Candi Kidal
Candi Kidal, adalah candi peninggalan yang lain dari dinasti Singhasari dan merupakan candi Hindu yang berada di Kabupaten Malang. Candi Kidal terletak di Desa Rejokidal, kecamatan Tumpang, 20 Km sebelah timur kota Malang.
Layaknya candi-candi di Jawa Timur, Candi Kidal di bangun sebagai tempat persemayaman Raja Anusapati, yaitu raja kedua dari kerajaan Singhasari, yang wafat pada tahun 1248 M, dan diperkirakan candi di bangun pada tahun 1260 M.
Pada awal penemuannya, candi Kidal ditemukan oleh pihak Belanda pada tahun 1925. Hal ini terbukti dengan tersimpannya arca Siwa, yang seharusnya berada di candi Kidal, telah tersimpan di Royal Tripical Institute Amsterdam.
Candi yang memiliki relief dengan cerita Garudeya ini telah mendapat rekonstruksi pada tahun 1990, makna dari relief Garudeya ini adalah tentang pembebasan perbudakan. Material utama candi Kidal ini adalah batu andesit dengan dimensi geometris vertikal.
Gatra Beach in the South of Malang
GIt is likely tourists have an unlimited reference of beaches to visit if they come to Malang City. Here is an example. The name is Gatra Beach and it is located in Sitiarjo. In terms of region, it belongs to Sumbermanjing Wetan Sub-District, actually. For the information, the local government manages it well. That means visitors can expect a clean environment once they arrive at the location. Still, it costs some money to pay the entrance fee. Have no worries. There is no fixed price, so visitors can pay it…
Sempu Island, The Right Place To Have Fun!
Sempu Island Sempu Island, is a small island that settled in the south of Java island. The island is administratively located in Malang regency, East Java. Currently, Sempu island os a nature reserve protected by the government. In this island is barely brackish springs founded. Sempu is an island with a beautiful sea lagoon Segara Anakan inside, with turquoise seawater, and white sandy beach. Sempu Island is in Malang region and it takes 3 hours driving to the harbor near the island, Sendang Biru. The visitors can rent a boat…
Wonosari Tea Plantation – Malang
Wonosari Tea Plantation Wonosari Tea Plantation is located on the slopes of Mount Arjuna, Malang regency, East Java. This plantation is located at an altitude between the elevation of 950-1250 with temperatures between 19-26 degrees Celsius. This plantation is managed by PT Perkebunan Nusantara XII (Persero), the state company (BUMN) that running in the field of coffee, cocoa, rubber, tea, and horticulture. Wonosari Tea Plantation is one of a comfortable place to visit because of the mild climate conditions and the natural beauty sightseeing around the field. This agro tourism…
The Majestic Of Singasari Temple – Malang
Singosari Temple Singosari temple, is also known as Kendedes temple, was founded in honor to the King Kertanegara, who was the last king of Singosari dynasty who died in 1292 AD. This temple was erected in 1300 AD at the same time when the ritual Sradha took place. In the vicinity of the temple there are two gigantic statue called Dwarapala, believed to be the entrance guards to the palace. This temple has saved the historical story that always remember by Malang public. However, Singosari temple is a symbol of…
