Thursday, November 13, 2008

Safari Park

With over 168 sprawling hectares, this safari park is recognised as being one of the most successful breeding centers of endangered species in the world. Sumatran and albino tigers, rhinoceroses and China bears are just a few of the species that roam freely throughout the park. The park also offers a campsite, recreational forests and caravan park. Visitors can choose to explore in either personal or hired vehicles. Admission: Day tour: Adults Rp.20,000; children IDR15,000. Cars and minibuses cost Rp.15,000. You can also opt for the night safari.



The location Taman Safari Indonesia II Prigen is between Surabaya and Malang, East Java. It is just 50 Km drive from Juanda International Airport Surabaya or only 1,5 hours by vehicle. While from Malang, it is 45 Km or 1 hour by car. If using bus from Surabaya or Malang, stop at "Gading Sukorejo", then continue by Ojek (hired motorcycle) to reach Taman Safari Indonesia II.its only cost Rp. 5000,oo. Or you can use a Travel Agent


Visit Taman Safari Indonesia II with your family, friends or the other. Here you can meet with the youngest animals. You also can take a picture with young Monkey, white and endangered Sumatran tigers, African Lion. Watch and learn the Chimpanzee and more as they swing from branch to branch in their unique cultural settings. See also the variety of attractive birds in aviary. Then it's time to go to through the reptile house and see all kind of snakes, lizards, and nocturnal creatures from all over the Indonesian.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Bromo - Tengger - Semeru National Park

# 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.
Facilities: Star Hotels, home-stays, restaurants, and many others that visitors needed can be found.

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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.
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Wendit Natural Swimming Pool

# Wendit Natural Swimming Pool
As an interesting natural swimming pool, Wendit Swimming Pool present a special recreational spots in order to regain the new spirit and there is also the friendly monkeys that entertain and give special attraction to the visitors with their jocking action.
According to the local folk tale, the pool offer mystical power to those who have taken a bath in the pool would remain young for the rest of their life. On the days Idul fitri, the Islamic days (seven days Lebaran) some traditional performances are staged here.



The pool is located at Mangliawan village, a village belonging to Pakis Sub District, about 10 km a way to the East from Malang.
Facilities: pool using natural water spring water that never dies in all season (dry or wet season), souvenir shops, and some recreational spots in Wendit's area.
The accessibility is very reachable, public transportation or private. So that, Wendit swimming pool is very suitable for your family and children to have family recreation.
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Mount Kawi

# A Pilgrimage Tourism Site - Mount Kawi
As a pilgrimage tourism village, Wonosari - Gunung Kawi (Mt Kawi) has many beautiful, special and impressive mountainous panorama, which noted as one of the most fascinating villages in the South-Western part of Malang Regency. Most people know that this village has a special site where the tomb of grandfather Iman Soedjono, one of the seventy nobleman who took arms againts the Dutch occupation led by Prince Diponegoro in 1825 - 1830.



Next to the grave of grandfather Iman Soedjono lied the tomb of grandfather Djoego or Kiai Zakaria II, a local figure who first pioneered a new technology in farming at that time. Usually the visitors that come to visit this place believe that the pilgrimage will bring fortune to their works, the future life, such as: trading, making a health farming, etc.
The suggested time to visit the sacred sepulchers is customarily on Thursday evening or "Jum'at Legi" (Javanese Calendar). The tombs themselves have long been equipped with adequate facilities for both pilgrimages and vacationers. The accessibility is reachable, public transportation or not, 30 km a way to the Southwest from Malang.
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Jajaghu (Jago) and Kidal Temple

these are some temples at Malang.. You can learn more about Malang's HIstory here

# Jajaghu (Jago) Temple Tourism
Jajaghu or Jago temple was constructed in 1275 - 1300 AD. It believed as the burial place of King Wisnuwardhana ashes, the fourth king of Singosari kingdom. It is extremely interesting that the temple has ornament similarities to those of Penataran temple in Blitar Regency. It lies at Jago village, Tumpang District, the eastern part of Malang (about 22 km).

Visit the historical temple in Malang tourism. Find its beautiful relief and unique temple form in Jago Temple.

# Kidal Temple Tourism
Kidal temple is located in Rejo Kidal village, Tumpang district, about 24 km away to the East from Malang city. The Real height of the temple is 17 meters, but now it's just 12,4 meters. Kidal temple is one of Malang's historical temple that save history value. The temple base has a shape square. The door is one in west side. Above the door of the temple, there are "Kepala Kala" (Head of Giants) and lions. The temple was decorated using ornaments, which depict Mahabharata story not in sequence.

