// Visit Malang

Malang.

Malang is one of clean and cool cities in East Java.

Malang regency is bordered by Blitar and Kediri Regencies on the West; Jombang, Mojokerto and Pasuruan Regencies on the North; Probolinggo and Lumajang Regencies on the East and Indian Ocean on the South.

Malang is known with its beautiful beaches. There are many tourists who always visit Malang's beaches in holiday. The beaches are Ngliyep beach, Balekambang beach, and Sendang Biru beach. Then the foreign tourists are commonly interesting to Malang's temples that save the historical value of the past Kingdom in Malang regency, they are; Singosari temple, Jago temple, Kidal temple, etc. Beside that, Malang still has a lot of tourism objects that will attract you to visit it. Coban Rondo waterfall, Wonosari tea plantation, Wendit pool, mount Kawi, mount Bromo panorama, Coban Pelangi waterfall, Karangkates recreation park, and the others, are Malang's interesting places that presents their nature scenery.

Also visit Malang City Tour that offers its interesting places such as; City Hall, Monument Juang'45, bird and flowers market, senaputra park, kayu tangan complex, City Square, Senaputra Park, etc.

Getting There:

• By Airport
  Airport in Malang - "Abdulrahman Saleh" Daily Domestic Flight from Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta and other cities are also available. For International Airport using "Juanda" in Surabaya.
  
• By Train
  
  
• By Bus
  

Accommodation

Hotel Bintang / Star Hotels:
Pelangi Hotel *** Jl. Merdeka Selatan 3 Malang Phone (0341) 365151, 365257, 36546 Splindid inn Hotel * Jl. Mojopahit 4 Malang Phone (0341) 366860 Taman Regent Hotel *** Jl. Jaksa Agung Soeprapto 12 - 16 Malang Phone (0341) 363388	Kartika Graha Hotel *** Jl. Jaksa Agung Soeprapto 17 Malang Phone (0341) 361900, 361902, 361903, 361906, 361907. Tugu Hotel *** Jl. Tugu 3 Malang Phone (0341) 363891 (8 lines) Fax. (0341) 362747, 362765
Hotel Melati Kabupaten Malang - Melati Hotels in Malang Regency
Wonosari Agro Wisata *** Kebun Teh Wonosari Lawang Singosari, Malang PT. Perkebunan Nusantara XII Phone (0341) 426032 Fax. (0341) 425123 Arjuno View Hotel ** Jl. Dr. Wahidin 25 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 596392 Niagara Hotel * Jl. Dr. Soetomo 63 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 596612 Waringin Anom Hotel * Jl. Sumber Kembar 10 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 596553 Wisata Air Panas Songgoriti Hotel *** Jl. Songgoriti 30 Batu, Malang 13. Phone (0341) 591126 Wisata Tidar *** Jl. Tidar No. 1, Malang Phone (0341) 553575 Pondok Wisata Panca Pesona Jl. Raya Poncokusumo No. 72 Poncokusumo, Malang Phone (0341) 787345 Pondok Wisata Manalagi (Homestay) Jl. Raya Poncokusumo No. Poncokusumo, Malang Phone (0341) 788213 Pondok Wisata Bu Irma Mashuri (Homestay) Jl. Diponegoro RT 37/RW. 6 No. Poncokusumo, Malang Phone (0341) 787918	Selorejo Hotel *** Jl. Selorejo, Ngantang, Malang Phone (0341) 521084, 521085 14. Fax. (0341) 521084 Roro Hotel *** Jl. Raya Wonosari Gunung Kawi Wonosari Malang Phone (0341)323119. Chandra Hotel * Jl. Pasarean Gunung Kawi 329 Wonosari, Malang Phone (0341) 323105 Indah Jaya Hotel * Jl. Pasarean Gunung Kawi 554 Wonosari, Malang Phone (0341) 370104 Surya Abadi Hotel * Jl. Desa Wonosari Gunung Kawi RT9/RW5 Wonosari, Malang Gunung Tabor Hotel * Desa Tulus Besar, Tumpang, Malang Phone (0341) 553575 Pondok Wisata Apel Ana (Homestay) Jl. Raya Poncokusumo No. 158 Poncokusumo, Malang Phone (0341) 787346 Pondok Wisata Pak Lukman / Hajjah Sih (Homestay) Jl. Raya Poncokusumo No. Poncokusumo, Malang Phone (0341) 787561
Restoran (Kabupaten Malang) - Restaurants in Malang Regency
Ayam Goreng Prambanan Jl. Randuagung 106 Singosari, Malang Warung Biru Jl. Raya Singosari 121 Singosari, Malang Phone (0341) 458847 Depot Sari Rasa Jl. Dr. Wahidin 29/61 Lawang, Malang Depot Surabaya Jl. Dr. Wahidin 47 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 426060 Depot "29" Jl. Raya Randuagung 83 Singosari, Malang Phone (0341) 458257 Soto Ayam Lombok Jl. Mondoroko Singosari, Malang Sopo Nyono Jl. Dr. Wahidin 45 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 426625 Pringandes Jl. Dr. Wahidin 12 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 426371 Warung Anda Jl. Ahmad Yani 24 Kepanjen, Malang Phone (0341) 395030 Bojana Puri Restaurants Jl. Raya Ngudilengkung Kepanjen, Malang Phone (0341) 396246	Depot "99" Jl. Dr. Cipto Bedali - Lawang, Malang Depot Cobra Agung Jl. Raya Randu Gumbolo 32 Singosari, Malang Phone (0341) 458986. HTS Jl. Dr. Wahidin 123 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 426234 Kertosono Jl. DR. Wahidin 99 Lawang Malang Phone (0341) 426201 Kantri Club Jl. Raya Singosari 169 Singosari, Malang Phone (0341) 458757 Pondok Alam Jl. Raya Singosari 184 Singosari, Malang Phone (0341) 458834 Warung Ikan Segar Jl. Raya Kebun Agung 117 Pakisaji, Malang Phone (0341) 801740 Gunung Kawi Restaurant Jl. Pasarean 283 Gunung Kawi Wonosari, Malang Phone (0341) 310119 Jakarta Restaurant Jl. Pasarean Gunung Kawi Wonosari, Malang New Merdeka Restaurant Jl. Pasarean Gunung Kawi - Wonosari, Malang

