Kampong Biru Arema is located on the other side of the bridge of Kampung warna Warni Jodipan. And as its name, the houses in this kampong are all painted blue. This project is supported by the kampong, Malang government, a paint producer and AREMA, Malang football squad.

This project started in 2017, beside painted blue, the kampong is also decorated with some ornaments such as recycled water bottled, mural images and potted plants. To enter the kampong, one visitor must pay IDR 3,000, and therel be a gift from the village, a handmade blue key holder.

Visitors can stroll along the village, say hi, mingling take photograph. The kampong is also connected to Jodipan, the colorful kampong which starts its color project earlier and already famous among domestic visitors.

Even strolling along the village alley is interesting to do, however in my opinion seeing it from the bridge is the best view.

Kampung Warna Warni has two zones: 3D (Tridi) Zone and The Colorful Village Zone. The first mentioned zone is decorated with images that visitors can take picture with the image, creating 3D effect. The restriction is IDR 3,000 as well as visitor will also get handmade key holder. (Agus)

Batu Secret Zoo has now a popular destination for family. Beside some pro cons about the zoo operation world wide lately, zoo turns out still attracts visitors for education and tourism. Here visitors can see various animals from Indonesia and also from another countries.

There are some zones here, such as reptile garden, aquarium, river adventure, African village, tiger land. Children can learn more about the animals and how critically endangered some species are.

You need only to purchase the one ticket and can see all the zone including riding boat for river adventure where you can have short sail with some birds swimming and also hippo waiting.

In Tiger Land we can see various big cats, such as lions, and tigers.

There are other parks located in the same location of Batu Secret Zoo, Ecogreen Park and Museum Satwa (Animals Museum).

Ecogren Park has abundant birds, beautiful chicken, world pheasant, animal farm, and butterflies. The park has also Javan Peafowl conservation breeding program. Visitors can feed some unique species from some countries.

Thera are abundant of collections of modes of transportation in this museum. The museum has modern, airy set, entertaining and as well educating the visitors. We can find traditional vehicle such as gerobak or cikar (cow carriage), becak, horse carriage, bicycles, cars, motorbike and truck.

According to museum staff, all the collections are gathered through purchases, grants, borrowed from collectors. The museum still searches for new collections.

At the second floor, i am particularly interested to the wreck of Tucuxi electric car which was driven the Minister of State-owned Enterprises, Dahlan Iskan. The car had an accident during the test drive in Magetan, East Java in 2013. The car is displayed as the way it was when it had accident and no retouch.

The latest product at the museum is the ‘€œwreck’€ of the electric car Tucuxi, once driven by former state-owned enterprises minister Dahlan Iskan. This car had an accident during its test drive in Magetan, East Java, in 2013.

The museum has come zones : USA, British, French and German Zone. Each zone has the typical ambiance of each country. and displaying the cars made there. When entering American Zone, visitors will enter a Broadway era with some Ford cars parked along the street, and the set looks like in the western movies with gangster roaming.

The Italian zone has some italian Fiat cars parked on a road in the middle of Italian city when mafioso reigned the city. As well as British and German zone will take you to London and Berlin with the cars produced.

On the other side is old city of Batavia, with its street, market, come to life with some bajaj vehicle park along the street. (Agus)

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People often gets confused about Jatim Park as there are three JAMTIM PARK. Especially for Jatim Park 2 and Jatim Park 3. In JATIM PARK 3, the main park to visit is: DINO PARK and THE LEGEND STAR.
This time i will a little describing about The Legend Star. Legend Star is located next to Dino Park in Jatim Park 3.

The Legend Star has more than 100 wax figures of famous and influential people from all over the world. And here visitors can take picture with their favorite idols.

INDONESIA PRESIDENTIAL PALACE
Located after the entrance, visitors can take picture with some of Indonesian Presidents: Joko Widodo, Abdurrahman Wahid, BJ Habibie with presidential office set.

INTERNATIONAL FIGURES
Afterwards there will be some politic famous figures from other countries like Lee Kuan Yew, Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, and Mao Ze Dong, Putin etc. And then the famous figure who struggle for people: Mother Theresa, Pope and Gandhi. And one of my favourite is the wax figure of Einstein.

SPORTS FIGURES
Visitors can take photograph with sports star like Messi, Beckham, Tyson, Phelps, Tiger Wood, Federer, Williams.

THE USA WHITE HOUSE
Here there are some rooms where some USA presidents figures can be seen: OBAMA, ABE LINCOLN and TRUMP.

HOLLYWOOD FIGURES
There are some wax of some famous actors here, such as Brad Pitt, ANgelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, Bruce Willis and some more.

SOME OTHER ICONIC COUNTRY
Beautiful local buildings with some plants decoration and costume rentals for visitors to have memorable experience. There are zone of China, Netherland, Korea, India, Majapahit, Colosseum.

The Legend Star closes at 21.00 so you can visit Dino Park first and visit Legend Star after. There is no direct ticket for DINO PARK and LEGEND STAR so ticket is sold separately.

Half of the park set is outdoor that it is not recommended to visit when it rains, unless you carry umbrella /raincoat. Remember , wear comfy footwear.

As the park is located in Dino Mall, it is very convenient for family to have decent lunch or dinner. (Agus)

This newest theme park is very appealing to visit, especially for family or school children holiday. There are various ride with dinosaurs theme in Dino Park. All are already free of charge, visitors just pay 1 time tickets

Dino Park is located in the complex of Dino Mall. Visitors can observe the many species of dinosaurs, its skeletons. And here are some rides in Dino Parks that is thrilling and gets us excited:

EXPLORING THE 5 AGES
This ride is explored by riding a big open train of 48 people capacity. Visitors will be passing some dinosaurs and life like animals which lived in the period:Permian, Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Ice Age. The dinosaurs can move the tail and mouth or head and some looks like they really breath.

