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Capital and largest city of Semarang Regency, Indonesia
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Ungaran is a town in Central Java. It is the capital of Semarang Regency.
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Candi Ngempon
A complex of Hindu temples. Surrounding the temple, there is a waterfall called Curug Grenjeng-Ngempon and also hot spring baths.
Benteng Williem II, Fort de Ontmoeting
Monumental Dutch colonial-era fortress from the 18th century.
Public swimming pool with refreshing water from Mt. Ungaran.
Desa Wisata Lerep
Learning Javanese art and culture.
Do camping and jungle tracking.
Serve mie ayam (chicken noodles soup) and bakso (meatball soup). Also, they have lemonade and iced tea for drink.
Soto gudangan or abbreviated as Sogud is Ungaran type of soto (traditional Indonesian soup). It is a beef soup rice with veggies and grated coconut.
Serve chicken and beef steak.
There are various breads and cakes. Also, they have some traditional Javanese snacks.
An Ungaran delicacy of beef satay.
Serve arabica and robusta coffee. Also, they have hot ginger drinks, tea, and hot chocolate.
Serving various coffee drinks and snacks.
A 3-star hotel.
A collection of traditional Javanese houses, each set up as a villa with a swimming pool.
Tahu Bakso Bu Pudji Langensari
Tahu bakso is tofu with beef or fish dough inside. It is specialty of Ungaran, Semarang Regency.
By car
Ungaran is 25 km from Semarang. These are two alternatives, you may use Route 20 National Road or use Route 6 Trans-Java Toll Road (Semarang-Solo) and exit through Ungaran toll gate.
By taxi
Semarang taxis consider Ungaran to be within the city limits, so are happy to travel there. If traffic isn't too heavy, the journey will not be much more than 30 minutes.
By ojek
Using ojek (motorcycle taxi) is more flexible to go to tourists or public objects.
By ride-hailing app
There are some online ride-hailing apps such as Gojek, and Grab. You may choose to go by motorcycle or car.
On foot
Some downtown streets are walking-friendly for pedestrians. Beware of walking along the street without a sidewalk.
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Semarang · International · SRG
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