In Indonesia, a great holiday , friendly residents and a unique nature, both on land and under water. Here, for more than a hundred years tourists have come from Europe and America. One of the base cities for recreation since the beginning of the colonization of Indonesia is the city of Malang.
General information about Malang
The city of Malang in Indonesia is located on the island of Java and territorially belongs to the Indonesian province of East Java. Malang is located at 476 m above sea level in a green valley between the mountains. It is the second city of the province in terms of population after the megacity of Surabaya . At present, according to the final census, 1,175,282 residents were registered there. It is a modern and rapidly developing metropolis.
Archaeologists believe that Malang as a city arose in the Middle Ages. It is mentioned in the inscription of Dinoio, created in 760. Earlier, Malang was the capital of the ancient state of Singasari, later it became part of the state of Mataram. During the Dutch colonization of Indonesia, the city of Malang was a favorite vacation spot for Europeans who worked in the archipelago. And today the local mild climate is somewhat cooler than on the neighboring islands .
It is believed that the name of the city came from the ancient temple of Malang Kuchesvara. In literal translation from the Malay language, this means "God destroyed the lie and affirmed the truth." Although the temple itself has not survived to this day and its location is also
unknown, the name of the city remains. Also, the city of Malang is often called the "Paris of Eastern Java".
The most famous native of Malanga is Subandrio, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia in 1957-1966.
Attractions and Entertainment Malanga
The most tourist street of Malanga is Ijen Boulevar (Ijen Boulevard). It is a district beloved by townspeople and tourists in the historical part of the metropolis. Among the surviving buildings and buildings of the XVII-XVIII centuries, the Catholic Church, the military museum Brawijaya and the art center Mangun Dharma stand out.
The main natural and tourist attraction of Malanga and the whole of East Java is the valley of volcanoes . The Bromo-Tenger-Semer National Park adjoins the eastern border of the city. Many tourists in the first rush to get here just to be able to see the active volcano Bromo . Here also rises the active volcano Semeru - the highest mountain of Java.
Excursions near the mountain and when climbing to the crater of the volcano are conducted only accompanied by the park's employees. Tourists wishing to visit as many volcanoes in Indonesia as possible also rise to the "sleeping" Batung, which towers over Malang from the west.
Interesting attractions are located in and around Malang:
- ancient Hindu shrines 15 km to the north: Shingosari temple and its statues of the XIII century, and in the east - Kandy Kidal and Kandy Jago;
- The Purvodadi Botanical Garden in the direction of Surabaya is a branch of Bogor . Here is a huge collection of plants from the dry tropics;
- The coast of Balekambang , 70 km from Malang, attracts its beaches , where you can sunbathe, swim with a mask, dive, or visit the beautiful desert island of Sempu.
All comers are waiting in the spa-centers, massage and beauty parlors. And the travel agencies offer many excursions to both day trips and 3-4 days of travel. Or look at the local bird market.
Hotels Malanga
Since the city in the first place is an important stage for climbing the Bromo volcano, there are a lot of accommodation options for tourists in the city: hotels ranging from 5 * to 2 *, as well as family hotels, bungalows, apartments and villas. A total of more than 90 proposals. The level of service and additional offers in Malang is quite high. Experienced tourists especially praise such hotels as:
- Kertanegara Premium Guest House 3 *;
- Green Hills Family Homestay;
- Hotel Tugu Malang 5 *;
- MADOR Malang Dorm Hostel 1 *.
Restaurants
As for the range of gastronomic offers, then it is quite wide. The long-time development by the Europeans of the island of Java introduced its adjustments to the menu of local cafes and restaurants. Here you can try both dishes of Indonesian cuisine with all its island characteristics, as well as the cuisine of many European and Asian countries. There are pizzerias, snack bars, pancakes and other fast food. Travelers especially praise the establishment of Baegora, Bakso Kota Cak Man, Mie Setan and DW Coffee Shop.
How to get to Malanga?
The most comfortable and quick way to Malang can be reached by using the services of local airlines. The Abdul-Rahman-Saleh airport is only 15 km from the metropolis. Every day airplanes from Jakarta , Surabaya and Denpasar land.
On land from the city of Surabaya, you can get to Malang by train or by bus. The distance between the cities is about 100 km, the journey time is about 3 hours. You can also rent a car or scooter, and if you want to take a taxi.