Medan, through which the Delhi River flows, can be called one of the most beautiful cities in Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra. This magnificent city was founded in the sixteenth century on the site of a small village.
At first, Medan was inhabited by Bataks who were descendants of the indigenous people of Sumatra. Now this city is inhabited by the Chinese, Tamilians, immigrants from the island of Java. This is the largest settlement (by the number of residents) throughout the country. It can be rightfully considered the industrial center of the Indonesian state. Textile products, tobacco, paper, cellulose and so on are produced here. On the territory of the coed you can not find too many attractions, but they are and enjoy the attention of tourists. These are mainly the buildings of the period of the colonies that can be found in the very center of the town. Here you will meet the old fortress, palaces of local rulers, some of which were built with elements of Chinese style, hotels of a medan, always waiting for their guests and attracting souvenir shops, visit local bright and colorful markets, a fort of a colonial era, and centers for trade. If you are traveling with children, then you should definitely visit a large zoo and a natural park, which is a state object.
