Malang Travel Guide

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      Relief on second base between western...
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      townhouse with park of malang
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      PALMAVENUE AT MALANG
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      Front (west) view of Candi Jago
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Pro

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 Beautiful City and Nice Friendly People 


Con

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 Crazy Driving 


In a nutshell

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 Its a city that I don`t think should be missed. 

 

Explore Malang

Things to Do  

Sendangbiru beach

Sendangbiru beach, Malang

 theo1006 Says:  Sendangbiru beach is the most popular south of Malang among local tourists. It is not a beach for swimming. The coast being sheltered from the surf by an island, Pulau Sempu, it is here that fishing boats come ashore. At walking distance you can visit a fish market.Actually... 

Jago temple

Jago temple, Malang

 theo1006 Says:  Javanese kings were thought to become gods when they died. Candi Jago is a monument to the deification of king Wishnuwarddhana (1249-1268 AD) of the Singasari kingdom (1222-1992 ).  Scholars are pretty certain of this, because it is chronicled in the Negarakrtagama that king... 

Agrotourism Poncokusumo

Agrotourism Poncokusumo, Malang

 theo1006 Says:  Batu - west of Malang - has long been famous for its apple orchards and is now a prime, commercialized agrotourism destination. But east of Malang people are growing apples too, without the overdevelopment of Batu.When we arrived at Poncokusumo village, admittedly out of... 

Jawi temple

Jawi temple, Malang

 theo1006 Says:  We found it when we were driving by on our way east from Salatiga via Trowulan and Trawas. Could have gone there sooner, but then... there are so many temples in the region. Candi Jawi sure is one of the most beautiful, having practically been rebuilt from its ruins. A first... 

KEN DEDES Bathing Place

KEN DEDES Bathing Place, Malang

 RoyJava Says:  The legend of Queen Ken Dedes, it grapped me in a hard way. Numerous temple remains dating from the 13th century Kingdom of Singosari still can be seen in the Batu - Malang region. Included Candi Singosari ofcourse, as well the so called ancient "Bathing Place of Ken Dedes",... 

The back door to Bromo

The back door to Bromo, Malang

 theo1006 Says:  It is a long drive from Malang to Bromo, but very scenic. We call this 'the back door to Bromo' because one approaches Bromo from the south, the saddle between Tengger caldera and Semeru volcano. This is also a preferred route for those who want to climb to the top of Semeru... 

Badut temple

Badut temple, Malang

 theo1006 Says:  Candi Badut or Badut temple is a typical albeit simple example of a Shivaist temple as explained in the Penataran Museum. This is clear from the entrance facing west, the statue of goddess Durga Mahesa-suramardhini in the north wall, and the lingga-yoni in the interior. The... 

Hotels  

Tugu Malang Hotel

 6 Reviews and 122 Opinions  Superb Hotel...got a student discount so could stay for $60 a night ! nice antiques collection too... 

Graha Cakra

 2 Reviews and 35 Opinions  HOTEL LOOKS VERY LUXURIOUS IN COLONIAL STYLE ROOMS ARE A BIT SMELLY ADN SMALL VERY BEAUTIFUL... 

Restaurants  

BLOOMS Bistro & Pastry: Great Place Combine With Great Food And Service !

BLOOMS Bistro & Pastry: Great Place Combine With Great Food And Service !, Malang

 Doraa Says:  The place, food, drink and the service are superb, I never though I would find place like this in malang, IT'S A MUST PLACE TO VISIT ! The place feels like you not feel in malang, you feel that you in overseas, the food is great, the drink even better, with the great service... 

Museum Resto Inggil: Historic Society Resto

Museum Resto Inggil: Historic Society Resto, Malang

 theo1006 Says:  We would not have known it if a couple of friends had not taken us here. Yet it is quite close to Tugu Circle or Hotel Tugu. The ambience is extraordinary. The hall dates from 1930 and is full of pre-war artefacts. In the evening there was live music, a keyboard and singer.... 

