The holiday season is almost here. What holiday plans have you prepared? Do you want to vacation with friends or relatives or spend time with family? Vacationing is incomplete if you don't visit beautiful beaches. Malang is a city that has many beach tourism recommendations, one of which is Balekambang Beach. This beach, which is similar to Tanah Lot, Bali, is very suitable for a family vacation. 
Malang City is known for its fantastic beach tourism. One of the most popular beaches and a favorite of tourists to visit until now is Balekambang Beach. The beach, inaugurated in 1983, offers an exotic and unique panorama. According to the story of the surrounding community, the name Balekambang Beach comes from the stretch of land in the middle of the sea which was used by Prince Diponegoro's troops to attack the Dutch forces at that time, the event was called "Bale" because the bale in the middle of the sea looks like floating. Therefore, it is called Balekambang Beach. 

Balekambang Beach Location and Route 
Balekambang Beach is located in Sumber Jambe Hamlet, Srigonco Village, Bantur District, Malang Regency, East Java. Located in the South Sea, Balekambang Beach is filled with sea coral and stretches approximately 2000m with a width of 200 meters towards the sea. 
You can visit the attraction using private vehicles, such as cars and motorcycles, or by public transportation, such as Damri. To get to Balekambang Beach, you must travel 61 kilometers or about two hours. Don't worry about the entrance to this beach because the accessibility is already a paved road. 
There are two routes to Balekambang Beach: Malang-Kepanjen and Malang-Bululawang. If you go through Malang-Kepanjen, after coming from the center of Malang city, you will pass through Gondanglegi, Pagelaran, Bantur, then Sri Gonco, and arrive at Balekambang Beach. If you go through Malang-Bululawang, you will pass through Gadang Dang Gondanglegi, which will be directed like the first route to Balekambang Beach. 
 
Entrance Fee and Operating Hours 
The entrance ticket to Balekambang Beach is relatively cheap: IDR 20,000. 
Meanwhile, the price of vehicle parking tickets is IDR 5,000 for two wheels, IDR 10,000 for four wheels, and IDR 15,000 for six wheels.  
Balekambang Beach is open 24 hours a day, so you can visit anytime. However, the ticket counter only operates from 07:00 to 17:00. 
 

Balekambang Beach Attraction
1. Amerta Jati Temple 

Balekambang Beach has a temple located on a small island called Ismoyo Island. The temple is known as Pura Amarta Jati and is still used as a place of worship for Hindus today. 

2. Preserved Tradition

Balekambang Beach has three unique islands lined up to the west that are quite famous: Ismoyo Island, Anoman Island, and Wisanggeni Island. In the month of Suro or Suro night (Javanese calendar calculation), Balekambang Beach is visited by domestic and foreign tourists due to special events such as the Surohan (Suro'an) Ceremony and Jalanidhi Puja ceremony held by local residents.

Activities You Can Do 
1. Swimming
The first activity you must do when visiting Balekambang Beach is swimming. The waves at this beach are small, so everyone can swim safely. However, remember not to swim too far from the shore. 

2. Camping 
For those who want to spend the night at Balekambang Beach but don't want to spend a lot of money, you can camp around the beach. You can bring a tent from home or rent one at the available tent rentals. 

3. Visiting Amarti Jati Temple 
You won't be able to do this activity if you visit other beaches, such as Amarti Jati Temple. This temple is located on a small island called Ismoyo and has a similar shape to the temple in Tanah Lot, Bali.
To get to this temple, you must climb the stairs and pass through the bridge connecting Ismoyo Island with Balekambang Beach. You can also take pictures in the middle of the bridge with the temple as a background. 

4. Playing Flying Fox
The next activity is playing Flying Fox; this activity is suitable for lovers of adrenaline games. Unfortunately, flying fox is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. 

5. Enjoying Seafood Cuisine 
Visiting the beach is incomplete if you don't enjoy its typical culinary delights; if you visit Balekambang Beach, you will find seafood food stalls lined up. Each food stall serves a variety of seafood menu items, such as grilled fish, oseng cumi, grilled squid, sweet and sour shrimp, sweet and sour lobster, etc. The prices are relatively cheap, starting from around Rp. 5,000 per person. The price is relatively cheap, starting from IDR17,000 to IDR35,000. 

6. Hunting for Souvenirs 
In addition to seafood food stalls, visitors can find various souvenir shops lining the beach. These shops sell a variety of items, such as clothes, glasses, hats, and crafts made from shells. 
 

Available Facilities 
1.    Large parking lot 
2.    Rental of camping equipment and picnic chairs
3.    Camping ground area
4.    Gift shop 
5.    Food stalls
6.    Information office
7.    Cafe 
8.    Mushola
9.    Pavilion
10.    Homestay

Rules and Tips Before Visiting 
There are some rules and tips that you should know before you go to Balekambang Beach. 
1.    Before leaving, ensure your vehicle is in good condition for a comfortable and safe journey. 
2.    It's best to come in the morning to enjoy a quieter and cozier atmosphere or in the afternoon to enjoy the sunset. 
3.    Remember to dispose of trash to keep the beach beautiful and clean.
4.    When visiting the temple, try to remain polite, and menstruating women are not advised to enter. 
Visitors Review 
"The beach with white sand is very nice. coupled with a long bridge that offers a view that spoils the soul for swaw photos. Really recommended this beach" - Angga 
"a beautiful beach on the Indonesian ocean line located in the strait of Malang city, this beach is one of the tourist destinations to visit because of its charming beach and there is a Hindu place of worship on the side of the coastline, which adds to the attractiveness of this beach tour, on the other hand the sand is soft." - Rizayuan

Balekambang Beach is the best beach tourism destination in Malang City for a family vacation. It offers exotic panoramas, beautiful temples, and a variety of interesting activities such as swimming, camping, and enjoying seafood cuisine. With affordable entrance tickets and complete facilities, Balekambang Beach is the perfect choice for spending time with family. So what are you waiting for? Let's spend time with family by visiting Balekambang Beach.