ID · East Java · 7.87°S 112.53°E

batu

Apple orchards, theme parks and fresh highland air right next to Malang.

Best time
Cool all year. Weekdays are far quieter; weekends and Indonesian school holidays bring heavy traffic.
How long
2 days
Getting there
Fly KL to Surabaya, about 2.5 hours, then about 2.5–3 hours by road. From Malang it's 30–60 minutes, depending on traffic.
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ID · East Javabatu7.87°S 112.53°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Apple orchards, theme parks and fresh highland air right next to Malang.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingBatuID, East Java
KLbatu
≈ 1,716 km from KL, as the crow flies
Taman Selecta Kota Batu

Photo: consigliere ivan from Bontang, Indonesia · CC BY 2.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

A highland town on the slopes of Mount Arjuno, about 20 km northwest of Malang. It was a Dutch hill retreat and is now East Java's family playground, with apple orchards, theme parks and cool evening air.

Makan

  1. Apple snacksApple chips and bottled apple juice are the classic Batu souvenirs.Map ↗
  2. KetanWarm sticky rice with toppings like cheese, durian or serundeng, from the stalls near the square.Map ↗
  3. Bakso MalangThe same meatball soup as next door in Malang, and very welcome in the cool air.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Jatim ParkA cluster of theme parks with rides, a zoo and a dinosaur park, good for families.Map ↗
  2. Museum AngkutA big transport museum with old cars, trains and themed streets from around the world.Map ↗
  3. Apple pickingOrchards around town let you pick your own apples straight off the tree.Map ↗
  4. Alun-alun BatuThe town square, with a Ferris wheel and food stalls in the evening.Map ↗
  5. Gunung BanyakThe paragliding launch above town, with wide views even if you don't fly.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Batu and Malang are close enough to treat as one trip. Base yourself in either.
  • Bring a light jacket for the evenings.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.