3D AQUARIUM
This ride is also free. There are several artificial aquarium and we will be provided 3D glass to experience the underwater thrill of shark and other animals.

KINGDOM OF DOLLS
Visitors will be take to a ride a train along a cave with various dolls. They move they are bright , colorful.

DINOSAURS CLONE
Visitors will ride a boat to enter a cave, observing luminescence colorful plants like in fairies land, and then entering the cave of Prof Gila (Prof. Crazy) with futuristic sphere, surgery room, and the boat slide down to a pool for an Adrenalin rush experience. People with heart illness may not ride this.

Recommended to visit Dino Park on weekdays/non holiday period. There are some outdoor part that visitors better prepare with umbrella/raincoat in rainy season and hat, sunnies in dry season. There will be lots of walk, be prepared with comfy outfit and comfy shoes, high heel is not recommended. E bike is also available for rent that you can explore the park easily without walking.

It takes about at least 3 hours in Dino Park, or can be more if you want to try all the rides available. And i think if going with family, spend full day in Dino Park and Legend Star. (Agus)

Swiflet nest or scientifically known as Collocalia Fuciphaga has been very popular among Chinese and Hongkong market, as it is believed to be very good medicine, for health and beauty.  China is the biggest consumer of the nest, and as Chinatown is everywhere, the demands keep growing.

Indonesia is the biggest producer of swiflet nest. The bird live in some dark, damp places such as in  caves. And beside some wild swiflet habitat where farmer harvest the nests, there are so many swiflet nest produced in  buildings.

For wild swiflet, the nests are harvested 3-4 times in one year. For example like in Kebumen regency of Central Java, the harvest is an interesting activity and off course not for the fainted heart. There will be a festival to celebrate the harvest time of wild swiflet.

The southern coast of Yogyakarta has some nice beaches compatible to spend the late afternoon watching the shimmering sunrise. And you can also photograph the vast sand dune of Parangkusumo, located next to Parangtritis Beach. And not only photography enthusiast, sand boarding fans can also show off their skills.

Java is the most populated island in the world, however it has many beautiful to see and experience be it natural and cultural stuffs. If you have visited Java for once or more, maybe you would love to see other hidden beautiful places in this island. The places i am willing to share is the place that is not so well known among foreign travelers and in my experience when i visit those places, i do not meet foreign travelers, yet beautiful, exotic and relatively tranquil.

Mount Prau. It is famous among Indonesian travelers, recommended to climb in the weekdays and non holiday. I rarely see foreign travelers visiting Mount Prau, which only takes 3 hours hike to the peak and get pampered with the majestic view of Mount Sindoro with its golden sunrise shimmering.

Cycling at Dieng Plateau. Dieng Plateau maybe popular for day trip from Yogyakarta, however this plateau is rich of natural phenomenon to be discovered by cycling. Mostly people visit Dieng Plateau only to the complex of Hindu Temples, Sikidang Crater and Lake Warna area. However this area has other lakes, other craters, and you can explore the area by cycling. Cycle to hidden temple of Dwarawati, narrow village passage, say hello to the locals and if you are lucky you will meet the naturally dreadlock hair children which can only be found in the plateau area and nowhere else in the world.

Posong View Point and Embung Kledung. Both is locatead nearby to each other, nestles on the slope of Mount Sindoro. The view is marvelous and the access is convenient. Located on the mainroad to/fro Yogyakarta. Posong View Point is also a nice place to see golden sunrise, best time to visit on June-September, on dry season and when local farmers plant tobacco, the local commodities. Embung Kledung is a water basin, and the view to Mount Sumbing and Mount Sindoro is breathtaking.

Candi Selogriyo and Rice Terrace. Indeed Magelang is popular with its Borobudur Temple, however it has many other temples scattered. One of temple located hidden is Selogriyo Tempe. Located on slope of Mount Sindoro, this temple accesses is not so easy to find. Once you arrive at village without any sign of parking area, you will need to walk to the Hindu temple. And enroute the view of rice terrace is amazingly beautiful. Recommended to depart in the morning from your hotel in Borobudur or Yogyakarta area and then enjoy full day of slow walking at the rice field.

Pasar papringan, or Bamboo Market. This traditional market opens twice in 35 days. As its name, the market is under bamboo forest. We can find various traditional foods here. In Wonosobo there is a market similar to this, called Pasar Kumandang which opens every Sunday.

Yogyakarta Temple Tour. Not just Prambanan or Borobudur Temple, there are many temples located in Yogyakarta. If you love culture and history, exploring the temples might be a good option. My favourite temples are Candi Sari, a two floor temple that almost quiet everyday. And also Candi Sojiwan, Candi Barong and Candi Plaosan. We can cycle from one temple to another, i have tried from Prambanan Temple to Sojiwan Temple.

Mount Penanggungan. This mountain is not as popular as Mount Semeru, however it is unique as it has more than hundreds of temples and ruins scattered on its slope. If you climb this mountain it takes only about 5 hours to the peak. The mountain is rich of water, it has 33 springs. And one of the most popular is Jolotundo Holy Spring Temple and Belahan Temple. The village of Mount Penanggungan is very quiet and there is a very nice rice terrace where you can enjoy sunset if you stay nearby. At Mbiting village, located a lodge that offers bungalow and restaurant for FIT or group to do various activities, tours and learn about environment.