History of Malang and IdentityRegency
Many years ago, before Malang became the second biggest city in East Java Province, Malang used to be the government center of Kanjuruhan and Singosari Kingdom. Here are some names of places that could support the history of Malang Regency born:

• Kanjurahan written in the inscription in 760 AD, now it has changed into Kanjuron (a place near Dinoyo).
• Balandit, written in the inscription in 929 AD, now it has changed into Belandit (a place in the Eastern part of Singosari).
• Tuyan, written in the inscription in 929 AD, now it has changed into Turen (a place in the Southern part of Malang)
• Panawijyan, written in the inscription in 943 AD, now it has changed into Polowijen, the name of a Ward Administrative Unit in Malang Municipality.
• Hantang, written in the inscription in 1135 AD, now it has changed into Ngantang (45 km West of Malang).
• Katinden, written in the inscription in 1395 AD, now it still uses that name up to the present time (15km North of Malang).
• Mandragiri, written in the Javanese History Book "Negara Kertagama ", is the name of a hill that is now known a "Mandaraka", it belongs to Singosari Sub District (7 km North of Malang).

A part from the above references, there are still many other references supporting the history of Malang such as: the name of hills, rivers and archeological remains (temples, stupas, gates, and many others).
Some government center, that used to be here, are:

• Kanjuruhan Kingdom, 8th century AD that was centered around Dinoyo now.
• Singosari Kingdom, 13th century AD that was centered around Singosari Sub District now.
  And here, some other evidence that government centers have ever existed in Malang, they are:

In the following era, Malang Regency still became an important place when the government of Mataram Hindu Kingdom took hold of the area. Therefore, Malang has been the largest regency in East Java Province and since then the development of Malang Regency itself has actually been known since there was a regular government being existed. In this case, we have some reasons to support it,

• We found the central government activities along the Brantas river.
• We found the other central activities at the other places in Malang.
• The growth of Malang Regency population is the result of the historical process, from 8th century up to now.
• The day of Malang Regency born was closely connected with the time when the oldest central government was found in Malang.

