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Capital and largest city of Central Java, Indonesia
Photo: Souren Meubels, http://sourenmeubels.nl/, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Semarang is the capital of Central Java province in Indonesia. It is a bustling, growing mid-sized city with a population of almost 1.7 million in 2020. It is more an administrative and business town than a tourist destination. It nevertheless has its own charm, with contrasting modern mid-rises, a significant set of Dutch colonial architecture, Chinatown, and "kampung" all jutting against each other.
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Kreo Cave
A modest cave formation surrounded by a man-made lake with a resident band of long-tailed macaques. Can get crowded on the weekend, but you may have it all to yourself on a weekday. Near the cave, there is Waduk Jatibarang or Jatibarang reservoir with a beautiful sight.
Lawang Sewu means 'a thousand doors' in Javanese. It has a lot of them, but probably not that many. Built as the headquarters of the Dutch East Indies railway company in 1907, over time it served various purposes. The Dutch reputedly used the basement as a jail and torture centre. During World War II it was used as the Japanese army's headquarters in Semarang, and further atrocities were committed by the Japanese. The attic, with its twin water towers, was used by the military as a badminton court. Reputed to be haunted. Tour guides are available at the building's entrance. Flashlight tours of the basement, with its interesting system of small pools of water to help keep it cool, are a fun scare.
Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong, Gedung Batu
The beautiful Sam Poo Kong temple (Gedung Batu) was built to honour the Muslim Chinese admiral Cheng Ho of the Ming Dynasty, who visited Semarang in the early 15th century. It was extensively renovated in 2006 to celebrate the 600th anniversary of Cheng Ho's visit. In the entry area, there are a couple of stores that sell Chinese art and objects, including giant candles and, of course, there's a place to eat. This complex is one of the major temples for certain Chinese religions, notably Kong Hu Chu (Confucianism), and is replete with a long stone mural depicting major events of Cheng Ho's time here, as well as several different temples, each with its own specific style and architecture. You can burn an envelope in a special prayer oven, or ask a soothsayer to read fortune-telling sticks for you. The temple area is open to visitors if you pay an additional fee, otherwise, you can see much of it from behind a chain - but the mural is behind the temples - but only those seeking to pray may actually enter the temples.
A large square and shopping district at the heart of Semarang. At night, you can eat, drink, or just wander around. Enjoy a ride on the decorated bicycles ("gowes"). On Sunday mornings, this is the venue for Semarang's Car Free Day (actually a couple of hours only), where families gather and enjoy activities such as cycling, roller-blading, playing basketball or simply enjoying the atmosphere while eating in their favorite food stall.
Raden Saleh Cultural park
A park and cultural centre, with theater and dance performances and the occasional art exhibition in the four buildings in the complex. It used to be the site of Semarang's zoo. Suitable for family recreation or just watching artists practice for their performances.
Pelabuhan Tanjung Mas
A busy, important port during Dutch occupation (from 17th century to 1945). Of special interest is the lighthouse built in 1884.
Vihara Buddhagaya Watugong
Popular Buddhist site, featuring the 45m Pagoda Avalokitesvara with seven tiers, the tallest in Indonesia. Various shrines are relevant to the Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions. Development started in the 1950s.
Kebun binatang Mangkang, Bonbin
After several periods of removal and renewal, Semarang Zoo reopened in 2020 with a variety of new animals, a new playground and many other facilities.
Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah
If you want to see a big mosque, this will probably not disappoint. Presumably non-Muslims can take the lift up to the top of the minaret for a scenic view of the city too.
A multi-colored rainbow village focused on sustainable initiatives. Near the village, there is a Kalisari floral market and a promising outlook in the wood construction library that won Architizer A+ Awards 2020 and became the winner of ArchDaily building of the year 2021, named Microlibrary Warak Kayu.
Masjid Layur
Masjid Layur, or commonly called the Masjid Menara, is an old mosque building in the city of Semarang which was founded around 1802. Precisely located on Jalan Layur, Kampung Melayu area. This mosque was built by Arab traders. There is a minaret that is an icon of the mosque.
Curug Gondoriyo
A waterfall with lights at night.
