Semarang City, the capital of Central Java Province, is located on the north Coast of Java Sea. Surrounded by lowlands, mountains, and paddy fields, makes Semarang perfect to visit for some excursions. Visiting Semarang is like going through a time machine. There are still some odd-looking buildings, but there are also some more modern buildings like offices, business center, etc. During this tour you will learn history, culture and the people. You will try the delicious local food and snack as well.
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Port of Semarang
7:30am-5:15pm
we will pick you up inside the port, our guide will be there 1 hour before ship docked and drop you back to the port at least 1 hour before ship departs. Start your day by heading to Lawang Sewu. One of the most popular destination in Semarang the building very historical, and ancient. It stands for ‘One thousand doors’ in English. Built for being the headquarters of the Dutch railway company, the architecture is classically charmed with many doors and windows. The technology inside the building seemed like the most innovative at that time, especially the unique cooling system by flooding the basement.
Visit the oldest church in the province made by the Dutch, with unique architecture. The name came from the bulging roof dome form standing out the classical white wall with Dutch architecture. Inside the church, you can witness the hundred-years-old organ relic from the Dutch era on the balcony.
Continue to Sam Poo Kong Temple the oldest temple in Semarang. The unique feature is the temple does not belong to any specific religion, it serves as a worship place for both Buddhism, Taoism, and Muslim. Covered with a stunning red color and crowned with a triple-layered roof, the structure brings the Chinese and Javanese style combined. Lunch at local restaurant, try delicious local food with nice view.
At you own pace we will start walking around and taking photos at Semarang old town, where we can see Dutch colonial architecture. Many significant examples with featured Dutch architecture were built in the region dated back to the colonial period, especially Semarang Residency House and Semarang Tawang Station. The trip ends with a drive back to port.