Upon the above reasons, the birth of Malang Regency was finally discovered and appointed using the following points:

Apple As The Flora Identity of Malang Regency
Apple tree in Indonesia (especially in Malang) began to be known about the year 1908 before the independence of Indonesia being proclamed. The Ducth was the first people who brought, AND REACHED GOOD AREAS FOR APPLE GROWING.
Malang is one of them, and above all it is the most suitable. The first apple variety grown in Malang was Rome Beauty. About 1969, after twenty four years, Indonesian got its independence, the " Banaran Garden Institution" found a new apple variety, namely Manalagi Apple. The man who found it was Mr Surachmat Kusumo, a senior fruit tracker from Balai Penelitian Hortikultura Pasar Minggu (Hortikultura Reseached Institution Pasar Minggu) Jakarta This new variety was from Gandon Village, because this variety was not found in Holland and other parts of the world. so this variety was finally considered as an Indonesian Apple. And because of it nice taste, this apple is named Manalagi (In Javaneses language, "Manalagi" means "give me more "). Specification: Manalagi Apple = Mokus Sylves Tris Mill Color: Skin = Whitish Green or Greenish White Meat = White Taste, sweet good and nice smell.

Suwaru Snake Fruits
Salaca, a special kind of tropical fruit produced at the village of Suwaru for the first time, then popularized around the village and its surrounding, now it has been well-known by the name "Salak Suwaru ".
We can find this fruit not only in Malang, but also in Surabaya, Mojokerto, Kediri, Jember, Gresik, Banyuwangi, and many other cities in East Java. This fruit has a special taste, good aroma (good smell) and, of course, it's very nice. The location of Agribusiness Salaca Group is addressed at Suwaru Village, Gondanglegi Sub District (about 25 km away to the South from Malang), Phone (0341) 879451.

Qualification:
AA Class 10 to 12 fruits / kg
AB Class 13 to 15 fruits / kg
CClass 16 to 20 fruits / kg

Places of Interest:

• Coban Rondo Waterfall
  
  Coban Rondo waterfall is a beautiful water fall on the slope of Mount Panderman resort that is about 32 km to the west from Malang, it is very interesting to see and visit.
  The height of waterfall is about 60 meter. Visitor can find and enjoy beautiful panorama ore peaceful impression around the waterfall.

  
  

  Facilities: camping ground, jogging track, fishing or playing with elephants from The Elephants' School Waykambas Lampung - Sumatra.
  The waterfall is located at Pandesari village, Pujon District (about 32 km away to the West from Malang).
  Visit Coban Rondo waterfall tourism and enjoy its nature scenery with its fresh air.

  
  
• Tea Plantation Tourism - Wonosari - Lawang
  
  This plantation pleasure gives a special and peaceful impression, beautiful panorama of tea plantation. The plantation is situated at an area on the slope of mount Arjuno, it belongs to Wonosari - Toyomarto village, Singosari district. In this tourist object, visitors can watch and enjoy the special impression, processing of tea from the leaves taken to the tea ready to drink. The location is reachable, about 30 km away to the North from Malang. Facilities: swimming pool, cottages, jogging tracks area, camping grounds, and many other.
  
  
• Singosari Temple Tourism
  
  Singosari temple, also known as Kendedes temple, was founded in honor to King Kertanegara, the last king of Singosari dynasty who died in 1292 AD. It was erected in 1300 AD at the same time when the ritual Sradha took place. In the vicinity of the temple there are two gigantic statue called Dwarapala, believed to be the entrance guards to the palace.
  
  
  This temple has saved the historical story that always remember by Malang public. However, Singosari temple is a symbol of the existence of Malang regency from years ago.
  As the other East Java's temple, Singosari temple is formed from red bricks and arranged in cone building, called temple. This temple also has beautiful relief that describe the great of Singosari Kingdom years ago.
  
  
• Wendit Natural Swimming Pool
  As an interesting natural swimming pool, Wendit Swimming Pool present a special recreational spots in order to regain the new spirit and there is also the friendly monkeys that entertain and give special attraction to the visitors with their jocking action.
  According to the local folk tale, the pool offer mystical power to those who have taken a bath in the pool would remain young for the rest of their life. On the days Idul fitri, the Islamic days (seven days Lebaran) some traditional performances are staged here.
  