Kota Lama, Oudstadt
Northern Semarang has many old Dutch colonial buildings. This was where the old walled city was located. The wall is no longer there, but many of the buildings remain. While there are a number specific points of interest, the whole area is atmospheric and interesting for a wander. Early morning or late afternoon offers the coolest parts of the day and the best light for photography. The rundown nature is part of its charm, but the City Council is making concerted efforts to bring it back to life. The numbers of cafes and restaurants is slowly growing. This helps to give life to the area at night also, and there is a semi-permanent bric-a-brac market that is most active during these cooler hours. During certain high tides, the area is flooded. Tackling it is also part of the government's plan, and the flooding is slowly dropping in terms of number and intensity of incidents.
GPIB Immanuel
The name means "domed church". A beautiful Protestant church built in 1753, it is the oldest church in Semarang. It has a baroque organ, a rarity in Indonesia.
Modern gallery offering a selection of contemporary art in revolving exhibitions. Strong focus on Asian artists in general and Indonesian artists in particular.
The Groot
An alley with some buildings with tree roots growing on its walls. Many people make it as a photo background even for pre or post-wedding photos.
A small park with Garuda monument.
A small, shady square nestled by the Gereja Blenduk. Good for a quick sit-down after the exertions of walking around the Old Town, and great for indulging in a bit of the Indonesian national pastime of taking selfies. Expect to be invited to join in photos with other visitors.
Gedung Djakarta Lloyd was once the office of the largest shipping company in the Netherlands named Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland (SMN). This building was designed by Ir. Thomas Karsten in 1930. SMN was later nationalized to become Djakarta Lloyd. Until now this building is still used as the office of state-owned, Djakarta Lloyd.
Marba (Martak Badjened) is a company owned by a Yemen-Indonesia businessman who is engaged in export and import. This building was built in the mid-19th century.
Located in the middle of Hoogendoorpstraat, now Jalan Kepodang. Monod & Co company was founded in 1882 by CLF Monod de Froideville and is one of the oldest companies in Semarang. This company is engaged in brokerage, especially sugar, coffee, copra, and other agricultural products for export to Europe. The building is used for art galleries, public libraries, and wedding halls also social activities.
The building has a spiral staircase in front of the building, which was built in 1834. It was used as a spice warehouse in the Dutch colonial era.
This building was used by Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij (KPM) in the early 20th century. The building is an Art Deco Indies style building that was first built in Semarang. Designed by F.J.L Ghijsels of the AIA bureau in 1917. Construction took a year and was only completed in 1918. Now, It is owned by the national marine passenger transport company, PT PELNI.
Built in the early 19th century and used for Cultuur-Maatschappij der Vorstenlanden N.V., a Dutch company engaged in plantations and agriculture. The company opened a branch in Semarang in 1888. Now, the building is owned by state-owned PT Perkebunan Nusantara.
The Monument to Youth
One of Semarang's landmarks - an obelisk set in the middle of a roundabout. It commemorates the five days of fierce battle (14-19 October 1945) between Indonesian freedom fighters and Japanese soldiers who refused to surrender.
Javanese culture and art museum.
Museum Rekor Indonesia
Indonesian Record Museum.
Military museum.
The history of Semarang City since 1547. It is free but you have to make a reservation on Lunpia App, the application can be downloaded on Apple Store or Google Play.
Pasar Johar
Built in 1936, and famous for its neo-vernacular design by architect Thomas Karsten. Unfortunately damaged by fire in 2016, but renovation started in late 2017. As of 2022, Pasar Johar has been reopened. Near the market, there are some landmarks, including the city square Aloon-Aloon Semarang and Masjid Agung Semarang (Semarang Central Mosque) or known as Masjid Kauman.
Pantai Marina
Facilities: swimming pool, children's playground, beach volleyball, water sports.
Facilities: children's playground & pool, cultural and art shows, also animal shows.
Grand Maerakaca
Tawangmas PRPP, a Central Java Miniature like Indonesia Miniature of TMII (East Jakarta). Facilities: cultural and art shows, boat, water bike, small train, fishing pond. It also contains Kampoeng Laut, a famous over-the-water restaurant. On the other hand, you also can walk around the mangrove forest there.
Orchid cultivation village.
A city forest with a lush atmosphere and an iconic suspension bridge. It is good for picnics and camping. Some music events had been held there.
Pantai Maron
Do plane spotting there because the beach is located at the end of Ahmad Yani Airport runway. You also may do mangrove trekking in the mangrove park close to the beach. Maron beach is separated by a river kali Silandak from Tirang beach.
