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Lawang Sewu in the heart of Semarang

Lawang Sewu, literally Thousand Doors, is a landmark in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, built as the headquarters of the Dutch East Indies Railway Company. The colonial era building is famous as a haunted house, though the Semarang city government has attempted to rebrand it. That's what Google said. Hehe. Well it is so historical building with uncountable doors. I love the design although not all spaces are opened for public with limited lighting too in some area. Entrance fee is cheap even for foreigner. Everything is unique including toilet itself, although mostly rooms are empty.#urbanexplorer
Posted: Jun 15, 2022
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Someday will visit this place too😍😍 nice shot!
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That’s beautiful ❤️
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Ungaran Mountain has the height of approximately 2050 meters. Even though it is a kind of volcano, there is no sign of volcanic activity there. Thus, everyone is allowed to explore the mountain freely. Not to mention, it has become the home of tons of natural and historical attractions including the famous Gedong Songo Temple. For the information, the mountain comes with 3 fabulous peaks! The tallest one is indeed Ungaran Peak. The others are Botak and Gendol Peak, which are also suitable for trekking. As for the forest, the mountain has several majestic references especially Montane Forest (which is considered the most famous one). Many people also come to Ungaran Mountain to enjoy trekking and camping. As for the best camping ground, it is called Mawar Camp (which is also the trekking checkpoint). In the morning, the sunrise shines beautifully! While at night, sparkling lights of nearby buildings look so fabulous! It is definitely a complete site to enjoy an adventure and exploration, isn’t it? #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Umbul Sidomukti. The most popular allure is definitely the 4-leveled pools on where kids and adults can play water and enjoy swimming. Also, the site offers numerous facilities and rides including a camping ground, meeting room, outbound training, eateries, and much more! No wonder, lots of local families and outsiders often come to the site during weekends and long holidays. It is considered a perfect family recreation spot, after all. The most impressive fact is that the site resides in 1200 meters above the sea level. It is surrounded by big trees and features cold atmosphere of the mountain, as well. It is true visitors should pay the entry fee in order to explore Umbul Sidomukti. In fact, the price goes up if they come during holidays or weekends. Have no worries. It is going to be a worthy expense. For the information, it costs more money to enjoy each facility and ride offered by the management. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Semirang Waterfall resides in the slope of Ungaran Mountain (located in the north part of it). That means you should undergo a short trekking in order to get to the site. It indeed takes some time, but it is worth the effort. In terms of size, the waterfall has the height of 45 meters and it resides on an area of 10 hectares. One thing, the landscape is slippery sometimes, especially in the rainy season. Therefore, everyone should wear comfy footwear and walk carefully while heading to the location. Another important consideration is related to the budget. It does cost some money to pay the entrance fee, after all. For those who don’t want to get wet, though, they can simply sit on the stones and watch the panorama comfortably. As an alternative, they can sit on the available benches built by the locals. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Being a new official tourist site in Semarang City, Kali Pancur Waterfall gets more visitors over time. Not to mention the popularity increases as the time goes by. What tourists need to do is to reach Nogosaren Village at Getasan Sub-District. It is the checkpoint before trekking to the location after all. For the information, it takes a ticket fee to enter the area. Have no worries. The local government uses the money to retain and improve that new tourist site. Once arriving at the gate or entrance, you must pay the ticket first. What you can see is only lush nature with tons of trees. The good thing is the management has built stairs on where people can walk to get to the location. It takes about 800 meters to walk to the site, actually. What about the appearance of the waterfall itself? Well, it is definitely astonishing! The height is 150 meters and it has several features like small caves and swallow’s nests! #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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The prime feature in Goa Rong View is definitely the viewing post on where you can enjoy photography and sightseeing. Thus, do not forget to carry a camera when visiting the site! Another important consideration is related to the supplies. As it is going to be a tiring trip, everyone should carry some