  
  The pool is located at Mangliawan village, a village belonging to Pakis Sub District, about 10 km a way to the East from Malang.
  Facilities: pool using natural water spring water that never dies in all season (dry or wet season), souvenir shops, and some recreational spots in Wendit's area. The accessibility is very reachable, public transportation or private. So that, Wendit swimming pool is very suitable for your family and children to have family recreation.
  
  
• A Pilgrimage Tourism Site - Mount Kawi
  As a pilgrimage tourism village, Wonosari - Gunung Kawi (Mt Kawi) has many beautiful, special and impressive mountainous panorama, which noted as one of the most fascinating villages in the South-Western part of Malang Regency. Most people know that this village has a special site where the tomb of grandfather Iman Soedjono, one of the seventy nobleman who took arms againts the Dutch occupation led by Prince Diponegoro in 1825 - 1830.
  Next to the grave of grandfather Iman Soedjono lied the tomb of grandfather Djoego or Kiai Zakaria II, a local figure who first pioneered a new technology in farming at that time. Usually the visitors that come to visit this place believe that the pilgrimage will bring fortune to their works, the future life, such as: trading, making a health farming, etc. The suggested time to visit the sacred sepulchers is customarily on Thursday evening or "Jum'at Legi" (Javanese Calendar). The tombs themselves have long been equipped with adequate facilities for both pilgrimages and vacationers. The accessibility is reachable, public transportation or not, 30 km a way to the Southwest from Malang.
  
  
• Jajaghu (Jago) Temple Tourism
  Jajaghu or Jago temple was constructed in 1275 - 1300 AD. It believed as the burial place of King Wisnuwardhana ashes, the fourth king of Singosari kingdom. It is extremely interesting that the temple has ornament similarities to those of Penataran temple in Blitar Regency. It lies at Jago village, Tumpang District, the eastern part of Malang (about 22 km).
  
  Visit the historical temple in Malang tourism. Find its beautiful relief and unique temple form in Jago Temple.
  
  
• Kidal Temple Tourism
  Kidal temple is located in Rejo Kidal village, Tumpang district, about 24 km away to the East from Malang city. The Real height of the temple is 17 meters, but now it's just 12,4 meters. Kidal temple is one of Malang's historical temple that save history value. The temple base has a shape square. The door is one in west side. Above the door of the temple, there are "Kepala Kala" (Head of Giants) and lions. The temple was decorated using ornaments, which depict Mahabharata story not in sequence.
  
  Visit this historical temple in Malang regency and watch its unique form that become the interesting point of Kidal temple.
  
  
• Bromo - Tengger - Semeru National Park
  This National Park is one of the most beautiful places of interest in East Java. The beauties of mountain covered, give a special and characteristic green plants, arousing great interest. Tenggerese traditional farming also makes this famous place being more interesting and attractive. In addition, cool and breezy wind always blows freshly giving ever visitor special deep impression a unforgettable memories.
  
  The accessibility has no problem and very reachable (via Malang, Pasuruan, Probolinggo or Lumajang).
  Surely, different access give different characteristics scenery landscape. The elevation reaches about 2.392 meter sea level above and the temperature varies from 3 up to 20 degrees centigrade.
  Facilities: Star Hotels, home-stays, restaurants, and many others that visitors needed can be found.
  
  The people who live in this area are supposed to be descended from Majapahit Kingdom about six hundred years ago. The belonged to Tenggerese Hinduism with old traditional. That tradition still survives up to now. Every year, they always carry out the traditional and religious ceremonies, and the most popular ones is Yadnya Kasada, an offering ceremony held at the edge of the crater on the top of mount Bromo. The Story of Offering Kasada Ceremony
  Hundreds years ago, during the reign of the last king of Majapahit, Brawijaya, the situation was so uncertain due to the expanding new religion, Islam. At the time, the queen gave birth a baby girl and named her Roro Anteng, later the princess married Joko Seger, a Brahma Caste.
  
  Since the influences of the new religion was so strong that it created chaos. The king and his followers were forced to back off to the east, some of them reached Bali and some of them reached a volcano.
  
