5 Fun Activities In The Semarang Old Town
The Old Town of Semarang is a favorite spot as well as the most famous in Semarang besides Lawang Sewu and Sam Poo Kong Temple. In this area, visitors can do many activities, not only taking pictures with the background of old buildings.
Let's see what exciting activities to do in the Old City of Semarang!
Look for antiques at Klitikan Market
The first interesting activity is looking for antiques at Klitikan Market. The location is behind the Blenduk Church or close to the Old Town Srigunting Park. This place is an indoor building with various old-school knick-knacks. Starting from old coins, charcoal irons, used dolls, and old toys, to other antiques, are available at Klitikan Market. There is no entry ticket so visitors can go around looking for the desired items or take pictures with the background of classic things.
Have a coffee at a cafe around the Old Town
The next exciting activity in Semarang Old Town is drinking coffee or hanging out at the café. There are lots of cafes with various shapes and themes. Delicious coffee with the background of the Old City of Semarang undoubtedly memorable.
Taking Pictures at the Root House
One of the iconic spots in the Semarang Old Town is the 'Rumah Akar', which is located on Roda 2 Street, Semarang Old Town. This street is next to the MSME Gallery (Front of Old City 3D Trick Art) which leads to the Monod Diephuis Building. Named the Rumah Akar or Root House because there are banyan tree roots that rise to the height of the house. Of course, it's incomplete if you don't take pictures with this background.
Exploring the old building of the Old Town
Beside walking around the streets of the Old Town, visitors can also enter some historical buildings there. Don't forget to ask permission first. Or if you want to go inside the buildings, visitors can also join a local tour organizer who will guide you and explain the history about each building in the Old City of Semarang.
Cycling around the Old Town
Another fun activity in the Old Town of Semarang is cycling around this area. Walking is certainly more tiring because this area is quite large from Tawang Station to Berok Bridge. Cycling allows visitors to get around the corners of the Old Town quickly. Visitors can pass through small alleys to see old buildings that have been renovated or are in their original form. The cost to rent a bicycle is only 10 thousand rupiahs per hour or 50 thousand rupiahs for a day from 11 am to 6 pm.
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Those are some exciting activities in the Semarang Old Town. Now vacations are not only about taking pictures but also learning the history and enjoying the place itself.
(Nico Contributor/processed)
