So, what can be done in the Medan:
Thematic Parks:
-Hillpark (located in an hour's drive from the center of Med - along the roads of Berasstagi)
-Pantai Cermin (the first and only fleet of water rides in North Sumotra, which is located in Kermin Beach. Thematic park is organized by Malaysian investors and local authorities. This park is open from 11.00 to 18.00 on weekdays, and in excess and holidays from 09.00 to 18.00. Park is closed on Tuesdays, with the exception of holidays. On weekdays, entrance for adults is RP 40,000 (and adults above 110 cm), for children RP 20,000, and on weekends and holidays Entrance for adults RP 60000, and for children - RP 40000. What to do in the park? Take sunny baths, ride kayaks. To get there: you can sit on a minibus (sudako) on jalan. Mt. Haryono (opposite Medan Mall) and exit Perbaungan City stop. In the park you can ride bike or bicycle.
Ecotourism
Mangrove Village (Integrated Mangrove Tourism Village) is located in the village of Sei Nagalavan, in the Drugbang area, which is an hour from Med to South-East. Here you can learn about mangrove forests and how they protect the soil from erosion.
The project was launched when 5,000 mangrove seedlings were planted along the coast in the area. Mangrove forests function as a coastal barrier that works as a shock absorber for huge waves, including tsunami that happens here. These mangrove trees have also become a source of livelihood for local residents. It is known that 60 percent of the mangrove forests Sumatra have already been destroyed, so that these landings must minimize further as a des. Since 2012, products based on mangrove trees (teas, fiber) are sold to Malaysia and India, which helped strengthen the economy of low-income families in the region, about 2,800 people from 180 villages Sumatra participate in this project.
Spa salons
Although Sumatra does not have the same reputation of the spa resort, like Bali or Thailand, massage here you can make sure, and very good. In the countryside next to the median you will find massage salons at a very low cost, while in the medal itself Spa is more expensive (but still not so expensive), but also very good. Here is a couple of spa, where you can look:
• Quan SPA (located on the 17th floor of the five-star JW Marriott hotel. Hour massage here is from RP 250000. This is, of course, very expensive for Indonesia, but the massage is worth it!)
• Zengarden (Located in the heart of Med (Jalan S Parman No 22/272). Prices range from RP 130,000 - 150,000 for 90/120 minutes of massage. Pretty prices available, and therefore it is one of the most valuable premium salons In the city. Massage booking is recommended. Tel: +62614519306)
• Eucalypt's SPA (there are two cabin of this network in the city, one, for example, at the Travelers Suite Hotel - there are lower prices: approximately RP 120000 per hour massage)
• DE'SPA (located on JL. Malaka, 136, tel +62614148416. Traditional Indonesian massage, the price varies, depending on the type of massage - from RP 100,000 to RP 350.000)
Merdec Prospect (Merdeka Walk)
Local residents are affectionately called this place MW. This is a tourist attraction and the most crowded place in the Medan. Here you will find everything starting from the whole mountain of restaurants and cafes, before entertainment and clubs.
Restaurants are different - from Western cuisine to Asian cuisine of different countries. Prices in cafes are cheap enough. You can eat only RP15,000-RP35,000. Here you can and have a good fun, for example, often live music, events for families and children (like performances or competitions). This prospect is located in the heart of the Med. It is better to come here after 5 pm, when all the action unfolds.
Lake Toba
Lake Toba (Danau Toba) is the largest volcanic lake in the world. It is in an hour's drive from Med. Lake Square - 1707 square meters. km, and in the middle of the lake there is an island. The lake is formed by a powerful volcano eruption of about 70,000 years ago.
Some studies say that education may have been associated with the onset of the glacial period and climate change.
The island in the middle - Pulau Samosir (Pulau Samosir) is connected to the shore of a narrow cage that was narrowed in order to swim the boats. The lake crosses the automotive bridge. Samosier is the cultural center of the tribe of Batakov, the indigenous population of Sumatra.
Lake Toba is perhaps the most popular attraction at the present time.
This is a wonderful calm place to come there, relax, you can go on a few days, you can make a hike in the jungle, ride a boat, etc. The lake is popular among Chinese tourists - during the Chinese New Year, prices jump to heaven! In coastal restaurants you will be able to become a viewer of traditional Bakak dance (for example, in Restaurant Bagus Bay every Wednesday and Saturday after 20:00).
Ucok Durian.
Well, how not to buy and not try the famous Durian in the medator! Be sure to visit this place. And the place, between those, very popular among tourists!
Location: Jalan Iskandar Muda near Gajah Mada Park Park
Crocodile farm Taman Bayan Asam Kumbang (Taman Buaya Asam Kumbang)
Taman Bayya is located 5 kilometers from the center of the Med. Once the construction of the crocodile farm was only an unusual hobby for Mr. Lo-Muk. It was in 1959 and he had a few crocodiles. To date, this day is a detailed business and tourist attraction.
Nevertheless, the cost of food and other aspects make it difficult to develop a farm. It's a pity! Most crocodiles live in a large artificial lake.
Young crocodiles live in small tanks. In total, on the farm about 2400 crocodiles of two different species (Crocodillus Polosus and Tomistona Sehlegeli, if it tells you about something). The oldest farm crocodile is more than 40 years (in length he is as much as 6 meters). It seems like, this is the largest crocodilla farm in Indonesia.
Opening hours: 9:00 - 18:00 pm.
Tickets: RP. 3000 (for adults).
Crocodile show: RP. 20,000.
Crocodile feeding time: 16:30 (but variatives)