Kamis, 06 Januari 2011

Malang is my Native town: cool town with cool people :)

As you know, Malang is my Native town. If people ask me to tell them about Malang, sometimes I got something confusing. I do not know what i have to say to them. I admit that Malang is really cool town with cool people. haha..
But, for explaining what they want, it is a little hard for me, hehe and now, for make them easier, I searched and found something about Malang.
check it out:

Welcome to Malang The Welcoming City. Malang is the second largest city in East Java province, Indonesia. It has an ancient history dating back to the Mataram Kingdom. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. The city is famous for its cool air. People in East Java sometimes call it "Paris van East Java." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malang)

What to SEE?
:: MOUNTAINS
Kawi
Arjuno-Welirang
Bromo

:: BEACHES
Balekambang
Ngliyep
Sendang Biru
Bajul Mati
Kondang Merak
Jonggring Saloko
... and other 16 beaches

:: ISLAND
Sempu

:: LAGOON
Segara Anakan in Sempu Island

:: WATERFALLS
Coban Rondo, Coban Talun, Coban Rais, Coban Pelangi and Coban Glothak (Coban = Waterfalls)

:: ART PERFORMANCE
Mangun Dharma Art Center (dedicated to the research, promotion and performance of local art forms including dance, batik, shadow puppetry and carving.)

:: CANDI (TEMPLE)
Singosari, Badut, Jago, Kidal, Songgoriti, Sumberawan, Rambut monte, Selakelir.

What to DO?
:: RAFTING in Kasembon
:: PARAGLIDING AND PARASILING in Batu
:: CITY TRAKKING in Malang City (from east to west and from north to south)
:: COUCHSURFING (we have 61 CS members)

What to EAT??
:: BAKSO BAKAR (grilled meat ball) --> the famous one
:: FRUIT CHIPS (apple, jackfruit, mango, water melon, melon, pineaple, salak)
:: MEATBALL CHIP
:: SWEET POTATOE BAK PAO
:: ICE CREAM "OEN RESTAURANT
:: Ingill's (Highly rated restaurant specialising in Javanese cuisine)
:: HOT CWI MIE (flavoured noodle)
...and many more from home made to restaurant, from traditional to modern food.

What to BUY?
:: BATIK MALANGAN (local batik from MALANG)
:: MALANGAN MASK (62 different masks with unique and characterized made by a local maestro 82 years old)
:: AREMANIA FOOTBALL CLUB JERSEY

repost from CS

2 komentar:

Titi mengatakan...

I wish Im still living in Indonesia :(

EMA ERVITA mengatakan...

hei dear.. thanks for dropping by..
by the way, why do you say that? Indonesia is sooo great, but the others is also great for looking around..

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thx for visiting

best regards,
Ema Ervita