Simpang Lima Semarang is an area located in the center of Semarang city on the national route 14. This area is also called Pancasila Field [1]. Simpang Lima is a meeting of five unified roads, namely National 14Jl. Heroes, National 14Jl. Pandanaran, Jl. Ahmad Yani, Jl. Gajah Mada and Jl A Dahlan. Star hotels in star hotels and shopping centers. Expertise at Ciputra Hotel, Horison Hotel, Graha Santika Hotel, Ciputra Mall, E Plaza, Simpang Lima Plaza, Living Plaza, @Hom Hotel, Holiday Inn Expres, Warhol Apartments and Condotel (under construction). This field is a crowded center of Semarang residents every Saturday-Sunday. Main on Sundays This place is only for pedestrians and cycling. At present the Pancasila Field has become a landmark of Semarang city which is an open space that is commonly used by the people of Semarang for activities. The city of Semarang itself is synonymous with Simpang Lima, because the center of activities and crowds is here. Especially on Saturday night, this place is very crowded with visitors. You can find character characters such as iron man, batman, even ghosts that you can take a picture together. And there are also decorative bikes that you can rent to get around. Or you can just sit, eat and enjoy...
Read morelapangan pancasila or well known as "simpang lima" is always be the hot spot of this city as the main people park.
the best time for visiting this place is start from 4pm during weekdays, monday-saturday and early morning start at 6am. of course this place is always free and 24/7 available for visit. but during CFD (car free day) on sunday morning, it's a good idea if you can come about 6am because you can easily secure a nice parking area in citraland mall (mall ciputra) which is close to this place.
food has never been a problem. just see around and pick anything you like.
the local government together with the authorities have been working hard to secure this area and they really make it so you can walk safely without worry about encountering any thieves.
if you come with your dogs, please keep your dogs always on leash. and the best time for dogists to visit is sunday morning right at in front of ciputra hotel. you will meet many dog lovers with...
Read moreThis is one of the best outdoor places to spend your time with family .. Simpang lima is a landmark for Semarang, very crowded in weekend and holiday nights ... many food stalls, you can just take a walk around, or rent a decorative lamp bike to go around .. choose 2wheels or 3 wheels bike, even odong-odong (4 wheeled bike, like a cart, full of colorful light), and dont forget to take selfie photos .. very nice and 'instagrammable' ... kids may choose to rent mini car, mini motor bike, or rollerblade in the play ground .. Simpang lima also easy to reach for those travelling from east (Surabaya), west (Jakarta) and south part of Java (Solo, Yogya, Magelang). Surrounded by classy hotel (Ciputra, Louis Kienne and others), malls, and there are many choices of food restaurants nearby, along Gajahmada street ... to complete your journey, visit Baiturrahman mosque.. it is a big mosque and used to be one of central Java landmarks, located west side of...
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