Visiting Semarang City in Central Java Province


Java Island is part of the major islands in Indonesia and Central Java Province indeed offers a distinct vacation experience for everyone. Before exploring to other regions, it is common sense to visit the capital of the province first, no? That means tourists should not overlook the chance to come to Semarang City in the next holiday. The location is in the north part of the region, actually. When it comes to tourism, Semarang has various attractions including history, culture, natural attractions, religion, and much more! It is a big city, after all. That means it offers a complete vacation allure for everyone to enjoy during the visit.

The Nuance
In terms of nuance, Semarang City emits a crowded vibe for sure (especially in the downtown). The most crowded spot is definitely Simpang Lima Square where many malls, hotels, and offices reside. Tourists can also find many eateries and entertainment centers at the location. Located in the south of the city, tourists may find highlands with stunning panoramas. When it comes to the north region, some beaches are available to visit including the famous Tanjung Emas Port. One thing, the north part of the city is likely to suffer flood due to the sea abrasion.

Exploring Semarang City
The real question is what tourists can do in Semarang City. First, it is as simple as learning the history. In the beginning, in 6th century AD, the region was once called Pragota and it was the part of the Ancient Mataram Kingdom. At the time, the site was dominated by ports due to the presence of small islands near to the shore. As the time went by, though, those islands united and formed a vast land. Also, a famous Chinese Admiral visited the port back then, named Cheng Ho. Well, for further information regarding the history, tourists should talk to villagers or their tour guide.

The next reason for visiting Semarang City is to witness unique local traditions. For the information, the most famous one is called Dugderan. This traditional ceremony is done by villagers on right before Ramadan. In the beginning, people may hit a beduk (Gamelan drum) and lit some cannon as the sign of the beginning of such holy month. After that, those people come to the road wearing traditional attire. The nuance is definitely festive and tourists are allowed to join it. As for other traditions, there are Siraman and Nyadran.

The next allure in Semarang City is definitely culinary. Some unique and delicious foods are available for tourists to try while exploring the city. These include Tahu Gimbal, Lumpia, Tahu Pong, and much more! Make sure to try them all later.

Nearby Attractions

  • Simpang Lima Square
  • Lawang Semu
  • Tugu Muda
  • Brown Canyon
  • Kasmaran Park

How to Get There
For those coming from Jakarta City, they can either take land transportation service or an airplane to get to Semarang City. The fastest choice is by airplane, though. It only takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Ahmad Yani International Airport. If they take land transportation, the trip may take around 8 hours and 27 minutes as the distance is 457 km. In this case, the best route to use is Cipali Highway.

Where to Stay

  • City One Hotel
  • Griya Rambutan
  • Peterongan Residence
  • New Metro Hotel
  • Dafam Hotel
  • Ibis Hotel


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