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Singosari Temple

Singosari Temple Tourism
Singosari temple, also known as Kendedes temple, was founded in honor to King Kertanegara, the last king of Singosari dynasty who died in 1292 AD. It 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.
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Tea Plantation ( Kebun Teh Wonosari)

Tea Plantation Tourism - Wonosari - Lawang
This plantation pleasure gives a special and peaceful impression, beautiful panorama of tea plantation. The plantation is situated at an area on the slope of mount Arjuno, it belongs to Wonosari - Toyomarto village, Singosari district. In this tourist object, visitors can watch and enjoy the special impression, processing of tea from the leaves taken to the tea ready to drink. The location is reachable, about 30 km away to the North from Malang. Facilities: swimming pool, cottages, jogging tracks area, camping grounds, and many other.


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Sunday, November 9, 2008

Coban Rondo Waterfall Malang

These are some places you all can visit, thanks to visit indonesia
# Coban Rondo Waterfall
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.














Facilities: camping ground, jogging track, fishing or playing with elephants from The Elephants' School Waykambas Lampung - Sumatra.
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.

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Hotel Tugu Malang --*****

Malang is one of the clean and cool cities in East Java.
Getting here:
#By Airport.Airport in Malang - "Abdulrahman Saleh" Daily Domestic Flight from Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta and other cities are also available. For International Airport using "Juanda" in Surabaya.
#By Train
#By Bus

Malang is completed with many stars hotel. This is the description about Tugu Hotel Malang, One of Stars hotel in Malang

TUGU HOTEL MALANG - ***** HOTELS
Jl. Tugu 3 Malang
Phone (0341) 363891 (8 lines)
Fax. (0341) 362747, 362765

Malang, a city awarded as the loveliest town in South East Asia during the colonial times.
Until this date it has remained one of Indonesia's most beautiful cities, drifting along in an air of nostalgia. It is where old Dutch planters and civil servants used to retire to a life of ease and luxury, surrounded by hilly apple and tea plantations. It is also the departure point for an early morning trip to the magnificent Mt. Bromo.
Tugu Hotel Malang is located at the heart of the old town, looking out to the main monument of Indonesia's struggle for independence and a beautiful lotus pond park. Tugu Hotel Malang houses a vast, priceless collection of antiques influenced by the Javanese Babah Peranakan (the hundreds-years-old mixed culture between the Chinese migrants in Java and the native Javanese).
Tugu Hotel Malang is more than just a hotel; it has become most indigenous, most essential in experiencing the beautiful richness of the history of Java.

There are many activities and facilities offers in Tugu Hotel Malang, such as:
•Cooking Class at Waroeng Shanghai 1920
The cooking class covers the techniques in the making and decorating of traditional Javanese delicacies such as Kue Nagasari, Kue Bugis and Lemper. The lesson starts with a trip to the traditional market to shop for fresh ingredients. This course takes roundly 90 minutes, and is ended by traditional Indonesian breakfast or lunch. This course includes one Tugu apron as a souvenir.

#Ban Lam – an antique gallery
Unique design shop featuring very exclusive items, ranging from rare antiquities to exotic Javanese as well as other Southeast Asian artworks, tablewares, textiles, statues and paintings.

#The sahara - Garden Party and Performances
Inspired by a principle once believed by Indonesian's Father of Nation; ‘Mankind is One', the Sahara Tugu was created. The Sahara Tugu brings together masterpieces of arts from around the world, from the world's greatest artists from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods such as Antonio Gaudi (Spain), Gustav Klimts (Austria), Roman de Tirtoff (Russia), as well as various artists from Africa (Gabon), Egypt (Sahara Desert), Mongolia, China, Italy, India, Persia, Morocco and Indonesia (Java). The Sahara Tugu with its supersized stage is a place that might have come out of the Thousand and One Nights tale, blended into a slightly surreal garden that opens up to the starry sky. The Sahara Tugu starts with the unforgettable Endless Love Avenue. Suitable for outdoor parties for 300 – 1500 people.

•Jamu Class & Javanese Body Treatment Course at Apsara Spa
This course, held at the Apsara Spa, covers the traditional know-how of the making and preparation of Jamu Kunir Asam, a traditional natural elixir drink that is believed to help digestion and weight loss. In this course you will also learn of the body beauty treatments inherited from Javanese princesses. Head towards the traditional market to shop for ingredients, followed by preparation of the ingredients at the Apsara Spa. Before the class begins, we invite you to enjoy our Tugu Healthy Breakfast in the Melati Restaurant. The course begins with explanation of the ingredients and its benefits for our body, and proceeds with the techniques to make the Jamu. This course includes sample of the ingredients, a bottle of Jamu, and a package of body treatment as souvenirs.

•Shanghai Noon Boutique & Jewelry

An exclusive contemporary fashion boutique in East Java specializing in beautiful Javanese and Chinese Peranakan clothing from Milo, Boyonz, Iwan and other wellknown batik designers; some traditional in nature and some with influences from other parts of Southeast Asia. Shanghai Noon also features a wide variety of handcrafted designers' stone and silver jewelries.

