Indonesia (Post Covid-19 Overseas Visit No 4 - My 16 days in Surabaya, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Malang, Batu & Probolinggo) Day 5 May 17 2023 Semarang, Java Part 2

Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java

Kampung Pelangi, Semarang
Central Java

Kota Lama Semarang
Central Java

 

Day 5 Wednesday May 17 2023 Semarang, Java Part 2 continued - my 2nd day in Semarang, focusing my visit to the Historic Building Lawang Sewu, Sam Poo Kong Complex, Kampoeng Pelangi, Kota Lama (Old) Semarang; as these touristy places are located in suburban Semarang, both of us relied on using Grab to take us to these destinations ! 

1) Sam Poo Kong Complex, Semarang, Java - also known as Gedung Batu Temple, the oldest Chinese temple (dating back to 1400 > 1416) in Semarang, Central Java, originally established by the Chinese Muslim explorer Zheng He (Admiral Cheng Ho & also known as Sanbao), it is now shared by Indonesians of multiple religious denominations ie Muslims, Buddhists & ethnicities including Chinese & Javanese; the Sam Poo Kong complex includes 5 temples in a mixed Chinese & Javanese architectural style, the temples are Sam Poo Kong (the oldest), Tho Tee Kong, Kyai Juru Mudi Temple, Kyai Jangkar Temple & Kyai Cundrik Bumi Temple, an additional worship site, Mbah Kyai Tumpeng is in the complex, the buildings are spread over 3.2 hectares (7.9 acres). 

Sam Poo Kong Complex, Semarang, Central Java - front entrance & ticketing counter, entrance fee 40,000Rp = Rm12.30

Area Gerbang Naga (Dragon Arch), Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java 

The Great Temple Sam Poo Kong Complex, Semarang, Central Java - walkabout in the general compound area inside the complex.

Area Panggung (Theatre) & Central Courtyard, Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java.  

Area Gerbang Selatan (Southern Arch), Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java

Klenteng Sam Poo Tay Djien  (Main Hall), Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java - the main temple of worship. 

Relief (Sculptured Stone Wall) Perjalanan (Expedition) of Admiral Cheng Ho), Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java - an interesting story of Admiral Cheng Ho's various expeditions to Semarang in Central Java ....... Sculptured Wall No 9 has a story about Cheng Ho's fleet escorted Princess Hang Li Bao's for her marriage to a Sultan of Malacca thus creating a friendship & a closer relationship between China & Malaya (now Malaysia) !

Klenteng Kyai Jangkar, Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java

Klenteng Kyai Tumpeng, Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java

Replica of Admiral Zheng Ho's ship, Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java 

Pohon Akar Rantai, Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java

Fushimi Inari, Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java, 

Klenteng Juru Mudi (Kyai Juru Mudi Temple), - burial site of Wang Jing Hong, Admiral Cheng Ho's deputy, Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java, 

Klenteng Dewa Bumi (Toh Tee Kong), Sam Poo Kong, Semarang, Central Java, 

2) Kampoeng Pelangi, Semarang, Central Java - one of Indonesian's rainbow villages, over 200 houses in this village are painted in rainbow stripes; in Malang on Day 12, I have the opportunities to visit 3 more rainbow villages ie Kampung Biru, Kampung Tridi & Kampung Warna Warni of Jodipan ! 

3) Kota Lama Semarang, Central Java - a historic landmark, this colonial city is well preserved, the buildings here are a mix of Dutch & Indonesian styles dating back to the 18th century ! 

4) My 2nd night dinner in Waroeng Steak & Shake Restaurant in Semarang, Central Java - enjoying my local fast food meal in a cool & clean modern restaurant environment in Semarang ! 

Thompson's Delight - Tenderloin Beef + Rice 

KM's Delight Fried Chicken + Rice 
24,000Rp (Rm7.40)