Klenteng Sam Po Kong

Sam Po Kong temple besides being a place of worship and pilgrimage is also an attractive tourist place to visit. This place is also known as Stone Gedong. Some say this name is used as the origin of this place is a large rock cave located on a rock hill. But there are some people who say that the actual origin of the correct word is Kedong Stone, aka pile of natural stones that are used to stem the flow of the river.

Sam Po Kong temple complex consists of a number of pavilions and caves of the Great Pagoda Sam Po Kong, Tho Pagoda Tee Kong, and four places of worship (Interpreters Kyai Mudi, Kayai Anchors, Earth and Mbah Kyai Cundrik Kyai Tumpeng). Large and cave pagoda is the most important buildings and is central to all activities of worship. The cave, which has springs that never dry is believed to be petilasan who once occupied Djien Sam Po Tay (Zheng He)

Building form is a single building roofed pagoda stacking. In contrast to other types of pagoda, pagoda does not have a separate gallery. In the middle there is Sam Po worship space.

According to the story, at the beginning of the 15th century Admiral Zheng He was having a cruise along the sea coast of Java and came to a peninsula. Because there is a sick crew, he ordered landed along a river that is now known as the Kaligarang river. He landed in a village named Simongan. Following up on land, he found a cave of stone and used to meditate and worship places. Zeng He decided to stay for a while the place is.While the crew is ill treated and given medication from herb leaves that exist around the place.

After hundreds of years later, in October 1724 a ceremony was held at the same time large-scale construction of the temple as an expression of gratitude to Sam Po Tay Djien.Twenty years earlier it was reported that the cave is believed to be a place of meditation, Sam Po collapse struck by lightning. Not long after the cave was rebuilt and placed inside the statue of Sam Po with four of his men brought in from China. At the celebration in 1724 has been added to the building overhang at the front of the cave.

The annual celebration of the landing anniversary of Zheng He is one of the main agenda in the city of Semarang. The celebration begins with a religious ceremony in the temple of Tay Kak Sie, in Gang Lombok. After that then followed by a procession of the statue of Sam Po Kong temple at Tay Kak Sie to Gedong Stone. The statue is then placed alongside the statue of Sam Po Kong native in Gedong Stone.

This unique tradition started since the second half of the 19th century. At that time, Simongan area controlled by a greedy landlord. The people who want to visit the temple of Sam Po Kong are required to pay a sum of money that cost so much. Since most pilgrims are unable to pay, then transferred to the cult activities of Tay Kak Sie temple. A replica of the statue of Sam Po Kong is then created and placed in the Tay Kak Sie temple. Each of 29 or 30 months according to the sixth Chinese Lunar Calendar, the statue is a duplicate of Tay Kak Sie paraded to the Batu Gedong intended to be a replica statue of the blessed of the original statue inside the temple Gedong Stone.

In 1879 or the fifth year of Guang Xu, the area was purchased by Oei Tjie Simongan Sien.Oei Tjie Sien was the father of Oei Tiong Ham, donors are also known as Raja Gula Indonesian. Since then, the pilgrims can pray at the shrine Gedong Stone free of any cost and management of temple affairs submitted to the local Sam Po Kong Foundation. Sam Po Kong pageant was revived in 1937 and continues to be an attraction until now.

Tugu Muda

Is a monument which look like as pentagon. Consists of parts of the runway, body and head. Side of the monument there is a relief basis. The entire monument is made ofstone. To reinforce the impression tugunya, made ​​ornamental and garden ponds all around on the monument. The building is located around tugumuda sewu mace, BDNI Office, Home Office Central Java Governor would, Bakti Manggala Museum and the Cathedral.

Starting from the idea to set up a monument that commemorates the events of the Battle of Five days in Semarang (pertempuran lima hari di Semarang). On October 28, 1945, Central Java Governor, Mr. Wongsonegoro meletakkaan first stone of the originally planned location is near the town square. However, due in November 1945 begin of war against the Allies and Japan, this project became dormant. Then in 1949, the Youth Coordinating Board of Indonesia (BKPI), initiated the idea of ​​building the monument back, but due to lack of funding, this idea has not been done. In 1951, Mayor of Semarang, Hadi SoebenoSosro Wedoyo, forming a Young Monument Committee, with the development plans are no longer at the location of the square, but at this present location. Monument design is done by Salim, while the reliefs on the monument done by Hendro as a creator. Stones thatare used among other things brought in from kaliuang and Paker. On 10 November 1951,laid the first stone by Central Java Governor Boediono and on May 20, 1953, coinciding with National Awakening Day, Tugu Muda inagurated by Sukarno, President of the Republic of Indonesia. Until now, quite a lot of changes have been made ​​to the statues around the Tugu Muda, such as made of a garden and pool.

Tower Mosque Kampung Melayu

If you have been to Semarang and likes to visit historical place then the mosque layur or also commpnly called the Tower Mosque Kampung Melayu is one of the location are worth the visit. He  was already more than two century witnessed the historical development of Islan in Semarang.

Easy enough to find the location of this old mosque. From the direction Johar Market swivel to follow the path that led toward Tawang Station. From the railroad track in front of Jalan Layur, the minarets are visible from a distance. Locations village called Kampung Melayu Mosque because the majority of the area formerly inhabited by the Malay race Mosque Tower was built in 1802 by scholars Arabian Hadramawt (Yemen). The shape and structure of the mosque is a building of two floors, a roof-shaped Meru (the influence of Demak). Mosque floor using wood materials, using a stone base with a brick foundation with a depth of three meters and a width of one meter.

The unique thing of this mosque is a condensed form of the building with the architectural style of the Middle East. It looks at the tower that stands firmly in front of the entrance to the mosque. The main building style typical Javanese mosque with three stacking roof of the mosque.