bottled water and snacks. This way, they can save much money and avoid spending on available cafes located near to the viewing post. Somehow, Goa Rong View is suitable to spend a family recreation. Why is that? Thanks to the presence of the kid playground! Some fun rides are available including the see-saw, slides, and much more! For those who love exploration and adventure, there is the historical cave located a little bit far from the viewing post. It is said the cave was used by the Dutch to hide back then. The cave is surrounded by big trees and resides on 703 meters above the sea level! #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Exploring Eling Bening. The main concept of Eling Bening is the mixture of natural and modern resort. The good thing is tourists are able to do many things there including a family recreation, gathering, relaxation, photography, and even wedding party! Still, the most common thing to do is to explore the site and take some photos of nature. You can also enjoy the panorama and find good spots for lessening. After all, the resort is located in a highland surrounded by lush trees. What a perfect place to spend a holiday! The next recommended thing to do in Eling Bening is outdoor activity or adventure. For the information, the site provides various facilities like a camping ground, kid playground, tracking area, archery site, flying fox, and many more! Thus, visitors should not miss any of these. Moreover, during special occasions, the management conducts a ceremonial event outdoor. Have no worries. It costs nothing to watch those shows. Later, after enjoying those activities, tourists can relax and swim at the available swimming pool. The water is both refreshing and cool, without a doubt. Another thing to do in Eling Bening is to eat at the available café. The management offers various types of Indonesian foods with affordable prices! These include grilled fishes, soups, rawon, etc. The best part is you can eat those while watching stunning panoramas of mountains! This is definitely a new experience, isn’t it? #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Puncak Kelir is the part of Kelir Mountain. It resides on 715 meters above the sea level, so it comes with refreshing air and superb panoramas. Even the sea of clouds can be seen clearly during a good weather! As for other views, you can see Merbabu and Telomoyo Mountain. Moreover, Rawa Pening Lake is also seen beautifully from up there. If you come early in the morning, you can witness the stunning sunrise! What about the facilities? There is a gazebo located on the top of it, so tourists can rest and relax while watching those panoramas. Another impressive feature is the presence of a campground located in some parts of the site. Thus, camping is also recommended there. Photography becomes the next reason why many people visiting Puncak Kelir. After all, there is a Pine Forest located near to the site. Plus, the mountainous views welcome everyone once arriving at the top of the hill. For a more stunning panorama, it is also recommended to come at night! The sparkling lights of nearby settlements are seen beautifully from up there. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Located in the north part of Semarang City, the most famous beach resides and the name is Marina. Many reasons make Marina Beach is the best one as compared to others. For instance, it offers a complete facility and accommodation including toilets, parking area, eateries, boat services, and much more. Other facilities include gazebos, benches, and water tube services. The only disappointment is that the shore doesn’t come with the white sandy surface. Instead, it is paved and ornamented with rocks. The purpose is to prevent abrasion, without a doubt. Here is the good news. Tourists can simply sit on those rocks and enjoy fishing comfortably! For the Indonesian locals or nearby residents, Marina Beach becomes a perfect place to spend a family recreation. The first thing that they can do is to ride a passenger boat and explore the shore comfortably. Have no worries. The fee is quite affordable and it is available every day, especially at noon. #summervacation#beachvacation#urbanexplorer

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Lawe Bawono Waterfall located in Semarang City. To be exact, it resides in Kalisidi Village and belongs to West Ungaran Sub-District. The impressive fact is that tourists may visit two waterfalls at once during the visit. As the name suggests, the site consists of Lawe and Benowo Waterfall. It resides in Ungaran Mountain and becomes upstream of Garang River. It is true Lawe Bawono is a popular tourist site. However, some visitors have no idea where the location is. It makes sense as the waterfall is located on the slope of Ungaran Mountain. Not to mention it takes some efforts to get to the location. Due to the fact, it is recommended to hire a tour guide first before heading to the site. Also, despite the difficulty, tourists are able to witness a beautiful panorama all the way to the waterfall. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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