Do paintball and fishing. There is also a kid's playground & pool also a restaurant serves ikan bakar (grilled fish).
Do birdwatching, white egrets in some tamarind trees beside the road.
There is a sports complex owned by the Central Java government. Main football stadium, swimming pool, indoor stadium, roller skate velodrome, and so on. You may watch the tier-1 Indonesian football league match on the weekend.
Running track, badminton, and tennis venue. Every afternoon, many Semarang people run and jog in this place.
Reflexology and massage.
Reflexology and massage.
Dugderan
Annual festival, one week before fasting month, or puasa. The name is derived from the sound of bedug ("Dug" - the sound of a gigantic drum often associated with Islam), and meriam bambu ("Der" - the sound of the traditional bamboo cannon). At the end of the festival, there's "Ngarak Warak", meaning a procession to bring Warak across the city's main street (normally from the Mayor's office to the Johar Market). The Warak is a mythical animal, with the body of an Arab buraq, the head of a Chinese dragon, and the legs of a Javanese goat. It's the icon of the festival and symbolizes the three cultures, Arab, Chinese, and Javanese in Semarang. You can buy toys at the festival, normally a warak laying an egg, thus the name "Warak Ngendog".
Attend the biggest ceremony of the Chinese community in Java, featuring a colourful procession and dances of decorated horses and 'liong' (dragon).
Annual showcase of the Central Java Promotions and Development. It's held between June and July.
Etesian jazz music festival. Presenting local and national musicians. The event is hosted by the Semarang jazz community, Jazz Ngisoringin.
Air Mancur Menari BKB
Dancing fountain show in the evening.
Semargres
Annual shopping promotions and discounts with lucky draws are held by the city council.
SNC
Yearly fashion carnival around Semarang city main road. It usually starts at the city hall.
A weekly show of Javanese drama in the form of the human puppet (wayang orang in Indonesian or wayang wong in Javanese), with stories from folklore, Mahabarata, and Ramayana. There is a show every Saturday night. An excellent chance to get a glimpse of Javanese culture in Semarang
Traditional boiled and fried chicken.
Ayam penyet (traditional Javanese fried chicken that is smashed in a mortar and pestle so you can enjoy the sumsum - marrow), served with sambal and lalapan (raw vegetables).
Tasty fried chicken.
Nasi Ayam Semarang (Semarang-Javanese Chicken Curry Rice).
Nasi goreng babat is a typical Semarang's nasi goreng with tripe. It is a sweet, spicy, and savoury dish. Also, try babat gongso (tripe in sweet, spicy, and garlicky sauce).
Cat portion rice with various side dishes.
Tahu gimbal is a Semarang tofu dish with gimbal (shrimp fritter) and peanut sauce.
Tahu petis is a typical Semarang fried tofu with black coloured shrimp paste sauce called petis inside, eat them while they're hot with a green chilli named cabe rawit if you love spicy hot snack.
A snapper fishball soup. One of delicacy from Semarang.
A typical Semarang's gudeg with koyor (knee-tendon beef).
Gule is a type of Javanese food containing rich, spicy, and succulent curry-like soup. The main ingredient of this dish is goat meat.
Try the local dessert of Semarang, bubur serabi, pudding with some small pancakes in a sweet coconut milk soup. It is served in a bowl made from banana leaves.
frequently visited by office workers at lunchtime for its cheap and good Javanese-style dishes - rice with various soupy dishes (rawon, asem-asem daun kedondong, etc), nasi campur, gado-gado and so on. Various ice-based desserts are also available. Halal. Opens for two sessions a day. The first, at lunchtime, offers the Javanese menu. Opening again in the late afternoon and evening, it offers a more Chinese-style menu. Be aware that there are two Kedai Beringin in town. The other is not so far away, in front of Poncol train station. Bigger, with a wider menu, and offering some dishes with pork.
A Javanese crispy flat cake. The Indonesian version of Dutch baby pancakes and French crêpe. There are two types of kue lekker, the sweet and the salty one.
Mie kopyok is boiled noodles served in garlic soup with slices of fried tofu, rice cake, bean sprouts, and crushed crackers, sprinkled with sliced fresh celery, and fried shallot.
