Semarang The Capital of Central Java
“Semarang is a must-visit destination in Central Java. From historical sites to local delicacies, this city has it all.
Halo guys, now we are already move to central Java and there is a beautiful city that full blend of history,culture and modernity, and the name is Semarang
Speaking about the province of Central Java it will be incomplete if we don’t talk about the city of Semarang
If previously I wrote about the province of West Java, now I want to bring back for a moment to a very exotic city in Central Java
Little Holland
The city of Semarang also has a nickname, namely Little Holland
why? because in the city of Semarang there are so many relics from the Dutch colonial period in the form of gorgeous ancient buildings
If you visit the city of Semarang, it will be effortless to find these historical buildings
Cultural acculturation
In addition to buildings with European nuances in this city, there is also a cultural heritage of Chinese traditions
you will find gorgeous Buddhist temples but with Islamic history
European culture and Chinese culture are also acculturated with Islamic Javanese culture
so you will be amazed by this combination
Traditional food
apart from the beautiful buildings that reflect the blend of cultures
Semarang also has a variety of delicious traditional foods
Even in terms of food, there is also cultural acculturation between European, Chinese, and Japanese cultures
There are several legendary restaurants in the city of Semarang that provide typical European, Chinese and Javanese menus
These restaurants are tens to hundreds of years old and is managed by the family of the owner for generations
Tourist destinations in Semarang
What will you see and enjoy if you visit this city?
1. Old City ( Kota Lama Semarang )
As the name implies, the old city is a complex where many Dutch-colonial-era buildings stand
in this area, you will find buildings of Dutch heritage that are so enchanting
You can also visit the very famous Belenduk church
This church is hundreds of years old but still well maintained
in this area you can make beautiful photos
You can also enjoy a cup of coffee at the cafe, which is designed in a European style
so if you visit Semarang, you have to stop by this place
2. Lawang Sewu
Lawang Sewu is a heritage building from the Dutch colonial era. This building has a unique design, which is that it has lots of windows
Because of these many windows, Indonesian people call it Lawang Sewu or a thousand doors
This building used to be the headquarters of the Dutch government
Where the basement was used as a prison and a place of torture for Indonesian soldiers
This building is now one of the most visited tourist destinations.
FYI, because this building is very haunted, it is often used as a shooting location for horror films or television shows
Sam Poo Kong Temple
this temple is a historical building
because it is related to the spread of Islam by Admiral Cheng Ho,
A warlord from the Chinese kingdom who is Muslim
But even though Chengho himself is a Muslim, the funny thing is this Sam Poo Kong temple does not show the slightest nuance of Islam but instead shows a very strong Chinese culture
The temple is open from morning till night, and every day it is full of visitors.
both tourists and temple members who want to pray, you can pray as well if you want to
I suggest that Sam Poo Kong is one of the tourist destinations that you mus visited
Most famous cuisine from Semarang
There is one food that is typical of Semarang and is very famous throughout Indonesia, namely Lumpia ( spring roll)
This food is very famous because it has its characteristics. It is made from bamboo shoots and tastes delicious
It has a different taste from spring rolls from other regions
Almost all tourists who visit Semarang are always looking for it
Lumpia itself, as the name implies, comes from China brought by Chinese immigrants who have lived in Indonesia for generations
So if you visit Semarang try to buy it
Cleanest tourist destination in Southeast Asia
Semarang is also crowned as the cleanest tourist destination in all of Southeast Asia
this award is given by The Asian Clean Tourist City Standard (ACTCS)
this is not surprising because the city arrangement and cleanliness are really well maintained
So guys, if you visit the island of Java, enter the city of Semarang into your visit list
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