Vihara Gunung Timur
A Chinese Taoist temple built in the 1960s, counted among Indonesia's largest Taoist temples, with finely carved and painted halls.
Vihara Gunung Timur is on Jalan Hang Tuah in central Medan. Completed in 1962, it honors Taoist and folk deities. Its roof ridges are decorated with dragon and phoenix ceramic mosaics, and incense fills the halls. It is one of the largest Chinese temples in Sumatra. Admission is free. Please observe photography restrictions in certain areas of the hall. Crowds peak around Chinese New Year. You can easily stop by the nearby Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple on the way.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery
- Sri Mariamman Temple & Kampung Madras
- Tjong A Fie Mansion
- Maimun Palace
- Merdeka Square & Old City Hall
- Kesawan Old Town
- Great Mosque of Medan (Masjid Raya Al-Mashun)
- North Sumatra State Museum