Nowadays, village tourism is quite popular among tourists for its different appeal from tourism in general. Tourism generally displays the order of form, location, and topology, while this village tourism offers an original treat from the local culture. This is why village tourism has its uniqueness and characteristics which differ from one another.

In Semarang, at least 5 tourist villages are available to be visited. Each village offers a different attraction. Scroll down for more information.

Lerep Tourism Village

Located near Mount Ungaran, precisely in Lerep Village, West Ungaran District, Semarang Regency, the vibe of this tourist village is very impressive. The cold air and green natural scenery are the main attraction.

 In this area, there are hidden tourist attractions such as the Indrokilo waterfall and Embung Lerep. When the weekend arrives, locals in Lerep Tourism Village hold a culinary market with various traditional foods and snacks.

Jamalsari Tourism Village

One of the village tourism in Semarang that is worth a must-visit is Jamalsari Tourism Village. Located in Jamalsari Village, Kedungpane, Mijen, and Semarang, which can be reached by a private vehicle.

This village offers tourism potential such as selfie spots with views of the Jatibarang Reservoir, boat tours, traditional dances, and many more. To see more beauty of Jamalsari Tourism Village, it’s better to come when the sun shines on the western horizon since this is the most charming sunset spot in Semarang.

Kandri Tourism Village

This village tourism began to know after the Kandri Festival last year. One the village tourism has various potentials from art, nature, culture, and produce. It is accessible by public transportation such as Trans Semarang therefore it is easier for tourists to visit.

Some of the Kandri Tourism Village attractions are outbound, dance art, Kreo Cave tours, boat tours, viewing posts, and many more. For accommodation, homestays are available at Kandri Tourism Village including breakfast service.

Wonolopo Tourism Village

The location is about 45 minutes from the center of Semarang City, precisely in Wonolopo Village, Mijen, Semarang. It’s rarely known since it is located in the countryside. Even so, actually this Wonolopo Tourism Village has great potential for tourism.

Some interesting offers such as durian garden tours, banana stem crafts, making fiber brooms, jambu gendong villages, and mushroom cultivation as well. Tourists can learn and explore the traditional activities of the local community.

Jatirejo Tourism Village

Unlike other village tourism, Jatirejo Tourism Village offers handicraft tours, namely kolang-kaling (sugar palm fruit). This village has become one of the biggest sugar palm fruit producers in Semarang city.

There are at least 20 farmers who are still actively traditionally processing sugar palm fruit. Those who are interested in exploring the sugar palm fruit intricacies are welcomed to learn at Jatirejo Tourism Village, Semarang.

These are some village tourism in Semarang with their charm. You can come with your family to learn and know many things in these villages. (Nico)