To discover the real, unspoiled East Java is to pay a visit to the town of Blitar and its surroundings. Blitar is a small charming town where most of the remains of the Majapahit Kingdom still stand timeless, including the largest and most beautiful Hindu temple complex in East Java, Candi Penataran. It is also …
Had enough of the hordes and traffic jams of the big cities? Travelers looking for a relatively undiscovered travel gem should consider Malang. Despite a fast growing population of 1.2 million, Malang still retains much of the charm that the Dutch found so irresistible in the colonial era. Hotel Tugu Malang has become something of …
Batik in Indonesia has been recognized since the seventeenth century and is written and painted on palm leaves. Centuries ago early batiks were adorned with patterns of animals or plants. Later batik paintings showed abstract patterns such as clouds, temple relief, puppets and many more designs. The patterns vary according to the local culture and …
From the Tugu Hotels & Restaurants Group comes Tao Bar, a classic heritage place that hits all the right marks on reviving the art, soul and romance of Indonesia – a philosophy proudly embraced by the Group. Sip in the mythical imperial atmosphere; choose from our extensive international wine list and an exciting series of …
Stretching far since hundreds of years ago, the Indonesian archipelago has a historically distinguished diversity in population. This diversity has forged the fascinating uniqueness of cultures, as well as profound sensitivity and respect for the historical and artistic value of various art works from around the world. The inequality of information dissemination and the domination …
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Hotel Tugu Bali recounts the most romantic tales, folklores, and legends of Indonesia – one room at a time. Each room individually created by the owner, displaying his immaculate attention to detail reconstructed to provide blend of colour, texture and atmosphere. Nestled behind an antique wooden door, surrounded by tropical garden, the Dedari Suites are …
Hotel Tugu Bali’s cooking classes are presented by our Indonesian chef, Iboe Soelastri, who began her cooking journey as her grandmother’s sous chef when she was four years old. The cooking class begins early in the morning with guests selecting the dishes to cook from Iboe Soelastri’s vast collection of Javanese and Balinese recipes. A …
Satays are now popular all over the world . In the old days, every evening just before 6 PM, the women of the village, young and old, would put on their colorful sarong and their kebaya top, put their satays in the basket they carried behind their back with a sling, and came down to …
At Hotel Tugu Bali, the mission of bringing to life the art, culture, and romance of Bali and Java does not stop at decoration and interior design. How you dine is not only about food, but it also involves many other aspects such as theme, setting, ritual of service, atmosphere, presentation, traditions, and history. Possibilities …
In Indonesian tradition, taking tea is a celebration of tranquility, a time to reflect and to give back to mind and body that a busy lifestyle takes away. Choose from our extensive collection of loose leaf tea with traditional cakes and delicacies served on the banana leaf-covered woven basket. Sit back, relax… Enjoy the picturesque …