semawis, culinary tourism of semarang
It is only open in the night three times a week. Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday night. Basically the local government closing down the road in chinatown area (Gang Pinggir street), and convert it as an open air food centre.
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One of the famous food that 'must try' is Lumpia. It is Semarang version of spring roll. The filling contains of bamboo shoot and shrimp.
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If you are in Semarang during chinese new year, you will have the chance to enjoy watching dragon dance and other chinese cultural activities. It would be a nice experience to remember ...
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