Note This! 5 Historical Tourism Objects In Malang You Must Visit On Vacation

JAKARTA - Vacation in Malang City is incomplete if you haven't visited historical tourist destinations. Old buildings that are still well maintained can be your destination to enjoy a vacation while learning about Malang City in the past.

So, what historical tours in Malang are worth visiting on vacation? Here we present the complete information.

5 Historical Tourism in Malang

Compiled by VOI from various sources, here are 5 historical tourist destinations in Malang that are the favorites of many people, especially young people.

1. Singosari Temple

This tourist attraction is located in Candi Renggo Village, Singosari District, Malang, East Java.

Singosari Temple is a heritage temple of the Singosari kingdom. Besides being known as Singosari, the temple in Candi Renggo Village is also known as Cungkup Temple which in Indonesian means "tower".

It is called the Cungkup Temple because, in the days of the Singosari kingdom, this temple was the highest among other temples with a height of 15 meters.

For additional information, Singosari Temple was founded in 1300 BC, when the Singosari kingdom was in its heyday. This can be seen from the reliefs on the walls of the temple which depict the prosperity of people's lives at that time.

2. Ijen Church

In Malang there is a street known for its architecture, the name is Ijen Boulevard. In the era of independence, this area was housing for Dutch people.

Therefore, it is not surprising that there are many historical buildings from the Dutch heritage here, one of which is the Ijen Church.

Ijen Church was founded in 1934 by the Dutch. The architecture is in a neo-gothic style and is the second most beautiful church after the cathedral church in Jakarta.

When visiting Ijen Church, don't be noisy, especially to the point of polluting the area around the church, because this place is still used as a place of worship.

3. Eng An Kiong Temple

Apart from the old church, Malang also has a legendary temple, namely the Eng An Kiong temple.

Built in 1825, Eng An Kiong Temple has typical Eastern Chinese and European architecture.

Even though it is used as a place of worship for followers of the Confucian religion, those of you who are not adherents of that religion can still enter the Eng An Kiong Temple.

When you enter, you will be greeted with a distinctive aroma of incense and a temple building dominated by red. In addition, you can also hear the history directly from the manager of the Eng An Kiong temple.

4. Museum Of Transportation 

Compared to other historical tourist destinations, the Museum of Transportation (Museum Angkut) is the most modern tourist destination.

However, this museum holds a lot of history, especially the history of the development of transportation in Indonesia and the world.

There are many means of transportation on display at the Museum of Transportation, ranging from old school transportation such as Sado to antique cars.

In addition, in the Museum of Transportation, there is also a Bell 47 J Siwalet helicopter which is the first presidential helicopter belonging to the Republic of Indonesia.

According to history, this helicopter was often used by President Soekarno before finally being transferred to the Transportation Museum.

5. Jawar Ombo Temple

The last historical tourist attraction that can be an alternative for a vacation is Jawar Ombo Temple.

Unlike Singosari Temple, Jawar Ombo Temple is a legacy of the Majapahit Kingdom. The location is in Kaliputih Hamlet, Muliosari Village. The distance is about 32 kilometers from the center of Malang City.

This temple was discovered in 1983. When it was discovered, the temple building was indeed neglected. However, renovations were carried out in 2014.

The best time to visit Jawar Ombo Temple is on a clear day, so you can enjoy the view of the temple against the backdrop of the sturdy and beautiful Mount Semeru.