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Medan is in the northeastern part of Sumatra island, in the province of North Sumatra. The city is a semi-enclave within Deli Serdang Regency, bordered by that regency on three sides and by the Strait of Malacca to the north.
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- It’s home to the largest volcanic lake in the world. Yes, Lake Toba is the biggest volcanic lake in the world. It’s also the site of a supervolcanic eruption that took place some 77,000 years ago.
- Watch the sunset over Lake Toba. If you, like me, have a soft spot for sunrises and sunsets, set aside one evening by the banks of Lake Toba. Ask your driver to park outside the Sukarno House at Parapat.
- Walk the former residence of a Batak king. The indigenous Batak people practised cannibalism – usually as punishment for wrongdoers – before they discovered Christianity.
- Wander around Samosir Island. If time permits, take half a day to explore Samosir Island in the middle of Lake Toba. It is home to the Toba Batak people, who are known for being fiercer than their other Batak counterparts.
- Tour Tjong A Fie Mansion. Anyone who has been to Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Penang in Malaysia may find Tjong A Fie Mansion familiar, and Tjong A Fie was actually a relative of Cheong Fatt Tze hence the similarities between the two buildings.
- Have a bowl of soup at Soto Kesawan. Soto Kesawan is one of the reasons why people flock to Medan for its food and is one of the most famous restaurants in the city.
- Admire Mesjid Raya Al Mashun. Mesjid Raya Al Mashun, or simply Mesjid Raya as it is often referred to, is Medan’s main mosque and is known for being one of its prettiest.
- Have lunch at Tip Top Restaurant. Conveniently located across the street from Tjong A Fie Mansion, Tip Top Restaurant is something of an institution in Medan and first opened its doors in 1934.
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If you can get over the culture shock and give Medan a bit of time, you'll discover there's more than a hint of crumbling Dutch-colonial-era architecture, plus some worthwhile sightseeing and shopping, contemporary nightlife and restaurants, and old-school backstreet food stalls.
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