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There are very good recreation opportunities in the Malang area. Many big hotels provide a fitness club with gymnasium, pool, sauna, spa, massage, tennis courts, basket ball court, some have a beach volley ball field. There are also fitness clubs outside these hotels which are cheaper, but not of the same quality, also facilities/opportunities to play tennis, squash or badminton. Golf courses are situated between Malang and Surabaya along the main road, the nearest is a one hour drive from Malang.
For the ladies there are aerobic clubs, where they can attend courses in the early morning hours, when the husband is at work and the children are in school or in the evening.

We have 8 Hash House Harrier groups in Malang, so that you can choose the most convenient time during the week or on weekends for you. This is a worldwide organization for people who would like to go hiking or running with a group. You can have some soft drinks, beer or water and often also food after the run.

Malang has several movie theaters with the choice of 3 or 4 films. The best movie theater in Malang is in the newly opened Malang Town Square (MATOS), Jalan Veteran No. 1, on the third floor.

The beaches are 2 – 3 hours drive to the south coast (Sedangbiru, Balekambang, Ngliyep). Unfortunately there is only basic accommodation available, if any at all and you cannot find a nice restaurant either. So you better prepare for a picnic on the beach. Swimming can be dangerous at the south coast, better be careful and ask the locals for a safe place to swim.

A playground just opened next to MATOS. It has no name, it is an extension of the Derumah home complex, but it is open to public. My son loves to play in the sand, and this is the only place in Malang with white beach sand. They have 2 swimming pools, for small and older children, as well as plenty of kiddie rides and indoor football fields.

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.

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.

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.