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Semarang, situated on the north coast of Java, Indonesia, is the capital of the province of central Java, and the fifth largest city in Indonesia. A busy administration and trading city, it also provides access to a number of tourist locations.
Semarang has mainly hot and humid weather, and the population is predominantly that of ethnically Chinese people. It is immensely accessible, since it is mainly a business and commercial location. The city houses the Ahmed Yani International Airport, which has daily flights to most cities in Indonesia. Semarang is connected by train with Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya, and can be reached by car or bus from Jakarta.
Semarang was a Dutch colony for a considerable period of time, and relics and artifacts reminiscent of those times are seen in the city. These include the Gereja Blenduk, a grand Christian Church built by the Dutch in 1753, which huge domes and a baroque organ. Stasiun Tawang, the main railway station, and the Lawang Sewu or “Thousand Doors”
The Sam Po Kong temple in Semarang was built to pay respects to a Chinese Muslim commander Cheng Ho of the Ming dynasty. Tugu Muda is an important landmark, which commemorates the fierce five day battle between Indonesian freedom fighters and Japanese warriors in 1945. There are also a number of important museums and amusement parks in the city.
Hotels in Semarang range from cheap hostels to luxury resorts. A variety of food is available in the hawker-style food stalls all over the city. There are also some fine-dining restaurants and bars.
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