SAM POO KONG : Charming Red Temple in Semarang
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It is one of the oldest temple in Semarang, Sam Poo Kong, or known as Gedung Batu Temple. This temple was built from 1416, when Admiral Zheng He landed in Semarang because of one of his ship captain, Wang Jing Hong, fell ill. At first, Admiral Zheng He found a cave and started to pray inside it. To pay his respect to his admiral, Wang Jing Hong made a statue of Admiral Zheng He in 1417. Due to a landslide, in 1704, the cave was destroyed, the locals made a new cave besides Wang Jing Hong's tomb.
In 2002, Sam Poo Kong was fully-restored to prevent the temple from flood and other problems. The restoration finally completed in 2005. The uniqueness of the temples is the form that was adapted from local architecture, joglo, mixing between Javanese and Chinese style.
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| They provide costume rental for the visitors |
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| Admiral Zheng He |
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| Kyai Juru Mudi Temple |
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Opening Hour : 08.00 AM - 08.00 PM
Entrance Fee :
- Local : 3.000 IDR (Children), 5.000 IDR (Adult), 20.000 IDR (Praying Area)
- Foreigner : 10.000 IDR, 30.000 IDR (Praying Area)
SAM POO KONG
Jalan Simongan No.129,
Semarang, Central of Java
INDONESIA 50148
