Who doesn't know Malang? Malang is a city in Indonesia famous for its diverse tourism. Culinary, religious, cultural, thematic, and sports tourism are all available in Malang City. So, if you plan a domestic vacation trip, Malang City should be on your bucket list.
In fact, if you are interested in beach tourism, Malang City, often nicknamed the "Paris of Java" and "Apple City", also has beaches as beautiful as those in other cities. Do you want to know what beaches you can find in Malang City? Check the list in this article!
Are you looking for a quiet vacation spot away from the crowds? Then, Batu Bengkung Beach can be the right choice. The beach is still relatively quiet, yet it is famous for its natural beauty. On this beach, there is a natural pool surrounded by coral rocks and it can be used for swimming. But, you need to be careful if you want to swim in the pool.
It is called Batu Bengkung Beach because the pool is formed from curved coral rocks. The shape can be clearly seen if you look at it from above using a drone. This shape is said to resemble a woman wearing a bengkung, which is a long shawl often worn after giving birth.
Some activities you can do on this beach include:
Tasting seafood
Camping around the beach
Watching the sunset and sunrise
Location: Desa Gajahrejo, Kecamatan Gedangan, Kabupaten Malang.
Ticket Price: Rp10,000 per person and Rp5,000 for motorbike parking fee and Rp10,000 for car parking fee.
Do you want to spend a holiday in Malang but have an atmosphere like a vacation on a Bali beach? You should visit Balekambang Beach, Malang. The beauty offered by this beach is that there is a small island on the edge of the beach and a temple at the top of it. If you are interested in the temple, you can cross a bridge that is about 1.5 meters wide.
Often called "Malang’s version of Tanah Lot", the beach has several islands nearby, namely Wisanggeni Island, Anoman Island, and Ismoyo Island. The beach stretches for two kilometers with a width of 200 meters into the sea. Interestingly, when the sea water recedes, various ornamental fish and other marine animals that hide between the corals usually appear.
Activities that can be done on this beach include:
Enjoying the beauty of the sunset
Crossing the bridge to Amerta Jati Temple
Playing beach volleyball, walking, and relaxing on the white sand
Location:Jl. Balekambang, Dusun Sumber Jambe, Desa Srigonco, Kecamatan Bantur, Malang.
Ticket Price: Rp10,000 per person (weekdays) and Rp15,000 per person (weekends).
Before changing its name to Goa China Beach, it was called Rowo Indah Beach. It started with a Chinese monk who meditated in a cave around the beach area until the end of his life. It was around the 1930s that the name of the beach changed to Goa China Beach. The naming of the beach is inseparable from the meditation carried out by the monk in the beach cave.
The cool thing is, this beach has clear sea water with a stretch of white sand that is perfect for relaxing while enjoying the beach's beauty or doing numerous interesting activities. The currents on the beach are quite strong as they intersect from three directions, namely from the south, west, and east, resulting in a fairly loud sound of waves.
The activities at Goa China Beach include:
Camping while watching the sunrise
Enjoying the fresh seafood and buying souvenirs in the form of fresh fish
Relaxing under the trees, taking photographs, and playing in the sand
Location:Dusun Tumpak Awu, Sitiarjo, Sumbermanjing Wetan, Malang
Ticket Price: Rp5,000 per person and Rp5,000 for motorbikes and Rp10,000 for cars
Those are some of the beaches in Malang City. If you are on holiday in Malang, don't forget to stop by these beaches. Well, to ensure your holiday remains safe and comfortable, always protect your trip with Travel Insurance from MSIG Indonesia.
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