SEAToday.com, Jakarta-The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) has prepared a travel map for local and foreign tourists ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. In a weekly briefing in Jakarta on Monday (1/29), Minister Sandiaga Uno recommended several popular Chinatown tourist areas in each city in Indonesia.

Sandiaga also explained that the Chinatown area, which is one of the popular tourist areas in every city in Indonesia, is unique and attracts the attention of many tourists. In Chinatown, the variety of Chinese culture is very thick, starting from the gate, buildings, heritage, places of worship, and accessories, to cuisine.

Here are some recommendations for those of you who want to spend your vacation time and get to know the diversity and culinary specialties of China! 

1. Jakarta

Glodok - Petak Sembilan Jakarta

• Santa Maria de Fatima Catholic Church
• Jin De Yuan Temple or Vihara Dharma Bakti 
• Chandra Naya
• Tan Seng Ong Temple or Vihara Tanda Bhakti
• Pantjoran Tea House
• Toa Se Bio Temple

2. Semarang

Kauman area, Central Semarang

Cap Go Meh tradition of parading the statue of Sam Poo Kong from Tay Kak Sie Temple to Gedung Batu

3. Solo

Pasar Gede Solo

Grebeg Sudiro attractions that take place January 28 - February 10, 2024

4. Palembang

Kemaro Island

Performances of lion dance, Chinese puppetry, and other traditional arts

• Chinese Temple (Klenteng Hok Tjing Rio)
• Buddhist Temple
• 9th floor pagoda

5. West Kalimantan

Cap Go Meh Singkawang to be held on February 10-24, 2024

In 2024 the government is targeting the visit of 14.3 foreign tourists and 1.2 billion to 1.5 billion local tourists. (DHITA/DKD)