Medan is the third largest city in Indonesia and the largest in the island of Sumatera . Medan itself is the capital of the province of Sumatera Utara where the island is geographically situated at the very west end of Indonesia.
It is clearly visible in the map as a city at the edge of Malaca Straits.
As Sumatera itself is well known for its fertile land, Medan is obviously surrounded by rainforest and many conservatory tropical gardens.
Historically the city of Medan is an expansion of the old village as the origin of this new metropolitan named the village of Labuhan Deli, whic is about 15 kilometers out of the city center eastbound to the Belawan seaport of Medan.
Close to Medan, all of the participants will visit Pantai Cermin , a coastal resort for a Gala Dinner set by the Committee. Be with us.
Fax:+62-61-8366449
Airport to city : 2 km
Climate : Wet season September - December.
Best time : Medan can be visited year round. Durian lovers may want to head
out there August and September to catch the best of season, but
sometimes it also available at any time.
Flavours : Have Padang and Melayu food (Makanan Padang dan Melayu)
an assortment of meat and vegetable dishes often eaten with rice.
The food in Medan is a good mix of Inodonesian and Chinese
influences.
One can easily found Western food as well.
Currency : Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Activities : Shopping at Sun, Deli and Medan Fair Mall, short trips to nearby
tourist places such as Berastagi, Parapat and Pantai Cermin.