East Java Tourism News

Apple, Flora Identity of Malang Regency

Apple tree in Indonesia (especially in Malang) began to be known about the year 1908 before Indonesia proclaimed the independence. The Ducth was the first people who broughtit, and rearched good areas for apple growing. Batu is one of them, and above all it is the most suitable. The first apple variety grown in Batu was Rome Beauty.
About 1969, after Indonesia got its independence, the “Banaran Garden Institution” found a new apple variety,namely Manalagi Apple.

The man who found it is Mr. Surahmat Kusumo, a senior fruittracker from “Balai Penelitian Hortikultura Pasar Minggu” (Horticultural Research Institution Pasar Minggu) Jakarta. This new variety was from Gandon village, because this variety was not found in Holand and other parts of the world; so this variety was finally considered as an Indonesian Apple. And, because of its nice taste, this apple is called “Manalagi” (Javanese, means: give me more)

Provided with facilities such as: paddle-boat, swimming pools (local and international standard), special hot swimming pool, playground, tennis court, etc. can be found here. The recreational site of Sengkaling is intended to suit every age: children, teenagers and elders.

Situated at Malang - Batu mainroad which is always crowded with any kind of vehicles. there would be no transportation problem. It lies at the village of Sengkaling, a village belonging to Dau Sub District (9 kms away to the west from Malang).

RADEN SOERJO CONSERVATION FOREST PARK
Taman Hutan Raya, that is more well-known as Cangar Tourist Object, is located at Tulungrejo village, the one belonging to Bumiaji Sub District - Batu, about one hour’s drive to the northwest of Malang ( + 38 kms ).

This tourist object, situated at the area among the mountains Welirang, Arjuna and Anjasmoro, has specially unique and fantastic panorama as well as fresh air. It also has special hot sulphuric springs that is never dry in all seasons. Every tourist who comes to visit this place can take a bath to remain the body fresh and healthy.

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4 Days Banyuwangi Nature

Within a few hours drive from Denpasar on Bali Island, the Banyuwangi region on the eastern end of lava Island is set to become a new tourist destination. Dominated by a number of secluded wildlife reserves, national parks, sprawling plantations and volcanic craters, this is an area nature lovers would do well to consider exploring for some time.

There are several wild life reserves and national parks that can be visited. Baluran National Park on the north-eastern tip of the region is the easiest to visit. The Alas Purwo Reserve on the protruding south-eastern peninsula needs long walks to cover. Then there is the Ijen Plateau National Park known for its bright green crater lake and sulphur deposits. It offers nature lovers and the unorthodox travellers to venture into its wilderness and come face to face with the fascinating nature.

Day 1: Denpasar to Banyuwangi. 
You’ll be met at your hotel in Bali early in the morning for the drive to Banyuwangi. After crossing over Bali Straits by ferry at Ketapang, you’ll be taken for a visit to Baluran National Park to watch the banteng, deer, wild buffaloes and the various birdlife in their natural habitat. Then its back to your hotel in Ketapang.

Day 2: Plantation Tour. 
After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Bayulor Estate with its abaca and coconut trees, and coffee and vanilla crop. Tour around the plantation with visits to an old coffee processing factory, a manila hem processing plant, the coffee nursery and the plantation housing complex.

Day 3: Ijen Plateau Excursion. 
After an early morning drive from through the serene countryside and tranquiI villages to Mount Ijen, you’ll arrive at the ranger’s post of Paltuding from where you’ll be taken on a walk up to the sulphurous crater. All along the path you’ll see sulphur miners bring down sulphur on bamboo poles. After an awe-inspiring view of the spectacular ljen Crater, return back to Bayulor Estate. Take an opportunity to have a refreshing dip at the waterfall.

source : sanurbeach.aerowisata

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