  The new married couple, Roro Anteng and Joko Seger were also found among the fugitives who went to the volcano. Later they ruled the volcano area and named it Tengger. The word Tengger was derived from Roro Anteng and Joko Seger. Then he surnamed himself the riffle of Purba Wasesa Mangkurat Ing Tengger which means the righteous ruler of Tengger.
  
  Years after year as the region flourished in prosperity, the King and Queen felt unhappy for they had no children to succeed their throne. On their desperation, they decided to climb the top of the volcano to pray and beseech before God, the Almighty. Deeply, impressed by the faith of their meditation affected the murmuring sound of the crater lifted up miraculously followed by a golden lightning that made the surrounding locked so scintillating. Their prayer were heard the God and would give them children, but they should sacrifice their last child as return. It was a promising future that could not be denied.
  
  Not long after, the first baby boy was born and Roro Anteng named him Tumenggung Klewung. Child after child was born during the years and it reached 25 in number to whom she gave the named Kesuma for the last child.
  
  Roro Anteng and Joko Seger were very happy ever since, love and affection were imparted among their children. Happiness lingered on years after years, but a dull and sad feeling still haunted them for their promise would be claimed one day. They realized that they could not run from the fact, a bitter disappointment of losing a child shot through their brains. The day came, the God reminded them of their promise which could not be avoided.
  
  As they felt how cruel it was to sacrifice their beloved child, they decided to break their promise by not offering him to the God. They brought away their children in order to save their last child from the offering. They tried to find a place to hide, however, they could not find away.
  
  
  All of by sudden, the dreadful eruption of the volcano followed to where they went and miraculously Kesuma, the last beloved child was swallowed into the crater. At the same time when Kesuma disappeared from their sight, turbulent brawl diminished and strange silence for a while but a sudden voice echoed: Hi, my beloved brothers and sisters. It was sacrificed to appear before God Hyang Widi Wasa to save all of you. And what I expect be in a peace and live prosperously. Don't forget to set mutual assistance among you and to worship God constantly to arrange an offering ceremony annually on 14th of Kasada (the twelfth month of Tenggerese calendar) by full moon. For the sake of your God. Hyang Widi Wasa.
  
  Kesuma's Brothers and sisters held the offering ceremony annually just like what Kesuma advised and it was held from generation to generation up to now.
  
• Coban Pelangi Water fall Tourism
  Coban Pelangi is a beautiful waterfall, which located about 32 km away to the East Malang. It has natural, cool, and clean water that gives a peaceful impression. This waterfall can be reached on the way to Mount Bromo via Malang city.
  Find a lovely mountain resort, beautiful panorama, impressive view of apple fruits and 5 vegetables. The Water fall site is in the village named Gubuk Klakah, the one belonging to Poncokusumo district.
  
  The visitors will enjoy its fresh air, nature scenery, and of course the beautiful waterfall. Visit Coban Pelangi Waterfall in Malang regency.
  
  
• Tourism Village Of Poncokusumo
  A special kind of tourism village (about 686.2509 ha) lies on the western slope of mt. Semeru (the highest, mountain in Java) or at the southern border of Bromo - Tengger - Semeru National Park. The height of the village is about 926 meter from sea level, temperature 22 - 26 degree Celsius, located about 30 km from Malang to the East.
  This village has many beautiful and impressive panorama, which noted as one of the most fascinating villages in the eastern part of Malang Regency. Visitors who come to visit Poncokusumo, surely can enjoy impressive panorama apple plantation, around the garden from quarter to quarter, reflecting the village quarters agro tourism. Without any doubt, it's just nice place to stay gaining the new spirit and healthy.
  Visit the tourism village of Poncokusumo in Malang tourism and enjoy its nature nuance with its fresh air. Bring your family here to introduce the nature to them.
  
  
• Karangkates Dam Recreational Park
  This tourism object is not quite different from the other recreational parks in Malang Regency. In this place, however the visitors can also get peaceful impression by fishing, boating, skying or just enjoy the beautiful panorama around the lake.
  Facilities: golf and tennis court, camping ground, and many others. The accessibility is reachable, located at Karangkates village, Sumberpucung Sub District, about 40 km to South-Western part from Malang (only one drive hour).
  Visit Karangkates Dam recreational park in Malang tourism and enjoy its nature scenery. You also allow to have camp activities here. Built tend and spent your holidays in this wonderful tourism object of Malang regency.
  
