Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Malang (Indonesia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Badut, Singhasari temple, and Great Mosque of Malang. Also, be sure to include Jago Temple in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Malang (East Java).
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Badut
Badut is an 8th-century Hindu candi located in Tidar area around 5 kilometres west from the center of Malang city. This andesite stone structure is located in Karang Besuki village, Dau subdistrict, Malang Regency, East Java Indonesia.
Despite its location in East Java, unlike other temples near Malang — such as Singosari and Kidal Temple, this temple follows the older Candi style of Central Java. Estimated was built in 760 CE making this temple the oldest temple in East Java.[1]
Singhasari temple
Also known as: Candi Singhasari
Hindu temple in Indonesia. Singhasari temple or Candi Singhasari is a 13th-century syncretic Hindu temple located in Singosari district, Malang Regency, East Java in Indonesia.[2]
Address: Pagentan, Singosari, 65153 Malang
Great Mosque of Malang
The Great Mosque of Malang is a mosque located in Malang, Indonesia. The mosque was built in 1890 and was completed in 1903, making it one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia. The mosque is square-shaped, constructed with steel, and has tajug on top. The original building is still maintained until today.[3]
Jago Temple
Also known as: Candi Jago
Hindu temple in Indonesia. Jago temple is a 13th-century Hindu temple from the Singhasari kingdom in East Java, Indonesia, located about 22 km from Malang. The Nagarakretagama written in 14th century mentioned this temple, as Jajaghu, as one of the temples visited by King Hayam Wuruk during his royal tour across East Java.
The Singhasari King Vishnuvardhana was deified as Shiva, in the form of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, here after his death in 1268. The temple's bas-reliefs depict scenes from the Kunjarakarna, Parthayajna, Arjunavivaha, and Krishnayana.
The name of Adityawarman appears in 1343 on an image of the Bodhisattva Manjusri.[4]
Address: Pakisjajar - Tumpang, Malang
Alun-Alun Tugu Malang
Museum Brawijaya
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Address: Jl. Wilis No.5, 65115 Kota Malang
Kidal Temple
Also known as: Candi Kidal
Hindu temple in Indonesia. Kidal is a Hindu temple built under the Singhasari dynasty. It is situated in the Rejokidal village in the Tumpang district of East Java, approximately 20 km east of Malang. The temple was built around 1248 and restored in the 1990s. The temple is composed of three levels that are situated on a raised platform. At the foot of the temple, three Javanese masks depict the story of Garuda. The temple may have encased an image of Shiva depicted by the portrait of the Singhasari king, Anusapati.[5]
Inggil
History museum, Art gallery, Museum
Address: Jl. Gajahmada No.4, 65119 Kota Malang
Museum Bentoel
Museum
Address: Jl. Wiromargo, Malang
Kedungkandang
Kedungkandang is the easternmost district in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia. Almost half of this area is dominated by paddy fields and other agricultural lands. Malang old town also located in Kedungkandang.[6]
Sukun
Sukun is a district in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. Bentoel Group, one of oldest and most famous Indonesian tobacco company based in the district.[7]