Semarang - A Random Indonesian City Worth Visiting!

[@philipbendall3256]

glad you are impressed, I first went there in in 1994, the food is "mantap", try the Lumpia, last visit was 18 months ago

[@olderbackpacker]

Has it changed much since 1994?

[@philipbendall3256]

@@olderbackpacker not at all

[@philipbendall3256]

I have done exactly the same, turned up at a station and bought a ticket on the next train to a random destination, only rule is to ensure I do not arrive after dark. That said I do have the advantage of knowing Bahasa Indonesia. I am aways humbled by the hospitality of the locals

[@olderbackpacker]

Sometimes I think it’s the best way to travel around the country. Just randomly go somewhere on a whim and a recommendation 😀

[@lizcarlyle2477]

My kind of city where you can walk around & indulge in the scenery!

[@olderbackpacker]

I’m glad I was told to visit it 😀

[@sisriwahyuni5724]

The old town of Semarang is also called as "Little Netherland".

[@olderbackpacker]

I can understand why. It’s beautiful! 😀

[@AlexS-oj8qf]

@@olderbackpacker Actually, it is called Venetie van Java, because it was lined with Canals due to the location on a swampy coastal of North Java.

[@hariopamungkas3746]

The tourist like usually start from Jakarta to bandung to jogjakarta and straight onto malang to Bali it is the south route ..while Semarang is on north of java..

[@olderbackpacker]

Most backpackers just go to Bali, which is a shame as there is a lot of Indonesia to see 😀

[@hariopamungkas3746]

@@olderbackpacker you are right 👍

[@zupsee691]

Thank you for visiting Semarang, my friend. Semarang is so hot during the day but at night it is really beautiful, my friend. Try exploring the top of Sala Tiga, the top of Semarang is cool.

[@olderbackpacker]

I will try and visit Semarang again one day as there was so much I missed :/

[@skylover12]

I'm from Semarang thanks for go to my city🙏

[@olderbackpacker]

It’s been a beautiful city 😀

[@ilhambudi95]

I can feel the hot weather just by watching the video.

[@olderbackpacker]

Try walking in it ha ha

[@defiasri4595]

Hello, I'm glad you visited Semarang City. Semarang is the fifth largest metropolitan city in Indonesia. Semarang have many "hidden gem" places there. If you are currently in Semarang City, try to visit "Gedongsongo temple". It is located in a high hill area in Semarang and is a historical heritage that should not be missed. The natural scenery is also very beautiful.

[@olderbackpacker]

Next time! I will be back 😀

[@ronzac55]

Wow the old part of the town is well preserved.

[@olderbackpacker]

It’s beautiful 😀

[@kevinabiwardani7550]

Glad that you visited the Capital of the Central Java. If you want to go for culinary tours, go to Warung Semawis in the Chinatown. Warung Semawis only opened for pedestrian at weekend nights, so better prepare the next time you visit. Don't forget to visit Sam Po Kong Temples too, a Temple dedicated to Cheng Hoo, the Chinese Moslem trader.

[@olderbackpacker]

Thanks for the tips for my next trip :)

[@JLurus]

Kota tua paling mantap di Semarang

[@olderbackpacker]

I agree 😀

[@Dark_Angel_1.4]

Nice place. I see your channel is on the up trend, nice work 👍

[@olderbackpacker]

I know!!! I don’t understand why, but I’m really grateful 😀

[@Dark_Angel_1.4]

@@olderbackpacker 410 subs in the last 30 days , you will hit 3k next month. nice. I see you are trying a bit harder to make better content , it will pay off for sure.

[@roryasrorri701]

6:18 yeah wkwk I've watched my local theatre mates performed there twice. good place. bring your own snacks and drinks.

[@ME-STRAYCATS]

Thank you for visiting my city

[@olderbackpacker]

You’re welcome 😀

[@RayanaYara-n2j]

Malaysians or Malays sir? Malays are not only in Malaysia. I am shocked you said Malaysian culture there while I never know there are a lot of Malaysians in Indonesia especially in Semarang. Yes for Chinese, Arabians, Indians, Dutch and surely Javanese. Semarang as a multicultural city which there is a mixture of three ethnics groups, namely Javanese ethnics, Arab ethnics and Chinese ethnics. Semarang has a cultural acculturation that comes from three etnics.😊

[@yudhistiranafismadani3020]

Semarang hadir

[@rekialpiko8109]

welcome..😎👍👍👌

[@olderbackpacker]

Thank you 😀

[@Panzer_Runner]

kinda glad I left Semarang as soon as I did, there was an immediate resurgence of gang warfare in Semarang as soon as I left! but the people there were way nicer than in Jakarta or Surabaya, some kinda stereotype with the people from Central Java I have heard.

