The growth of grassroots tourism in Malang, Surabaya - SilverKris

"A leafy heritage neighbourhood dating back roughly 150 years, this compact area preserves squat Dutch-era double-storey buildings and narrow lanes that feel cooler and quieter than the surrounding city. Home to some 750 families, the enclave hosts small shops selling jamu and batik, boutique stalls, European-style lamp-posts and a lively wet market now popular with visitors; wayfinding signs (mainly in Bahasa Indonesia) help tourists explore the area on foot, and a modest entrance fee (about IDR5,000 / S$0.48) has helped stimulate the local economy as residents develop basic hospitality skills." - Vanessa Tai