The first iconic place that you must visit in Semarang is Lawang Sewu. This tourist spot is also known as the home to "" The Thousand Doors."" The entrance ticket price to Lawang Sewu is relatively cheap, only around IDR10,000-IDR30,000. Next is Sam Poo Kong Temple, the oldest temple in Semarang, known as a legendary stopover for Lasmana Cheng Ho from China back in the 1400s. Another popular tourist spot in Semarang is Jodipan Rainbow Village. Just like its name, this village is filled with hundreds of colorful houses, resembling a rainbow!

Visiting Semarang during the summer is recommended when the weather is perfect for indoor and outdoor activities. Usually, the best months to visit Semarang are from May to October. Avoid coming in December, January, and February, as the rain intensity is usually high. When in July, accommodation rates are cheaper than in other months. Tourist destinations are also experiencing a low season during this time.

There are several options for getting around Semarang. For a cheap way to get around the city, you can take the DAMRI bus. The DAMRI bus fare itself is pretty cheap, starting from Rp3,000 only. Next, there is angkot or angkutan kota that you can rely on, even until midnight. Some angkot provides routes to some famous tourist attractions such as Lawang Sewu, Old Town, and several other favorite tourist spots. However, if you want to be comfortable, rent a car to get around the city. You can go anywhere more flexibly and comfortably.

Tahu Gimbal is a typical Semarang food that you must try upon your visit. Made from fried tofu, vegetables, and shrimp onions, tahu gimbal is served with traditional rice cake (lontong) and mouthwatering peanut sauce. Next is Soto Semarang, a bowl of clear broth soto made from country chicken broth. On your culinary journey, it is also a must to try tahu petis, a tofu snack filled with thick and dark petis sauce.

You can visit several cities near Semarang, such as Kendal, Ungaran, Demak, Salatiga, and Purwodadi. Depending on where you will go next, if you plan to visit Kendal, you can visit popular tourist spots such as Indah Kemangi Beach, Sewu Waterfall, or Bladon River. If you visit Purwodadi, you can visit popular tourist spots such as Widuri Waterfall, Gulingan Jungle Park, Urang Cave, and many more!