⇩ Food, Transport, and Hotel
Semarang is a culinary paradise that offers various kinds of addictive food. Deep-fried spring rolls filled with bamboo shoots and chicken meat—lumpia Semarang, and fried tofu served with rice cakes and prawn crackers smothered with special peanut sauce—Tahu gimbal, are some of the city’s must-try dishes. These affordable delicacies—starting from IDR 10,000—are available almost everywhere in Semarang.
To get there, you can catch a train from Stasiun Pasar Senen or Stasiun Gambir in Jakarta and stop at Stasiun Semarang Tawang or Stasiun Semarang Poncol. You can also get a direct flight from Jakarta to Semarang. If you want to wander around Semarang, but are reluctant to spend much money on conventional taxis, just rent a motorcycle for IDR 75,000 per 24 hours.
During your vacation to Semarang, you can stay at Griya Kasturi Syariah in West Semarang district for IDR 75,000 per night. Another option is Wisma Purba Danarta in Gajahmungkur district that costs IDR 90,000 per night.