City of Binjai district, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Places to visit near Binjai

Binjai is a city in City of Binjai district, North Sumatra, Indonesia, home to about 228,763 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 49 churches, 37 buddhist sites, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni (19 km), HKBP Bethesda Medan (23 km) and Rahmat International Wildlife Museum and Gallery (25 km).

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Binjai, North Sumatra
Binjai, City of Binjai district, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Binjai at a glance

Location
City of Binjai district, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Population
about 228,763
Coordinates
3.6001° N, 98.4854° E
Places within 50 km
171 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 2816 km

Top places to visit near Binjai

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Binjai: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Binjai

49 churches within 100 km of Binjai. The closest is HKBP Binjai (2 km); the best-known is Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Binjai

38 buddhist sites within 100 km of Binjai. The closest is Vihara Setia Buddha (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Binjai

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Binjai. The closest is Uruk Sipilpil (38 km); the best-known is Mount Sibayak (50 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Binjai

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Binjai. The closest is Masjid Agung Binjai (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Binjai

18 museums within 100 km of Binjai. The closest is Raz Museum & Gallery (22 km); the best-known is Rahmat International Wildlife Museum and Gallery (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Binjai

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Binjai. The closest is Kolam Abadi Dan Air Terjun Teroh Teroh (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Binjai

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Binjai
  2. 2 km Masjid Al-Musyawarah · mosque, City of Binjai
  3. 2 km Vihara Setia Buddha · Buddhist site, City of Binjai
  4. 1 km HKBP Binjai · church, City of Binjai
  5. 1 km Masjid Agung Binjai · mosque, City of Binjai
  6. 18 km Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni · church, City of Medan
  7. 19 km Back to Binjai

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How to reach Binjai

All places near Binjai by distance

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50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Binjai by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Churches4949HKBP Binjai (2 km)
Buddhist sites3738Vihara Setia Buddha (2 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1825Uruk Sipilpil (38 km)
Mosques & dargahs2323Masjid Agung Binjai (2 km)
Museums1718Raz Museum & Gallery (22 km)
Waterfalls811Kolam Abadi Dan Air Terjun Teroh Teroh (9 km)
Temples55Shree Kali Ma Temple (25 km)
Forts & heritage44Hirohara Shrine Shamusho Extended (26 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Danau Kurung (28 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves33Sei Belawan (18 km)
Caves13Batu Caves (29 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens22Simpang Pos (25 km)
Parks11Lapangan Merdeka (27 km)

Binjai: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Binjai?

Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni (church, about 19 km), Vihara Setia Buddha (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Masjid Agung Binjai (mosque, about 2 km), HKBP Binjai (church, about 2 km), Masjid Al-Musyawarah (mosque, about 2 km), HKBP Bethesda Medan (church, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Binjai?

171 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 37 buddhist sites, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 mosques & dargahs, 17 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Binjai?

HKBP Binjai, about 2 km by road; Gbkp (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Binjai?

Vihara Setia Buddha, about 2 km by road; Se Mien Fo Temple (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Binjai?

Uruk Sipilpil, about 38 km by road; Uruk Buluh (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Binjai?

Start in Binjai, visit Masjid Al-Musyawarah, then Vihara Setia Buddha, then HKBP Binjai, then Masjid Agung Binjai, then Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Binjai?

October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

How far is Binjai from Lovina?

About 2816 km by road (2253 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Binjai’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Binjai on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.