Karang Kidul

Karang Kidul is a village in Semarang, Semarang Metropolitan Area, Central Java. Karang Kidul is situated nearby to the village Kelurahan Karangturi, as well as near Brumbungan.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Lawang Sewu and Tay Kak Sie Temple.

Lawang Sewu

Museum

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Lawang Sewu is a former office building in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. It was a head office of the Dutch East Indies Railway Co. and is owned by the national railway company Kereta Api Indonesia.

Tay Kak Sie Temple

Place of worship

Photo: Midori, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Tay Kak Sie Temple is a Taoist temple located at Jalan Gang Lombok, Semarang. The temple was established in 1746. This was originally only to worship the goddess of mercy, Guan Yin.

Semarang Poncol railway station

Railway station

Photo: Rizal Febri, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Semarang Poncol Station is a historic railway station in Purwosari, North Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia. The station which is located at an altitude of +3 meters is included in the Semarang Operational Area IV and is the second main station in Semarang after Semarang Tawang Station.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jatingaleh and Sampangan.

Jatingaleh

Village

Jatingaleh is a village in Candisari district, Semarang city, Central Java, Indonesia. Its population is estimated at around 12,500 residents. Although it was historically a distinct village, due to urbanization it is now surrounded by the greater city of Semarang. Jatingaleh is situated 4 km south of Karang Kidul.

Sampangan

Village

Sampangan is a village in the Gajahmungkur district within the city of Semarang in Central Java, Indonesia. Sampangan is situated 4½ km southwest of Karang Kidul.