Must-visit destinations in Batu City
Batu City is one of the main tourist references in East Java. Together with the city and district of Malang, Batu City is known as Paris Van East Java. As a tourist reference in East Java, Batu City has a lot of tourism and beauty in it. If you want to visit here, we have recommendations for must-visit destinations in Batu City during your vacation to Batu City. Starting from nature-based destinations, popular culinary destinations, to artificial destinations.
You can visit our recommended destinations alone as a backpacker, a couple, or with family or close relatives. Here are the must-visit destinations in Batu City!
1. Coban Talun Waterfall
Coban Talun Waterfall is located in Wonorejo, Tulungrejo Village, Bumiaji, Batu City, East Java. This Coban is in the west of Arjuno Mountain, so it offers beautiful views of the hills and completed with a beautiful and natural atmosphere. The Coban Talun tourist area has several tourist attractions in the same area, such as flower gardens, apache tribal villages and unique pagupon inns that you can use as a place to stay.
Coban Talun is one of the leading natural destinations of Batu City which is suitable for those of you who are looking for tranquility and natural beauty. The location is also not too far from the center of Batu City, only 10 minutes from the city center. Ticket prices start from IDR 10,000 only.
2. Cangar Hot Springs
One of the popular Batu City iconic destinations is the Cangar Hot Springs. This hot springs is located in the valleys and hills in Tulungrejo, Sumber Brantas, Kec. Bumiaji, Batu City, East Java. The hot air source in the Cangar destination comes from natural sources that appear around the destination. So this destination really provides resources from nature.
Not only that, in the cangar destination area there is also a Japanese cave in the colonial era or pre-freedom era. The air here is cool and the atmosphere is natural. It is suitable for those of you who want to do recovery and escape yourself from the fatigue of daily activities. Cangar hot springs are also suitable for relaxation, as well as to relax the muscles and refresh the mind. It is located about 30 minutes from Batu City. The entry ticket price is quite cheap, only IDR 25,000.
3. Jatim Park 2 and 3
Jawa Timur Park is the eminent and perhaps the largest playground in East Java. As a developer, Jawa Timur Park Group has developed Jawa Timur Park into 3, namely Jatim Park 1, 2 and 3. Jatim Park 2 is located in Oro-oro Ombo, Batu City, about 5 minutes from the city center. Jawa Timur Park 2 consists of Batu Night Spectacular, Animal Museum and Batu Secret Zoo. You can spend 1 complete package in a full day and it’s quite fun! While JatimPark 3 consists of DinoMall and various Jurassic rides that will take you to the past.
As a popular tourist attraction, access to Jawa Timur Park 2 and 3 is quite easy and can be found on the online map application. This tour is suitable for children and youth groups. The location is quite close to the city center. Price ranges vary by weekday/weekend and depending on which destination you are visiting.
4. Pos Ketan Legenda 1967
Pos Ketan Legenda 1967 is a famous and legendary sticky rice shop in Batu City. This shop has been operated around since 1967. There are several branches of Pos Ketan Legenda 1967, but the most famous one is the main branch which is located next to Batu Town Square. Pos Ketan Legenda 1967 sells various flavors and variants of sticky rice and is equipped with real cow’s milk as a dessert. Make sure you make time for this legendary sticky rice. The price is very cheap and affordable and worth it. The price range is quite cheap starting from Rp. 10,000 only.
5. Mie Soden Selecta
The next culinary destination is Mie Soden. Mie Soden is a culinary tourism that is developing and is getting attention from food vloggers such as Nex Carlos and food observers. This destination is located in front of the Selecta playground, Batu City. Mie Soden sells unique instant noodles which can be enjoyed dry, wet or half-wet. Located in the hills, Mie Soden presents a beautiful and stunning view at night. Mie Soden is open from late afternoon to early morning around 6 PM to 2 AM. The price range of soden noodles is priced from Rp. 5000 – Rp. 10,000.
Above we have recommended must-visit destinations in Batu City. You can organize and customize your vacation according to the number of destinations you want to visit. If you are confused, you can get in touch with us if you want to visit Batu City, just by clicking the WhatsApp button. For recreation and staycation, make sure you have booked your place to stay while on vacation. We have several recommendations for luxury villas, villas for staycations and a list of various other villas. If you don’t want to bother with arranging a trip, we can offer a travel package for you that includes a villa at a very affordable price! You can say hello to us via WhatsApp or click here.
By : Satrio Lang Lang Buwono
