjasama nya lancar

(Translated by Google) Good service Thank you Jasindo Not complicated (Original) Layanan bagus Terima kasih Jasindo TDK mempersulit

(Translated by Google) Insurance that has been operating for a long time (Original) Asuransi yg sdh lama beroperasi

(Translated by Google) The mosque is magnificent & spacious. (Original) Masjidnya Megah & Luas.

(Translated by Google) The mosque is clean. Recommended (Original) Masjidnya bersih. Rekomended

(Translated by Google) Mosques with cool air conditioning make you solemn (Original) Mesjid dengan AC yg sejuk membuat khusuk

(Translated by Google) The mosque is comfortable and neat Let's pray in this mosque. (Original) Masjid nyaman dan rapi Mari sholat di masjid ini.

(Translated by Google) Having prayed here, I was amazed by the beauty of this mosque (Original) Pernah shalat disini, saya terpukau akan keindahan masjid ini

(Translated by Google) Maa Shaa Allah, this mosque is amazing (Original) Maa Syaa Allah luarbiasa masjid ny

(Translated by Google) The mosque is neat, clean, complete 👍👍 (Original) Masjid nya rapi, bersih, lengkap 👍👍

Titi Gantung is the historical landmark of Medan city. It is a bridge that connects the Jalan Stasiun Kereta Api and Jalan Jawa, located on the top of the railway of Medan City station. It is located at the heart of the city, next to Merdeka Square. This bridge was built in the year of 1885. It was still stood firm at its original location. It could be a place for photo taking but not so interesting. Maintainance was just okay. Some parts was used now for motorbike parking. No entrance fee to enter this bridge. It would be more interesting if there were some public facilities built on the bridge to make Titi Gantung more attractive.

(Translated by Google) A place full of history, but local residents should care about cleanliness so they don't defecate in the open, there are very few people passing by. (Original) Tempat yang penuh sejarah, tapi sebaiknya warga sekitar sekiranya peduli terhadap kebersihan agar tidak buang air sembarangan, sudah jarang orang yg berlalu lalang.