Spicy Indonesian soups, including tempeh, tofu, chicken & seafood, are on offer in this snug neighborhood eatery. Usually, ayam penyet is an Indonesian fried chicken with sambal and raw veggies. Unlike the case here, ayam penyet kuah is a chicken served in thick and spicy coconut milk gravy. The pioneer of penyet in gravy in Semarang.
Pasar Semawis
Night market, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Hawker-style local food. There's also an annual, larger Semawis Market before Chinese New Year.
This square in the heart of Semarang has plenty of stalls offering a variety of local food. Prices are low: a piece of fried chicken, a thigh or a leg, plus a plate of steamed rice for as little as Rp15,000. Some stalls offer lesehan (sitting on a mat), with or without a low table. Active from early morning until late at night. The best stalls are busy and sell out quickly. You will also find many food stalls under tents (tenda), selling a variety of foods from Gudeg (Jogjakartan pressure-cooked sweet jackfruit meal, usually served dry or wet with coconut milk soup, and you can add in fried chicken, eggs, and other items), bubur ayam (chicken porridge, a real treat), jagung bakar (grilled corn), pecel (Javanese salad in peanut sauce) and many others. Pamper yourself with plenty of good food, yet very cheaply.
Clear chicken soup, a local variation of the soto ayam found across Indonesia. A Semarang institution.
Serves porridge bubur terik and bubur ketan kinco for breakfast.
Offering Asem-asem daging (beef in a sour clear soup).
Indonesian seafood, with indoor and outdoor eating areas.
IBC
Highly dependable Sundanese food with quick service in lovely old Dutch bank building. The name refers to the grilled fish for which it is famous.
Freshly baked bread — try "roti pisang" (bread with a small banana inside) —– cakes, and a nice cafe serving local hot food and cold drinks. Air-conditioned. Often has demonstrations of traditional products being made (call first, often around 15:00-17:00).
Serving different dishes of milkfish with local taste, Chinese and seafood. Air-conditioned.
Real Italian gelato made by a real Italian man. All the favourite flavours plus some specials. Cups, cones and in brioche. Small range of other snacks, and proper Italian coffee.
One of Semarang's only vegetarian restaurants. In the Chinese style, this replicates meat-dishes but with mushrooms, beancurd and tempe. Canteen-style, where you look in the case and point to what you want. On Saturdays it has a fixed-price all you can eat offer, but you have to clear your plate. If not, you will be fined. Has a small selection of wholefoods for sale as well - pulses, dried fruit, nuts.
One of the chain of Javanese restaurants. Choose from a large number of dishes laid out - white or red rice, beancurd and tempe dishes, devil's hair chicken (pitik rambut setan), hot and sour steamed chicken (garang asem). Staff will spoon portions of those you point to, then the total is added up when you get to the end. Bentuman Steak shares the same building.
Regular food and buffet. Specialising in catering for large groups, including coach parties. Air-conditioned.
Sate Dua Sembilan
Anything you like, as long as it is goat. Famous for its goat sate and soup. This is the original restaurant, with original interiors and no air-conditioning. There are two more branches in Semarang - less inspiring interiors, but they do have AC, and a branch in each of Yogyakarta and Jakarta.
A Semarang institution since Dutch colonial days. Famous for its ice cream, steak and fried rice, and bread and cookies. Still with the atmospheric original decor. Serves pork.
It's all about chicken - mostly cooked on a rotisserie, but also soups. Salads and sides, including mashed potatoes. Part of the same group as the Basilia and Massimo restaurants.
Offering mangut ikan manyung (ariid catfish in yellow coconut milk-curry soup).
Famous for the freshly home-roasted Indonesian coffee and eight different ways of brewing, but has a great selection of Western food and Japanese cheesecake. Comfy sofas and strong Wi-Fi.
Steaks, wine, cocktails, mocktails, generally fine dining. Western and Asian. Black and chrome, atmospheric lighting, Gotham-city vibe. Paired with the more casual dining Eastman.
Chinese food, including dim sum, is often considered the best Chinese restaurant.
Indonesian and Dutch cuisine served in a restored Dutch colonial house furnished with antiques and Dutch East Indies memorabilia. Go there for the ambiance.
New Grand Pringgading
Chinese food with an Indonesian flair. Yum cha on Sunday mornings. Always full, very lively, and chaotic. Service is not outstanding.
