Malang Train Station

Malang Station (ML) is the largest train station in Malang. The location of Malang Station is not far from Malang City Hall (Malang City DPRD) and the SMA Tugu complex. The trains operating at Malang Station range from economy, executive to luxury class. Historically, Malang Station was built in 1870 with the aim of bringing crops in the form of crops and plantations to villages in East Java. Malang Station has architectural and building similarities with Surabaya, Pasuruan, Sukabumi, Mojokerto, and Madiun Stations. In 1941, the first Malang Station building was renovated to differentiate it from Malang Kota Lama Station. Currently, Malang Station has many prospective passengers who use trains as their main transportation to reach other cities in East Java.

Called as the Switzerland of Java

There are several reasons why Malang City got the nickname as Switzerland van Java. One of them is because of the beautiful mountains that surround this city. For example, Mount Arjuno, Mount Kawi, Mount Semeru, to Mount Bromo. In addition, the arrangement of Malang City is also said as beautiful as the arrangement of the cities in Switzerland.

A student city besides Yogyakarta

Apart from Yogyakarta, Malang City is also famous for its large number of students who come from various regions in Indonesia. Some of the best universities in the country are also in Malang, such as Brawijaya University and Muhammadiyah Malang University.

The typical dialect of 'walikan'

Apart from using Javanese as a regional language, Malang has its own characteristics in its language that other regions in East Java and even in Java Island do not have. Namely the language of 'walikan' or language in reverse. Examples are like the word 'Kamu(you in Bahasa)' which will be reversed to become 'umak', or 'arek malang (people of Malang)' which becomes 'kera ngalam'. Don't be surprised when you hear or read this Walikan's typical writings when you visit Malang.

Many affordable tours and tourist attractions

There are lots of tours that surround Malang City and its surroundings. You can also choose the type of tour you want from beaches, mountains or family tours. If you want to visit the beautiful south coast, you can go to the Malang district area and will find many beaches such as Goa Cina Beach, Sendang Biru Beach, Balekambang Beach, and many more. If you prefer a mountain atmosphere, you can go to the paragliding hill in Batu, Mount Panderman, Bromo, Arjuna, and others. If you are on vacation with your family, enjoy Jatim Park, the family-friendly Museum of Transport is also suitable for you.

Cities are full of history

Just like Yogyakarta, Malang also has historical sites that are no less interesting. Only a short distance away, you can find several royal heritage temples such as Singosari Temple, Badut Temple, Karang Besuki Temple, and many more.