Simpang Lima
A city centre square where five major roads meet, with coloured-light pedal carts at night and rows of street food stalls that capture the everyday spirit of the city.
Simpang Lima is the city centre of Semarang. At its heart lies the lawn of Pancasila Square, surrounded by shopping centres, mosques and hotels. In the evening, you can rent four-wheeled pedal carts decorated with coloured lights and ride them around the square, a favourite local pastime. The surrounding area is full of street food, including fried rice, satay and chicken noodle soup. On Sunday mornings, the roads are closed to traffic, and residents come out to jog and dance. It is free to visit and ideal for soaking up city life after dinner.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lawang Sewu
- Kampung Pelangi
- Tugu Muda
- Semarang Chinatown & Tay Kak Sie Temple
- Loenpia Gang Lombok
- Great Mosque of Semarang (Kauman)
- Blenduk Church
- Kota Lama