Malang is the second largest city inEast Java province, Indonesia. It has an ancient history dating back
to the Mataram Kingdom. The
city population at the 2010 Census was 820,243 (BPS, 2010).During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination
for European residents. The city is famous for its cool air and the
surrounding country regions of Tumpang, Batu, Singosari, and Turen.
People in East Java sometimes call it "Paris of East Java." Malang was
spared many of the effects of the Asian finacial cricis, and
since that time it has been marked by steady economic and population
growth.
- Object tourism Of malang Regency
Balekambang Beach
Balekambang beach is one of tourism icons in Malang, because the
beach has beautiful enchantment and looks like beach in Bali. Some
people say that the view of Balekambang beach is similar with that of
Tanah Lot Beach. At Balekambang Beach, there are 3 small islands which
lie side by side. They are Ismoyo island, Anoman Island and Wisanggeni
island.
Balekambang beach is located at Srigonco village, Bantur
sub-district, Malang, East Java. It is located approximately 69
kilometers from the center of Malang city. It takes 2 hours to get to
Balekambang Beach from Malang City. Along the way to Belekambang beach,
you will pass teak forests and sugar cane plantations, because there is
also Sugar Factory. Even though you go to the beach, you have to go
down and go up the road. No wonder, because Malang is a mountainous
area.