18 Recommended Tourist Attractions in Semarang That You Must Visit - Klook Blog
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Explore various tourist attractions in Semarang during your next vacation!
When talking about tourism in Central Java, Solo and Yogyakarta may be much more famous among many tourists. But apparently, there are many tourist attractions in Semarang that are interesting to visit.
From the largest playground in Central Java, to Instagramable natural attractions, everything is in Semarang.
Interested in a vacation to Semarang? Klook has collected 18 recommendations for tourist attractions in Semarang that you can visit. For the record, not all of them are located in the city of Semarang, but there are also those that are located relatively outside the city or around Semarang Regency.
Lawang Sewu
Saloka Theme Park
Sam Poo Kong Shrine
Semarang Old Town
Pagoda Avalokitesvara
Rainbow Village
Museum Ranggawarsita
Brown Canyon Semarang
Breezy Hamlet Eco Park
Sidomukti Pennant
Wilis Park
Semarang Batik Village
Ayanaz Gedong Song
Ambarawa Railway Museum
Cimory On The Valley
Semawis Market
Marina Beach
Celosia Flower Garden1. Lawang Sewu
This is a tourist attraction in Semarang that is really iconic. Talking about tourism in Semarang, of course you have to mention Lawang Sewu! Is the former workplace of the Dutch East Indies Railway Company center, this building was also used as the workplace of the Indonesian Repoeblik Railway Djawatan & The Office of the Military Regional Command Infrastructure Agency.
Now, Lawang Sewu has been revitalized and conserved into a museum and tourist attraction. Lawang Sewu is one of the most famous lanmarks in Semarang, & popular with the number of doors that are poly until people call it Lawang Sewu aka Seribu Pintu. It is said that the number of all the doors is not up to a thousand anyway, you can prove for yourself when traveling there!
Lawang Sewu is located on Jalan Pemuda, not far from Simpang Lima which is considered to be the center of semarang city. If you are visiting Semarang for the first time, visiting Lawang Sewu is a legal obligation.
Lawang Sewu
Address: Jl. Pemuda, Sekayu, Kec. Semarang Tengah, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50132
Entrance Ticket Price: Rp 10.000 - Rp 30.0002. Saloka Theme Park
Saloka Theme Park or Saloka Park is a super large playground located in Semarang Regency, approximately 1 hour using a four-wheeled vehicle based on the city of Semarang. It is located not far from Rawa Pening Lake, and can be reached easily from Ungaran and Salatiga.
Saloka Park is the largest playground in Central Java. The available rides also vary, based on child-friendly to extreme ones such as Bengak Bengok, a circle-shaped ride that will move around and back and forth quickly, & even able to tilt up to 90 degrees; and Paku Bumi, a means that will make you feel the sensation of being dropped from a height of 38 meters and then lifted again using high speed.
Because of the size of Saloka Park, this playground is divided into five parts, you know! Each section has its own theme. Oh yes, remember to feel the beautiful scenery of Rawa Pening according to some quite high rides!
Saloka Theme Park
Address: Jl. Fatmawati No.154, Gumuksari, Lopait, Kec. Tuntang, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50773Ticket TypeNormal PriceDiscounted Rates on KlookWeekdayIDR 120,000IDR 114,948WeekendIDR 150,000IDR 143,685Combo of two Weekday Tickets + MealsNot AvailableIDR 229,8963. Sam Poo Kong Shrine
Sam Poo Kong Shrine is the oldest shrine in Semarang. Known as the former landing &stopover site of Admiral Cheng Ho's first Chinese origin who is Muslim, Sam Poo Kong Shrine was built in this place to commemorate the arrival of Cheng Ho or also known by the name Zheng He.
Sam Poo Kong Shrine is a tourist attraction in Semarang which is very famous because of its very beautiful shape because of its various kinds of festivals and religious programs that are held regularly in the shrine area. This shrine is often a photo spot, including tourists based outside Semarang!
Sam Poo Kong Shrine
Address: Jl. Simongan No.129, Bongsari, Kec. Semarang Bar., Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50148
Entrance Ticket Price: Rp 17.000 - Rp 55.0004. Semarang Old Town
As the name implies, Semarang Old Town is an area in the city of Semarang which is famous for its historical buildings. It was a trading center in the city of Semarang in the 19th-20th centuries. Kota Lama Semarang is known for its many unique old European-style buildings that are maintained through the process of conservation &revitalization.
There is no entrance ticket to visit Semarang Old Town. You can take pictures in front of the many European-style buildings here, or just relax in Srigunting Park which is located in the middle.
Visit the Blenduk Church, the oldest Christian Church in Central Java, which has an iconic dome or dome. Just having a cup of coffee while sitting around at one café in this area is fun, really!
Address: Jl. Letjen Suprapto No.31, Tj. Mas, Kec. Semarang Utara, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50137
Admission Price: Free5. Pagoda Avalokitesvara
Avalokitesvara Pagoda is the tallest pagoda in Indonesia, using a height of up to 45 meters. The pagoda is one of the two main buildings in the Buddhagaya Watugong Vihara - the other main building is the Dhammasala Pagoda. But between the two, the Avalokitesvara Pagoda is much more popular and iconic.
Because, in addition to its status as the tallest pagoda in Indonesia, the Avalokitesvara Pagoda is very beautiful, even at night. No wonder this temple is one of the must-visit tourist attractions in Semarang - at least take pictures with the background of this beautiful pagoda!
Pagoda Avalokitesvara
Address: Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan, Pudakpayung, Kec. Banyumanik, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50265
Admission Ticket: No admission ticket, visitors are able to provide sincere assistance6. Rainbow Village
Not only Malang, East Java only has Kampung Pelangi Jodipan. Semarang also has a tourist attraction called Kampung Pelangi! As the name implies, this village does have a bright hue like a rainbow - a complete transformation for this village that was once considered shabby.
The colorful colors given to the walls, roofs, and even the streets in Kampung Pelangi put a unique &bright impression. No wonder this village is not infrequently an Instagramable tourist spot for tourists who are going to Semarang!
Kampung Pelangi Semarang
Address: Jl. DR. Sutomo No.89, Randusari, Kec. Semarang Sel., Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 502447. Museum Ranggawarsita
Ranggawarsita Museum is a museum that holds a wide collection of historical objects, both geological and cultural. Is the most famous museum in Central Java, Ranggawarsita Museum is known for using its complete collection & well-maintained buildings and facilities.
No wonder this museum is one of the tourist attractions in Semarang that is suitable for children's education. From the history lessons of the development of the earth and people, culture, to the lessons of the history of independence, everything is neatly recorded in this museum.
Museum Ranggawarsita
Address: Jl. Abdul Rahman Saleh No.1, Kalibanteng Kidul, Semarang Barat, Kalibanteng Kidul, Kec. Semarang Bar., Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50149
Entrance Ticket Price: Adult: Rp 4.000; Children: IDR two,0008. Brown Canyon Semarang
Brown Canyon is one of the other tourist attractions in Semarang that is very famous in recent years. Although it is actually only a barren &sandy plain, this area is very famous as one of the new tourist attractions in Semarang thanks to the Instagramable photos that appear on social media.
Understandably, the panorama of Brown Canyon is unique, an influence based on sand, soil, and rock mining here. At first glance, this area is suitable to be a place to shoot apocalypse-themed films such as Mad Max: Fury Road!
Brown Canyon Semarang
Address: Rowosari, Tembalang, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 502799. Breezy Hamlet Eco Park