Tracing The Kingdom

Malang has kept the wonderful history of the great ancient kingdoms in East Java such as Kanjuruhan and Singasari, which can be witnessed through the remains of the old temples situated in several sites within the city.

Jago temple that situated in the eastern part of Malang is one of the temples with complicated and detailed reliefs. The reliefs carved almost throughout the rest of the temple that can still be observed till today. The carvings tell beautiful moral stories under strong original Javanese element, Buddhism as well as Hinduism; such a dynamic blend that is rarely found in other temples. .

According Negarakertagama book, Jago or so called Jajaghu temple, once visited by king Wisnuwardhana or Ranggawuni that is said to have died in 1190 or about 1268 C M. The king is said to be burried in two places which is in the Waleri ( not found until now ) as Shiva and in the Jago temple as a Buddhist . As the book said : “Bathara Vishnu mulih curalaya pjah dinarma ing ta len sire waleri swasimbha sugtawimbha mungwin jajaghu” ( Nagarakretagama 41 : 4 )

Hotel Tugu Malang invites you to explore the uniqueness of this temple and other temples in the package ‘ tracing the kingdom ‘ for those of you who has a deep passion in history especially old Java; or just stopping by to enjoy and explore the dignity behind the reliefs on the way home from the famous magical sunrise moment of Mount Bromo, arranged by Hotel Tugu Malang …

 

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Tracing The Kingdom of East Java’s History
(Between 13th – 15th Century)
Malang, a city known for its colonial building heritage, also inherits many archaeological relics that strongly reflect Indonesian culture.
Enrich your knowledge by tracing the ancient history to the KIDAL TEMPLE known as the burial shrine of King Singhasari II, Anusapati, who died in 1248. JAGO (JAJAGHU) TEMPLE as one of the places visited by King Hayam Wuruk from Majapahit in 1359 which was built originally as a mortuary shrine for King Wisnuwardhana who was Buddhist.

Last but not least, the SINGOSARI TEMPLE that also known as Kendedes Temple. It was founded in honour of King Kertanegara, the last King of the Singosari Dynasty, who died in 1292 AD. In the vicinity of the temple there are two gigantic statues called Dwarapala, believed to be the entrance guards to the royal palace at that time. Another Big Stupa, located of 6 km away to the northwest from Singosari temple, is called Sumberawan Stupa ; it has the most various ornaments than any other temples built at the end of the 14th century.

Down to Blitar Region to explore the PENATARAN TEMPLE , the biggest Hindu temple complex, which occupies a special position among all temples to be found in East Java.

Ancient history experience:
* 3 nights retreat at the room of your choices
* Return airport transfers with butler service at the airport
* Welcome healthy cocktails of your choice
* Welcome neck and shoulder massage at Apsara Spa
* A special private dinner at the Oei Tiong Ham room – the Sugar Baron Room filled with beautiful artworks from Han to Ching dynasties
* Daily lavish breakfast set where you wish
* First day excursion to the Ancient Temples and stop at the antique shops around Malang
* Another day excursion to the small town of Blitar and visit Candi Penataran, the most important archaeological remains from the Majapahit period, with a lazy lunch at the colonial heritage building of Hotel Tugu Blitar before returning to Hotel Tugu Malang.
* A relaxing evening at 3 hour signature Apsara spa therapy at the Apsara Spa (listed as world’s best of best)
* Authentic traditional High Tea ritual with homemade cakes every afternoon

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An ornament in Jago Temple

Jago Temple

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