Teras Kopi
One-stop entertainment, food, and beverage centre in the upper town. Rinjani View consists of six outlets: Resto, Lounge, Teraz, Karaoke, The Cafe, and Apartment's View. There's a fabulous view of Semarang City and Java Sea from all six. Serves Western, Chinese, and Indonesian food. WiFi is available.
Korean-style restaurant, with delicious barbecue, flavourful soups, and noodle dishes. Does not serve pork.
S2
A modern and hip mixed-use complex where people can hang out, drink, eat Japanese, Peranakan, or Western cuisine, or have coffee and desserts.
Thoughtful and atmospheric reworking of an almost derelict heritage building, which was a general store during colonial times. Pizza, burgers, pasta, steak, fish and chips, Caesar salad - the menu is similar to all other Indonesian venues of this kind. A few surprises here and there. It's a bar too, so there is alcohol, but also means smoking is allowed. The building also hosts two related businesses:Spiegel Home Studio — a rental studio apartment. Sleeps 4. Rp800,000. Room service available from the bistroImpala.space — co-working space, on the mezzanine above the bistro
Steaks, burgers, grills, pasta, pizzas. A selection of Indonesian dishes. Beer, wine. Fills up quickly so book or go early.
One of the chain of Italian restaurants found across southeast Asia. Dependable and good - pizzas, kinds of pasta, steak. Also serves Japanese sushi and sashimi. Serves wine by the glass.
Jl Sisingamangaraja No. 16. M-F 06:00-15:00 & 18:30-22:30, Sa-Su p7:00-15:00 & 18:30-22:30. Authentic Cantonese & Szechuanese. Rp100,000-1,000,000.
Using one of the old historic buildings in the old town. During the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia, this building was used as a city theater building. During its active period, the Marabunta Building was used as a special recreational building for the Dutch. The building was only used for comedy, orchestra, and ballet performances. The bar serves cocktails and Western & Indonesian foods.
Margo Redjo
A coffee shop that has been established in 1916. There is traditional coffee processing.
Serves coffee and light meals.
Coffee, cakes, and light meals.
Serves hot and iced coffee.
Es cao is a traditional Semarang iced drink with black grass jelly, coconut, and red colour coconut pandan syrup.
One of the most delicious young coconut drinks. Daytime only, just get there early because in late afternoon they're most likely sold out already.
Fruit ice cream with pancake and bread.
A traditional ice cream based on coconut milk, with fruits, coconut and jelly.
A traditional ginger drink with spices and herbs.
Jamu jun is a typical Semarang's jamu (Indonesian herbal medicinal drink). It is made from rice flour and some spices.
Kacang Ijo Kapuran
Offering one of the traditional drink of Semarang, wedang kacang tanah (hot drink made from peanut).
400 m from Tugu Muda, a 10-minute walk to Paragon Mall, 12 minutes to Dp Mall, 20 minutes from Ahmad Yani Airport, 5 minutes from Tawang train station, 2 minutes from the Joglosemar Shuttle bus station. Free WiFi, hot water, free map. They rent bicycles, and can assist with car rental.
Located in the southern, slightly hilly part of Semarang, in the area known as Candi. Close to St. Elizabeth hospital and popular with many guests actually visiting their hospitalized relatives.
Single bed to family room for 4 people. A/C, telephone, TV, indoor bathroom, hot water. Refrigerator for deluxe rooms and above. Strategic location in Jl Pemuda next to Paragon City Mall.
A hotel which is slightly derelict, but is unique as it has witnessed Semarang's history from the Dutch colonial era. Located in Semarang's Old Town (Kota Lama) area.
Double, triple, and quadruple rooms available, both fan and air-conditioned. Wi-fi available.
Located in the northeastern part of Semarang, in the same area as Terboyo Bus Terminal.
Dutch colonial era hotel in Semarang's hilly district. Hosts a branch of Black Canyon Cafe, a Thai café chain, in its front yard.
Three-star hotel for business and leisure travellers, comfortable accommodation.
Three-star hotel in Gajahmungkur. Rates include buffet breakfast, pick-up service from/to airport, car wash, unlimited Wi-Fi.
3-star hotel near the hustle and bustle of Simpang Lima.
Two-star hotel near Chinese business area. Caters to family and convention needs, has six meeting rooms, buffet breakfast, pick up service from/to airport, car wash, unlimited WiFi access.