  
• Semeru Agro Tourism
  A mountainous pleasure on the slope of the highest mount in Java, Mount Semeru. The beautiful and attractive panorama or special atmosphere can be found here beside its cool and fresh air. In this area we find a good place for Para-gliding and the Dutch Colonial Remnant.
  This object lies on Argo Yuwono village, Ampelgading district, about 7 km to the North from Ampelgading.
  The mount climbers are often visit this mount to enjoy its nature scenery and beautiful sunset, look from the peak of the mount.
  
  
• Ngliyep Beach Tourism - Donomulyo
  Ngliyep beach has beautiful rocky beach at the southern part of Malang Regency, where gigantic waves meet coral reef. In addition, it has an island with a lush green tropical shore-forest giving more enchantment to the beach. This beach is provided with some facilities such as: stalls, souvenir shop, inns, etc. Annually the traditional ceremony Labuhan Mulud (offering ceremony) is held here. Labuhan Mulud is the traditional ceremony that always held in the beach at Malang regency.
  
  Ngliyep beach lies at Kedungsalam village, Donomulyo district, about 62 km a way to the south from Malang. Visit Ngliyep beach and enjoy its wonderful waves. The visitors can swimming, sun banthing, or fishing here.
  
  
• Balekambang Beach Tourism - Bantur
  
  The beach possessing three islands with distance of about one hundred meters each, two of which have been connected with one meter-wide bridge to the shore, Balekambang offers a different atmosphere of beach resorts in the Southern part of Malang. One of the three islands called Ismoyo island has a Hindu temple, established by local Hinduists.
  Annually, the ritual and traditional ceremonies Jalanidhipuja (Hindu ceremony) and Suran (Javanese New Year ceremony) are held here every year. The parking area, stalls, inns, souvenir shops, and the others tourism facilities has provided for the visitors. This beautiful beach is located at Srigonco village, Bantur district, about 57 km away to the south from Malang and accessible by public transportation.
  Visit Balekambang Beach tourism and enjoy its wonderfull waves with softe sea wind. Watch the sunset and sunrise in this beach and do some of beach activities, such as; swimming, sun bathing, fishing, etc.
• Sendang Biru Beach Tourism
  
  Sendang Biru is one of beach resorts in the southern part of Malang Regency, which free from tumulous waves of Indian Ocean due to the existence of wild life Sempu Island, about 300 meters offshore.
  At the other side of the beach is now utilize 'as Fishing Harbor and Center of Fishes Disembarkation PPI' where fisherman disembark their catches in which both are under the authority of the Fishery Service and Managed by KUD (Village Cooperation Unit)," Mina Jaya Pondok Dadap".
  Officially, the beach of Sendang Biru is managed by the State-owned Forestay Company which has so far provided the beach with inns, guest house, stalls, guard houses, boats, etc.
  To reach Sendang Biru, visitor can take an accessible public transportation named "Mikrolet" for Gadang - Turen - Sendang Biru. Sendang Biru is about 70 km away to the south from Malang at Tambakrejo village, Sumbermanjing Wetan district.
  Visit the beautiful beach of Sendang Biru and enjoy its interesting waves with the white sands that spread along the beach.
  
  
• WELCOME TO MALANG CITY TOUR
  Malang City at a Glance
  Malang City lies on southwestern part of Indonesia, Java island, on the Brantas River, at the eastern part of Mount Semeru (Gunung Semeru), near Surabaya. Malang is a trade center of agricultural area in which sugar, rice, coffee, tea, corn, peanuts, cassava, and cinchona bark are grown.
  Malang city has its interesting places that can attract the visitor to visit this city.
  This cool and fresh city also has been equipped with such kind of tourism accomodation including hotel, restaurant, etc. The visitors can visit its interesting tourism objects including; City Hall, Bird & Flower Market, Senaputra Park, Kayu Tangan Complex, City Square, Taman Krida Budaya, Gajayana Stadium, Ijen Boulevard, etc.
  Visit Malang City Tourism and enjoy its interesting view with your family, friends or the other.

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