Timeline
17:02
Eat Tahu Petis Prasojo. This Semarang specialty of fried tofu with black shrimp paste is best enjoyed hot. The stall is open from 15:00, so you will have plenty of time before the evening rush.
17:32
Alun-Alun Simpang Lima Semarang
Walk to Alun-Alun Simpang Lima Semarang. It is a short three-minute walk from the food stall. Arrive early to find a good spot in the park facing west. The square is the heart of the city and offers an unobstructed view of the horizon.
18:02
Alun-Alun Simpang Lima Semarang
Watch the sun set. The light turns golden and the sun dips toward the WSW. This is the perfect moment to take in the atmosphere of Simpang Lima as the city lights begin to twinkle.
18:32
End the evening with Es Puter Cong Lik. This traditional coconut milk ice cream with fruit and jelly is a refreshing way to cool down. It opens at 18:00, which is right after sunset, making it the ideal final stop.
Local tip
Tahu Petis Prasojo is open until 21:30, so you can take your time with the spicy tofu snack before heading to the square.
Check before you go
- Tahu Petis Prasojo opens at 15:00.
- Es Puter Cong Lik opens at 18:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Semarang (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).