KEYWORDS RELIVE THE VIBE PARIS VAN SUMATRA If Bandung is identified as Paris van Java, Medan city is perceived as Sumatra's Paris. The phrase Paris van Sumatra was popularized by the Dutch who controlled the Deli tobacco plantations, East Sumatra, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In their hands, Medan - the capital of Deli tobacco plantations - was swamped into a civilized city with European-style buildings.
MULTICULTURAL DISTRICTS While shopping has always been mis-stereotyped as a habit for the rich and lavish, this does not apply in Medan. In fact, Medanese love shopping to the point where it is a casual spree. So if the locals love it, you definitely will love it too.
OLD AND NEW TRANSPORT HARMONIZE Besides digital transport service, local transportations like bentors and angkots are still relevant. Bentor is one of the unique and iconic transportation in Medan. It is shaped like a rickshaw and run with a motorcycle next to it.
