Semarang — Shops
Malls for rainy days, traditional markets for bargains and the best places for oleh-oleh in Semarang.
Shops to know
Oleh-oleh street1
Jalan Pandanaran souvenir strip
Semarang's souvenir street, lined with shops selling bandeng presto, lumpia, wingko babat, tahu bakso and moaci from early till late.
Traditional market2Pasar Johar
Thomas Karsten's 1930s central market, rebuilt after the 2015 fire, where traders now share the floors with Rp10k food stalls and coffee.
Batik village3Kampung Batik Semarang
A revived batik kampung often paired with a Kota Lama visit, where you can try making batik and buy Semarang motifs.
Local-products centre4Kampoeng Semarang
A souvenir centre on Jalan Kaligawe Raya gathering hundreds of products from Semarang's small businesses, from snacks to crafts.