From the architectural style, the mosque tower by a mixture of three cultures ie, Javanese, Malay, and Arabic. In terms of authenticity, the mosque tower still like the first created. There are only a few repairs and replacements on the tile and the addition of space for the manager on the right side of the mosque.

The main building of minarets and transforming shapes, due to backfill the floor about two hundred centimeters. The main building of the mosque floor, no longer function as a place of worship, then on the second floor there is expansion room in the northeast and southeast.Construction and details of the mosque is still original and well maintained. Care costs from building mosques - diwakafkan buildings for the benefit of the mosque.

In addition to the unique shape of the building, the mosque tower also store other priceless treasures, namely the book - the ancient book, which supposedly brought by the Habib to spread Islam in Hyderabad around the 18th century. The Book - the book is still uses the original Arabic language and writing and read at the event - a special event. The book should only be read and heard by the orthodox Islamic

Until now, the mosque has been more than two centuries old are still standing strong and serves as a place of worship. Serious threat of flooding the building of this mosque and rob that often occurs in the Kampung Melayu .

Tour to Goa Kreo

Kreo Goa is a tourist place in Semarang. Goa Tourism Regions Kreo a forest area of ​​ ± 5 acres located in the hills (Mount Krincing) and Kreo River valley, precisely in Hamlet Village Talun Nuts Kandri Mijen District. Distance locations around  ± 13 km from the roundabout to the south Tugu Muda.

Goa Kreo believed to be the ruins of Sunan Kalijaga when looking for teak wood to build the Great Mosque of Demak. According to legend Sunan Kalijaga met with a flock of monkeys who then told to keep the teak wood.

The word "Kreo" comes from the word "Mangreho" meaning guard or a guard. Goa Sightseeing Kreo every day from 6:00 to 18:00 hours. Around Goa Kreo have a wide expanse of paddy fields, steep cliffs full of trees and clear rocky streams.

There are two things yag main attraction of this tourist area. First, the cave is a nest of dozens of wild monkeys. i here we can find dozens of monkeys that roam freely. If lucky, visitors can see wild monkeys, but tame. Second, in this area there is also a small waterfall that clear. Visitors can play games and enjoy the cool air freely. A view of the difficult encounter in the big city.

To reach the cave mouth, visitors must pass through a lot of stairs and steep. Next to North Goa there Kreo waterfall originating from various sources of clear water and not dry despite the long dry season. Besides having beautiful scenery Kreo Goa also features other facilities such as children's playground swing, etc sled.

Umbul Sidomukti

Natural beauty transfixed so feet out of the car in the courtyard lokawisata Girigahana Sidomukti . Expanse of rice terraces, small rivers, waterfalls, and pine forest, so charming. Far on the other side looks Mountain Ungaran, Mount Merbabu and Mount Twin Cimanggal. A natural harmony nan charming.

Natural atmosphere in the Village Sidomukti , Bandungan District, Regency of Semarang make visitors feel at home there-kama. Moreover, water in natural pools Sidomukti Bannerman is unique. Its location on the slopes of Mount Ungaran, right on the edge of the cliff and the valley. Pennant water flowing into the main water source for natural swimming park Sidomukti Bannerman. Abundant water is spilling into the pool beneath it and irrigating gardens and rice fields.

Tourist attraction Sidomukti Umbul which opened August 2, 2007 are built with traditional pond design, minimalist style. The walls of the pool composed of stacks of natural stone. In the garden many seating terraces open stage model that views freely in all directions. With a location at an altitude of 1031 asl, Bannerman Sidomukti in so-called natural swimming pools highest in Indonesia

Tourism Bannerman Sidomukti not only offer natural beauty, and freshness of the air, but also challenges visitors to test your nerve. Flying fox rides along approximately 100 yards across the ravine yag deep enough. With the depth of the valley more than 70 meters will pass through it siapun adrenaline.

It is also available Marine Bridge (rope bridge) along the 60 meters with a ravine below a depth of more than 30 meters. If still not satisfied, there is still another challenge to conquer the wall is 25 meters high hill and spur the ATV vehicle down the dirt road around a cliff. Wow, a sensational experience, thrilling, and exciting

For children who train rides available courage and sportsmanship. For them, there are flying fox kids along 15 meters. Other facilities that camping ground where visitors can enjoy a night in the wild. At midnight silence, snapping wood fire into its own beautiful music and warm, to ward off the cold.

The Nature miracle still remains on the slopes of Mount Ungaran. Path clear river water flow in cekungannya offers its own sensation. Typically, visitors to the entourage down the creek in the natural lokawisata.

Pennant Sidomukti besides trekking route also offers panoramic views to the summit of Mount Ungaran, Japanese Cave, and Medini Tea Garden. To be sure, Sidomukti which has become the agenda packet One Day Tour is a new magnetic natural attractions in Hyderabad.

To reach the tourist sites quite easily, it takes 40-60 minutes from the central city of Semarang (Simpang Lima). From the city of Semarang, vehicle racing toward Bandungan. Arriving at Jimbaran Market, Bandungan, point the vehicle turned to the right, and ride about 4 miles. Along the road from the market until the gate Jimbaran tourist sites there are many directions for pegunjung not get lost.

Before visiting Bannerman Sidomukti, make sure the vehicle in top shape. Check your tire pressure, brake, and lights work properly. The road to a full location with a fairly steep climb, many holes and the streets are relatively narrow. Also quite thick fog often occurs during the rainy season and resulted in low visibility. Do not forget to bring jackets, umbrellas and raincoats for in case the weather suddenly deteriorated.