Sam Po Kong Temple
The beautiful Sam Po Kong temple Gedung Batu was built to honor the Muslim Chinese commander named Cheng Ho of the 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..
Tanjung Mas
A busy, important port during Dutch occupation from 17th century to 1945.
Gereja Blenduk
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
a vast square at the heart of Semarang. At night, you can eat, drink, or just wander around Simpang Lima.
Taman Budaya Raden Saleh
at Jalan Sriwijaya No.29, is a beautiful garden located at the city centre. It has a total area of 89,926 square meters. Suitable for family recreation.
Northern Semarang has a lot of old Dutch colonial buildings. This was where the old walled city was located. The wall is no longer there, but many of the old building remain, especially in the area called Kota Lama The Old Town or Oudstadt. On certain months, this part of Semarang is flooded by the rising tide called "rob" in Javanese.
Wayang Wong Ngesti Pandowo
Inside Taman Budaya Raden Saleh, Jl. Sriwijaya No. 29 Ki Narto Sabdho building. A weekly show of Javanese drama, with stories from folklore, mahabarata, ramayana, etc.
Semarang has a very good landscape, some say the 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 the hilly area named Bukit Sari, you will see on your left Taman Tabanas Gombel where you can stop by, drink tea and see Semarang from the hill. It's a really beautiful view in the daytime and a very special romantic view during the nighttime.
Gunung Ungaran with its tea and jasmine plantation, Gua Kreo/Kreo Cave with its interesting stalactite and stalagmite formations and of course Marina at Tanjung Mas are the alternatives for those who have more than 2 free days in Semarang.
monuments
Tugu Muda is one of Semarang's landmarks. It is situated westward of Simpang Lima, on one of the 5 streets crossing Simpang Lima named Jalan Pandanaran. This monument commemorates the 5 days of fierce battle October 14-19, 1945 between Indonesian freedom fighters and Japanese soldiers who refused to surrender.
There are some Dutch colonial buildings around Tugu Muda; the most famous one is Lawang Sewu which means A Thousand Doors. It was built as the headquarters of the local railway company. During World War II, it was used as the Japanese army's headquarters. Lawang Sewu's main attraction is its tall stained glass window. The building is now undergoing restoration although it is still open to the public. Tour guides are available at the building's entrance. Though reputed to be haunted due to the great number of executions there during WWII, Lawang Sewu remains one of Semarang's most prominent landmarks.
Museums
Museum Ronggowarsito
Javanese culture and art.
MURI
Indonesian Record Museum.