Exploring The Hidden Treasure - What's on Malang city ?

          Malang, a cold and clean city in eastern Java, Indonesia recently named as one of the top 10 new tourist destinations in Asia by Agoda, one of the leading online hotel reservation service (www.agoda.com). Located 90 km south of Surabaya, Malang city is also one of the most favorite tourist spots in the region, even in Indonesia. As a city located on High land, Malang is a beautiful city filled with large trees and with its temperature reaches an average of 22.2 to 24.5 degrees Celsius, making Malang city a friendly place to go traveled with family or friends.

          Malang is famous for its local fruits, Apple, and it is also known as the city of education that are well known internationally. Stereotypes that developed in the community if we heard Malang the one that in our mind is Batu, but don't you know that many interesting things can be found in the Malang city ?  From historic place with its old buildings to shopping centers ready to spoil your holiday with family or friends in the Malang city.

How to get to Malang?

        Since the location of Malang city at the center of east Java and supported by adequate infrastructure make Malang city easily achieved. You can use the air line from Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta) - Malang (Abdul Rahman Salleh) or from Denpasar (Ngurah Rai) - Malang (Abdul Rahman Salleh). Or also with rail service, can be reached from the train station from Surabaya - Malang or Jakarta - Malang. It also can be reached by public transport such as buses, travel services, or if you bring your own vehicle, it would be much easier to get to Malang.

Are you an old and historical building lover ? 

        If you are a lovers of architecture and history especially old and historical buildings, you can find it in Malang. Not long ago, the city of Malang also won the Indonesian Heritage City from Indonesia Heritage Trust representative of Indonesia International National Trust Organisation (NTO), based in London. City Heritage Award is given to a city that proved to preservation of historical sites for at least the last 10 years. A number of old buildings still standing in the city of Malang, as a silent witness of the dynamic development of Malang city.

Tugu Malang and town hall

          If Jakarta known with its Monas monument, Surabaya with its Tugu Pahlawan, Malang also has a monument of pride, the Tugu Monument. Tugu monument and town hall seems to be icon of Malang city. Monument Tugu is ex of Zoen JP Coen park which is surrounded by a pond that was full of water Lily plants and surrounded by very old-giant trembesi trees. The morning fresh air is perfect for enjoying the beauty of the monument monument, or a warm night plus night lights that decorate around the Monumen tugu is also suited for enjoying the beauty of the monument. We can just walk or take pictures with family or friends. and It's all free, there is no entry fee.

Alun-Alun Kota Malang (City square)

          It's located at the center of the city and surrounded by old buildings and shopping centers, making Alun-alun kota Malang is the next tourist destination that should not be abandoned. Masjid Jami' ( Jami' Mosque) and also the old church can also be found around this beautiful city park.

Kayutangan Church

         Kayutangan church is one of the oldest churches in Malang. This church has stood since the days of the Dutch government, seen from the style of architecture that embraces neo gothic. Tips for visitors: The best point to take a photo or take a picture with the background of this building is at the sky bridge, located not far from the church.

        There are many other old and unique buildings in Malang. If you are a photography lover, those places above also can be made as shooting point.

Are a shoppingholic ?

Buying the souvenirs seems obligatory for every tourist. in Malang you will not only find historical attractions such as those places above, we also can buy various kinds of needs. 

Some of the existing Mall in Malang

Matos, MX, Mall Olympic Garden are some example of an existing malls in Malang. We can buy a variety of daily necessities to fashion products such as shoes, clothes, bags and others.

Pasar Besar Malang

Visit a city without seeing and exploring the traditional markets is less complete. Pasar Besar Malang is a good place to buy a variety of goods such as fruits that we can take home for a souvenir. Cheap price is also one of the factors you should visit this place.

Other alternative shopping spots

Shopping does not have to go to the Mall or shopping center, if you want get another shopping sensation with low price and unique shopping options, try some of the following places:

Wisata Belanja Tugu 

         It's located on Jl. Semeru to Jl. Ijen, this market is only there on Sunday. The market is also known as the Sunday Market or Pasar tugu has a length of approximately 600 meters and began to open at 6 am until 11 noon. You can find various kinds of goods in this place. Ranging from clothing and all kinds of accessories, to different types of food can be found in this place. We can enjoy a variety of foods from all over Indonesia of course with a very affordable price. One regular beverages for example is only Rp 5,000, food prices ranging from Rp 7,000 - Rp 10,000 only. In this place  we can also find a variety of communities which regularly hold gatherings on Sundays, for example, communities such as reptile lovers, ferret lover community, to Kpop (Korean Pop) dance cover community and many others.

Splindit market. (animals and Flower Market)

          Splindit market is located on Jl. Kahuripan or also can pass through Jl. Majapahit. Its very easy to reach, with a place in the middle of the city of Malang. To reach this location, we can use private vehicles or public transport.

For those who are pet lovers obliged to visit this place, various types of pets such as birds, various kinds of ornamental fish, cats, dogs, turtles, squirrels and even rabbits, ferrets can be found here. With affordable prices, just select your favorite animal and immediately taken home. For those of you who want to have a flower garden or lovers of ornamental plants, this place is like a heaven. Located next to the animal market, the flower market selling a variety of plants, ranging from ornamental plants to medicinal plants available in this place. In this palce, we also can found many stores that provide floral services. It's so beautiful. so you can order it in this place as well. Tips:  morning and afternoon (after 2 pm) is a suitable time to visit, prepare also mask for those who have an allergy to poultry.

          Malang, cool city in eastern Java offers an abundance of charm tour for you and your family. so do not hesitate to visit the city of Malang. We welcome your visit very well. Let's visit Malang city.

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