How to See Jodipan Colorful Village in Malang

The Jodipan Rainbow Village is one of the best places to visit in Malang, so you should add it to your Java Itinerary.

Wondering how to visit Jodipan Colorful Village? Take a day trip from Surabaya City or Probolinggo and explore the Jodipan Colorful & Blue Village in 2-3 hours.

This ultimate guide to visiting Jodipan Village, Malang, includes the best time to visit, how to get there, practical information, and the entrance fee.

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Where is Jodipan Colorful Village?

Jodipan Rainbow Village is located in Malang, East Java, Indonesia.

Best Time to Visit Malang

Indonesia has two seasons: a dry season and a rainy season.

Java can be visited all year round! But the best time to visit Malang is during the dry season, from May to October.

The weather is sunny and dry during these months, perfect for sightseeing, hiking, and exploring the Java attractions.

Java Island has a tropical climate, hot and humid, and the average temperature is 27°C all year round.

The busiest time to visit Java is between July and August. The rainy season in Java runs from November to April.

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In high season, we strongly recommend booking accommodation and tours in advance!

Recommended post→ Ultimate Java Itinerary

How to Get to Jodipan Rainbow Village, Malang

To get to Jodipan Village, you first need to get to Java Island, Indonesia. The plane is the most comfortable and fastest way to get to Java!

Java has several airports. There are many international flights from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur and domestic flights from other parts of Indonesia, such as Jakarta and Bali.

Malang has a small airport with domestic flights only, the Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (airport code MLG).
The flight from Jakarta to Malang takes just 1.5 hours. After arrival, you can easily visit the colorful village of Jodipan in Malang.

The nearest major city to Malang is Surabaya, which is easily accessible by flight or train. Surabaya has an International Airport, the Surabaya Juanda International Airport (airport code SUB).

From Bali, you can fly to Surabaya from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (airport code DPS).

The flight takes just 1 hour, and plane tickets start from 30 USD (without luggage) per person for one way.

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Use Skyscanner to find cheap flights to Java, Indonesia.

We have a detailed post on how to get from Bali to Java with all the information you need.

If you’re already in Java, you can easily get to the colorful village of Jodipan by train from Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Probolinggo, or Banyuwangi (Mount Ijen Volcano). Buy your train tickets here.

Jodipan Colorful Village Opening Hours

No official opening hours! But Jodipan Village in Malang can be visited from 8 AM to 6 PM.

Jodipan Rainbow Village Entrance Fee

The entrance fee to the Jodipan Village is 5,000 IDR (0,35 USD) per person!

Good to know
There is no entrance fee to the Blue Village, but this may change in the future.

How to Visit Jodipan Village in Malang

Most people arrive in Malang from Probolinggo or Surabaya and spend a few days in the city to visit the Colorful Village, Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, and Mount Bromo.

You can easily get to Malang by train or private driver. Buy your train tickets here. The journey from Surabaya City and Probolinggo to Malang takes 1.5-2 hours, depending on traffic.

The Jodipan Village is just a 15-20 minute walk from Malang train station.

As the village of Jodipan is not so crowded, you can visit at any time of day and explore the streets, find the best photo spots, and talk with locals. You can support the locals by buying snacks or souvenirs.

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If you have a drone, bring it with you because the views from above are stunningly beautiful.

Read our → Malang Guide

Jodipan Malang History

A few years ago, this riverside village in Malang was a slum on the verge of eviction because of the living conditions. A group of students at the University of Malang then had the creative idea to paint the houses in color.

The plan proved successful, as a local paint distributor supported the project, and some painters and local artists joined to boost tourism in the area.

Malang Blue Village

Are you looking for more top things to do in Malang? From Jodipan, you can easily get to the Blue Village on the other side of the bridge in Malang.

The village was painted blue to honor the local football team, Arema FC. The Blue Village offers fantastic photo opportunities, so don’t miss it!

This village is very similar to the Blue City of Jodhpur in India and Chefchaouen in Morocco, which are worth a visit.

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Plan at least 2-3 hours to explore the Rainbow and Blue Village.

See also → Things to Do in Java

Where to Stay near Jodipan Village

Malang is a city in East Java and the perfect base for visiting the Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Jodipan Colorful Rainbow Village, and Bromo Volcano.

You can spend 2-3 days in Malang, these are our accommodation recommendations.

Best hotels in Malang, Java

Luxury: The Shalimar Boutique Hotel
Mid-Range: Harris Hotel or Hotel Tugu Malang
Budget: Ibis Styles Malang

more hotels in Malang

We hope you found our guide to Jodipan Colorful Village useful and will inspire you to visit Malang, Indonesia. If you have any questions or thoughts, let us know in the comments below.

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How to See Jodipan Colorful Village in Malang