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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.

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.

SUBTLE DECORS ON THE VINTAGE

Besides the landmarks and cultural icons, many youngsters aspire to define the generation on the street. Be it the city signage, murals and urban photoshoots, these people proves that Medan is more than just a busy old city.

GREEN IS BLACK, YELLOW IS WHITE

Green and yellow are the two colour combinations ubquitous in the urban landscape of Medan.

Not only is that an extension of the Maimoon Palace to the city, the colours also help to extend the city’s icons to the public eye.

MORE THAN A GARDEN

Gardens make the city greener, and in the case of Medan, it strengthens the green “heritage” colour.

The gardens are places for gathering and sometimes for memorials as well.

Travel brings you to a broader horizon and delve beyond good sights