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Coban Rondo

Coban Rondo waterfall is a beautiful water fall on the slope of Mount Panderman resort that is about 32 km to the west from Malang, it is very interesting to see and visit. The height of waterfall is about 60 meter. Visitor can find and enjoy beautiful panorama ore peaceful impression around the waterfall. The waterfall is located at Pandesari village, Pujon District (about 32 km away to the West from Malang). Visit Coban Rondo waterfall tourism and enjoy its nature scenery with its fresh air

Batu Secret Zoo

Batu Secret Zoo is a modern tourist attraction and zoo located in Batu City, East Java. Batu Secret Zoo, which is located on 14 hectares of land, is part of Jatim Park 2, apart from the Tree Inn and Animal Museum. Several collections of animals from various habitats, most of which come from Asia and Africa, can be found in this zoo, including white lions, African antelopes, macau birds and various reptiles.

Batu Zoo began construction at the end of 2008 at the same time as Jawa Timur Park 2 and was officially opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2010. This zoo is owned and managed by the Jawa Timur Park Group.

Batu Secret Zoo has various types from all over the world, such as lions from Africa, elephants from Sumatra, and so on. There is also a Giant Wheel, Log Flume, Kidz Zone, River Adventure, etc. as facilities and play areas for visitors.

Wonosari Tea Plantation

Wonosari Tea Plantation is located on the slopes of Mount Arjuna,Malang regency, East Java. This plantation is located at an altitude between the elevation of 950-1250 with temperatures between 19-26 degrees Celsius. Wonosari Tea Plantation is one of a comfortable place to visit because of the mild climate conditions and the natural beauty sightseeing around the field. This agro tourism is suitable for families, especially on weekends. Tourists who visit the tea plantation tourism can enjoy some of this attraction, recreation, sports, and activities to draw knowledge. The visitors can enjoy the natural charm of tea, natural fresh air and see the activity of the tea-picker, and how to cultivated tea.

Sendang Biru Beach

SendangBiru is one of beach resorts in the southern part of Malang Regency, which free from tumulous waves of Indian Ocean due to the existence of wild life Sempu Island, about 300 meters offshore. At the other side of the beach is now utilize ‘as Fishing Harbor and Center of Fishes Disembarkation PPI’ where fisherman disembark their catches in which both are under the authorityof the Fishery Service and Managed by KUD (Village Cooperation Unit),” Mina Jaya Pondok Dadap”.

Balekambang Beach

The beach possessing three islands with distance of about one hundred meters each, two of which have been connected with one meter-wide bridge to the shore, Balekambang offers a different atmosphere of beach resorts in the Southern part of Malang. One of the three islands called Ismoyo island has a Hindu temple, established by local Hinduists. Annually, the ritual and traditional ceremonies Jalanidhipuja (Hindu ceremony) and Suran (Javanese New Year ceremony) are held here every year. The parking area, stalls, inns, souvenir shops, and the others tourism facilities has provided for the visitors. This beautiful beach is located at Srigonco village, Bantur district, about 57 km away to the south from Malang and accessible by public transportation.

Bromo – Tengger – Semeru National Park

This National Park is one of the most beautiful places of interest in East Java. The beauties of mountain covered, give a special and characteristic green plants, arousing great interest. Tenggerese traditional farming also makes this famous place being more interesting and attractive. In addition, cool and breezy wind always blows freshly giving ever visitor special deep impression a unforgettable memories. The accessibility has no problem and very reachable (via Malang, Pasuruan, Probolinggo or Lumajang). Surely, different access give different characteristics scenery landscape. The elevation reaches about 2.392 meter sea level above and the temperature varies from 3 up to 20 degrees centigrade. The people who live in this area are supposed to be descended from Majapahit Kingdom about six hundred years ago.

The belonged to Tenggerese Hinduism with old traditional. That tradition still survives up to now.

Every year, they always carry out the traditional and religious ceremonies, and the most popular ones is Yadnya Kasada, an offering ceremony held at the edge of the crater on the top of mount Bromo.

The Majestic of Singosari Temple

Singosari temple, is also known as Kendedes temple, was founded in honor to the King Kertanegara, who was the last king of Singosari dynasty who died in 1292 AD. This temple was erected in 1300 AD at the same time when the ritual Sradha took place. In the vicinity of the temple there are two gigantic statue called Dwarapala, believed to be the entrance guards to the palace. This temple has saved the historical story that always remember by Malang public. However, Singosari temple is a symbol of the existence of Malang regency from years ago. As the other East Java’s temple, Singosari temple is formed from red bricks and arranged in cone building, called temple. This temple also has beautiful relief that describe the great of Singosari Kingdom years ago.

The Shalimar Boutique Hotel

The Shalimar Boutique Hotel is situated in a luxurious residential area in Malang and is a glorious example of colonial architecture of the 1930s. Rich in its history, the hotel consists of 44 guest rooms and has a special emphasis on maintaining its original architecture and historical value. The hotel has attracted large numbers of domestic and international tourists thoughout the years and has greatly supported Malang as a tourist destination.

Swimming Pool

The large 15M outdoor swimming pool is the perfect place to unwind, chill or have a refreshing dip. 

Surrounded by a lush tropical garden, the swimming pool is reserved exclusively for hotel guests.  

Opening hours:
Daily from 6.00 – 22.00

Soga Boutique

Visit to Soga Boutique is a must to find something unique to remind you of the memorable time spent at the Shalimar. Soga Boutique features ethnic and traditional handmade crafts and accessories from a delightful local designer, making it an exclusive one stop shop not to be missed.