Gunung Timur Temple
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Henky G
Tasikmalaya, Jawa Barat, Indonesia367 contributions
July 2014 • Family
when you are in Medan spare your time to visit this charming temple, it's not just free of charge but i think this temple has beautiful architectural design, the people there are very welcoming. they let me photograph as long as I didn't make noise. You can explore every corner of the temple. Right behind of it, there is a river overlook a busy street
Written 12 October 2014
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Myrna L
Jakarta35 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
This Taoist Temple Vihara Gunung Timur is located 500 m south of the Hindu temple and It overlooks the Babura River. Known as the oldest temple in Medan that was built on 1962.
Unfortunately, I came by not at the right time as they were preparing things up for the upcoming Chinese New Year, February 2013.
Surprisingly, a guard stop us when we were about to walk out from the area, he asked for money and even said that there were 2 guards at that moment... It was such an indecent behaviour.. but since we were just 2 backpacker girls, tried to prevent unnecessary things so we gave them 10.000,00 IDR. Never knows what will happen, so please always be careful.
Unfortunately, I came by not at the right time as they were preparing things up for the upcoming Chinese New Year, February 2013.
Surprisingly, a guard stop us when we were about to walk out from the area, he asked for money and even said that there were 2 guards at that moment... It was such an indecent behaviour.. but since we were just 2 backpacker girls, tried to prevent unnecessary things so we gave them 10.000,00 IDR. Never knows what will happen, so please always be careful.
Written 31 January 2013
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artemiofranchi
Medan1,132 contributions
Apr 2012 • Friends
that being said (the tittle) if you have been to place like Penang where there are much more old temple then Vihara gunung timur might not be that amazing. its one of the oldest and always filled travel brochure's for medan. the inside area is not very big, a few minute of walkabout will do. nothing especially special
Written 10 August 2012
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Henry
Medan, Indonesia28 contributions
Oct 2019
This is a Chinese / Buddhist temple located in the older/ central part of Medan. It is easy to find/ and there isn't any admission charge. It is a lovely example of this type of temple and offers a slightly different insight into Indoneisan culture (being that the country is predominantly Muslim). It is worth a visit.
Written 6 January 2020
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ras1961
AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS155 contributions
This temple is very beautyfull and also big.
On the left site is a little so made river with very nice sculptures and a very beautyfull Bhudda statue.
Also there is a temple shop where you can buy all kind of Bhudist articles.
On the left site is a little so made river with very nice sculptures and a very beautyfull Bhudda statue.
Also there is a temple shop where you can buy all kind of Bhudist articles.
Written 20 May 2015
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István
Pecs, Hungary54 contributions
Feb 2018
If you would like to see a real functioning chinese temple than you have to go this place. It is in the small street but it's worth powder and shot.
Written 3 March 2018
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SusantoWu
Medan, Indonesia76 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
I have been here for a number of times. It is the biggest Buddhist temples in term of the number of god statues. Each altar is marked with number and one will pray from one altar to another in chronological order. Praying paper and candles are free of charge. It is situated in a very serene location and its front faces a river
Written 22 January 2016
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bangkokstory
Bangkok, Thailand287 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Ask the betak motorcycle to take you here for not over 20.000 rupiah. Seat 3. Very beautiful old temple with hundreds of ancient Taoism god, goddess.
Written 26 October 2015
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jajavalB
Lampang, Thailand3,950 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
Act like local chinese, you need complete 17stations for praying for wealthy, healthy and prosperity in this temple; chinese deities, god and goddess, Potisattawa, devils, etc. There is also warehouse for parking the big boat.
Written 15 August 2015
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syc
Singapore, Singapore25 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
Temple to pray in the morning on our last day in Medan. Book thru private tour. Your can email & enquire about the private tour & he will draft the itinerary to cater your need. tyjdesign@gmail.com
Written 12 August 2015
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