Semarang was founded by the Dutch colonial powers in 1682 and officially became a VOC city when Susuhunan Pakubuwono made a deal to give extensive trade rights and wipe Mataram’s debts in exchange. The city is known for its beautiful architecture, rich history, delectable food, and colourful multiculturalism. Some amazing places to visit in Semarang include Lawang Sewu, Homestay Semarang, Shampoo Kong, Brown Canyon Semarang, Obyek Wisata Goa Kreo, Grand Meerakaca, Sam Poo Kong Temple, Kota Lama Semarang and several others.
Visitors can hang out in Semarang’s cool minimalist cafes and can also enjoy the city's blend of Chinese and Javanese cuisines in restaurants and roadside canteens on food and wine tasting tours. Tourists would enjoy exploring the city's sacred sites, historical landmarks, and museums on sightseeing tours as well as cultural and historical tours. The cooling breezes and calm waters in Semarang's sandy beaches and other stunning water bodies can be explored on boat cruises and shore excursions with options for several water sports like diving, swimming, kayaking, skiing and many more.
Tourists can also expand their tour to neighbouring cities and towns for more unique experiences on day trips and excursions from the city that allow them to explore major landmarks on the outsides of Semarang. The tour agency Tripindicator provides unique tour services selected from ones with the best user reviews and customer ratings at affordable rates compared to other top tour agencies. Its airport transfers and other transfer services are second to none as it offers visitors convenient, time-efficient transfers to any part of the city.
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