Semarang
From World travel guide
Semarang is the capital of Central Java in Indonesia. The city's name derives from the Javanese words "asem" and "arang" which literary translate to "scarce tamarind." It was founded by Ki Pandan Arang who is said have also named Salatiga and Boyolali. The city is a wonderful example of the "melting pot" concept, with representatives from Javanese, Chinese, Indian and Arabian cultures.
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Understand
Get in
By plane
- Use the international airport.
By train
By car
By bus
By boat
- Through the international harbor.
See
You can visit few malls available in Semarang City, Ciputra Mall and the Java Mall.
Please avoid travelling to malls on weekends as the malls will be so packed.
Do
Travellers can visit Sampokong temple. It is known as the temple to respect the first Chinese commander (Comm. Cheng Ho)that went to visit Semarang City long time ago.
Learn
Work
Buy
No special souvenirs can be bought in Semarang. Most travellers will buy Bandeng Presto ('Bandeng' fish with soft thorn), Lumpia Semarang (a kind of spring rolls with bamboo shoots filling), Roti Sanitas (famous bakery)
Eat
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Drink
there are few bars and cafe around 'Simpang Lima' location (right in downtown). But please avoid small tents selling homemade tea (teh poci) as a lot of hookers looking for targets, especially rich looking travellers.
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Contact
Stay safe
Cope
Get out
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