[@olderbackpacker]

Gang warfare? Wow 😟

[@rekialpiko8109]

selamat datang di indonesia..😊😄🙏

[@olderbackpacker]

Thank you 😀

[@ciu9940]

Semarang is one of worthy cities to visit in island of Java

[@olderbackpacker]

I totally agree 😀

[@bhoqeem1975]

Semarang is random? Daaaymn 😅

[@fandyr5263]

u should visit it after 18.00..much better

[@olderbackpacker]

I definitely needed to stay longer :/

[@thespectre5403]

Most of my classmates that are indonesian are from semarang (i live in qatar :3)

[@olderbackpacker]

Qatar is definitely different from Semarang!

[@panduwidagdo7051]

11:28 I think that's the Dutch way to spell alun-alun. Just to make it look "classic" I guess? 🤣

[@olderbackpacker]

Makes sense :)

[@mahyuddin9869]

Semarang kota Jawa Tengah Dengan populasi lebih kurang sama dengan Malaysia,,, Tapi jumlah penduduk Kuala lumpur 1,9 juta jiwa,, Mengalahkan Semarang yang hanya memiliki penduduk 1,7 juta jiwa,,

[@gizacigarettem8771]

Mate if you got time vist Pangandaran,do yourself a favour ,.Have you been granted permission to wear that Aussie gear?

[@olderbackpacker]

I wish I had the time to see all the recommendations I’ve been given but with the time frame it’s hard 😩 I’ve had my Australian top for 6 years when I was in cairns backpacking. It’s my lucky top! I have just sent an email to the Australian government asking for permission but I doubt I’ll get a reply ha ha

[@philipbendall3256]

or Cilacap

[@ucannotredo]

Banyak sampah🤮🤮

[@cloudddd381]

Visit karimunjawa

[@jaanish3]

Semarang is the capital city of Central Java, calling it random city is a bit….😀

[@sevthnofandy3853]

random for those who've never heard about the city.. harap maklum.. kyk km emangnya tau semua nama ibukota provinsi di Czech Republic? trus ketika km holiday trip ke sana, naik kereta & turun di sembarang kota yg km sm skali blm pernah dengar namanya, biarpun itu kota besar (city), km juga pasti akan bilang random..

[@olderbackpacker]

Thank you for your comment. It was random that I came to the city as I wasn’t going there. The train office in Yogyakarta recommended it to me and I decided to randomly go there. I think there is a loss of translation with my title and I’m so glad that I went with the random choice :)

[@hafizilmi7255]

For someone who's not from Indonesia, Semarang is indeed just a random city in Indonesia, so what's the problem? Even for Indonesian who lived outside Java (and don't really know geography) they might never even heard of Semarang before.

[@ShaerynNaggaryan]

Well, for foreign tourists Semarang is not a well-known destination, of course it's random lol. Even for local people, we're prefer to go to Jogja, Solo, Magelang. Let be honest, Central Java tourism is underdeveloped, we don't even have an international airport lol.

[@roryasrorri701]

Random? Hahaha 😂

[@olderbackpacker]

Random as in I wasn’t expecting to be there! Chosen by the railway ticket office, not me 😀

[@RayanaYara-n2j]

Malaysians or Malays sir? Malays are not only in Malaysia. I am shocked you said Malaysian culture there while I never know there are a lot of Malaysians in Indonesia especially in Semarang. Yes for Chinese, Arabians, Indians, Dutch and surely Javanese. Semarang as a multicultural city which there is a mixture of three ethnics groups, namely Javanese ethnics, Arab ethnics and Chinese ethnics. Semarang has a cultural acculturation that comes from three etnics.😊

[@olderbackpacker]

Did I say Malaysians? I am so sorry! I think I said it because I had been research Malaysia’s visa before doing the video. I didn’t mean to say it 😟