Malang At A Glance

MALANG CITY, about 90 km south of Surabaya, is a busy city with a population in excess of 850,000 people. Situated at an altitude of 450m and circled by attractive volcanoes, it is cool, tree-lined and much more tourist-friendly in all respects than Surabaya.

Tengger Highland

TENGGER HIGHLAND: An ancient caldera; the highest one in Java. Right in the middle of a sea of sand stands four peaks of mountains.

Rocky Beach

Ngliyep is a rocky beach located in Kedungsalam village, it has wonderful views where gigantic waves meet coral reefs.Enjoy one-day trip in Ngliyep beach, a beautiful rocky beach in the Southern part of Malang Regency. It has an isle with a lush green tropical shore-forest giving more enchantment to the beach.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Sendang Biru, The Lovely Village Of Fisherman

Posted by no name at 4:48 AM
Sendangbiru beach is one of beach resorts in the southern part of Malang Regency, which is free from tumultuous waves of Indonesian Ocean due to the existence of wild - life island of Sempu, 300 meters offshore. At the other side of the beach is now utilized as a Fishing Harbour and the Center of Fish Disembarkation. Here, boats can be hired for a trip to the island reserve Sempu with sandy creeks which are overshadowed by low trees. It is said that this is the last place where the Javanese tiger can be found. The green area of the 800 hectare big island is being engulfed in warm waves, and offers a view towards Jawa's green coastal area. To reach Sendangbiru, you have to take a public transportation (mikrolet) to Sumbermanjing wetan, from here you take an "Ojek" (motorcycle used as a public transportation) to travel the remaining distance directly to the beach. The beach of Sendangbiru is about 70 kms away to the south from Malang, at Tambakrejo, a village belonging to Sub District of Sumbermanjing Wetan.
Sendang Biru beach is not just a beach for tourist but also known as the biggest fish producer in Malang districts, that is why this tourist destination has a dock named Pondok Dadap and fish market. The specific local views and panoramas of Sendang Biru beach are very difficult to be found in other beaches areas. Accross the beach, there is an a nature reserve island, namely "Pulau Sempu" which is lies on the Indian Ocean and has beautiful mountain sides also rare protected trees grow on this island. 
At Sendang Biru swimming is safe, in here you can find boats for hired to a trip along the Sempu island with sandy creeks overshadowed by low trees. It is said that this is the last place where the Javanese tiger can be found. The green area of the 800 hectares of the island areas is engulfed in warm waves, and offers a view towards Java's green coastal areas.

A Blessed Rocky Beach (Ngliyep Beach)

Posted by no name at 2:52 AM
60 Kilometres south of Malang are the beached of the rough southern coast, battered by wind, deserted and beautiful. The most are only reachable by car; a journey through poor farmers villages over rough landroads and stone hills. Ngliyep is attracting most visitors, especially on holidays like Labuhan (normally in October). However the sea looks very attractive, along these beaches are dangerous streams and whirlpools. This is the place of the Queen of the Southern Sea, Nyai Ratu Kidul; the color green angers her and a huge wave takes away innocent swimmers.
Ngliyep is a rocky beach located in Kedungsalam village, it has wonderful views where gigantic waves meet coral reefs. Labuhan has an annual religious ceremony held on 14 Maulud (Javanese Calendar) starting from 4pm. "Jolens" contain of "sesaji" are carried on the shoulder from the rest house for travellers to Mount Kombang. The people throw the sesaji (the head of goats)to the sea after praying together with the elders of the village. In this ceremony, women put on Javanese traditional Customs.
Enjoy one-day trip in Ngliyep beach, a beautiful rocky beach in the Southern part of Malang Regency. It has an isle with a lush green tropical shore-forest giving more enchantment to the beach. Some facilities are available such as : stall, souvenir shops, inns, traditional store or "warung".
Labuhan Mulud (offering Ceremonies) is held here. Find truly local culture during your trip to Ngliyep beach. The private transportation will be comfortable since you might have some stops and destinations for your conveniences.

Balekambang Beach

Posted by no name at 2:31 AM
Pantai Balekambang is the spot of an impressive, picturesque Hindu Temple. It's located on the rocky islet of Pulau Wisanggeni, about 75 km from Batu via Malang. Also reachable on foot from Sujono village. The Balinese-stylish temple is a splendid example of peaceful beauty, extraordinary nature and cultural architecture, you can reach by a bridge ... Although you'll see people wading the sea around the islet swimming can be dangerous, so better be careful and ask the locals for a safe place to swim!
Balekambang beach located at Srigonco village, about 56 kilometers away on the Southern part of Malang has fascinating view with beautiful panorama of the Southern Oceans. Visitors will fell enchanted while the wind blows. Possessing 3 isles, namely: Ismoyo, Wisanggeni, and Hanoman, with a size of about 100 meters each, two of which have been connected with a one bridge to the shore, Balekambang offers a different atmosphere of beach resorts in the southern part of Malang.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Bromo Tengger Semeru

Posted by no name at 10:57 PM
TENGGER HIGHLAND: An ancient caldera; the highest one in Java. Right in the middle of a sea of sand stands four peaks of mountains. According to Esther (1980 et all) formerly Mount Tengger was a very large mountain with a peak of 4.000 meters above sea level. About one and a half million years ago a very large caldera of 8-10 km Mount Tengger; there was a major explosion which formed activities did not stop.
Now the remains of the previous mountain are there to see in the highlands such as: Mt. Bromo (2.392m), Mt. Batok (2.400m), Mt. Widodaren (2.614 m), Mt. Watangan (2.601 m), Mt. Kursi (2.581 m), and wide laut Pasir (sea of sand) caused by its eruption. Tengger highland itself consists of some beautiful attractions can't be miss such as Tengger Caldera. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is popular because of its unique and spectacular natural phenomena and it is easy to enjoy it from a relatively close position.
According to a local folk tale, at the end of the 15th century princess Roro Anteng from the Majapahit Empire started a separate principality together with her husband Joko Seger. They named it Tengger by the last syllables of their names. The principality did prosper, but the ruling couple failed to conceive children. In their despair they climbed Mount Bromo to pray to the gods, who granted them help, but requested the last child to be sacrificed to the gods. They had 24 children, and when the 25th and last child Kesuma was born Roro
Anteng refused to do the sacrifice as promised. The gods then threatened with fire and brimstone, until she finally did the sacrifice. After the child was thrown into the crater, the voice of the child ordered the local people to perform an annual ceremony on the volcano, which is still held today.

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