Over 4,000 plant species have been identified to date in the park area. The park is home to diverse flora and fauna. This is the largest national park on the island. Visiting this charming place you will admire beautiful natural landscapes. Lake Toba is the largest lake in Indonesia and also the largest volcanic lake in the world. This is a natural lake occupying the caldera of a supervolcano. The temple has unique south Indian architecture with hundred Hindu deity statues around the building. Sri Mariamman Temple is the first Hindu temple in Medan built around 1881. Medan Cathedral is the oldest church in the city. This temple complex known as one of the biggest non-historical Buddhist temples in Indonesia. Medan has a Buddhist temple named as Maha Vihara Maitreya. Gunung Timur Temple is a city’s oldest Taoism temple, located on Jalan Hang Tuah. There are also several historic places such as Maimoon Palace, where the Sultan of Deli still lives, The Great Mosque of Medan built in 1906 in the Moroccan style. These include the old City Hall, the Medan Post Office and The Tirtanadi Water Tower. There are many old buildings in Medan that still retain their Dutch architecture. Here you can visit wonderful natural and historical places of interest or enjoy active rest. There are many various attractions for any taste on the island. Along the western coast of Sumatra, picturesque Barisan Mountains are situated.īefore planning your journey to this island, do not forget to learn the local weatherforecast. It is famous for its long beaches with dark sand, historical landmarks and original nature. Sumatra is a large island in western Indonesia.