Semarang Travel And Hotels
(oleh: Administrator - on: Mar 04, 2008 for country-city: Indonesia-Semarang)
Consider as the fifth largest city in Indonesia, Semarang has unique culture. It becomes the capital city of Central Java, yet the people living there are not merely Javanese people. There are numerous Chinese people living there. Unlike Yogyakarta, in this city we will see the blend of Javanese and Chinese culture. It becomes the capital city of Central Java. It is located on the northern coast of Java. As an important city in Java, it is easy to reach it. The people who want to go to the city may travel by air. Ahmad Yani International Airport in Semarang serves the flights from other cities in Indonesia as well as abroad. Those who want to enjoy the land transportation may try traveling to the city by train or busses that also serve the trip from other cities in Indonesia.
Semarang is known as the industrial city more than tourism city. Yet, those who visit the city are still able to enjoy some tourist’s destinations. On this city the people will be brought to see the remarkable buildings from Dutch time and the memorable sites from the old time that are still exist until nowadays. Moreover, on the northern part of the city, the view is also nice, especially on the evening. Near the place known as Gombel is also a place of entertainment where some performances such as ketoprak, wayang and band music on Tinjomoyo. On the upper part of the city, people are able to see some sites like Hindu temples, the grave of Ki Ageng Pandan Arang and Kyai Saleh that still attract many pilgrims. On the west part of the city, there is a temple known as Gedong Batu - Stone Building - that was built in honor of Chinese Muslim named Admiral Cheng Ho, the building is also known as Sampokong Temple.
The building built in Dutch time that is still exist until nowadays can be witnessed when people visit Gereja Blenduk. The eldest Christian church in Java built in 1753 by Dutch community. The huge dome and the baroque organ inside the building indicate the architecture of 18th century architecture. Some of Dutch time building are also located nearby, including the main railway station named Stasiun Tawang. On downtown, the old building with its Dutch architecture can be witnessed when people see Lawang Sewu - Thousand Doors -. Still on downtown. The people will be brought to see the new town, where some places of interest are located. On the busy street of Jalan Pemuda, there is Tugu Muda - The Youth Monument -, Simpang Lima , a square where some shops and cinemas take place, Ronggowarsito Museum and Jamu Museum and still many other places.
Some cultural events also held previously. Wayang Orang - Human Wayang Theatre - sometimes performed at Taman Budaya Raden Saleh and Gedung Kebudayaan - Cultural Building -.
The top hotels with international facilities are located on downtown and luxurious area. Usually it is combined with traditional specialties. People may stay in Hotel Ciputra located on Jl. Simpang Lima, Novotel Semarang, or Santika Premiere Semarang which is located on the same area of Simpang Lima. For those who prefer to stay in 5 star hotels located on the hilly area may stay in Grand Candi Hotel, which is close to a golf course and own some excellent restaurant. The resort style hotel that is also located on hilly area is Patra Semarang. For those who want to stay in budget accommodation may choose the accommodation located on Jalan Kauman where some budget accommodation take place.
For more information about hotels in Semarang, Yogyakarta Hotels and Bali hotels, this website can be a guide for them who want to make their holiday unforgettable.
