Top 20 Best Things to Do in Central Java

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Loner Traveller

Not as attractive as borobudur but still worth a visit for historical value if it's your first time there.

Polka13

This is the must go if you come to Semarang. Lawang Sewu or A Thousand Door is a colonial office built at the Dutch Era back in 1900. It was originally a Dutch Train Company Office, but when Japan came to occupy Indonesia, they took over the building and used the basement as a prison and to torture locals and their hostiles. Now the building is believed to be haunted, especially the basement, where it's now flooded and not allowed for visitors.

Yasmin Fantaghiro

Try to get the all in one ticket so you dont have to pay for an individual ticket at every game and pitstop. With the all in one band you can ride the slide multiple times. When I was there they were still building the race or go kart place. Food is affordable. The souvenir shop good to see see to buy is your own choice coz the price for this kind of places is definitely more than normal shops.

kenz22

Now, Purwokerto Square looks neat, beautiful and pedestrian-friendly with the installation of lights, grass fires and widening of pedestrian paths.

拱了猪的大菠菜

Semarang is the only city in the world named after the eunuch Sam Po. It's said that during the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He's fleet visited here, leaving behind a wealth of cultural heritage. Upon their departure, some of the crew members chose to settle down here. To this day, many of their descendants have built the Sam Po Kong Temple in Semarang to commemorate Sam Po Kong. Sem Po Kong hasn't always looked the same. After several renovations and transfers of ownership, it was even relocated to Dajue Temple for a period. The current Sam Po Kong is quite nice. The entrance fee is divided into two sections. If you don't enter, you only need to pay for the first section to see the various temples within. If you do, you can purchase an additional ticket. The combined price of both sections is actually quite reasonable, so if you're here, you've definitely seen it all. The entire square is quite spacious, with a statue of Sam Po Kong and many Chinese-style buildings. It looks quite familiar. There's even more information about the fleet's achievements further back. The specific Sam Po Cave refers to the inner temple inside, which requires buying a second set of tickets to enter. As the most important cultural relic in Sam Po Long, it is really worth coming.

kenz22

Not only magnificent, the Great Mosque of Semarang has a variety of uniqueness that makes it special. One of them is that there are giant umbrellas in the courtyard outside the mosque. The umbrellas can open and close automatically.

dhovine15

Clean city with adorable view in every corner, we can see Mt. Sindoro, Mt. Sumbing, Mt. Merapi and Mt. Merbabu. The food is delicious and the people are friendly.

Dwi Quoinex

nice view, delicious culinary delights especially the atmosphere there is cold. there are lots of spots for cool photos.

Zakki Masruri

One of oldest Hindu temple in Central Java. The iconic temple was build in 8th century.

E48***27

What a good place to travel. Recommended for those who likes train, especially old train.