Taman Alam Lumbini
A gilded pagoda modelled on Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda, set among pine woods and gardens on the outskirts of Berastagi.
Taman Alam Lumbini lies about 4 km east of Berastagi in Tongkoh village. The golden pagoda, completed in 2010, stands about 46 metres tall. It is modelled on the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and is said to be one of Indonesia's tallest pagodas, housing thousands of Buddha statues. Surrounded by pine forest, gardens and highland vegetable fields, the site is peaceful. Entry is free, but visitors must remove their shoes before entering the pagoda and dress appropriately. It is a convenient stop on the way from Medan to Berastagi.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Mikie Holiday Funland
- Peceren Cultural Village
- Lau Sidebuk-Debuk Hot Springs
- Berastagi Fruit Market
- St. Francis of Assisi Inculturative Church
- Bukit Gundaling
- Sikulikap Waterfall
- Mount Sibayak