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Semarang
Semarang is a city on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital of the province of Central Java. It has an area of 373.67 km² and approximately 1.5 million people making it the Indonesia's fifth largest city. Semarang is located at 6°58'S 110°25'E. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large ethnically Chinese population. The name of the city, Semarang, may have originated from the concatenation of the words "asem" (tamarind) and "arang" (rare). Another version is that Semarang is originated from Chinese word Sam Po Lang (San Bao Loong), meaning the city of Sam Po (Admiral Zheng He).- Sam Po Kong Temple, Jl. Simongan No. 129, ☎ +62 24 7605 277. The beautiful Sam Po Kong temple (Gedung Batu) was built to respect the Muslim Chinese commander named Cheng Ho of Ming Dinasty who visited Semarang in the early 15th century. It was extensively renovated in 2006 to celebrate the 600th anniversary of Cheng Ho's voyage to Semarang.
Northern Semarang has a lot of old Dutch colonial buildings. This was where the old walled city located. The wall is no longer there, but many of the old building remains, especially in the area called Kota Lama (The Old Town). On certain months, this part of Semarang is flooded by the rising tide (called "rob" in Javanese).
- Tanjung Mas. A busy, important port during Dutch occupation (from 17th century to 1945).
- Gereja Blenduk, Jalan Letjen Suprapto 32. 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
- Stasiun Tawang. The oldest major railway station in Java, completed in 1870.
Simpang Lima (means "five intersection") is a vast square at the heart of Semarang. At night, you can eat, drink or just bring yourself wandering around Simpang Lima.
Semarang has a very good landscape, some says best landscape thanks to its coastal area in the northern part of the city with Tanjung Mas as its international harbour and hilly area in the southern part streching from Candi area to Bukit Sari with picturesque Mount Ungaran at the background.
Before you get into hilly area named Bukit Sari, you will see on your left Taman Tabanas Gombel where you can stop by, drink tea and see Semarang's view from the hill. It's view is really beautiful and romantic during the night time.
Gunung Ungaran with its tea and jasmine plantation, Gua Kreo/Kreo Cave with its interesting stalagtit and stalagmit and of course Marina at Tanjung Mas are the alternatives for those who has more than 2 free days in Semarang.
Monuments
Tugu Muda is one of Semarang's landmark. It is situated westward off Simpang Lima, one of the 5 streets crossing Simpang Lima named Jalan Pandanaran. This monument commemorated the 5 days fierce battle (October 14, 1945) between Indonesian freedom fighters and Japanese soldiers who refused to surrender their weapon.
The buildings around Tugu Muda are some from the old Dutch buildings, the famous one is Lawang Sewu or "Thousand Windows" derives from its many windows. During the World War II, the building was the Japanese army's headquarter.
Museums
- Mandala Bhakti. Military museum. Jl. Mgr.Sugiyopranoto Semarang.
- MURI, Indonesian National Record Museum. Jl. Setiabudi no.179 Srondol Semarang. Website: . Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 08.00 AM - 04.00 PM.
- Nyonya Meneer. Jamu (traditional Javanese drink) museum. Jl. Kaligawe Semarang. Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10.00 AM – 03.00 PM.
- Ronggowarsito. Javanese culture and art museum. Jl. Abdul Rahman Saleh. Opening hours: daily 08.00-14.00 WIB, except on Monday.
Amusement parks
- Istana Majapahit. Jl. Majapahit 288-290. Opening hours: daily, 06.00 AM -09.00 PM. Facility: swimming pool, children playground, small train, cultural centre (puppet show/wayang).
- Lele Park (Kampoeng Wisata). Kecamatan Tugu. Open daily. Facility: children playground, cultural and art shows, animal shows.
- Marina Beach. North Semarang. Facility: swimming pool, children playground, beach volley ball, water sports.
- Ngaliyan Tirta Indah, jalan Raya Ngaliyan Kecamatan Ngaliyan. Facility: swimming pool, beautiful plantation, flower garden, sports centre.
- Puri Maerokoco and Kampoeng Laut. Tawangmas PRPP, a clone of TMII (Jakarta). Facility: cultural and art shows, boat, water bike, small train, fishing pond.
- Sodong, 20 km from Semarang. Facility: beautiful plantation, fishing pond, swimming pool.
- Mangkang Zoo, located in the West Semarang. It's newly opened. There a lot of animal preserve there but it lacks of attraction.
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