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Semarang is situated
on Java's northern coast and is called the
capital city of Central Java, as it lies just
about halfway between the extreme east and west
coasts of the island and it is one of the busiest
town in this region. From Candi Hill you get
amazing views of the port, the lowlands and green
paddy fields, the city itself and the surrounding
mountains.
The surroundings
around Semarang are perfect for day trips and
side-excursions. In the older part of the city,
near the harbor, you can still find an
interesting collection of buildings dating back
to the Dutch colonial era and the Dutch East
Indies Company. The city offers evening
performances of wayang drama played by live
actors, actresses and dancers at Ngesti Pandowo
Theatre. For sport fans there are tennis courts
in all major hotels and two golf courses located
in the town's suburbs. For short trips out of
Semarang within a radius of about 60 kilometers,
visitors can visit interesting towns such as
Jepara, Kudus and Demak.
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