Chinatown Travel Guide
Semarang
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.
Paragon City Mall Semarang
During your visit to Semarang, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Paragon City Mall Semarang. Amble around the area's marina or visit its temples.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Chinatown
Quest Hotel Simpang Lima - Semarang by ASTON
Padma Hotel Semarang
Amazing
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima
Quite comfortable stay except room is a bit small
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025
Somerset Queen City Semarang
Holiday Inn Express Semarang Simpang Lima by IHG
Room was very clean and comfortable, the staff were very friendly, and check in was very smooth - everything was completed within 5 minutes!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Novotel Semarang
Room is very old and towel needs to be replaced too old and look dirty unfortunately.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
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.
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.
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.
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.
