A 13th-century Hindu-Buddhist temple in the village of Singosari, about 10 km north of central Malang, built during the last years of the Singosari kingdom as a mortuary temple for its kings. The main tower is compact but finely proportioned in the East Javanese style, with a characteristic steep profile and ornate stone carvings of kala (demonic faces), makara (sea creatures), and divine figures. The two massive guardian statues (dwarapala) flanking the staircase are the most memorable element.
The site is small and uncrowded — visited by Indonesians but largely bypassed by international tourists who focus on Borobudur or Prambanan. Entry fees are nominal. Combine it with the nearby Singosari temple complex and the village of Candirenggo for a worthwhile half-morning excursion from Malang. A second Singosari-era site, Candi Jago with its remarkable bas-reliefs, is a few kilometres away at Tumpang.