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.
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.
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.
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.
Ciputra Mall Semarang
During your trip to Semarang, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ciputra Mall Semarang. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's festivals.
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.
Things to do
Semarang: Private custom tour with a local guide
Semarang: Dive into City's Charms with a Personal Guide
From Semarang port: Borobudur Temple excursion - Cruise Ship Traveler
Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver
From Semarang Port: Borobudur Full Climb Up Guided Excursion
Top hotels in Chinatown
DS Residence 34 Gang Pinggir
Quest Hotel Simpang Lima - Semarang by ASTON
Nice stay
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024
Novotel Semarang
Room is a bit outdated, but location is very good
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima
Quite comfortable stay except room is a bit small
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2025
Hotel Ciputra Semarang managed by Swiss-Belhotel International
very clean, great check in and comfy bed
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Somerset Queen City Semarang
Had an excellent stay at Somerset. Very pleasant staff, great breakfast en good central location.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
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
While Dadapsari isn't home to many top sights, Paragon City Mall Semarang and Johar Market 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.
