Malang
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Malang is the second biggest city in East Java.
[edit] Get in
Malang is about 90 km south of Surabaya, about 2-3 hours by road.
[edit] By air
There are several options to go to Malang. First, you can take a direct flight from Jakarta to Malang (Abdulrahman Saleh Military Airport) which take approximately 2 hours. Second, you can take a flight from Jakarta to Surabaya (Juanda International Airport) and then take bus, taxi or car charter to go to Malang which take at least 2.5 hours via Surabaya-Gempol highway. Especially for bus, you can take bus from Bungurasih bus station, which is the biggest bus station in East Java to Malang (Arjosari bus station). It is a suggestion to take "PATAS" (fast and limited) bus rather than regular bus. Last, you can take train from Surabaya to Malang (Kota Baru train station). There are only regular service for train, since there is no executive class. If you need to cater a car from Airport to Malang VV, go around for sight seeing, please contact praktis travel malang. an AC transport will be provided.
There are daily flights from Jakarta to Malang. Many more air services are available at nearby Surabaya.
International flights to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are also available.
[edit] By bus
There are frequent bus services from Surabaya's Bungarasih bus terminal.
[edit] By train
Overnight train services link Malang and Jakarta. There are several train services a day to Surabaya in 'ekonomi' class (often crowded and uncomfortable). One advantage to arriving in Malang by train is that the station is much more central than the long-distance bus terminals.
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You can catch public transportation (angkot/mikrolet), a blue van that will take you around the city. It charges you Rp 2.000,00.
We suggest if you need comfort travelling to have sight seeing completely with full service inside, the better is to contact travel bureau such as Praktis Tour Malang. This is an operator that specialise in wisata or tour in Malang.
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Interesting places in Malang: Tugu Monument, Merdeka Square (down town), Ijen Boulevard (palm tree along side), Ceramic Industry in Dinoyo area, Agrotourism (tea, orange, aple, strawberry, vegetables in Lawang and Batu highlands), Singosari & Jajaghu Temples (ancient and attractive), Balekambang Beach (is similar to Tanah Lot in Bali), water fall 'Coban Rondo' (very beautifull), Selecta Garden and swimming pool, Hot water spring Songgoriti, Selorejo Lake, Karangkates Dam, Culinary etc. If you need assistance to see the places, please contact 'Praktis Travel Malang'.
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Campus tour to visit: Unibraw, UMM, Polinema, UIN, UN, Stie Malang Kucecwara, STIKI, etc.
Modern, integrated, full day school: sdi sabilillah, MIJS, MIN, ANAK SALEH, SD LAB, etc
Golf Course: 1. Araya Golf 2. Abdurrahman Saleh Golf (near airport)
Bowling: 1. Istana Dieng
Indoor Soccer: 1. Arena (Tidar) 2. Speed (Kasin) 3. Champion (Araya) 4. Cinemax Cafe (Sawojajar)
Night Life: 1. Bale Barong Cafe (Jl. Panglima Sudirman) 2. Hugo's (Dieng Plaza basement) 3. The Flame (Pasar Besar)
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some souvenir like malang mask,vegetables crispy
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- Try the Rujak restaurant on Tennis Street.
- Bakso Malang (meat ball soup) is one food which has to be tasted by every visitor.
- Jagung Bakar (grilled young corn) either in down town or at Batu hills is something which can give you a memorable experience eating with different taste from spicy, salty, or whatever you like, in the cool weather of Malang.
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[edit][add listing] Sleep
Whether you want to spend your nights in luxury that you can choose 1 - 5 stars hotels or you wish to value your money that you may want to stay in Homestays; Malang can offer you a lot of choices during your stay. Complete information about this, you can contact nearest travel bureau.
[edit] Get out
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