Tourist attractions in Malang Must Visit

Tourist attractions in Malang Must Visit

What did you think of when you heard the word Malang? Cool? Correct. Malang is located in a mountainous area, making the air relatively cool and making it one of the favorite tourist destinations in East Java. Apple? Correct. This fruit has become an icon of this district. Apples can easily be found here, from the private plots of local residents, to large plantations and agro-tourism.

What else is interesting from Malang? So as not to know Malang only from the cool and the apple, here is a summary of tourist attractions in Malang, which is a shame if passed.

1. Jatim Park 1

Jawa Timur Park I or better known as Jatim Park I is a tourist spot in Malang which is a favorite of many local and out of town visitors. With the concept of a recreational and educational park, Jatim Park I offers dozens of rides that are ready to entertain you and your family. The characteristic of this tourist attraction is of course the swimming pool with the background relief of Ken Arok's face. This swimming pool can be used by adults and children in accordance with the depth that has been adjusted. In addition, this swimming pool is also equipped with various water slides.

For educational vehicles, there is the Science Stadium which is an outdoor and indoor laboratory that contains information and demonstrations ranging from physics, biology, chemistry to mathematics. This vehicle is supported by PLN, Telkom and several universities in East Java. There is also the Papua and East Java Ethnic Gallery which features miniature collections of traditional homes in East Java and Papua, puppets and many other special crafts.

2. Jatim Park 2

If Jatim Park I offers integrated tourist attractions for recreation and education, Jatim Park II has the concept of nature tourism. Jatim Park II, located on Jalan Oro-oro Ombo, Batu, offers two main tourist zones namely Batu Secret Zoo and Animal Museum.

At the Wildlife Museum, you can see animals from various continents that are preserved and placed in locations that are made as close as possible to their natural habitat. You don't need to worry, these preserved animals are not hunted, but animals that have died naturally and are then preserved. There is also a giant dinosaur skeleton replica that became one of the favorite tourist object photos. In addition, you can also see various types of insects that are preserved in the insectarium, ranging from beetles, grasshoppers, spiders to butterflies of various colors.

Satisfied to see animals that have been preserved, it's time to see animals that are still alive in the Batu Secret Zoo. This zoo is the only modern concept zoo in Indonesia. There are many places that you can explore from aquariums, Tiger Land, hippos ponds to pastures. There is also an artificial stream river that you can navigate with the boat that has been provided.

If you are not satisfied exploring this tourist spot in Malang in a day, you can stay at Hotel Pohon Inn which is the official inn in Jatim Park II. The hotel has a very unique concept, the building is made to resemble a giant tree trunk and surrounded by mountains.

3. Batu Night Spectacular

Traveling during the day is too ordinary for you? Try to come to Batu Night Spectacular or commonly abbreviated as BNS. This tourist spot in Malang is open from 15:00 to 24:00. Here, you are like going back to childhood because the atmosphere is similar to the night market, especially with the existence of a comedy with artificial horses that you can ride.

Want something more interesting? Come closer to the fountain that can dance and change color according to the music that is being sung. Lantern Garden is no less interesting. Here, you can see lanterns with various colors and very beautiful shapes to make your photo background. Some rides you should not miss include the Haunted House, Baby Wheel, Mouse Coaster, Art Trick, Gravitron and Avatar.

4. Sempu Island

Sempu Island is called as one of the paradise of the world. The island which is located about 75 km from the center of Malang has an extraordinary beauty. This natural tourist attraction is a nature reserve area that is managed by the city government. Vegetation here is quite diverse ranging from coastal forests, tropical forests to mangrove forests. Is that all that Sempu Island has? Wait. The most interesting thing here is Segara Anakan which is a lake in the middle of the island with an area of 4 hectares.

Segara Puppies are the main attraction for tourist attractions in Malang. Water from the lake comes from the southern ocean waves that enter through the cliff hole on the side of this lake. The water in the lake is cold and so clear that you can easily see the bottom of the lake. Here, you are free to swim, fish or play on the sloping white sand.

5. Balekambang Beach

This beach has a temple on a coral island just like Tanah Lot in Bali. The difference is that the temple here is smaller and was deliberately built in 1985 by the Malang regent following the design of the Tanah Lot Temple. Following the tourist attractions in Bali does not mean this beach is not attractive. The temple which is connected to a 100-meter long concrete bridge looks beautiful especially at dusk.

Not only the temple which is the main attraction in Malang. Baleambang Beach itself is no less beautiful. Expanse of sand and small waves became an interesting sight. You can swim or just play water here. If you do not want to get wet, you can relax in the pavilion, eat culinary stalls or hunt for souvenirs in shops around the beach.

6. Coban Pelangi Waterfall

Do rainbows only appear after rain? Apparently not. Come to Coban Pelangi in Tumpang District or around 132 km from the center of Malang. If you are lucky, you can see a rainbow in between the flow of this 30 meter high waterfall. While waiting for the appearance of the rainbow, you can play water on the edge of the waterfall, enjoy culinary in the warung or sit in the pavilion. Tourist attractions in Malang are located at an altitude of 1,299 meters above sea level, so the air is very cool and comfortable to relax.

To reach the location, you have to pass pine forests, hills and cross rivers. Although it may seem tiring and long, the beautiful scenery around during the trip will make time feel short.

7. Eco Green Park

This tourist spot in Malang is very appropriate to be visited with children to introduce them to the importance of maintaining environmental balance. Eco Green Park offers an educational recreational park that contains a mini zoo and information on environmental care.

Entering this tourist area, you will be greeted with a large elephant statue made of used television. This tourist spot has a lot of rides scattered, to get around you can rent an E-Bike with a price of 100,000 Rupiah for 3 hours.

Jungle Adventure is one of the interesting rides. You will walk around an artificial forest using an open train. Just like that? Quiet. Not only going around, you are also invited to catch poachers of wild animals in the forest. With a toy gun, you have to shoot every hunter you see. Foresight to see and speed shooting is needed here because you have to shoot from a train that is running. Hmm, fun huh?

The house upside down is no less interesting. Building the house upside down with a roof below and a floor above. Not only upside down, but all the furniture inside is also upside down. You seemed to walk on the roof like a spiderman because all the furniture from the table, chairs and lights in a somersault position. If you are dizzy enough to be in this Reversed House, get out immediately and look for other rides.

Eco Green Park still has many other rides such as the Geology Science Center, Walking Bird, Animal Farm, Duck Kingdom, World Parrots, Dome Multimedia, Eco Science Center, Bird Market and Insectarium. Shhh, here you can also listen to music produced by water in the Music Plaza vehicle.

To enter the tourist attractions in Malang, you only need to pay 40,000 Rupiah on Monday-Thursday and 60,000 Rupiah for Friday - Sunday.

8. Angkot Museum

Who says museums are boring places? In Museum Angkut, you can get information about the history and development of transportation in the world in a fun way. In this tourist spot, there are many collections of transportation types ranging from bicycle, delman, electric car to F1 racing car.

There are 10 zones that you can explore in this 3.7 hectare tourist attraction, including the Education Zone, Italy, England, France, Las Vegas, Germany, Hollywood, Japan, Gangster & Broadway and of course Batavia. Each zone is made as closely as possible to the original, starting from the street to its distinctive landmarks. This makes these zones a favorite place to take pictures. Satisfied touring, do not forget to enjoy the culinary at the Floating Market that serves a variety of delicious dishes.

To enjoy this unique tourist spot in Malang, you need to pay 50,000 Rupiah for Monday - Thursday, and 75,000 Rupiah on Friday - Sunday.