Maha Maitreya Vihara in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra Province

It is not surprising that Deli Serdang Regency has some places to enjoy religious tourism. It is because the region is rich in culture and history! As for the example, tourists can get to the famous Maha Maitreya Vihara. The location is in Cemara Asri Housing Complex and it belongs to Percut Sei Tuan Sub-District. The fact is the vihara also resides near to the capital of North Sumatra Province, Medan City. No wonder, tourists can easily find the location without hassles. Another thing that makes it popular is the fact that Maha Maitreya is considered the biggest in Indonesia!

The Nuance
In terms of function, Maha Maitreya Vihara is used by the local Buddhists for praying and performing a pilgrimage. However, these days, the site has become an interesting vacation spot for tourists. It even features a kid playground, so parents with kids can have a good time during the visit. What is more? The size is definitely big. According to the keepers, the building resides on an area 4.5 hectares. When it comes to the design, the vihara is rich in ornaments, carvings, and statues. Overall, it looks great and suitable for photography too.

Exploring Maha Maitreya Vihara
The first thing that tourists can do in Maha Maitreya Vihara is to explore the site and appreciate the design. Both the size and construction look amazing, after all. Tourists are even allowed to take photos of the building freely! The best object to take perhaps is the carvings of the wall, where people can see many Buddha figures. Located in front of the vihara, tourists can also see some Budha Statues. Somehow, these become a great object for photography too.

With the total area of 4.5 hectares, Maha Maitreya Vihara definitely is able to accommodate lots of visitors. Moreover, there is a kid playground located near to the vihara. That means kids can freely play in that area, so parents can relax and explore the vihara more comfortably. What is more? The next thing that tourists can do is to conduct a pilgrimage. They may learn how Buddha teaches the important to love everything in this world. Have no worries. The keepers may tell thoroughly about it.

So, what can tourists find inside the vihara? Well, the majestic interior and big golden Buddha Statue may welcome them right away in the main room. The good thing is tourists are allowed to enter the vihara freely! Despite the fact, no one is allowed to make a loud noise or disturb prayers when inside. For the information, the vihara consists of 3 main buildings! Make sure to explore them all later!

Nearby Attractions

• Cemara Asri Bird Park
• Cemara Asri Swimming Pool
• Kampung Selfie

How to Get There
For those coming from Medan City, they need to reach Deli Serdang Regency first. The distance between those locations is 25.3 km, so the trip may take about 59 minutes. As for the best route, it is recommended to take Pertahanan Patumbak Street. Later, after arriving at Deli Serdang, tourists can simply head to Cemara Asri Housing Complex at Percut Sei Tuan Sub-District where the vihara is located. This trip takes about 52 minutes, as the distance is 29.3 km. The best route to take is Talun Kenas – Patumbak Street, actually.

Where to Stay

• Miyana Hotel
• Cemara Asri Inn