Chinatown
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.
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.
Paragon City Mall Semarang
During your visit to Semarang, you can enjoy retail therapy 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.
Lawang Sewu
You can learn about the history of Semarang with a trip to Lawang Sewu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
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Chinatown Hotel Deals
Quest Hotel Simpang Lima - Semarang by ASTON
Hotel O Gang Tengah Homestay Syariah
very terrible
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
PO Hotel Semarang
The direct connecting entrance to the mall was a plus point especially for a family with kids.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Padma Hotel Semarang
The best experience in Indonesia Central Java.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Louis Kienne Hotel Simpang Lima
The hotel is extremely dirty and this is not a 4 star hotel. If you’re looking for somewhere clean and a bed to sleep on, this is not for you. Dirty carpets, dirty tables just terrible. Left my booking earlier just because we couldn’t take it any longer.
Reviewed on May 16, 2024
Novotel Semarang
Room is very old and towel needs to be replaced too old and look dirty unfortunately.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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
While Dadapsari isn't home to many top sights, Kota Lama Semarang and Paragon City Mall Semarang are some notable places to visit nearby.
Candisari
While Candisari might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Simpang Lima Park and Ciputra Mall Semarang.
West Semarang
When in West Semarang, you can plan a visit to Lawang Sewu and DP Mall Semarang, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Banyumanik
If you're spending some time in Banyumanik, Transmart Setiabudi Semarang and Pagoda Avalokitesvara are top sights worth seeing.