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Malang is the second-biggest city in East Java that has a lot of charms. Famously known for its apple harvest, this district offers a picturesque view and a wondrous atmosphere around the city. Located near Semeru Mountain and Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, this place has cool and fresh air. Aside from its beautiful scenic views, Malang is also home to some unique areas, like Jalan Ijen that is filled with beautiful Dutch-colonial style houses or Kampung Wisata Jodipan – also known as Kampung Warna Warni – with its colorful walls along the riverside. To complete your journey, spend some time to visit their magnificent waterfalls like Madakaripura, Sumber Pitu, or Coban Tundo. Don't forget to taste some delicious local cuisine in the city.

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Malang share taxi (angkot) has a fleet of around 800 cars with 17 routes. With a 10-15 passengers capacity, you can take a Malang angkot for only IDR 5,000 per trip. Uniquely, all Malang angkot are blue. You must pay attention to the route code before taking an angkot so you won't get lost. Luckily, the Malang angkot route code is the abbreviation code for the route taken. For example, angkot with the ABB code represents the angkot route from Arjosari-Borobudur-Bunulrejo. Another example is MT, which is an angkot with the Mulyorejo-Tlogowaru route.

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What are transportation modes available towards Malang city?

Nowadays, you can go to Malang by taking a direct flight route from Jakarta. You will land at Abdul Rachman Saleh airport. Some airline companies that serve this route are Citilink, Batik Air, and Garuda Indonesia. But there is a voyage route towards Malang directly. However, if you have to take that route, you must stop at Surabaya and continue your trip to Malang by bus, train, online taxi, or car rental. To rent a car, you must order it online before arriving at Surabaya. Nowadays, many online rental car providers are available, like rental cars in Traveloka.

How is the temperature in Malang?

Malang is a city that is surrounded by highlands and some mountains. Therefore this city has quite cold weather with temperatures ranging from 22,4-24,3 Celsius. The highest temperature in this city is 30,2 celsius while the lowest one reaches 16,5 celsius. Malang city has a high intensity of rainfall in February, November, and December. Meanwhile, the intensity of rainfall will go down in June and September. If you want to get around Malang comfortably, you should come in June and September.

Where are the recommended tourist attractions in Malang?

Malang has many tourist attractions. Starting from historical places to tourist attractions with natural nuances. Some tourist attractions that are educational and nuanced in nature are Kusuma Agrotourism, Batu Strawberry Granary, Eco Green Park, and Agro Tawon Rimba. For those of you who like adventure, you can visit Sempu Island, Sumber Pitu waterfall, Coban Talun, Kalireco Baths, Selecta Park, Boonpring Andeman, Pujon Kidul Tourism Village, and Pujon Rabbit Park. If you want a historical tour, you can visit the Angkut Museum, Clown Temple, Mental Health Museum, D`Topeng Museum, and The Bagong Adventure Museum Tubuh.

Are there any unique and instagrammable tourist spots in Malang?

Apart from natural attractions, Malang also has unique tourist attractions that provide spots for selfies, so you can post the photos on your social media accounts. These places are Jodipan Colorful Village, 3D Village, Arema Blue Village, Malang Night Paradise and San Terra Delafonte Tourism Flora. The colors presented by these tourist attractions are their main attraction.

What are the typical Malang culinary that I should try?

The famous culinary specialty of Malang is Bakwan Malang, which is known as Bakso Malang in other areas. The Other Malang must-try special menus are Rabbit Satay, Sticky Rice, Rawon Ngulung, Cwie Mie Malang, Mendol Tempe, Pecel Pincuk, Orem-Orem, Malang Bhuk Rice, Porcupine Sate, Lombok Chicken Soto, Sego Resek, Tahwa, Tofu Lontong Bells, Soto Geprak, Sate Gebug, Tempe Bungkil, Nasi Kremikan, and Sate Bulus. Apart from the food, you should try Malang's special drinks, such as Wedang Ronde, Angsle, Durian Dempo Ice, and Tawon Ice.

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