•Shanghai Noon Sarong Course
If you are interested in learning how to wear a sarong at the Shanghai Noon Boutique, please contact our Reception Desk. This course starts with an explanation of “Batik”, the traditional cloth of Java and Indonesia . This course includes one old style - batik as a souvenir.

•Facilities & Amenities
Daily High Tea with traditional delicacies • Swimming pool • Business Center • WIFI Internet connection • Library of books, Film and CD • Rent Car • Boutique, jewelry, art and antique gallery • Bike rental • Meeting Room • Safe Deposit Boxes • Postal & Shipping Services • Air conditioning • Daily English Newspaper • Bath • VCD player • Bathrobes • Shower (all rooms) • International channels • Hair dryer • In-room safe (only suites) • Mini bar • Telephone (direct dial) • Slippers • Daily fresh fruit basket • Fresh flower arrangement • Dry Cleaning/Laundry Services • Secretarial Services • Complimentary Car Park • Foreign Currency Exchange • Welcome relaxation foot and shoulder massage • Apsara Spa • 24 hour Restaurant with live music at night • Bar ( Waroeng Shanghai 1920 ) • Shanghai Noon Boutique • Ban Lam interior gallery

Here are some information about its ROOMS AND RATES
Name (avalability) Rates/night
The Apsara Residence (1 room)...............US$ 1000++
The Raden Saleh Suite (1 room)..............US$ 300++
The Honey Moonlight Suite (1 room)..........US$ 200++
The Devata Suite (1 room)...................US$ 195++
The Babah Suite (1 room)....................US$ 195++
The Zamrud Of East Java Suite (5 room)......US$ 195++
Executive Suite (9 room)....................US$ 140++
Superior Deluxe (30 room)...................US$ 105++

Note: extra bed
US$ 20++
*All rate are subject to 10% service charge and 11% goverment tax


A variety of suites inspired by Indonesia's rich history:
•The Apsara Residence, a romantic epic of apsara legend.

•The Raden Saleh Suite, reminiscence of Indonesia's most celebrated 19th century painter, recognized and knighted by a number of the Royal European Courts.

•The Babah Suite, recalls East Java's rich peranakan Chinese past.

•The Zamrud Suite, features elegant rooms adorned with exquisite antiques and Javanese objects d'art (5 suites).

*All Rooms and suites have satelite television, in room safe, mini bar, audio system, international direct dialing, 24 hour-room service, laundry, dry cleaning and fully air conditioned.
This is more than just a Hotel, come here and get your new experience
for more information here's Hotel Tugu site



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Friday, November 7, 2008

Klub Bunga Butik Resort Batu

First place i would tell you all is a place called Klub Bunga Butik Resort Batu..This Place is the luxurious place at Malang and also the coldest palce.. All kind of things is in here. hotels, pub, cafe, restaurant, swimming pool, villa, therapy massage pool, sauna, sports facillities etc.



This place is surronded by trees that make its feel more comfortable for us. for those who have child, behind Klub Bunga Butik Resort, there's a place called Jawa Timur Park or we used to call it Jatim Park. its akind of Indoneisan Disneyland -but dont imagine about Disneyland, far from it..LOL- I've take some view-shot



There are 4 swimmingpool here. you can enjoy your time by relaksing at the side pool





Dont woory about the price.. for the swimming pool it's only takes Rp 50.000,00 for sure..and the hotels price was Rp 400.000,00 for the cheapest.. Dont think twice to go here Mate (-_-)y
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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Visit Malang City

For my first post..i would like to introduce one of the greatest city at Indonesia..Malang city..Malang is a cold place..not the coldest..hahahahaa..i'll tell you some placees at Malang so if you came here, you wont get lost..LOL



HOTEL
for you who want to get a classy hotel and in the main town, here's the place:
1. Tugu Park Hotel
2. Santika Hotel
3. Regent's Park Hotel
4. Kartika Graha
5. Gajahmada Hotel
6. Graha Cakra Hotel

some or maybe every tourists cant adaptation with Indonesians food, so this are some places that sell western food at Malang:
1. OEN
2. The Liv
3. Pitstop
4. Burger Klenger
5. and all fast food, such as: pizza hut, Mc'd, KFC, wendy's, A&W, Dundee etc.

if you go to Malang dont forget to go to this places, coz you can know more about Malang's history:
1. Brawijaya Museum
2. Splendid Bird Park
3. Ijen Boulvard
4. Temple at Singosari
5. Tugu Park

do you like clubbing?? dont you ever think Malang dont have such places like that, here they are:
1. Hugos Cafe
2. Flame Cafe
3. Bale Barong
4. JE Cafe

how about recreation's place,? dont worry, Malang have a lot of places to visit, like:
1. Jatim Park
2. Klub Bunga
3. Agro wisata Batu
4. Coban Rondo
5. Cangar hot water
6. Pasar Pagi Rampal
7. Flying Folks Batu
8. Gantole Batu, etc

so..if you want to know more about Malang..you can ask me here, and its free for sure...LOL (-_-)y
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