Chinatown Travel Guide
Semarang
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Popular places to visit
Simpang Lima Park
Explore the great outdoors at Simpang Lima Park, a lovely green space in Semarang. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Diponegoro University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Diponegoro University during your travels in Tembalang. While you're in the area, wander around Chinatown.
Great Mosque of Central Java
Great Mosque of Central Java is just one of the places to see in Semarang, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Ciputra Mall Semarang
During your trip to Semarang, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ciputra Mall Semarang. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's festivals.
DP Mall Semarang
You can search for that perfect souvenir at DP Mall Semarang during your stay in Semarang. While you're in the area, wander around Chinatown.
Lawang Sewu
You can learn about the history of Semarang with a visit to Lawang Sewu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
From Yogyakarta: Gedong Songo Temple & Coffee Plantation Tour
Semarang Port: Borobudur 6-Hour Trip (Port Return Guarantee)
Top hotels in Chinatown
Quest Hotel Simpang Lima - Semarang by ASTON
Padma Hotel Semarang
"The best experience in Indonesia Central Java."
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Ciputra Semarang managed by Swiss-Belhotel International
"very clean, great check in and comfy bed"
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Somerset Queen City Semarang
"The room was tidy and cozy."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Novotel Semarang
"Room is very old and towel needs to be replaced too old and look dirty unfortunately."
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Semarang Simpang Lima by IHG
"Aircon was cool and clean when days outside is hot and humid. The gym is clean - had treadmill and weights. Breakfast was wide but generally same dishes every day."
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Where to stay in Chinatown
West Semarang
While there might not be top attractions in West Semarang, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lawang Sewu and DP Mall Semarang.
Banyumanik
If you're spending some time in Banyumanik, Transmart Setiabudi Semarang and Pagoda Avalokitesvara are top sights worth seeing.
Candisari
While there might not be top attractions in Candisari, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Simpang Lima Park and Ciputra Mall Semarang.
Dadapsari
When in Dadapsari, you can plan a visit to Kota Lama Semarang and Paragon City Mall Semarang, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Semarang Old Town
Semarang Old Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kota Lama Semarang and Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery.