Transportation  

Mini van & executive Bus around & from Malang

Mini van & executive Bus around & from Malang, Malang

 JohnDeo Says:  In Our City, Malang, if you need transport for your pleasure and enjoying the trip.. call hotline service 24 hours : 0818387871, Horizon Travel will ready to serve you better, we have any car or bus you want to go or around Malang, the Nice City in East Java.. 

Prices for car rental

Prices for car rental, Malang

 Roxhyta Says:  I suggest 2 car rental provider, you may contact them yourself, please make bargain.New INNOVA 12 Hour =Rp375k 24Hour=Rp425k New Kijang/New Avanza/New Panther 12Hour=Rp250k 24Hour=Rp300k APV/Panther 12Hour=Rp225k 24Hour=Rp275k Pregio/ELF/L 300 availableCapasitas 10-13 person... 

Shopping  

Sarinah Department Store - Malang: SARINAH - MALANG

Sarinah Department Store - Malang: SARINAH - MALANG, Malang

 RoyJava Says:  Sarinah Department Store, Malang, is equipped with floor after floor of designer clothes, electronics and appliance shops, furniture showrooms, sporting goods, and fast-food courts. The all-alit Sarinah Supermarket is not that cheap. I got lucky to buy some great Batiks with... 

MATA HARI: Real Indonesian Stuff - Malang

MATA HARI: Real Indonesian Stuff - Malang, Malang

 RoyJava Says:  Although most of tourists directly dive into the well-known Sarinah Supermarket we had a lot of fun in the Mata Hari Mall, just across the square "alun-alun", and opposite Sarinah Supermarket. There's a superb jumble of foods and second-hand goods. At first floor you'll find... 

Local Customs  

Rituals - Ceremonies - Rituals

Rituals - Ceremonies - Rituals, Malang

 RoyJava Says:  Islam is the majority religion in Indonesia (88%). Not all Javanese practice religious rituals according to the Islamic doctrines; there are "Kejawen", and also many people are Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, and others...There is a lot of offering and feasts (Pesta), special... 

Javanese Tattoos

Javanese Tattoos, Malang

 RoyJava Says:  In Sendang Biru, close to Pulau Sempu, local tattoo-artists do their job along the beach. It's very interesting because of the special Javanese designs they create. Included patrons of meanders, cashmeres, nagas, and other ornamentations you see at the famous Hindu-Javanese... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Stupa at Sumberawan

The Stupa at Sumberawan, Malang

 theo1006 Says:  The short walk along a rivulet among lush foliage and fertile rice fileds is perhaps the most attractive part of the stupa at Sumberawan village. The monument is located at 650 above sea level in the foothills of Arjuna volcano, near a water source serving both these sawahs... 

Indian Ocean

Indian Ocean, Malang

 RoyJava Says:  The Indian Ocean is the third-largest body of water in the world, covering about 20% of the Earth's water surface. Sea-level can change in one second up to over 10 metres. That is the scientific part of the Indian Ocean.Its surface is dominated by counterclockwise gyre... 

Goa Cina beach

Goa Cina beach, Malang

 theo1006 Says:  We found this the best beach for swimming, at least the part to the west of the "cave island". The beach gets its name from a rocky peninsula with a cave in it where Chinese people are said to come and meditate hoping for success in business.East of the peninsula the sea... 

Bajul Mati bridge

Bajul Mati bridge, Malang

 theo1006 Says:  The road to Bajul Mati beach is new and wide, not as one would expect in this remote area. Perhaps it is designed as part of a future east-west coastal route. The one bridge in the road is of unusual design and worth a stop on the way.Directions: Leave Malang as if you were... 

Bajul Mati beach

Bajul Mati beach, Malang

 theo1006 Says:  Somewhat less remote tha Goa Cina beach is nearby Bajul Mati beach. Here is a ticket booth but only during holidays, on work days access is free. Also in the weekends only a few simple warungs sell drinks and snacks.The shore is sandy but rather steep, there are less rocks... 

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