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Tay Kak Sie Temple, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Tay Kak Sie Temple is a Taoist temple (Klenteng Tay Kak Sie) in Indonesia (Semarang). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 24 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Taoist temple · Temples
- Local name
- Klenteng Tay Kak Sie
- Where
- Indonesia · Semarang
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- JOG Yogyakarta, 91 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -6.97403, 110.42771
What it is and where
Tay Kak Sie Temple is a Taoist temple (Klenteng Tay Kak Sie) in Indonesia (Semarang). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Semarang, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 1.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -6.97403, 110.42771; the nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG, Yogyakarta), 91 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Indonesia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tay Kak Sie Temple is April to September.
- JanPossible12:22
- FebPossible12:13
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:51
- MayBest time11:41
- JunBest time11:36
- JulBest time11:38
- AugBest time11:46
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:09
- NovPossible12:19
- DecPossible12:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 24 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Indonesia
To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Indonesia checklist. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Museum Kota LamaMuseum616 m
- Blenduk ChurchChurch in Central Java, Indonesia653 m
- Lawang SewuLandmark in Semarang, Indonesia2.2 km
- Museum Pusat Perkembangan Islam Jawa TengahMuseum in Central Java, Indonesa2.4 km
- Museum Mandala BhaktiMuseum2.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: Temples
- Borobudur: Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia
- Prambanan: Hindu temple in Yogyakarta and Central Java, Indonesia
- Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta: mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia
- Besakih Temple: major Hindu temple in Bali, in Indonesia
- Tanah Lot: rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali
- Goa Gajah: Hindu temple in Indonesia
Every Indonesia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tay Kak Sie Temple?
It is a Taoist temple (Klenteng Tay Kak Sie in the local language) in Indonesia. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tay Kak Sie Temple?
April to September. There are about 12 h 24 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Tay Kak Sie Temple?
The nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG), 91 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Museum Kota Lama, Blenduk Church, Lawang Sewu. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
Keep reading
- Semarang7 places to see in and around Semarang, Indonesia: Lawang Sewu, Blenduk Church, Sam Poo Kong. Best time: April to September.
- Temples422 places for temples in Indonesia, from Borobudur to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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