Malang
There are
many big cities in Indonesia, one of them is Malang City. Malang is the second largest city in East Java. It has a history dating back to
the Singhasari. The city population at the 2010
Census was ±821,000. Its built-up (or
metro) area was home to ±2,800,000 inhabitants spread on 2 cities and 22
districts (21 in Malang Regency and 1
in Pasuruan Regency). During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a
popular destination for European residents. The city is well-known for its mild
climate. People in East Java sometimes call it "Paris van East Java."
In 2013, Malang was spared many of the effects of the Asian financial crisis, and since that time it has been marked by steady
economic and population growth. Malang has a total area of
±251.000 km2. Malang City is an enclave located within Malang Regency. Brantas River flows through the city, as well as Amprong and Metro Rivers.Malang is served by the Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport, a domestic airport with flights to Jakarta and Bali.
Connection to another city will be available in the near future. The history of Malang Regency could be revealed through the
Dinoyo inscription 760 AD as the primary official document to support the birth
of Malang before a new inscription was discovered in 1986, which is so far not
yet revealed. According to the inscription, it was concluded that the 8th
century was the beginning of the existence of Malang Regency's government due
to the birth of King Gajayana's ruling of his kingdom in Malang. From the
Dinoyo inscriptions, it is noted that the inscription used the "Candra
Sengkala" or "Cronogram" Calendar, and stated that the birth
date of Malang Regency was on Jum'at Legi (sweet Friday) of 28 November 760
AD. But now
the situation in the town of Malang far more advanced and developed than
antiquity . Malang city now has become a city of agro and tourism destinations
in the island of Java . many tourists comfortable in this town because the town
of Malang has mild weather and also the cleanliness there is assured .Like
most of Java, a large majority of Malang residents are Muslims; there are small
minorities of Catholics, Hindus, and Buddhists. Malang is also famous for being
the centre of religious education, this is evident with the existence of many
Islamic schools (pesantren) and
bible seminaries. As a centre of
tourism, Malang has various places of interest which can be classified into local,
regional, national and international standards, including traditional dance
performances such as Tari Topeng (Mask Dance), Jaran Pegon, Tari Beskalan
(Beskalan Dance), etc. Football is the second religion in Malang, the city is a
home for famous Asia football fans Aremania. Arema Indonesia is the city's most widely-supported football club and
plays in the Indonesian top league, the Indonesia Super League (ISL). The supporters are called Aremania. The other is Persema Malang
Places Recreation in Malang and Batu
City. Two of the city is located in the province of East Java. Malang and Batu
located in the highlands so the weather and the atmosphere is cool and cold.
With such a natural setting, it is not one of these two cities became the
majority of the tourist destination especially from Surabaya in East Java like
me. There
are many tourist destination that we can visit during the holidays that is, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Jawa Timur Park 1 and
2, Malang Town Square,Coban
Rondo Waterfall,
Candi
Singosari,
Masjid
Tiban,
Sendang
Biru Beach,
Museum angkut, Batu Night spectaculer, Paralayang , etc.
Malang is suitable places to get the better holiday or
recreation. Because of it estate and tourist attraction, that makes Malang city
have a lot of natural view. Besides the works of nature are so amazing, Malang is also
rich in tourist attractions that we
have to keep and preserve. And
should we have to
be grateful to Allah swt, for providing a beautiful
place in Indonesia.
