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YOU CAN make Semarang an alternative as a year-end vacation spot, you know. Being the capital city of Central Java Province, Semarang is certainly very interesting to explore.
Having beautiful natural and even historical attractions, here are ten tourist destinations in Semarang that you must visit. Nothing to lose, okay!
1. Lawang Sewu
Becoming an icon of Semarang City, Lawang Sewu has now been revitalized and conserved into a museum. This three-story building was completed in 1907.
Lawang Sewu is a landmark of the city of Semarang so that it becomes a historical tour that you really must try. This building was once used as the Indonesian Repoeblik Railway Service and the Regional Military Command Infrastructure, you know.
2. Semarang Old Town
Come to Semarang, don’t forget to stop by the Old City. This trading center in the 19-20 century with typical European-style buildings is still maintained today.
The oldest church in Central Java is also still standing here, namely the Blenduk Church which has an iconic European shape and architecture. You must visit this place!
3. Kampung Pelangi
Kampung Pelangi (rainbow village) Semarang is located on Jln. Dr. Sutomo No.89, a village area with colorfully painted houses.
You can walk around the village while enjoying art or art with attractive colors. Many spots are very instagramable so you can take advantage of them to take pictures, you know.
4. Willis Park
You have to go a little way out of Semarang City to get to this park. Located in Candisari District, Wilis Park is the best spot to enjoy the sunrise.
Having a calm and cool atmosphere, Wilis Park is also often used as a very popular family vacation spot, you know. There is no entrance fee to enjoy this one place. Cool, right?
5. Umbul Sidomukti
Umbul Sidomukti is a resort or villa that is visited by many, you know. Its location at the foot of Mount Ungaran makes it have a very beautiful view.
There is a Pondok Lesehan that you can choose as a place for lunch with your family. Also, take the time to visit Pondok Kopi which has a beauty from an altitude of 1700 meters above sea level, you know
6. Ambarawa Railway Museum
As an educational tour, of course this one museum you must visit while in Semarang. The Ambarawa Museum stores various antique collections around the world of trains which are still well preserved.
In addition, you can also enjoy a travel tour by riding the steam train in this museum. Of course it will provide an unforgettable experience, right?
7. Marina Beach
Want to enjoy a beautiful sunset while in the city of Semarang? You can make Marina Beach an option to visit. It is located not far from the city center with a charming view.
Besides having beauty, Marina Beach also provides water rides that you can enjoy, for example by renting a boat you can sail while enjoying the sunset, you know. Don’t forget to bring your partner, okay?
8. Saloka Theme Park
Saloka Theme Park or Saloka Park is the largest amusement park in Central Java and is one of the icons of the city of Semarang that you must visit. It is located in Semarang Regency, about an hour from the city center.
Many rides are offered in this one theme park. From the ordinary to the heart-wrenching. Saloka Theme Park is very big, you know. So large that it is divided into five parts.
9. Sam Poo Kong Temple
Take the time to come to this one pagoda at night. The Sam Poo Kong Temple is indeed very beautiful with extraordinary colors so that apart from traveling, you can also use it as a photo spot.
In addition to presenting a beautiful building, this pagoda also has an Islamic feel which is marked by a green ceiling and even has a drum. This is because Admiral Cheng Ho was a Muslim when he built this one pagoda.
10. Celosia Flower Garden
There is one very nice flower garden in Semarang and this place should not be missed, you know. Its name is Celosia Flower Garden.
Celosia Flower Garden is located at the foot of Mount Ungaran with a varied collection of flowers such as lavender, chrysanthemum, to well-cultivated herbal plants. In addition to the park, this one place also has entertainment venues as well as a selfie museum that you must visit, you know.
Various photo spots such as miniature national landmarks, White Marine Park, the Hobbit house in the Lord of the Rings movie, Little Korea, Little Amsterdam, and many more are also available at Celosia Flower Park which will certainly make your vacation more exciting.
Semarang, the capital city of Central Java province, has a variety of uniqueness and undoubted beauty. The existence of the best spots in various corners of the city that you must explore, of course, makes Semarang the right place for a vacation. [sources/photo special]
