Malang Travel Guide

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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",... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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.... 

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 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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...