Monday, December 25, 2006

Malang Tourism

Malang is one of clean and cool cities in East Java has, without any doubt, been famous since long time ago. Historical remmants scattered around Malang Showing that it hat played important roles in may eras and stretching out from 112° 17' 10,90° up to 112° 57' 0,00° east Longitude and extending from 7° 44' 55,11° up to 8° 26' 35,45° South Latitude.
Malang regency border 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.

 Singosari Temple, Singosari
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

Jajaghu (Jago) Temple, Tumpang
Jajaghu or Jagu 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 the village of Jago, Tumpang Sub District, the Eastern part of Malang (+ 22 km).

Kidal Temple, Tumpang

This temple is located in Rejo Kidal village, Tumpang Sub District, 24 km away to the East from Malang. The Real height of the temple is 17 meters, but now it's just 12,4 meters. The temple base has a square shape. The door is one the 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.

Ngliyep Beach, Donomulyo

Ngliyep, a beautiful rocky beach at the Southern part of Malang Regency, where gigantic waves meet core/ reef. In addition, it has an isle 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. The beach lies at Kedungsalam village, Donomulyo Sub District, about 62 km a way to the South from Malang

 
Balekambang Beach, Bantur

The beach possessing three isles with a 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 isles called Ismoyo isle 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 lots, stalls, inns, souvenir shops, etc., for the visitors are no problem here. This beautiful beach is located at Srigonco village, Bantur Sub District, about 57 km away to the South from Malang and accessible by public transportation

Sendangbiru Beach, Sumbermanjing Wetan
Sendangbiru 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 theAuthority of the Fishery Service and managed by KUD (Village Cooperation Unit), " Mina Jaya Pondok Dadap "
Officially, the beach of Sendangbiru 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 Sendangbiru, visitor can take an accessible public transportation named "Mikrolet" for Gadang - Turen - Sendangbiru, Sendangbiru is about 70 km away to the South from Malang at Tambakrejo village 4 Sumbermanjing Wetan Sub District

Karangkates Dam Recreational Park
This tourist object is not quite different from the recreational parks at other places that Malang Regency has. In this place, however. the visitors can also get peaceful impression by fishing, boating, skiing 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).


Poncokusumo Tourist Village, Poncokusumo
A special kind of tourist village (+ 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


Coban Pelangi Water fall, Gubuk Klakah
A beautiful water fall located about 32 km away to the East Malang. It has natural, coo/, and clean water that gives a peaceful impression. This waterfall can be reached on the way to Mount Bromo via Malang.
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 Sub District.
 
Agro Tourism Wonosari, Tea Plantation, Lawang
This plantation pleasure gives a special and peaceful impression, beautiful panorama of tea plantation. The plantation is situated at the area on the slope of mount Arjuno, it belongs to Wonosari - Toyomarto village, Singosari Sub 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 I many other.

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