Hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment, offering a diverse array of modern amenities and attractions. It’s home to numerous cafes, restaurants, and retail stores, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Whether you’re looking to explore trendy boutiques or enjoy a delicious meal, Soekarno Hatta Boulevard provides a dynamic and lively atmosphere that captures the essence of Malang's urban culture.
Jalan Besar Ijen
This is a quite beautiful street. It is lined with well-tended bougainvillea against a backdrop of old colonial structures. The street houses a number of interesting buildings including the Brawijaya Army Museum, the Catholic Church and the city library. Usually every Sunday, there is an event called "Car Free Day" when almost all of Ijen Boulevard is free of motorised vehicles. There is also a "Pasar Minggu", a traditional market which offers a wide range of items to buy, from traditional foods to clothing, even pets. It starts from 06:00 to around 10:00, depending on the number of events held. You should take in this area as part of a becak or walking tour of the historic downtown area.
Kampung Warna-Warni Jodipan
This village has all houses in it painted colorfully. The village has two areas, Jodipan and Tridi, which are connected by the Ngalam Indonesia Glass Bridge over the Brantas River, the first glass bridge in Indonesia.
Candi Singosari
This well-preserved Hindu temple dates from 1300 AD and is a reminder of the great Hindu kingdoms that ruled East Java before the arrival of Islam. A visit to the nearby bathing pools at Ken Dedes combines perfectly with Singosari Temple. Ken Dedes was the wife of the first King of Singhasari (later Singosari) and these bathing pools are believed to have been part of the royal court. There are some quite wonderful statues here. The whole area has some other fine relics from the early Hindu kingdoms including Candi Jago and Candi Kidal. Ask your guide or at Singosari Temple for further directions.
Candi Kidal is a small but finely preserved 13th-century Hindu temple near Malang in East Java, associated with the Singhasari Kingdom. It is believed to have been built as a funerary shrine for King Anusapati, one of the rulers of the kingdom. The temple is particularly noted for its detailed reliefs, including scenes from the Garudeya story carved along the base. Set in a quiet rural area,
Traditional East Java dances.
Dino Park Malang
Family entertainment place with 2 theme parks. There are some replicas of dinousaurs.