3-star hotel. Close to Pasar Johar traditional market.
Near Simpang Lima business district and Chinatown . Ten minutes from the train station. Rooms have cable TV, safe and tea/coffee making facilities and a private balcony.
In an upscale residential area on the hill, and has several excellent restaurants.
5-star hotel. Houses a few restaurants and a coffee shop.
Managed by Swiss-Belhotel. Overlooking the town square and connected to Semarang's largest shopping mall, Mall Ciputra.
Novotel is in the CBD area.
Resort-style hotel is in the hilly area of Candi Baru.
formerly Graha Santika Hotel
Four-star hotel close to the city centre.
Bandeng presto, lumpia Semarang, wingko babat, ganjel rel cake and more. Free tasting.
Railway Brand
This outlet is just on the edge of Semarang's Old Town. In addition to wingko they have a wide range of other sweet and savoury snack stuffs, and a small selection of souvenirs like fridge magnets. The shop is a much calmer experience than the toko oleh-oleh of Jl Pandanaran which can be crowded and hot, especially if a coachload of tourists arrives.
Loempia Gang Lombok or Loenpia Gang Lombok
The pioneer of Semarang's many lumpia (spring roll) stalls. Started operating before the Second World War. Some of the owners of other lumpia outlets started by working at this place. Uses both dried shrimp and fresh shrimp. Semarang lumpia is known for the use of bamboo shoots, which give them a distinctive taste.
Tahu Bakso Bu Pudji cabang Pamularsih
Tahu bakso is tofu stuffed with beef or fish dough. It is a delicacy of Ungaran, Semarang (Regency).
Kue moaci is a Semarang mochi stuffed with the peanut paste and sesame seeds outside.
The city's oldest antique shop.
Fine art calligraphy painting.
Semarang antique market.
Gallery of creative products & unique crafts from Semarang craftsmen.
The mall has three floors. Fashion tenants include H&M, Uniqlo, and Giordano. It is a comfortable place to hang out with culinary tenants including Sushi Tei, Yoshinoya and Istana Mie & Es. There are the Cinema XXI cinema and Masterpiece karaoke on the second floor.
The mall has four floors. Fashion tenants include Matahari Department Store, Hammer, Giordano, and Bellagio. It is a comfortable place to hangout with culinary tenants including Starbucks, J.CO Donuts, Pizza Hut, Solaria, Es Teler 77, and Kopi Luwak. There is the Cinemazz cinema at the third floor.
Citraland Mall
The ground floor has many fashion options, including The Bra House, Andre Valentino, Batik Keris, Hammer, Giordano, Nike, dan Rotelli Shoes. The first floor has more with Planet Surf, Wacoal, Warna Fashion dan Fada Boutique. The second floor has XXI and Citra 21 cinemas.
At the G floor, you can buy beauty products at L'Occitane and the Body Shop. Some of the well-known tenants include Adidas, Giordano, Levi’s, Hush Puppies, and Wakai. Food options include BreadTalk, J.CO Donuts, dan Starbucks.
Modern supermarket in Semarang. It provides a variety of household needs, clothing, shoes, toys, and a food court. It has 4 branches all over Semarang.
Bulu Market
In addition to providing ingredients for cooking, there is also a food court here.
Karangayu Market
One of the biggest traditional markets in Semarang. Just 5 km away from the airport.
Peterongan Market
Known for its old tamarind tree. It is older than the market which was built in 1916.
By train
There are two main railway stations, both on the north coast mainline connecting Jakarta with Surabaya:
By car
Semarang can be reached by car from both Jakarta and Surabaya in around 4-5 hours and from Solo in less than 2 hours using the Trans-Java toll road.
By bus
The biggest and most modern bus terminal in Semarang is:
By boat
Semarang's Tanjung Emas Port (reachable by TransSemarang Koridor III) is located in the northern part, in an area that unfortunately is often flooded during high tide.
By taxi
Taxis are safe and comfortable, and reasonably priced (starting price Rp4,000).
Online ride-hailing apps
Using your smartphone, you can now easily hail a GoJek or Grab in Semarang. It is worth investing in a local SIM card with data so you can use the apps.
On foot
At first glance, central Semarang seems to have wide pavements. On closer inspection, they turn out to be paved with ceramic wall tiles that are lethally slippery when wet.
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