6 Family Attractions In Semarang
Weekends are the perfect time to spend with your beloved family. Semarang can be a choice because it offers a variety of themes and various concepts of tourism. Starting from amusement parks, traditional and contemporary culinary, shopping centers, and souvenirs, to natural panoramas.
Tourist attractions in Semarang are in several locations, starting in Semarang City and Semarang Regency. If you are looking for family travel recommendations in Semarang, here are some choices.
Dusun Semilir
Dusun Semilir opened in 2019. This tourist attraction continues to grow, starting from a shopping center and souvenirs, then a culinary center, European and Korean-style photo spots that are instagrammable, not to mention various other interesting rides, such as rainbow slides, trains, and tourist trams, as well as horse riding. At the end of 2020, Dusun Semilir is equipped with an inn known as Dusun The Villas which has a beautiful pool view. The location is very strategic not far from the Bawen toll exit.
Grand Maerakaca
Grand Maerakoca, which is located in the PRPP area of Jawa Tengah, is an alternative family attraction in the city of Semarang. The main attraction is in the form of traditional houses and miniature typical buildings in Central Java. In addition, there is also mangrove trekking, lakes equipped with tourist boats, photo spots, culinary centers, and mini golf.
Saloka Theme Park
In Semarang, there is the largest amusement park in Central Java, namely Saloka Theme Park which is located in Tuntang, Semarang Regency. Here, visitors will be spoiled with a variety of fun rides. Dozens of these rides are divided into 5 (five) zones. In the Coastal zone, there is Cakrawala, a 33-meter high Ferris wheel, and a jenju ship that features dancing fountains combined with colorful lights. In the Balalantara zone, there are rides for flying beetles, children's safaris, and so on. The last is the Segara Prada zone a place for water games.
New Celosia Flower Garden
The New Celosia Flower Garden is a magnet for tourists who want to take selfies among the beautiful and colorful flowers. From the entrance, visitors will be greeted by a tunnel with beautiful flowers. After that, in every corner neatly arranged various beautiful flowers and ornamental plants, such as hebras, lavender, dianthus, gerbera, chrysanthemum, etc. New Celosia Flower Park also provides selfie spots, rides for children's games, and renting traditional Korean Hanbok clothes. Not only taking pictures, but visitors can also buy various types of plants and flower seeds.
Kreo Cave
Want to invite your family to interact with animals directly? Kreo Cave, located in Gunungpati District, Semarang City, could be an option. Here, visitors can interact directly with the long-tailed macaques, which are very numerous. More, visitors are also presented with beautiful natural scenery from the Jatibarang Reservoir.
Umbul Sidomukti
Umbul Sidomukti in Sidomukti Village, Bandungan District, Semarang Regency, offers mountainous natural tourism supported by various facilities, such as outbound training, adrenaline games, a swimming pool from natural springs, camping ground, lodging, coffee shop, and meeting rooms. For lodging, Pondok Wisata is available in the form of a resort with a large capacity. There is also a Pondok Panorama in the form of a villa that has views of 5 mountains and is suitable for a vacation with family. Visitors can also enjoy the warmth of a cup of coffee while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery at Pondok Kopi.
Those are some recommendations for family tourism in Semarang. Not only fun with tourist attractions, but the experience of traveling with family can be a very beautiful memory. (Nico-Contributor/processed)
