Instagrammable spots in Malang – Whether you only have a few days or a full week for a vacation, exploring Malang is always a good idea. It’s cool climate and friendly people will make you feel at home, guaranteed ?
In the middle of the pandemic, we understand that it requires a big effort to travel far. We have to focus on taking care of ourselves and other people around us all the time. Now, what if you really need a short break to refresh your mind? Well, a quick getaway won’t hurt, right?
Soo…it’s time to get those cameras ready for photo hunting in Malang and Batu (a popular city near Malang). Make the most of your days off there!
Read more:
- Malang Series: Experience Night Market Festivities at Batu Night Spectacular
- Malang Series: 1 Day Voyage Around the World at Angkut Museum
- Malang Series: An Ancient Adventure in Dino Park
Spoil Your Eyes in Malang & Batu by Visiting These Attractions!
Hopefully, this weekend is going to be exciting for you because you can breathe fresh air and explore popular tourist attractions with your partner, friends, or family! Check out below:
1. Take Pictures at Colorful Jodipan Village
Who would have guessed that this colorful village was once a slum area in Malang? The locals worked together to transform this village into a beautiful piece of art! For those of you who like taking pictures, don’t skip this destination, alright?
You can roam around this village and take pictures with various backgrounds such as the 3D images of sharks, gorilla, T-rex, and so on. If you like sharing your journey, you can post the wonderful pictures on your social media!
Price: 3,000 IDR/ person*
How to get there:
- From Alun-alun Kota Malang, drive a motorbike or a car for 2 km and you’ll reach this place
- From Malang Station, you can just walk for around 500 meters
Opening hours: 07.00 – 18.00 WIB (every day)
Address: Jodipan, Kec. Blimbing, Malang City, East Java
2. See Antique Cars Collections at Museum Angkut
Museum Angkut is one of the tourist destinations in Batu Malang which is home to a collection of various forms of transportation, both traditional, modern, and even replicas of rare vehicles. Of all the collections, you can learn about inventions related to transportation from the past.
The museum is divided into several zones which include the Jakarta zone, the American zone, the British zone, the French zone, the Italian zone, and the German zone. Interesting right? Here you can learn the history of transportation developments from time to time. Museum Angkut is the first transportation museum in Southeast Asia.
Ticket price: 70,000 IDR (weekdays); 100,000 IDR (weekend) *
How to get there:
- Take a private vehicle, ojek, or taxi, or drive for about 20 km from Malang City.
- Take an angkot with an ADL or AL plate from Arjosari Terminal and get off at Landungsari Terminal. Then, take a yellow or light purple angkot to the Batu City Terminal. Then continue to take the green angkot and get off in front of the Museum Angkut
Opening hours: 12.00 – 20.00 WIB (every day)
Address: Jl. Terusan Sultan Agung No.2, Ngaglik, Kec. Batu, Batu City, East Java
3. Have Fun All Night Long at Batu Night Spectacular
Wanna spend all night in a romantic place? Go to Batu Night Spectacular! Also known as BNS, this place is a heaven for young people because there are plenty of games and rides inside. The place is open from 3 p.m. to midnight!
Here you can enjoy several attractions such as Flyer Swinger, Drag Race, Mouse Coaster. You can explore the Lampion Garden or play on the trampoline as well. Hungry? No worries! There are many food stalls inside that sell tasty Indonesian foods! Don’t forget to take pictures with your loved ones, t-mates!
Ticket price: 35,000 IDR*
How to get there:
- With a private vehicle, drive towards Batu for 1 hour from downtown Malang.
- By public transportation, take the train and get off at Malang Station. Then, proceed with public transportation to the Landungsari Terminal. Next, continue with public transportation again until arriving at Batu Terminal. Finally, take public transportation to arrive at Batu Night Spectacular.
Opening hours: 15.00 – 24.00 (every day)
Address: Lenggoksono, Purwodadi, Tirto Yudo, Malang City, East Java
4. Jatim Park
Jawa Timur Park or more commonly known as Jatim Park is a family recreational park located in Batu city. There are three different theme parks managed by Jatim Park, which are Jatim Park 1, Jatim Park 2 (Batu Secret Zoo), and Jatim Park 3 (Dino Park). Each park has its own characteristic.
Batu Secret Zoo is located in the Jatim Park 2 area. In this zoo, you can have a closer look at some of the fauna that you might not find in other zoos. The collection is very large and comes from various regions of the world. All animals here are well maintained and are kept clean.
This Batu Malang tourist attraction has an area of approximately 14 hectares. Here you can get a closer look at a variety of animals originating from Asian tropical forests, African wilderness, and animals originating from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
Moreover, in Jatim Park 3, you can explore more about the history of Dinosaurs. In Jatim Park 1, there are many fun rides that you can play with your kids, nephew, or nieces!
Ticket price: 80,000 IDR/ person*
How to get there:
- With a private vehicle, drive towards Batu until you reach the location.
- By public transportation, take the train to Malang Station. Then proceed by taking public transportation AL or ADL to Terminal Landung. After that, take public transportation BL or BTL to Batu Terminal, which is located close to Gebang Jatim Park I.
Opening hours: 08.30 – 16.30 WIB (every day)
Address: Jl. Kartika No.2, Sisir, Kec. Batu, Batu City, East Java
5. Enjoy the Magnificent View of Bromo Mountain
Are you willing to try something new and exciting? Hiking to see a beautiful sunrise in Mt. Bromo is a perfect choice for you. At an altitude of about 2300 meters above sea level, you can see charming views! You can either hike or go to the top of the mountain using a jeep. Sounds fun? It’s going to be an extraordinary experience, t-mates!
If you are looking for Instagramable spots, you can definitely find those in Mt. Bromo. The views in the morning, during the day, and at night are different. It can give you goosebumps!
Ticket price: 350,000 IDR per person (adult); 175,000 IDR per person (children) *
How to get there:
- By car or motorbike, drive 30 km or as long as 50 minutes from Malang City Center
- From Malang station, take public transportation to Bayu Angga Terminal and continue with village transportation to Cemoro Lawang.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Address: Mt. Bromo, Podokoyo, Tosari, Pasuruan, East Java
6. Unwind Yourself at Sempu Island
Another Instagramable destination in Malang that makes you feel like you are on a private island is Sempu Island. This small island off the south coast of Malang City has a very exotic natural landscape.
Here you can relax while enjoying the view of the turquoise sea water surrounded by greeneries. To go to Sempu Island, you have to travel approximately 70 km to the south from Malang City. This island is also not very large, about 3.9 km long and 3.9 km wide.
Ticket price: 20,000 IDR*
How to get here: By car or motorbike, travel approximately 70 km to the south from Malang City. Then proceed by taking a boat to Sempu Island.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Address: Forest, Tambakrejo, Sumbermanjing, Malang City, East Java
Have a Great Time in Malang & Batu!
Plan a visit near home to Malang and Batu. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed 🙂 Of course, you must pay attention to the COVID-19 status around the area. Make sure to also follow the health protocols by washing your hands regularly, use a face mask, and bring a hand sanitizer in your bag.
Check out nice accommodations in Malang at tiket.com as well. Have a memorable stay near home, t-mates!
*All prices are valid at the time of writing